What is the better approach to civil rights–a peaceful, gradual one that focuses on passing laws and winning cases in court, or a radical one that includes direct action and acts disobedience?

1. In which areas do you think people’s rights and liberties are at risk of government intrusion? Why? Which solutions would you propose?

2. What is the better approach to civil rights–a peaceful, gradual one that focuses on passing laws and winning cases in court, or a radical one that includes direct action and acts disobedience? Why do you consider this to be the better solution ?

3. What factors determine whether people turn out to vote in U.S. elections?

4. What can be done to increase voter turnout in elections?

What social welfare programs are described and utilized by the family?

Compare and contrast at least 2 of the families with regard to the challenges they experience and the institutional and residual resources utilized to manage them. This is your first written essay assignment; your essay should be a minimum of 2-3 pages typed and double-spaced.
1. Describe the members of the family (head of household, children, etc.).
2. How has poverty affected the lives of the family members?
3. What social welfare programs are described and utilized by the family?
4. What barriers are preventing the family from getting out of poverty?
5. What solutions might you offer to the family and their situation(s)?