For this assignment, you will write a short essay (500–750 words; 2–3 pages) that explores the topic you selected in the previous assignment. Your essay will focus on how your chosen topic connects to civil liberties and civil rights.
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- Step 1: Explain, in 1 paragraph, why your topic is important for understanding civil liberties and civil rights.
- Step 2: Describe, in 1–2 paragraphs, the Constitutional limits that apply to your topic.
- Explore, for example, how the rights in the Bill of Rights limit what the federal and state governments can and cannot do. In other words, explore the civil liberties related to your topic.
- Step 3: Trace, in 1–2 paragraphs, the history of key policies related to your topic. Compare historical and contemporary developments and policies.
- Step 4: Explain, in 1–2 paragraphs, how your topic concerns the protection of the people.
- Explore, for example, within the context of your topic what the government is required to do to ensure that people are secure (physically, mentally, financially, emotionally, etc.).
- Step 5: Summarize, in 1 paragraph, your findings and conclusions.