Government

1. Describe and explain the system of checks and balances 2. Why is “gridlock” or “deadlock” a common aspect of the American political system? 3. What was the dilemma faced by the U.S. Supreme Court when deciding the case of Marbury v. Madison? 4. What is the process necessary for amending the Constitution?

System of Checks and Balances

Explain what the system of Checks and Balances if like in the American government.

Political Science

1. Explain the reasons why federalism was chosen instead of either confederation or a unitary system in 1787. 2. How does federalism keep government closer to the people? Is state government necessarily more responsive to the people than the federal government? 3. Distinguish between inherent, implied, and express powers. Give an example of each. 4. Will interstate compacts become more important with the development of new technologies? Give examples to support your answer. 5. What values are shared by most Americans? 6. Distinguish between “liberal” and “conservative”. How useful are these labels in today’s political discourse? 7. How have various developments in American ... click for more

Political Science

2. What is the role of organized labor on campaigns? 5. Why are third parties unsuccessful in America? What institutional limitations exist? 8. What changes were required by the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform legislation? 13. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of primaries, caucuses, and conventions. 14. Distinguish between hard and soft money contributions. 17. Why is the news media considered to be the “fourth branch of government”?

Separation of powers and the idea of checks and balances are featured.

This job examines questions about Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution: a. What were the reasons our forefathers divided the government into the legislative, judicial, and presidential branches? b. How are the three branches of U.S. Government supposed to interact? c. Is the system successful? Why or why not? Are the branches balanced in power? Why or why not? d. How was the conflict between supporters of a strong federal government and champions of states’ rights characterized then as opposed to now? e. How could things have been designed more efficiently, if at all?