The essays might a little intimidating, but they are easy once you get the feel for them. The essays will be stuff you learn in class that are big deals, Brock will emphasize these. They are peer graded so you will always see the rub rubric and know what should have been included in your answer. The essays we do in class, unlike on the AP exam, have a grammar point (this is where most people loose points on the essays).
Previous essays
What are political efficacy and civic duty? Explain how each affects voter turnout. Then, describe a scenario where a voter might be affected by a certain level of political efficacy and where a voter might be affected by a certain level of civic duty.
In complete sentences and using correct grammar, answer the following prompt: Some argue that civil liberties lessen the scope of the government in that they limit the power the government has over American citizens. a. List one Supreme Court case that lessens the scope of the government regarding the rights of the accused and then describe how the finding of that case lessens the scope. b. List one amendment to the Constitution that lessens the scope of the government regarding the rights of the accused and then describe how the amendment lessens the scope. c. List one Supreme Court case that lessens the scope of the government and its ability to censor speech or the written word and then describe how the finding of that that case lessens the scope.