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Essay Questions: On separate sheets of paper, answer these questions completely (25 points total) 1. The 1* Amendment protects many forms of free speech. One form of symbolic speech that the Supreme Court has protected as constitutional is burning an American flag. Do you agree with the Court that burning an American flag should be protected by the 1* Amendment? Why or why not? 2. Prior to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, many barriers to voting existed, such as poll taxes and literacy tests. What barriers to voting do you see existing today, if any? How should we overcome these barriers as a state and country? If you believe no barriers exist, then how would you increase voter turnout? 3. Describe how the media shape public opinion. What are the consequences of the media's influence on public opinion? Do you think the media shapes public opinion too much? Too little? Why? How influenced is your opinion of government/politics by the media? 4. How do age, education, race and ethnicity, gender, marital status, and being a government employee affect one's likelihood of voting? For three of these demographic characteristics, explain why it affects turnout. What would you do to improve voter turnout? What specific steps would you take to implement your idea? 5. Define and explain the establishment and free exercise clauses. Why are these necessary to maintain the separation of church and state? Why are these important to American society? Extra Credit (1 point each) 1. What are the three branches of government? 2. If there is no majority winner in the Electoral College, then the president is selected by the 3. The Constitution has been amended times since its ratification.
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Question 1
I disagree because it is not a must for individuals to be patriotic. Sometimes the
government do not address issues the right way. Further, burning of the flag have no
impact on other individuals whatsoever. It will be actually make the government to pull up
their socks in addressing the public interest so as to promote patriotism.

Question 2
The main barriers to voting is unwillingness by the concerned parties to use
modern technology. Today, you can back money which is very sensitive using your
phone. The voting process entails long procedures and long queues which can be
avoided using modern technology. I believe it is possible for individuals...


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