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 * PS3212 British Government & Politics Spring 2008 (Dr. Howard)**


 * An ad hoc, voluntary debate/discussion for Tuesday February 19**

Students should select one of the following questions or statements, and compose a brief answer or argument for discussion with the class. Please use internet and database resources and be sure to keep track of where your information comes from.
 * __Option 1: 3-4 hours research and thought__**

1. The Archbishop of Canterbury should resign forthwith. (You are to argue in favor of this proposition—whether you believe it or not!)

2. Can we plausibly suggest that aspects of Sharia law be incorporated into Britain’s legal system? (this is the more academic and reasoned discussion)

3. What does the British media response tell us about the quality and role of the press and media in the UK?

Resources · Access World News and/or Lexis Nexis for newspaper and other full-text material · Search BBC Radio site for audio and written links · See esp BBC Radio Question Time [I will send the file by email or otherwise make it available]

Students should choose one of the following to investigate, spending about 1-2 hours and printing out or making note of key points
 * __Option 2: 1-2 hours research and thought__**

1. What the Archbishop actually said 2. What he, and his spokespeople, said afterwards 3. Reaction of Government spokespeople to Speech 4. Reaction of Conservative Opposition 5. Reaction of Liberal Opposition 6.