Summer Assignment
A.P. United States Government
Students are required to read Howard Fineman’s, The Thirteen
American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our
Country. Students are required to write an essay which will answer the
following question.
Of the arguments noted by Howard Fineman, which three arguments do
you feel are of the greatest importance to the United States today?
Explain your answer by following the items below.
1. Summarize the chapter highlighting the main points and important
information. Identify the argument described in the chapter,
Identify who the main characters are, what the main issues are, and
why the subject of this chapter is an essential element of American
life which has both defined and inspired our country?
2. Reflect and discuss how this information has impacted your
understanding of the United States. What have you learned that
you didn't know before? What new questions have been raised in
your mind?
Essay should be written in MLA format and will be submitted in hard
copy and in electronic copy through turnitin.com on a date assigned by
your instructor during the first week of class.
