1. What are some examples of the Supreme Court issuing a
ruling which changed its previous position?
What legal principles did they use to justify their change?
2. Give examples of politicians in different eras using or
being hurt by the media
3. What are some examples of national third party
movements? Why were they created? Why did they ultimately fail?
4. What are some landmark points in the government’s
commitment to (or lack thereof) civil rights?
Why did the changes occur?
5. Under what conditions has the government altered its
position toward American civil liberties (e.g. war-time, terrorist attacks or
threats)?