Optional reading:

1. On page 149, from the 3rd sentence(Although we shall not examine…) to the end of the proof and before the sentence (You may have gathered.) on Page 159.

2. From the 2nd paragraph (By Euclids time, Greek geometric algebra had reached a stage of) on page 160 to the end of page 164.

3. Page 165-page 168 Construction of regular pentagon.

4. Page 172-page 181.

Answer the following questions:

1. (4pts) Describe the works and influence of Euclid (pages 143-160; must include the importance and flaws of Elements, what a postulate is). Minimum 240 words.

2. (1pt) Summarize the math achievements of Eratosthenes (pages 183-188; must include at least two major achievements).  Minimum 60 words.

3.  (1pt) Summarize the achievements of Ptolemy (pages 188-191).  Minimum 60 words.

4.  (3pts) Describe the life and math achievements of Archimedes (pages 193-206 skip math examples).  Minimum 180 words.

5.  (1pt) Summarize the math achievements of Apollonius (pages 206-208).  Minimum 60 words.

For resubmission, send me an e-mail. After I clear your submission, you will be able to resubmit.

Grading Rubrics:

(1). lose a half point for every two grammar or spelling mistakes.

(2). lose one point each day past the due day for any late submission.

(3). lose a half point for each 20 words less than the minimum.

(4). lose a half point for any key item that is not covered in your answer.

Instructions

Step 1: Establish Background

Work through the three interactive lessons on the origins, development, and reform of the federal bureaucracy, and complete the forum on bureaucracy and everyday life.

Step 2: Watch Videos

View the following six videos about the federal bureaucracy and answer the assigned number of questions for each video.

Video 1

Watch this video, https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?5753 

Answer one of the following questions: 

Why did the Founding Fathers vest the legislative (law-making) power in Congress through Article I of the Constitution? What were they worried about?

• Why are laws as written by Congress not sufficiently useful? What role can federal agencies play?

Video 2

Watch this video,  https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?5752 

Answer one of the following questions:

• Which Obama legislative initiatives are criticized as burdensome on business?
• What are the historic roots of today’s regulatory regime?
• How has Congress delegated increasing authority to bureaucratic agencies?
• How do these bureaucratic agencies benefit members of Congress?
• What is one proposed solution to give Congress more control over administrative regulations?

Videos 3, 4, 5, and 6

Watch each video below: 

 https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?5754 

 https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?5755 

 https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?5756 Act (opens in a new window)

 https://www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?3978 

Answer two of the following questions based on the video and your additional research:  

• Is there an issue of bureaucratic discretion being exceeded by the agency/commission? 
• Has Congress taken measures to ensure that the agency follows legislative intent in its regulations? 
• Has any federal court reviewed the regulations? If so, what was its conclusion? 

Step 3: Write an Essay

Write your responses to the questions you selected in Step 2 (Watch Videos) in an essay of at least three paragraphs. Please submit your completed project using the “Add Submission” link below. Submit your work as an MS Word or a PDF file. This project will be graded according to the marking guide provided.

 

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