You must write an essay (500 words minimum) in which you address the following two questions or topics:

Thefundamental values that inform how are democratic government islegitimated and organized are enshrined on the Declaration ofIndependence and in the Constitution of the United States.

1. Identifyand discuss the basic ideals and principles of American democracy andhow they are applied in our republican form of government.

Thoseideals and principles are discussed in the first and second chapters ofyour textbook. You can also visit the following websites to read theoriginal document in which these fundamental values were first statedand how they were later incorporated in the American Constitution:

• The Declaration of Independence: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/
• The Constitution of the United States: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

1. Identify the most important Supreme Court cases and executive actions and their impact on law and on our society.

Thehistory of the United States has been marked by the progressiveexpansion of voting rights and the protection of its citizens throughlegislation and Supreme Court decisions. At the same time, executiveorders, particularly in periods of crisis led to the violation ofindividual rights. Throughout this module these issues are covered. Inchapters 3 and 4 you will find the information you need to answer thisquestion. You are also encouraged to visit the following websites forfurther details.

• Supreme Court Landmarks – http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks
• 15 Supreme Court Cases that Changed America – https://www.cnn.com/2012/10/10/justice/landmark-scotus-cases/index.html
• Executive Orders – https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/history-of-us-executive-orders/3695242.html
• NAACPwas instrumental in the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education.Visit the web site to find information on the case that led todesegregation.
  http://www.naacp.org

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