Please devote approximately 1,500 words (that’s about six double-spaced typed pages) to the following question/topic. You may range from 1,400 words to 1,700 words. Include the final word count at the end of the essay. You do not need to conduct any outside research—you have more than enough material in the text and class notes. You do not need to include footnotes or endnotes. This is an essay: Introduction, Body, Conclusion. The quality of your writing will be factored into the final grade. Your essay should be packed with specific detail from the text and class notes. I will be looking for concise summaries of Supreme Court rulings, key quotations from the rulings, major Congressional action, and Executive Orders, and other supporting materials.
The Midterm is due by noon, on Tuesday, Noon, July 26. Please email as a word document.

What role has the U.S. Supreme Court played in retarding and advancing Civil Rights in the United States? The Supreme Court should be your primary focus but you may also note the role of other actors such as the Presidency and Congress. The essay should concentrate on Civil Rights concerning African Americans, however the essay must also include examples from other minority groups such as Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, People with Disabilities, or Gay and Lesbian Americans. What does your story tell about America’s journey as a Democracy-in Progress? What grade would you award the Supreme Court overall: A, B, C, D, F, I. Discuss.