Readings Video Essay

Humanities

Relative to the U.S. Constitutional Structure and “Politics” in Practice Relative to Federalism. Read pages 107 to 116 – Iron Triangles and interest groups in the text – View the video discussion about “Social Movements” and the possibilities for social changeBreaking It Down with Robert Brem Part 2 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Breaking It Down with Robert Brem Part 2

And answer the question:

  • Explain and evaluate the ways an individual can effectively participate in politics at the national, state and local level.
  • Be certain to provide examples for each level of government.
  • Are there differences possible for the different levels of government?
  • Where would you be most interested or motivated to participate?
  • Why?