Monday, September 3, 2007

Reading Assignment 1"The Election Year"


* THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE 9/17 11:00 pm

Source: The New York Times Upfront

Read the cover story on pages 15 & 16. Also, review the reading on page 17, including the data in the polls. After reading, I want you to complete the questions/requirements below.

* Remember, this is a class document, and your responses may be posted!

1) What were your overall feelings on the readings?

2) What are the current approval ratings of President Bush according to the reading? Please provide evidence from the reading to support your answer(s).

3) What are some of the effects of the early primary elections, based on the passage "Good for Democracy?"

4) Tell me some facts that you can gather by studying the political map on page 16.

5) Choose one of the polls from page 17. Tell me what the data states, and then tell me how you feel about the issue(s).

Deadline for submitting your responses: Friday, Sept 7th, 11:00 pm