1. Apply concepts on Religion:
Public holidays such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are arguably evidence of a civil religion in the United States. Choose another event and argue how it contributes to American civil religion.
2. Apply concepts to Politics
Analyze why any government might take an active interest in the health of its citizens from a functionalist perspective, and then from a conflict perspective. Is it because of a concern with human rights, worker productivity or something altogether different?
3. Apply concepts to Economy
Power is the ability of persons or groups to achieve their goals despite opposition from others. Describe a time when you used your power to get what you wanted. Then describe a different time when someone used their power to take something from you. How did each situation make you feel?