soc writing essay

Case Study 2: I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Due Week 9 and worth 200 points

Religion
and Politics have traditionally been highly debated topics in our
society. Recently, the Pledge of Allegiance has added to this debate.

American
citizens have generally recited the Pledge of Allegiance at important
ceremonies ranging from presidential inaugurations to the beginning of
the school day. The pledge has a great deal of sentimental value to many
Americans, but also creates a great deal of controversy for others.

Review the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, which highlights the debate.

Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.
2. Discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court.
3. Explain the decision of the Supreme Court in this case in brief.
4. Explain
   the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on
   American society in general and on ethics in American society in
   particular. Provide a rationale for the response.
5. Discuss
   whether you believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a
   religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States.
6. Discuss whether or not you think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge.
7. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be
  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the
  assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
  the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Examine the current ethical issues inherent throughout the criminal and civil justice systems.
• Describe the dispensation of justice through the criminal and civil justice systems.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.
• Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Grading
for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.