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The Government Department is gathering data on what you have learned and how you discuss it with fellow classmates.

 

They created these instructions for you to facilitate data on the above objective.  I did not create this assignment, and have been told not to change anything in the original, but should you have problems completing it, I can support you and answer your questions.]

Imagine being so interested in American politics that you decide to do some independent research into the relationship between power and representation in these politically polarized times. As you are learning, knowing who exercises political power helps you understand how power is used and the interests that are represented. Where do you start looking for information?

[ The first step should be finding a good definition or example of political power, yet there isn’t one offered in these instructions. I included in the discussion exercise.  If you don’t know what political power is read Robert Dahl on the definition of political power. ] 

https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Dahl_Power_1957  (Links to an external site.)

Since the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) make national policies, you decide to begin with the US Congress because it is the one institution of government where the people’s interests—theoretically—are represented. You choose to look into the makeup of Congress as the first step to understanding who is in power to see if they are representative of “the people To get you going, here is some data you can review to learn about the makeup of Congress.  Take your time reviewing the link below:

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/10/the-changing-face-of-congress/ (Links to an external site.)

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What you find may surprise you. Like the number of young people who are now serving or the improvements in the racial, ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of the Congress. The projected changes in the US population over the next 25 years indicate that even greater population diversification will occur (see the Census tables below).

 

Instructions

In a concise (250-300 words) post, answer the following questions utilizing course materials, concepts, and the information above:

 

· Make a logical argument about power and representation that is informed by the Pew Research article, the US 2020 Census information (see below), and the study of Congress this term. Answer the following questions:

· How do these demographic changes in the U.S. population reflect the demographic make-up in Congress? Explain. How is the quality of representation affected? Would these congressional changes affect the political power of this more diverse population? Explain.

US Census Bureau 2020 Census QuickFacts 

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/HSD410219 (Links to an external site.)

GOVT 2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
of government. (Communication & Teamwork)

PSLO stands for Program Student Learning Objective. If you want to know more about that
term and the purpose of this exercise visit https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-
content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19
[The Government Department is gathering data on what you have learned and how you discuss it
with fellow classmates. They created these instructions for you to facilitate data on the above
objective. I did not create this assignment, and have been told not to change anything in the
original, but should you have problems completing it, I can support you and answer your
questions.]
Imagine being so interested in American politics that you decide to do some independent
research into the relationship between power and representation in these politically polarized
times. As you are learning, knowing who exercises political power helps you understand how
power is used and the interests that are represented. Where do you start looking for information?
[ The first step should be finding a good definition or example of political power, yet
there isn’t one offered in these instructions. I included in the discussion exercise. If you don’t
know what political power is read Robert Dahl on the definition of political power. ]
https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Dahl_Power_1957
Since the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) make
national policies, you decide to begin with the US Congress because it is the one institution of
government where the people’s interests—theoretically—are represented. You choose to look
into the makeup of Congress as the first step to understanding who is in power to see if they
are representative of “the people.” To get you going, here is some data you can review to learn
about the makeup of Congress. Take your time reviewing the link below:
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/10/the-changing-face-of-congress/.
What you find may surprise you. Like the number of young people who are now serving or the
improvements in the racial, ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of the Congress. The projected
changes in the US population over the next 25 years indicate that even greater population
diversification will occur (see the Census tables below).

Instructions
In a concise (250-300 words) post, answer the following questions utilizing course materials,
concepts, and the information above:

• Make a logical argument about power and representation that is informed by the Pew
Research article, the US 2020 Census information (see below), and the study of
Congress this term. Answer the following questions:
o How do these demographic changes in the U.S. population reflect the
demographic make-up in Congress? Explain. How is the quality of

https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19

https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19

https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Dahl_Power_1957

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/10/the-changing-face-of-congress/

GOVT 2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
of government. (Communication & Teamwork)

representation affected? Would these congressional changes affect the
political power of this more diverse population? Explain.

1. After you have submitted your post, respond to TWO posts from your peers and
offer a thoughtful response to what you have read. Each response should be 100-150
words. Use course materials and concepts in your answers, too. Attached are
guidelines for good discussion responses for you to follow.

2. Understand that the main intent of these discussions is to hold a dialogue. Kindly
begin work on this discussion well in advance of the deadline to ensure that your
classmates are afforded ample time to respond to your posts.

US Census Bureau 2020 Census QuickFacts
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/HSD410219

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/HSD410219

GOVT 2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
of government. (Communication & Teamwork)

GOVT2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

of government. (Communication & Teamwork)

PSLO stands for Program Student Learning Objective. If you want to know more about that

term and the purpose of this exercise visit https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19

[The Government Department is gathering data on what you have learned and how you discuss it

with fellow classmates. They created these instructions for you to facilitate data on the above

objective. I did not create this assignment, and have been told not to change anything in the

original, but should you have problems completing it, I can support you and answer your

questions.]

Imagine being so interested in American politics that you decide to do some independent

research into the relationship between power and representation in these politically polarized

times. As you are learning, knowing who exercises political power helps you understand how

power is used and the interests that are represented. Where do you start looking for information?

[ The first step should be finding a good definition or example of political power, yet

there isn’t one offered in these instructions. I included in the discussion exercise. If you don’t

know what political power is read Robert Dahl on the definition of political power. ]

https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Dahl_Power_1957

Since the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) make

national policies, you decide to begin with the US Congress because it is the one institution of

government where the people’s interests—theoretically—are represented. You choose to look

into the makeup of Congress as the first step to understanding who is in power to see if they

are representative of “the people.” To get you going, here is some data you can review to learn

about the makeup of Congress. Take your time reviewing the link below:

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/10/the-changing-face-of-congress/.

What you find may surprise you. Like the number of young people who are now serving or the

improvements in the racial, ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of the Congress. The projected

changes in the US population over the next 25 years indicate that even greater population

diversification will occur (see the Census tables below).

Instructions

In a concise (250-300 words) post, answer the following questions utilizing course materials,

concepts, and the information above:

• Make a logical argument about power and representation that is informed by the Pew

Research article, the US 2020 Census information (see below), and the study of

Congress this term. Answer the following questions:

o How do these demographic changes in the U.S. population reflect the

demographic make-up in Congress? Explain. How is the quality of

https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19

https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PSLO-Handbook-Revised-2.1.19

https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Dahl_Power_1957

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/03/10/the-changing-face-of-congress/

GOVT 2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

of government. (Communication & Teamwork)

representation affected? Would these congressional changes affect the

political power of this more diverse population? Explain.

1. After you have submitted your post, respond to TWO posts from your peers and

offer a thoughtful response to what you have read. Each response should be 100-150

words. Use course materials and concepts in your answers, too. Attached are

guidelines for good discussion responses for you to follow.

2. Understand that the main intent of these discussions is to hold a dialogue. Kindly

begin work on this discussion well in advance of the deadline to ensure that your

classmates are afforded ample time to respond to your posts.

US Census Bureau 2020 Census QuickFacts

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/HSD410219

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/HSD410219

GOVT 2305 PSLO. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
of government. (Communication & Teamwork)