Unit 1. Democracy and the American political process by Miller. Should Americans believe in a unique American "Mission"? -- Does the Tea Party represent a revival of America's revolutionary ideals? -- Is bigger government better government? -- Is America approaching equality within society? -- Unit 2. The institutions of government by Miller. Does the President have unilateral war powers? -- Should the courts seek the "Original Meaning" of the Constitution? -- Is Congress a dysfunctional institution? -- Do whistleblowers help government? -- Unit 3. Social change and public policy by Miller. Does affirmative action advance racial equality? -- Should abortion be restricted? -- Should the United States be more restrictive of gun ownership? -- Will the Affordable Care Act successfully transform the American health care system? -- Is same-sex marriage close to being legalized across the United States? -- Do corporations have the same free speech rights as person? -- Should "recreational" drugs be legalized? -- Unit 4. America and the world by Miller. Do we need to curb global warming? -- Should Homeland Security focus more on cyber crime moving forward? -- Is warrantless wiretapping ever justified to protect national security? -- Are entitlement programs creating a culture of dependency? -- Should the United States launch a preemptive strike against Iran?

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