a) What is politics? Capitalism? ideology? government? democracy?
b) Article I, II, and, III of the U.S. Constitution outlines the fundamental duties and responsibilities of the U.S. legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our government. This information is in the digital version of your text but you may also go to: https://www.constitutioncenter.org. Read through their material. Go here to answer the information below:https://www.constitutioncenter.org/explore/Welcome/index.shtml Once there, locate and read Articles I, II, and III. I want you to then write at least a five paragraph essay explaining the various powers of each branch. Be sure to spice in some contemporary examples.
c) Compare and contrast express and implied powers. Do think that the powers should be spelled out or that some powers should be gotten from "between the lines"?
d) Identify and discuss the various models of federalism. Which model is most appropriate for the United States today in your opinion? Give me some examples.
e) Compare and contrast categorical grant-in-aid and block grants. Give examples. Which form of grant do you think is best and why?
f) Discuss the so-called "tensions" in the federal system. Is federalism outdated in your view?