Week 2: The Bill of Rights

This week, we will look at the Bill of Rights. Your assignment is simple, yet complicated. Look at the Bill of Rights, and decide if we were only to be able to keep one, which one do you want it to be? Then explain what makes this particular amendment more important than all the others? In your explaination, discuss specifically why you didn't want to pick those specific amendments. (I didn't choose the 2nd Amendment because...)
Word Count: 250+ words
Due Monday @ 7am.

August 20th -- Government Role in the Economy

At a current rate of 9.6% nationally, unemployment is very high (natural unemployment is around 5%), and the economy continues to sputter. What role does government have in this situation? Is the government doing to much already with the bailouts of private industries (banks, GM, etc.) or is the government not doing enough? Read the following two articles and discuss in 200-250 words your thoughts on the topic.

CNBC - People do not trust the government with the economy.

The Street - We need another tax credit.