American Politics
For essay,
please upload a 4 paragraph minimum answer that addresses the following:
1. Explain how the following key concepts are all related using course knowledge, content,
and evidence from the readings. You must give a strong sense that you know what these
key concepts mean and how they fit together. There is no one right answer- it depends
on how you connect them conceptually using evidence from class.
American Exceptionalism
Racial Wealth Gap
Gerrymandering
Educational Pipeline
Partisan Politics
Welfare State
Voter Suppression
2. How are these concepts relevant in your own life? What do they tell you about the
nature of American politics?
Rubric:
How I will grade your Essay
4 (90-100) Full Mastery-Strong connections and explanations among key concepts and overall
mastery of content using an abundance of evidence
3 (80-89) Overall Mastery- Mostly strong connections among key concepts though some aspects
are vaguely explained and while evidence is present some connections need more
support
2 (70-79) Some Mastery- Some connections among key concepts are present though many points
are vague or underdeveloped; lacks evidence
1 (60-69) Little Mastery- it is unclear of the connections among key concepts and little to no
evidence is offered
Requirements: 4 paragraph minimum answer
