Constitutional Issues and the Scope and Character of U.S. Government
IIn the Final Research Paper you will use your critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate a current events topic that has constitutional and political implications. Select one topic from the following list of three constitutional issues. The topic you select should also be used as the topic for your Week Two and Three written assignments:
The thesis of the paper will be a statement identifying how the concepts of federalism civil liberties and civil rights are implicated in and affected by this topic. Utilize the feedback from your Week Two and Three Assignments to create a more thorough outline to form your Final Research Paper. The paper must include five main sections:
The paper must be 10 to 12 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least six scholarly resources (at least five of which can be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA including samples and tutorials visit the Ashford Writing Center. The Final Research Paper: