Assignment
Part 1
1. Discuss the meaning of the NIMBY syndrome.
2. What does NIMBY mean? Discuss it as it applies to wind power in the video. Apply the NIMBY principle to a specific controversy in your neighborhood, town, district.
3. What does the Constitution say about government taking property from citizens?
Part 2
1. Distinguish between progressive, regressive and proportional taxes. Give an example of each.
2. What is the primary source of revenue for the following levels of government?
a. federal
b. state
c. local
3. Of the explanations for tax revolts discussed in the book, which one is the most convincing or persuasive? Least convincing or persuasive?
Part 3
After reading chapter 15 and watching the video, answer the following questions.
1. Discuss the "separate but equal doctrine." How did the Supreme Court interpret the doctrine in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
2. Discuss Affirmative Action. What is the purpose? Should it apply to blacks and Hispanics? How about other minorities?
3. Discuss the significance of Roe v. Wade (1973)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Watch the follwing youtube videos-
1. "John Stossel Wind Power and NIMBY"
2. "Types of Taxes PowerPoint Video"
3. "Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39".