American Democratic Principles and US Constitution

December 16, 2022

American Democratic Principles and US Constitution

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

American Democratic Principles and US Constitution

American, Democratic, Principles, US, Constitution

Lesson Objectives:

Students will be able to

define democracy in their own words using support from the readings and materials
identify American democratic principles as defined in the US Constitution
determine their own beliefs about citizenship and public discourse

Assignments:

Click on the interactive United States Constitution (Links to an external site.)and read through its contents. http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/interactive_constitution/articles/art1/index.htm
View the ” Republic versus Democracy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdS6fyUIklI.“Republic versus Democracy”
(Links to an external site
Read “Who and What is American?” by Lewis Lapham (7 pages).
Read “The Problem: Democracy at Risk” by William E White, Richard Van Scotter, H Michael Hartoonian, and James E Davis (4 pages).
Discussion Forum: What is Democracy?

Once you have viewed/read the materials for this week, please consider the following questions and add your responses to the Discussion Forum:

After reading and viewing the materials for this week, in your own words, what is democracy? Why do you define it in this way?
It is often said that America has been founded on democratic principles based on its Constitution. What would you say these principles are and why? Please make sure to cite specific information from what you read in the Constitution. What surprised you that you did not know about the Constitution before this reading and taking the Civic Literacy Exam?
In “Republic versus Democracy” the narrator states that most Americans today have been persuaded that our form of government is a democracy and not a republic. He then goes on to provide an overview of different forms of government and how this relates to America today. How does this information compare and contrast to your own beliefs about democracy?
The authors in “The Problem: Democracy at Risk” believe that people used to be taught how to be a good citizen—“not only school but other institutions of society and within communities taught civility, courage, integrity, concern and curiosity–in short, virtue or character appropriate for daily participation in democratic principles and republican responsibility” (p. 228).
They make the case that our schools no longer teach these skills and that even college and getting an education is really about job training (see the last page, in particular). What do you believe and why? Give examples to support your position and cite specific references to the text.
In “Who and What is American,” the author makes the point that we spend far too much time focused on the adjective that comes before the noun (White American, African American, etc.) rather than the “traits of character or temperament” that we hold in common as Americans. This can create situations, he believes, where “we can be rounded up in categories and sold the slogan of the week for the fear of the month” (p. 45). He also believes this causes us to not say what we think:
“If we indulge ourselves with evasions and the pleasure of telling lies, we speak to our fears and our weaknesses instead of to our courage and our strength. We can speak plainly about our differences only if we know and value what we hold in common” (p. 49). Do you agree? Why or why not? What experiences have you had that have led you to this belief?

Please make sure your initial post is well-developed (5 solid paragraphs with specific references to the readings and materials as well as specific references to personal experiences) and posted by THURSDAY at 11:59 pm. Once you have added your post, please read and respond thoughtfully to other class members about what they have written by Sunday, 11:59 pm.

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American Democratic Principles and US Constitution

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.