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SOCI311 Political Sociology

Week 5 Forum

Political Participation, Elections, and Voting

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Choose ONE of the following questions:

How does social capital help explain why you hold the political opinions, attitudes, and values?  How about for explaining your political participation record?

Refer to Dobratz et al. Textbox 7.1 on felon disenfranchisement. What are some of the arguments given for and against their right to vote? Do you think that convicted felons should have the right to vote?

What is the nature and functions of political parties in America? How do they fit within the American democracy? Do you think that the dominance of the two-party system is a disadvantage or an advantage? Why?

The Week 5 Discussion Question meets the following course objectives:

CO1: Explain selected theories of political sociology

CO2: Differentiate among the different components of civil society

CO3: Explain the sources of power and effects of organized interests

CO4: Describe processes of political action

CO5: Describe the ways, in which state manifests itself

CO6: Interpret state policies

CO7: Demonstrate how gender and race matter in politics and society

Instructions for all Forums:

Each week, learners will post one initial post per week.  This post must demonstrate comprehension of the course materials, the ability to apply that knowledge in the real world.  Learners will engage with the instructor and peers throughout the learning week.  To motivate engaged discussion, posts are expected to be on time with regular interaction throughout the week.  All posts should demonstrate college level writing skills. To promote vibrant discussion as we would in a face to face classroom, formatted citations and references are not required.  Quotes should not be used at all, or used sparingly.  If you quote a source quotation marks should be used and an APA formatted citation and reference provided.