The Evolution Of Federal Legislation Essay

The Evolution Of Federal Legislation Essay

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The Evolution Of Federal Legislation Essay

BRIEFLY ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR SELECTED TOPIC:

The evolution of federal legislation on the topic over the past 10 years.

The current political landscape, including key political debates related to your central issue.

Introduce the important political players in the national debate.

Explain how at least one specific sociological theory can be used to understand why some players have more power than others in this debate. Examples of theories include conflict theory, power elite theory, and human capital theory.

Discuss how the continued uncertainty in political and legal environments affects stakeholders who are seeking to expand their rights or challenge existing policies.

Describe tactics activists on either side of the debate have used to further the cause.

The symposium coordinator has sent you the questions below in anticipation of your visit. Draft answers for each, typing your answers in the Notes box below the Questions slide you have created, if you are doing a PowerPoint presentation. If you are writing a speech, include the questions and answers at the end. Support your answers with research and data from scholarly sources. Choose the set of questions that is appropriate for your chosen topic.

Immigration:

“Ninety percent of illegal immigrants are on the public dole. Why are we giving welfare benefits to people who aren’t citizens?”

“Mexicans are taking away our jobs. What is the best way to stop them?”

Same-sex marriage:

“I heard 75 percent of people are against gay marriage. Who are they?”

“If we allow gays to marry, won’t it destroy our social fabric?”

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

Length: If you chose to do a PowerPoint presentation, it should contain 15–20 slides. Slides should contain no more than a few bulleted points and/or a graphic. Rather than cramming slides with text, use the Notes box below each slide to explain and expand on your bulleted points in each slide. If a written speech is chosen, it should be 15–20 minutes long when read aloud, aloud or at least 1500 words.

Format: Include a title and reference slides or pages. Cite any sources used in current APA style and format.

Sources: Cite at least six credible scholarly sources to support your presentation.Resources: Data Sources

These sources, which are a good starting point for your research, feature data on same-sex marriage and immigration.

McCarthy, J. (2017). U.S. support for gay marriage edges to new high. Gallup News. Retrieved from http://news.gallup.com/poll/210566/support-gay-mar…

This report features polling data on perceptions of same-sex marriage among different demographics groups.

Migration Policy Institute. (2017). U.S. immigration trends. Retrieved from https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/…

This collection of resources from the Migration Policy Institute includes current and historical data on immigration trends.

Pew Research Center. (2017). Gay marriage and homosexuality. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/topics/gay-marriage-and…

For data on shifting attitudes toward gay marriage in the U.S. and around the worlds, see this collection of research briefs.

Pew Research Center. (2017). Immigration trends. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/topics/immigration-tren…

This site features research reports containing recent data in various immigration trends.Resources: Policy Issues

These resources discuss policy issues and related social issues surrounding the debates over immigration and same-sex marriage.

Davidson, A. (2015, March 24). Debunking the myth of the job-stealing immigrant. The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/29/magazine/debunki…

This article challenges the argument that immigrants are taking Americans’ jobs.

Healey, J. F., Stepnick, A., & O’Brien, E. (2019). Race, ethnicity, gender, and class: The sociology of group conflict and change (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.

Chapters 10 and 12 in this textbook focus on issues connected to same-sex marriage and immigration.

Krogstad, J. M. (2016, April 20). Rise in English proficiency among U.S. Hispanics is driven by the young. Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/20/ri…

This report discusses English usage among Hispanic immigrants.

Powell, B., Quadlin, N. Y., & Pizmony-Levy, O. (2015). Public opinion, the courts, and same-sex marriage: Four lessons learned. Social Currents, 2(1), 3–12.

This research study uses both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate arguments of same-sex marriage opponents.

FMG Video

The following video was purchased through Films Media Group for use in this Capella course. Any distribution of video content or associated links is prohibited.

Out in America | Transcript.

This documentary examines perspectives on being gay in American society

RUBRIC
Excellent Quality 95-100%	Introduction 45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.		Literature Support 91-84  points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.			Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%	40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.		83-76  points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.			52-49  points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%	37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.		75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.			48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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