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Runninghead: FINAL PAPER 1
Make-Believe Final Paper
Imaginary Student
POL – 201: American National Government
Kimberlee Neitz
December 12, 2020
FINAL PAPER 2
Make-Believe Final Paper
Discrimination may occur in several different ways. One of the most common forms of
discrimination used to be _______________________________________. The Make-Believe
Act of [year] is a law that was enacted to protect American citizens from __________________
______________ . The law was signed into place by President _________________ on [date]. In
short, the law ______________________________________________________________. The
only problem with the law is______________________________________________________.
Because it is enforced by executive departments at both federal and state levels, funded by
Congress and state legislatures, and has generated some controversy resulting in famous court
cases and rulings upon which political candidates have run for election, the law reflects
American federalism and constitutional concerns, checks and balances, public opinion, and
electoral politics all at work in the United States. I contend that the law is basically good and
very important; but it requires some minor revisions to make it even stronger, by changing the
way it _
_______________________________________________________.
History of The Make-Believe Act
The issue of __________________________ had been an issue until 1969 when the
_________________ Act was passed. Before that, there was a failed attempt to pass a law that
prohibited discrimination based on ________________________________ in 1938. However,
after the law was enacted in 1969, it became illegal to __________________________
________________________________ (Smith, 2009). Even though some states had laws that
protected their residents from this kind of discrimination, the laws in place had flaws that
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prevented justice from being exercised in most states. The main failure of the laws that existed
was _________________________________________________________ (Johnson, 2017).
The Make-Believe Act of [year] was designed to fix such issues. It allows for ______________
____________________________________________________________________________.
It has been a number of years since Congress passed the Make-Believe Act. Since that
time, the number of discrimination cases has __________________ significantly (Olley, 2020).
In the United States, all states are required to enforce the law with very few categorized
exceptions. The law allows individuals to file discrimination cases for
______________________________________________________________________________
(Jones, 2015). Further amendments on the law have been passed by Congress to ensure the law
protects all individuals who might be victims of this type of discrimination. A few years ago,
President ______________ signed an executive order that required _______________________
___________________________________________________________________. All these
revisions to the law ensured that Americans were protected by ___________________________
___________________________________________. Other modifications to the law have been
made on state levels, in states such as Florida and Oregon prohibiting _____________________
___________________________________________ (Olley, 2020).
The Make Believe Act in our Nation’s Checks and Balances
In addition to federalism’s differences of enforcement at the state and national levels of
government, checks and balances are additional principles outlined in our constitution to ensure
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that the branches of government control separate spheres of power while keeping each other in
check. These procedures were designed to minimize mistakes made and prevent any
inappropriate actions by government officials and groups. Checks and balances usually prevent
or reduce the chances or centralization of power within the government by ensuring no single
branch gains absolute control or forces the other parties into doing a specific task (Fine & Levin-
Waldman, 2016). The functioning of the Make-Believe Act demonstrates examples of checks
and balances within the government.
Executive branch agencies at both the federal and state levels are in charge of enforcing
the Make Believe Act (Jones, 2015). But, since the legislative branch in the United States is in
charge of government checkbooks, so to speak, those agencies are funded by Congress and state
legislatures. So, each year, legislators have to sign-off on how much the executive agencies can
spend in enforcing the law. Beyond that, some important lawsuits have been filed related to the
Make Believe Act. In 2012, the law was upheld by the Supreme Court’s famous ruling in
Sample vs Oklahoma. That case ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ (Martinez, 2012).
The Supreme Court’s decision in that case recommended an amendment to the law that would
_
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________. So, in the following
year, Congress began drafting revised legislation, which it later passed on [date]. Those
provisions respond to the Supreme Court’s concerns by requiring that __________________
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__________________________________________________________ from now on (Martinez,
2012). In many ways, this made the law even more powerful; and it also reflects American
government’s checks and balances at work.
The Make Believe Act as Public Policy
Beyond basic checks and balances, one of the main duties of American government is to
protect its citizens. An important form of protection is the protection from discrimination. The
government fulfilled that duty to protect citizens when it passed The Make Believe Act of [year].
Even though many people accepted the law, others challenged it. For instance, the famous
lawsuits that were filed related to the Make Believe Act made headlines and have been discussed
a great deal in national and local newspapers, magazines, on television shows, and among
Americans on social media. The Pew Research Center has conducted public opinion polls that
show 87% of Americans are in favor of the law and report that it reflects important American
values. At the same time, 63% of Americans also believe it needs to be revised to
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ (McIntosh, 2019).
In Jackson vs Harding, the plaintiff sued his employer for ___________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________. The court ruled that
_______________________________________________________________ (Patasky, 2010).
When that case was in the headlines, some people argued that, even though the law would ensure
_________________________________________________________, more ______________
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might also happen at the same time. Some also predicted that the law would result in a decrease
in ___________________________________________________________________. That
decrease, however, has not materialized according to Pew Research Center statistics (McIntosh,
2019). Furthermore, critics, continue to speak out against the law on television news shows,
such as CBS’s 60 Minutes, demanding changes such as_______________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________(Morris et al, 2018). From their perspective, _____________
________________________________________________________________. Others agree
with the spirit of the law but claim that it needs to be revised to do ______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(Morris et al, 2018). In summary, the Make Believe Act still stimulates public debate and ideas
even now. Public opinion for the law has been slowly increasing in recent years and continues to
evolve over time.
