Q • Respond to discussion questions using the "question and answer format." ? o Respond to the initial discussion question by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.? (200 words or more for each discussion) • Respond to two or more peers with 200 words or more for each peer response. • Respond to peers by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.? • Respond to follow-up questions by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. • Post your name at the end of all discussion posts. • Follow the "discussion guidelines" listed in the modules. • Provide references for posts. ?Put your name at the end of each discussion post. • Answer both questions in one post. Political Debate Discussion Since Chapter 4 is about civil liberties, i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to privacy, the right to a fair trial, and so forth (all listed in your textbook), the debate will focus on the freedoms of American citizens. Understanding civil rights (Chapter 5) and civil liberties are essential to preserving democracy. No one or no country is to infringe on America’s rights and liberties. Threats of this could mean war. America is unique by having such freedoms and rights, which is what makes the nation great. People living in America, citizens and non-citizens, are expected to receive equal treatment under the law. Here's the argument: Answer using the "question and answer" format. Part I: Civil Liberties (Chapter 4) 1. Name at least one civil liberty/Bill of Rights. 2. List and explain the significance/importance of the identified civil liberty and explain the reasons. source: Crashcourse.com Part II: Civil Rights ( Chapter 5) 1. After reading chapter 5, name one of the important civil rights issues, events, changes, laws, etc, you find to be most relevant today. Avoid the obvious ones, for example, Black Lives Matter, the recent police office cases, and the like. Be original and research. 2. Explain the relevance of that issue, event, change, law. Validate your information with (1) the textbook, and (2) if needed, outside scholarly resources.