Define limited government and explain its relation to liberty.
Explain how the Bill of Rights, federalism, and judicial review limit powers of the national government. In doing so, clearly explain the framers’ reasoning in establishing these principles and provide concrete example(s) of each.
Explain how the system of electoral college puts limits on popular rule. Here, be sure to explain the electoral college and the unit rule and how electoral college puts limits of powers of the majority.
In your opinion, should the electoral college be abolished in favor of popular vote for election the president of the United States? Explain your answer.
Please carefully follow the following directions when submitting essays. Failure to follow these directions will result in 5 points deduction for each submission.
Answer the question in an essay format with separate introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
The text of the essay must be at least 1,000 words (range 1,000-1,500 words).
Be sure to include a title for the essay.
Citation for the Essay- Since Patterson’s We the Peopleis the only source you will be using in composing the essay, there is no need for a works cited section. If you are directly quoting from Patterson, please use (author: page number) citation format at the end of your quote. For examples, “A second principle by which tainted evidence can be admitted is the inevitable discovery exception” (Patterson:134).
After you have completed composing the essay, proofread it carefully to check for any spelling and grammar errors. Make sure you’ve answered all parts of the essay question.
Essay Grading Guideline
Introduction (10 points)
Define limited government and explain its relations to liberty
State the thesis- your opinion on whether the electoral college should be abolished or not
Body paragraphs (80 points)
The Bill of Rights- definition, example, and how it limits powers of the national government.
Federalism- definition, example, and how it limits powers of the national government.
Judicial review- definition, example, and how it limits powers of the national government.
Electoral college and the unit rule- definition and explanation of electoral college, explanation of the unit rule, and explanation of how EC limits popular rule
Conclusion (10 points)
Your opinion on whether or not electoral college should be abolished in favor of popular vote for president.
Explanation of your opinion.
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