Wednesday, May 16, 2012

2 - Written Assignment GOVT 2301 Mini 3 Week Spring Class

I'm going to keep asking you questions designed to get going on the 1000 word paper. This one ties the topic into something we discussed in class yesterday - ideology.

We defined it as a set of issue positions based on some underlying value.

Different districts throughout the state are populated by people who have particular ideological viewpoints. Obviously there is diversity in all districts throughout the state, but some opinions dominate others. I want you to look at the nature of the district you are analyzing and describe its ideological leanings, including any conflicts that exist within it.

Is it mostly conservative? If so why? Is it mostly liberal? If so why? What are the dominant concerns within the districts?