Entries by Daphne Hanson

Treason against the United States

Which of the following is not text from the Constitution? a. ” Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort b.  ” The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republic form of government and […]

The mandatory reporters of Child abuse and neglect

Answer the following questions using complete sentences and comprehensive details. 1. Who are the mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect? 2. How does race as a factor lead to differences in the provision of services to families that seek treatment? Discuss key issues such as substantiation of cases, kinship care, family reunification, and permanency […]

Episodes of extreme Anxiety and panic attacks

Jim is 18 years old and experiences episodes of extreme anxiety and panic attacks. He says this is his PTSD from a childhood car accident where both his parents were killed and he was severely injured, leaving him with hearing impairment. He has never been to counselling because he says “it is too hard to […]

Why Communism is more compatible with dictatorships

What is the best explanation for why communism is more compatible with dictatorships than with democracies? O Like dictatorships, communist governments seek to exercise total control over citizens’ public and private lives. O In both communist governments and dictatorships, the government owns the property of individuals. O Dictatorships and communist governments require countries with large […]

Hamilton’s Federalist 78

In your textbook, carefully read Hamilton’s Federalist 78 (p.115). Summarize the most important parts of the argument of the essay. Be sure to address Hamilton’s specific claims about the nature of the judiciary and the power of the judiciary to strike down laws.  Make sure you use quotation marks and proper citation

The American Revolution

How did the American Revolution destroy the hierarchical colonial British society and pave the way for democracy? 1. Social divisions created by boycotts in New York. 2. Hardening feelings and weakening loyalty to the British government after the Coercive Acts passed. 3. Changing attitudes toward aristocracy among all social classes.

The Fictionalized fact scenario

Questions for your post: Choose ONE of the following free speech topics raised in the fictionalized fact scenario above, and explain how the precedent cases and concepts we learned about that topic might be used by the protestors to defend their speech. (Note: we will not assume anyone agrees with the protestors, this is just […]

The Civil Rights movement in the 50s and 60s

The use of civil disobedience during the Civil Rights movement in the 50s and 60s was a fairly successful political technique.  Does this form of political expression still seem potentially effective within a contemporary political environment?  What are some examples?