Week 1 State Powers

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Instructions

  • Go online and look up your state constitution. Choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the guidelines for each.
  • Compare these sections to the equivalent section in the United States Bill of Rights. List differences, if any.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)