As they attempted to write a new constitution in 1787, the framers were keenly aware the challenges of creating a long-lasting and effective government, and a key part of their thinking focused on a system of separation of powers and check and balances.  In this essay, first, define this “Madisonian” system they ended up adopting.  Specifically, how was power divided and how did the Constitution give each branch a the ability to “check” the other parts of government.  Second, now explain the central political compromises that reached to get agreement on this new system and how, in theory, such a system would limit the power of government and prevent tyranny.   Last, considering several of many actions taken by the new Trump administration, comment on whether this administration runs counter to the framer’s vision for the distribution of power and their emphasis on checks and balances.  Put the phrase “framers heard their call” at the end of the first paragraph. Length: 300-400 words in length (about 1.25 to 1.5 pages, double spaced). Do not forget to cite our texts and  lectures.

Identify any one stage from Erikson’s psychosocial theory along with the approximate ages, the psychosocial conflict associated, and the virtue attained. 

Part II of Exam: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights A theme of our text in Section II and in video lectures is that rights and liberties are in tension and that, more generally, there are powerful tensions between values (freedom, order & equality) and with preferences of the majority (a democratic principle). In this essay, begin first by defining civil liberties, civil rights and then the discuss the key “tensions” that come into play as raised in video lectures. Then, describe how our majority rule system at the national and state level can create tensions with both liberties and rights sought by individuals or groups.  In your answer, be sure to illustrate using examples from our text or videos of areas of liberties and rights that come into conflict. Put the phrase “The public does not know about these tensions .” at the end of the first paragraph. Length: 300-400 words in length (about 1.25 to 1.5 pages, double spaced). Do not forget to cite our texts and  lectures.

Explain the difference between racism, prejudice, and discrimination. 

Orlando shares with a friend that he does not like people who are homosexual, and that he goes out of his way at work to avoid helping customers who he suspects are gay. His friend points out to him that he is expressing a form of prejudice called:

Identify and define one of the different forms of prejudice discussed in the textbook/lecture slides and give a clear example of discrimination against that group. 

A psychology professor instructs students in a research demonstration to deliver increasingly loud noise blasts to a peer each time the peer answers trivia questions incorrectly. The professor wears a lab coat and repeatedly tells students, “The experiment requires that you continue.” As the noise level increases, the peer cries out that it is painful and begs the students to stop. Most students continue delivering the noise blasts despite visible discomfort. Which interpretation best aligns with Milgram’s conclusions?

A negative attitude and feeling toward an individual that is based solely on that person’s membership in a specific group is called:

According to Jean Piaget, at what stage do children begin to use abstract thinking processes?

Respond to the following questions in a minimum of 2 full paragraphs.