OK, here is an opportunity for Extra Credit.  Choose a federal agency from the list on this link:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/independent-agencies.html

Try to choose one that you have never heard of or don’t know much about…..if you REALLY want to do the CIA or FBI, however, that’s OK.

 I want you to write a 3-5 page paper describing the history, scope (breadth of authority and duty), and current mission of your chosen agency.  I realize that most of your info will come directly from the website that you link to from the list, but do not cut and paste.

 You should have a title page that says:

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[name of your agency]
PLSC 201

Extra Credit
May 2009
Dr. Huffmon
[your name]
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 The title page DOES NOT count toward your page count.  Papers must be stapled in the top left corner.  Do not use a “paper cover.”  You must use 12pt Times New Roman font.  The paper will be double-spaced and must have 1 inch margins all around with page numbers (preferably on the bottom center of each page).

The paper is due in class on the day of the final Exam.