Assignment 1: The Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court In this essay you will explain how the structure of the federal system affects the application of the Bill of Rights, describing how the Supreme Court has used the Fourteenth Amendment to expand coverage of the Bill of Rights throughout the federal system. Discuss the […]
Examine what the different branches and layers of government do to address a policy using a current issue to illustrate it.
The Federal System and National Security Policy The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate knowledge of how the federal system of government works. Examine what the different branches and layers of government do to address a policy using a current issue to illustrate it. It is NOT to give your personal opinions on the […]
Discuss a key concept or topic in American politics and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills.
Federal Government vs State Government Clashes The U.S. Constitution creates a federal system of government whereby powers are distributed between a national government and fifty state governments. There are times when the federal government and state governments clash over state laws that may violate federal law or federal mandates. What methods does the federal government […]
How can national policy re-shape intergovernmental relationships within the federal system”?
In the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations, the Christian statesman needs the skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate content from many sources. Toward that end, the purpose of the Article Review Assignment is to aid in the development of those skills as they apply to scholarship. The focus of the assignment will be on […]
Identify a current news article and write a journal entry analyzing how your selected article reflects one or more of the key terms from chapter three of your textbook.
Task: Identify a current news article and write a journal entry analyzing how your selected article reflects one or more of the key terms from chapter three of your textbook. Your journal entry must include a clear detailed summary of your selected article, as well as a direct quote from the article to support your […]