Each student will select a topic of controversy related to the national government, research it using print and internet resources and then explain it in a paper of from 3 to 5 pages. The book must be approved by the instructor. Two copies must be made of the Topic Report and the Book Review in order to avoid the danger of loss. There will be two exams during the semester plus a final exam. Students will be tested on material from the lectures, textbook and a few handouts.
All exams consist largely of essay questions.
There is no penalty for missing one or both of the semester exams.