The Rule of Four Discussion

Humanities

The U.S. Supreme Court receives around 7,000+ appeals each year, the majority of which are disposed of when the Court decides not to hear the case because of the subject matter, or if the issues presented are not significant enough to merit court review. The decision to hear a case is made when the justices meet to review all of the 7,000+ appeals. In order for all the justices to hear an appeal, the case must pass a screening known as the “Rule of Four.” This means that at least four of the nine justices must agree that the case has constitution merit or presents issues of national importance. If a case receives four or more votes from the justices, it is placed on the docket and scheduled to be heard. Annually, only about 100 or so cases pass the “Rule of Four” and are placed on the docket for an opinion.

Discuss the following (2 or more paragraphs):
(a) Should the rule be changed?
(b) Should the U.S. Supreme Court hear more cases considering the 7,000+ appeals they receive and why?
…. perhaps a Rule of Two or even a Rule of One?

Discuss the possible implications of keeping the Rule of Four as it is or extending the rule to include more cases.

Impact of Materialism in the US Economy

Humanities

Literature Review Rubric: Inquiry

Learning Objectives:

  1. locate and evaluate sources, through library research, and integrate research through appropriate citation and quotation;
  2. present effective arguments that use a full range of legitimate rhetorical and logical strategies to articulate and explain their positions on complex issues in dialogue with other points of view;
  3. locate, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize evidence in a comprehensive way in support of your ideas;
  4. identify and critically evaluate the assumptions in and the context of an argument;
  5. distinguish and convey inductive and deductive patterns as appropriate, sequencing arguments and evidence logically to draw valid conclusions and articulate related outcomes (implications and consequences).

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Introduction: clearly presents an aspect of materialism you will explore and why? (what do you hope to discover? Present research question)

15

3-5 body sections that use information from several sources (synthesis). Does a thorough investigation of the research that already exists.

35

Conclusion: Summarizes your findings and gives suggestions for further research. (where will you go with this next?)

15

MLA format bibliography at the end (alphabetical order,single spaced, space between each)

  • 5 Credible sources minimum

10

Formatting:

  • Paper is organized into paragraphs
  • MLA citations
  • No long quotes

15

Grammar and Punctuation:

  • Spell Check!
  • Proofread
  • Appropriate sentence length – a variety of lengths used.
  • Academic Language
  • Double Spaced
  • 2500 Word MAX （at least 1000 word）

10

Total

100

One response paragraph and one summary

Humanities

read the article provided and write two paragraphs only one should be the summary and the other one should be the response please include everything that is asked for in the small sheet paper also in it there is a definition of both summary and response paragraphs so you know what to include in each one.

Also your paragraphs should not be more than 5-7 sentences

Political Science Discussion post Comment on classmate’s post (Cynthia)

Humanities

Chapter 5 Civil Rights Essay

After the Civil War, African Americans seemed fulfilled for achieving full citizenship right when the three constitutional amendments were adopted. They were the Thirteenth Amendment: abolished slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment: guaranteed equal protection under the law and the Fifteenth Amendment: guaranteed voting rights for blacks. (We the People pg 157) But they were not the only people/groups to be inspired by the Civil Rights Movement seeking protections and equal treatment under the law. Some of the other groups were women rights, LGBT and Disabled were also inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.

Women back than were not allowed to vote or basically they did not have a voice. Also they were not allowed to work but be a house wife, work around the house and raise kids. So a lot of women were not happy with the way things were and wanted to make a change so they can be able to vote, work, and not be discriminated for being a women. Women got together and formed groups. Some of the women groups were, NOW, meaning National Organization for Women. Another group called WEAL meaning Women’s Equity Action League. They helped with legal action for many things and for gender discrimination.

Second group of people that were inspired by the civil rights were LGBTQ. As it states in the book that “LGBTQ movement has become one of the largest civil rights movement in contemporary America”. For so long any kind of sexual orientation other than heterosexuality was considered “deviant”.(We the People pg 186) It was considered unnatural. People of LGBTQ were scared to reveal how they feel and felt ashamed. They were badly treated for being in a relationship with someone of the same sex. They often were frowned upon as well.

Another group of people were Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It helped many Americans with jobs/employment, housing, and healthcare to those that have disabilities. The movement was one of the greatest success of all time in my opinion. People with disabilities don’t have to face discrimination among the work place and will be treated equally. They also had a great impact on the law and now businesses and public facilities have installed ramps, elevators, and other devices to meet the act;s requirements (We the people pg 185)

In conclusion i believe women rights are now considered equal and fair than it was back then. They can work, vote, and have equal opportunities. Also LGBTQ these days are more open about their sexuality and are given a chance to marry in some states. Lastly ADA was a very successful group and has a lot of help with the laws.