Answer one of the following:
- Take any of JFK’s “profiles in courage.” How might a critic disagree with the analysis? How does this story illustrate differences and similarities between the Congress of its time and the Congress of today?
- Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a House member or senator that has taken place since 2000. Include an analysis of the relevant obstacles, risks, and consequences. How does this profile illustrate changes in Congress since the mid-1950s?
- It is January 2019. Suppose Democrats have won a narrow (230-205) majority in the House and the GOP has a tenuous (50-50, with Pence breaking the tie) grip on the Senate. Choose an issue on which there could be a constitutional conflict between Congress and President Trump. Examples include: assertions of executive privilege, allegations of misconduct, the power of the purse, executive agreements, and war powers -- among others. Drawing on Trump's statements and activities, explain what he might do create a conflict. What specific constitutional questions would arise? In light of the composition of Congress, what would be the likely outcome?
- Essays should be typed (12-point), double-spaced, and no more than four pages long. I will not read past the fourth page.
- Submit papers as Word documents, not pdfs.
- Cite your sources. Use Turabian/Chicago endnotes.
- Watch your spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation. Errors will count against you. Return essays to the Sakai dropbox by 11:59 PM, Tuesday, May 1. Papers will drop one gradepoint for one day’s lateness, a full letter grade after that.
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