compose an essay based upon your observations of President Obama's speech regarding Marriage Equality.:

SS236: People, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to American Government

Unit 3: Federal, State, and Local Governments

For this assignment you will be composing an essay based upon your observations.

Follow the link to review the recent speech by President Obama regarding Marriage Equality.:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/06/26/remarks-president-supreme-court-decision-marriage-equality

Be sure to address the following points and answer the following questions within the body of the essay:

· An introduction;

· Describe the observed event in detail, including the environment and people involved.

· Describe how the event is directly related to the study of American government and politics and how one may better understand these topics by attending a similar event.

· Make note of any aspects of the event that seemed confusing to you and/or any questions that came to mind during the observation.

· A conclusion;

Be sure to follow these guidelines when writing your essay:

· A properly formatted (APA-style) title and reference page;

· Parenthetical citations (APA-style), when appropriate;

· At least two double-spaced pages in the body of the paper (Times New Roman font/12 point size);

· At least two sources.