Justice: Sample Questions

When formulating your questions for your research paper, keep in mind that you want to end up with a project that makes a (possibly controversial) claim and argues support for it.  You will need to gather information on at least two sides of a decision, and write a thesis that answers your question by taking a stand.

How…

How has the federal government tried to redress the enslavement of blacks for 250 years of American History through implementation of Affirmative Action?

How has “gerrymandering” created Congressional Districts that are unfair to some US citizens?

How does the Libertarian Party’s proposal to legalize drugs pose a risk to the health and welfare of American citizens– especially its very poor?

How have “time limits” been used to prevent prosecution of Bill Cosby, and is justice being served?

Which…   (X or Y?)

Which political party takes a more “just” stance on how to improve the US immigration system?

Which social classes are benefit most from the present tax structure?

Which system will best ensure rule of law in impoverished neighborhoods:  body cams or not?

Which method is most likely to bring needed change: peaceful vs. violent “Black Lives Matter” protests?

Why…

Why do Republicans and Democrats disagree on how to reform the immigration system?

Why are time limits placed on the victims of sexual abuse for when it is no longer possible for them to press charges against their alleged attackers?

To what extent…

To what extent are citizens justified when they declare that the government today does not offer speedy trials?

To what extent has Affirmative Action failed African Americans?

To what extent does the way education is funded in the US reinforce economic opportunity for the rich and dead-end jobs for the poor?