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
user: skashif1@student.rccd.edupass: Pakistan1
Answer preview
The perception of the United States around the world, specifically the American way of life, is quite fascinating. This is because Americans have always perceived themselves as being better than the rest of the world due to the values, beliefs, and practices they embrace. This is one of the reasons many people consider the country as one of the largest democracies in the world. This individualized elevation is a concept referred to as American exceptionalism, and it has characterized American society since it came into existence (Cook et al., 2013). To some extent, this perception might be flawed, largely due to the challenges associated with the country’s political system, which make it unworthy of universal admiration. It would be reasonable to state
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