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US Politics/International Relations: Is Trump’s America still a Democracy? ICE, The Constitution and The Rule of Law with Dr Jenny Mathers from Aberystwyth University
March 17 @ 14:15 - 15:00
Since Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, many of his actions, such as the use of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to conduct mass arrests and deportations, restrictions on freedom of speech and the use of military force abroad, have raised serious questions about whether the US can still be described as a democracy.
This workshop uses current issues to explore the functioning of US politics, examining how rights and powers granted by the Constitution and key legislation are being tested in Congress, in the courts and on the streets of America every day. Fully interactive, this session looks behind the news headlines to the nature of the struggles that are determining the future of American democracy.
A Level Syllabus themes: American politics; Bill of Rights; US Congress; the US President at home and abroad; the US Supreme Court
Lecturer Profile: Dr Jenny Mathers is Senior Lecturer in International Politics in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University. Jenny will be supported during the session by Dr Charalampos Efstathopoulos who is also Senior Lecturer in International Politics at Aberystwyth.
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom, or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying or with an interest in studying Politics, International Relations and related subjects. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome too and participants can join as individuals from school/college or home, or as a group from school/college.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic and discuss some of the key elements in advance. Students can also think about questions they have about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: