Discussion- Impeachment Trial follow up (Reply to 2 Classmates)

1. Evaluate what you believe the outcome of the trial should havebeen. Please explain your answer and give support and/ or examples.
2. What do you believe that U.S. Senators should take into account when voting?
   • Should they ‘vote their conscience’ as someone put into office to represent the people?
   • or
   • Should U.S. Senators simply vote in the way that is popular for the area they represent?
3. This week deals with public opinion. Do you believe the recentpolitical events of this year had an impact on public opinion? Do youbelieve this will be short-term or long-term? If so, explain in whatway. If not, then explain why not.

Assignment-

Reflectupon your own process of political socialization and agents ofsocialization in your life. Write a paper that addresses all of thefollowing:

• What agents have been most influential in shaping your corepolitical beliefs and specific attitudes regarding politics and theappropriate size and role of government? You must state at least oneagent.
• What agents do you feel have had less impact on you and why? You must state at least one agent.
• Do you believe that you are now or will be an agent of politicalsocialization for someone else or part of that process? How do youbelieve you will influence?

Your reflection paper should be at least one full page in length and written in your own words.