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• Look up information on the most recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. What did the Court determine? In your view, does this decision affirm the need for affirmative action?
• In the 1990s, several states voted to eliminate their affirmative action programs. Explain whether you agree or disagree that states should be able to make such decisions unilaterally.

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• Think about the ways you see power exercised in your local community. In your view, which form of power is most effective, and why?
• Power can be used in personal interactions as well as in political systems. Thinking about your own personal interactions, which form of power do you exercise most frequently, and why?

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• Do you think the American government should provide more social services to its citizens? Why or why not? If you believe that more services should be provided, explain how you would be willing to help fund these services.
• What are the main weaknesses of both socialism and capitalism? As a society, is there a way to avoid the problems of both socialism and capitalism?

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• Do some research on a community that experienced downsizing in one of its major industries. Describe the community-level effects of that downsizing.
• Imagine that you spend your adult life working as a temporary employee without benefits. How will you pay for your health care and retirement? Explore how your lack of benefits will change your life.