(40 Points) First, choose ONE of the following topics: Replacing the Electoral

(40 Points)
First, choose ONE of the following topics:
Replacing the Electoral College [PDF] or Online VersionLinks to an external site.
Gerrymandering [PDF] or Online VersionLinks to an external site.
Second, read the article provided on Canvas for your topic [the links above will take you there]
Third, find a separate, current article on the topic from trusted news sites*
Fourth, write your paper. Respond to ALL of the following prompts in order

[10 points] Summarize the article provided. Focus on what you consider to be the most important aspects of the issue. Remember to think in terms of “who benefits and who doesn’t” from different approaches/policies. [Include quotes, references & citations]
>This section should be at least three robust paragraphs.
[10 points] Summarize the separate, current article you found relating to the issue. [Include quotes, references & citations]
>This section should be at least one robust paragraph.
* Acceptable sources include the news sections [not opinion or editorial sections]: NPRLinks to an external site., BBCLinks to an external site., NYTimesLinks to an external site., PBSLinks to an external site., Washington PostLinks to an external site., LATimesLinks to an external site., Sacramento BeeLinks to an external site., CSMLinks to an external site..
[10 points] Describe and Explain two connections between what you’ve learned from reading about this issue to specific concepts from class. Try to avoid the most obvious connections to the exact concept of your paper topic. Look for different connections.
[Remember to use, quote, cite course materials – textbook or slides – for the connections.]
>This section should be at least two robust paragraphs.
[10 points] Conclude the essay by reflecting on what you have learned and/or what questions you have about the topic.
>This section should be at least one robust paragraph.
Requirements
The essay portion should be 4-5 pages (double-spaced)
You must use/reference/cite (MLA or APA) at least 4 sources:
The article provided on Canvas for the topic
One additional article with new information
Two lecture slide and/or textbook sources
Provide a separate Works Cited page citing all of the sources used using MLA or APA format. (Remember that every idea that is not your original thought needs an in-text reference AND a supporting end source citation.)
APA Style Guide: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.htmlLinks to an external site.
MLA Style Guide: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.htmlLinks to an external site.
textbook link: https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government-3e