The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Explain the selection process for service on the U.S. Supreme Court, and offer four specific recommendations to make the process less political.

In this assignment, please list specific examples and recommendations. All answers should operate within the framework of the U.S. Constitution. The recommendation should be logical and offer a clear rationale.

Use the following guidelines:

• Identify specific examples in the language of the text to support your position.
• Examine some of the arguments used by the U.S. Supreme Court in Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961). 
• Include any philosophical underpinning that might have influenced the thinking of the majority in the Weeks v. United States, 232 U.S. 383 (1914).
• Remember to keep the philosophical basis of the U.S. Constitution in the discussion.
• For more information on APA format, please visit the APASTYLE Lab.

You are to also comment on at least two other postings. In your response, state whether you agree or disagree with each of the four recommendations listed in the posting. Explain why or why not. Did your classmate present enough logical information to offer a clear rationale for each?

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on at least 2 other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.