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Module 1 – SLP
WHAT IS GOVERNMENT?
What is Government?
For the Session Long Project (SLP) in the course, you will focus on
analyzing a current issue for its impact on and influence by the
current political environment. In each SLP, you are asked to find an
article that is relevant to the module topic.
Step 1
Search the Internet and choose a current issue that is relevant to
Federalism.
Write a 2 to 3-page paper of your insights on the following:
How does the topic you have chosen relate to Federalism?
What are the state vs. federal issues related to your topic?
Step 2
Be sure the current event that you choose follows these guidelines:
The publication date of the article must be no earlier than 4
months before the start of the session.
News articles must be from reputable news sources, with links to
the original article(s) provided.
Some suggested sources:
The Economist
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SLP Assignment Expectations
Use concepts from the background readings as well as any
academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not
acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and
provide a reference page at the end of the paper.
Length: 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced, typed using 12 Point Times
New Roman font.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.
Some in-text references to the background readings (APA
formatting not required).
The essay should address each element of the assignment.
Remember to support your answers with solid references
including the background readings.
Upload your paper to the SLP 1 Dropbox when it is completed.
