Indicate, with numbers, the questions you are answering. Do not use any outside sources beyond the text and our class notes. Remember this is your final exam. You are expected to be able to define and relate some of the key terms we went over in class and tie them into your answers.
Please watch the documentary, Knock Down The House. After you have finished watching the documentary please answer all of the questions below in the most comprehensive way possible. In other words, remember this is your final exam. I hope you enjoy the film!
1. What is the government’s role in promoting the common good? (e.g. clean air and water, access to decent food, shelter, work, education, health care.)
2. What does it mean to have political power? Who has access to it? Who does not?
3. How does money influence political power and elections? What role do you think money plays in electing candidates?
4. How do you define political representation? What is the role of political representation in democracy?
5. Why challenge incumbents? Who and what is being served by challenging incumbents?
6. What did you see in the film that made you skeptical or concerned about the current election process?
7. What did you see that made you feel hopeful for the future?
8. List four things you have learned from this course. Be sure you are clear, and that you reference the readings/assignments.