It dreads me to write this blog because I know that I wont see this class again and maybe some of my classmates. Bust as the saying goes all good things must come to an end. Because of this class I have learnt my rights as an immigrant, rights as a black person and my right to vote.

In this semester I attended my weekly class sessions so I will give myself full grades especially because of participation. In addition I ensured that I did Every one of my blogs and never missed one but I did not stick the requirements as time went by so I will partially grade myself with 12 points out of 20 for still have that determination. Followed by the midterm with a total of 15.50 points. The most creative assignment of all to me was the meme where I illustrated with lions so based on the requirements I will give myself full points because all was met.

I must say the 10 minute was fun to be able to to express to your classmates what you learned and what impacted you I will give myself full points for bravery for sharing and doing an excellent job on presentation. Two sentence chapter on the Domestic Policy was very interesting I must say I will give myself full points for meeting the requirements. Having us do an introduction slide was a fun way of allowing us to get to know our classmates even if we didn’t meet in person I will give myself full points for participation. furthermore the final slide was similar to the 10 minute class and very interesting so for participation I will give myself full points. I will be doing the final exam hoping to do well will give me enough points to pass this class with an A.

Have a goo year guys stay safe!

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/31/tech-giants-israel-ceasefire-491435

Reading this chapter I was able to have a better understanding of everything because of the chapter on domestic policy. To me it was easier to understand and learn from it because it deals with government affairs of other countries which involves trades, and their safety. In addition it guides the activities and relationships of one state in its interactions with other states where the policies or behavior of other states, or plans to advance specific geopolitical designs.

This article is sharing the light on some of the major Domestic situations faced in the United States as of this year and gun control being the most important to me.

https://www.isidewith.com/polls/domestic-policy

Reading this chapter I was able to completely understand the difference between domestic and foreign policy. I say this because, in the beginning, I thought that they were somewhat close and had similar meanings. Now I understand that domestic policy is a bunch of plans and actions done by the national government to help wide areas like business, churches, etc.

In addition I learned the importance of domestic policy which is Dealing with a wide range of critical issues, such as healthcare, education, energy, and natural resources, social welfare, taxation, public safety, and personal freedoms, domestic policy affects the daily lives of every citizen.

My presentation is on what makes up the constitution. And the purposes as well as the importance of the three major parts.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NryTI3ZGa2MtCAZ8OQrhnQqlNZTirPEiKlZ7lre5s-g/edit#slide=id.p

In knowable magazine By Katherine Ellison expressing her thoughts on factual matters.

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/society/2021/role-of-political-parties-democracy

Reading this chapter I have understood that “political parties are two of the most easily identified forms of factions in the United States.” And how these groups “mediate institutions responsible for communicating public preferences to the government.” In addition, I learned that many members of political parties have similar ideas about politics, and parties may promote specific ideological or policy goals.

In addition I learned that the political parties perform multiple task in the democratic society such as:

> Soliciting and articulating public policy priorities and civic needs and problems as identified by members and supporters.

>adjusting contradicting requests and changing over them into general approaches

>Enrolling and preparing contender for public office

Reading this chapter gave me a more vivid understanding of what Political participation is based on its different types. Such as taking part in supportive activities which are designed to help raise money and awareness of many societal problems. Where an example could be racing, running, and biking. Then there is symbolic participation which is habitual acts to show support for the political system.