1. Original Question: As we turn our focus to the international realm, let's take a moment to compare the governmental systems of the United Kingdom and the United States.
Identify a few key differences between a parliamentary and a presidential system. How is the top leader selected differently?
How do you think this difference impacts the kind of people who are chosen?
Answer This Question Only: Which form of government do you prefer and why? If you see faults in either system, how would you go about making it better? What processes would you change?
2. Original Question: The lecture this week suggests that the U.S. Supreme Court is the least democratic branch of government, and yet it serves an important function in our democracy.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a branch of government that is not democratically elected? Would you change the way the court is appointed?
Answer This Question Only: Do you agree or disagree that Justices should be able to hold their positions for life? Why?