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pragya sharda

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What role do you believe religion plays in contemporary U.S. politics? In your answer, address institutional, cultural, and political considerations both during election years and in general.
 
  Be specific in your answer, and use examples to illustrate your points.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of state innovations adopted by many states and also known as policy diffusion?
 
  a. improving voter registration numbers
  b. worker retraining programs
  c. closing non-effective schools
  d. maximum sentencing laws
  e. developments in the early space program



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sultana.d

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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the overall religious nature of American society, specifically drawing upon the survey results in the text regarding Americans' belief in God and the importance of prayer, for example, and that faith is an American touchstone.
2, Explain the ways that religion has been important in American politics, for example, its use in framing a host of debates such as abolition, abortion, and civil rights.
3, Discuss what the student believes the role of religion is in contemporary politics, noting that while Americans oppose the idea of an official religion, religiositythe tendency of people to have some religionis very important to them.
4, Explain how this affects the political discourse, especially during elections, as politicians will work to demonstrate their religious convictions, for example, noting the sprinkling of religious references into their speeches by both Presidents Obama and George W. Bush.
5, Provide a clear and effective conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

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pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent


bassamabas

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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