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1 Unit Five: Constitutional Foundations Pathways of Action Dillon, South Carolina Last Tuesday, President Obama referred to a young girl from Dillon, S.C. How does Bethea's story reflect the themes in this chapter?

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Unit Five: Constitutional Foundations

Pathways of Action 

Dillon

, South Carolina 

Last Tuesday, President Obama referred to a young girl from Dillon, S.C. 

How does Bethea's story reflect the themes in this chapter?

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Ratings based on * citizen participation in government decision making

* extent of political rights and individual liberties

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What are some of the differences between the United States (which earns a 1 from Freedom House) and North Korea or Saudi Arabia (which earn 7s from Freedom House)? 

Free: 1 Not Free: 7

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Pathways of Actions

Definition: 

Types: 

•  Elections 

•  Lobbying 

•  Court

• Grassroots

• Cultural Change  

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Pathways of Action: Abortion 

How have Americans tried to shape the debate over abortion? 

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What can you learn about how law and policy develop in the U.S. from this snapshot of the abortion issue? 

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What elements are essential for stability in government? 

1.) Broadly accepted framework

2.) Stable and powerful political culture

3.) Variety of ways for citizens to seek and achieve policy changes

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The Constitution has provided a blueprint for our 

government for 234 years. 

How do the actions of Tysheoma Bethea help us understand why the Constitution has lasted so long?