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Checks and Balances In this task students will develop a reasoned position on the effectiveness of this system related to one current or historical event. They will then write a paper or make a presentation. This task includes: |
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Constitutional Issues In this task students will make an informed decision on a public issue after researching and discussing different perspectives on this issue. They will then write a paper or make a presentation. This task includes: |
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Enduring Cultures In this task students will compare and contrast two cultural groups and the history of their development in Washington State, the United States, or the world, and develop a position based on this comparison. They will then write a paper or make a presentation. This task includes: |
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