The Make Believe Act in American Elections
The evolution of public opinion on the issue has been a driving factor in recent elections
(Allen, 2019). _______________ discrimination had been an issue affecting American citizens
for a very long time. But media attention paid to the passage of the Make Believe Act
dramatically increased awareness of the law. Plus, the famous court cases surrounding the law in
recent decades have given political candidates an opportunity to show voters what they think
about the law when they are on the campaign trail. These public conversations help the citizens
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determine their own opinions of the law and its enforcement. But they also drive voters to the
polls sometimes.
To some people, the issue of _______________ discrimination seems like an issue that is
best prevented by ______________________________________________________________.
Research has shown that even though ____________________________________, _________
________________________________________ (Jones, 2015). A close analysis found that
many American voters believe ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________. Olley (2020) recently
proved that ______________________________________________________. Since that
research was published, several members of Congress have vowed to pass new legislation that
would affect the Make Believe Act by doing _______________________________________
_________________________________________ (Thompson et al, 2020). Olley’s 2020
research study has given American voters some new ideas to consider when they vote to elect or
re-elect their senators and representatives in 2022.
The Make Believe Act has already had a significant impact on modern society. Now that
we have _______________________________________________________, there is an even
bigger need for laws to protect our rights. If the law continues to be enforced as required, it will
continue to protect Americans from __________________ discrimination. But, if the law is
strengthened to ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________, it has the potential to drive more and more voters who
care about _______________________________________________ issues to the polls (Allen,
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2019). That, over time, could revolutionize American politics as we know it by encouraging
_____________________________________________________________________. As time
goes on, and more and more citizens learn the details of the Make Believe Act, more and more
members of Congress and presidential candidates will have to speak out about their positions
with respect to the law and its enforcement. Many politicians who have championed the law in
recent campaigns have been heavily rewarded for that by voters at the polls (Thompson et al,
2020). Therefore, it is safe to assume that they will continue doing so, and others may join them
in speaking more about The Make Believe Act on their own campaign trails in coming election
cycles.
Conclusion
The Make Believe Act of [year] had done a lot of good in protecting Americans from
________________ discrimination in the years since it was passed by Congress and signed into
law by President __________________. Thanks to The Make Believe Act, Americans can do
__________________________________________________ without worrying that they will
have to endure discriminatory practices. The law perfectly reflects time honored traditions in
American government, such as federalism and checks and balances. Although it has its critics, it
is overwhelmingly supported by public opinion in the United States and has been a significant
factor in recent American elections. Its only failing, in my view, is that it needs to be made even
stronger to ______________________________________________________________. That
could help ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
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References
Allen, M. (2019). Make Believe Act in review: here is what everyone should know about the
famous law. Seattle University Review, 34, 235.
Fine, T. S., & Levin-Waldman, O. M. (2016). American government (2nd ed.). Retrieved from
https://content.ashford.edu/
Johnson, J. M. (2017). An interpretation and application of the Make Believe Act: how it works
in court. Boston University Monthly, 24, 143.
Jones, M. (2015, October 19) “Why the Make Believe Act affects us all.” The Washington Post
Online. Retrieved from https//fakeurl.com
McIntosh, D. (2019). The Make Believe Act by the numbers: some surprising statistics.
Retrieved from https:fakepewresearcharticle.com
Morris, S, Daniels, C., Longinger, K. and Novak, Y. (2018). When discrimination happens: who
gets hurt the worst. Journal of Women, Politics and Policy, 107, 23.
Olley, C. A. (2020). Raising new votes: politicians have figured out how to exploit the Make
Beleive Act. Tulane Law Review, 84, 499.
Potasky, N. (2010). The Goldilocks standard: how to strike a balance in court on the Make
Believe Act. American Quarterly, 16, 1.
Smith, B. (2009). The Make Believe Act: what it does, what it doesn’t do, and what it should do.
Retrieved from https:fakeurl.com.
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Thompson, E., Hammond, O,, and Santiago, P. (2020). The Make Believe Act is the new
political weapon in American elections. Retrieved from https:fakeurl.com.
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PAPER TITLE HERE 2
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Textbook (Online edition): *
Author, A. (Year published). Title of book: Subtitle of book (edition, if other than the first) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from from URL
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Churchill, S. D., & Mruk, C. J. (2014). Practicing what we preach in humanistic and positive psychology. American Psychologist, 69(1), 90-92. doi:10.1037/a0034868
Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher Education, 17(10), 32. Retrieved from http://www.trinitydc.edu/education/files/2010/09/Women_in_higher_
Ed_Trinity_Transistions_10_08
Online Magazine:*
Author, A. (Year, Month Date Published). Article title. Magazine Title. Retrieved from URL
Example:
Walk, V. (2013, April 29). Can this woman fix Europe? Time. Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,213969.html
YouTube Video:*
Author, A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month, Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL
Example:
Apsolon, M. [markapsolon]. (2011, September 9). Real ghost girl caught on video tape 14
[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyGCbxD848
Web Page:*
Author, A. (Year, Month, Date Published). Article title. Retrieved from URL
Example—Corporate web page:
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2008). Police and detectives. Retrieved from http://bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos160
Example—Article or section within web page with no author:
Presentation tools. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://web2014.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools-presentation.cfm
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