PEW RESEARCH CENTER U.S. POLITICS & POLICY
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Declining Confidence in Trump, Lower Job Ratings for Congressional Leaders
http://www.people-press.org/2017/11/02/declining-confidence-in-trump-lower-job-ratings-for-congressional-leaders/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Module 2 introduces us to the structures and functions of American government. Each component of the separation of powers is explored and the relationships between the branches of government are explained. But what the textbook describes are the contours of a functional representative system; the reality is that American democracy is not operating according to theory.
Your task is to spend some time observing the data reported in the poll results and to interpret what this data means. Think about the results as they related to the information you have learned in Module 2. There is no right or wrong answer, per se. Rather, I am looking to assess your ability to make sense of data that relates to our course of student.
Your Interpretation posting must be composed of a minimum of 450 relevant, responsive, and complete words in order to receive full points. Your Interpretation response can earn up to 5 points. You will use your own voice and write in your own words. No quotes, paraphrases, or plagiarism allowed. Points will be deducted if instructions are not followed. Though strongly discouraged, I do accept late submissions within three days of the due date and subject to a minimum 50% penalty.
