1. Civics Essay Finals Five (5) Essay Questions (1000 Total Points) Due Date: Dec. 14, Only (No hard copy) Send to:

2. - There are five (5) essay questions
- There are five (5) essay questions. Answer all (5) essay with a 300 words response per question. In other words, all (5) essay questions will equal to 1500 total words Must write the number of words used for each question and total number of words used in the check list. Do not count the words that are used in the Finals Questions, Cover Page, Reference Page and Check List (480 total words) without information for Reference Page. It will result in losing 150 points (Negative 30 points/question) without the number of words used for the final essay. - Do not go over10 (+/-) words for every question. -Use the essay template. - Provide examples and cite all your ALL your sources. Make sure to include a reference page. Do not copy and paste (plagiarize) your work. It will result in NO CREDIT! The sources will be checked.

3.   Question #1 Who were the philosophers that developed the theory of the “Social Contract?” Describe each of their version of the social contract? Why is the contract important to democracy?

4. Question #2 Where did the United States get it’s political beginning
Question #2 Where did the United States get it’s political beginning? What were three political ideas that shaped the U.S. government?

5. Question #3 What are the six basic principles of the U.S. Constitution? Describe each one in detail. What is the principle of Federalism? How does it create a strong central government?  

6. Question #4 There are many reasons why some people do not participate in the political process in American. (a) Why do some people have no sense of political efficacy? (b) Explain why some people do not vote. (Write who and why.) Provide examples for your responses.

7. Question #5 How did the Civil Rights Act of 1957, 1964, and Voting Rights Act of 1965 change the social, political and economical landscape in America? Provide examples for each one.