1. Identify and compare and contrast the two forms of Democracy discussed in the textbook, and summarize Madison's thoughts on coalitions and liberty in a large republic. What is dual federalism and how does it apply to the subject of commerce?
2. Identify and explain the six court-devised doctrines that expand on the scope of permissible expression. What are suspect classifications? How does the law punish such classifications?
What do we know about trends in public confidence in government and why should we be cautious about overreacting to those trends?'
3. Compare and contrast the American party system with that found in Europe. What features of our political system have contributed to the rise of personal, rather than party-run, campaigns? What is soft money and why is it such an important issue in American politics today?
4. How do members of Congress and members of Parliament differ in terms of power and resources of office? How does Congress check the Presidency and the Courts?
5. How are presidents and prime misters different? How does the President check Congress and the Courts?
6. Present a brief outline of the structure of the federal judicial system. How do the Courts check the Presidency and the Congress? Explain the two approaches to judicial review.
7. What are the five aspects of our constitutional system and political traditions which give our bureaucracy and its operations a distinctive character? What are some of the reasons the authors offer for the growth in the size of the federal bureaucracy? What are the three largest
expenditures of the federal government, and what may be some potential solutions to curb spending in these areas?
8. Define "Political Polarization" and discuss how that polarization has shifted from the war in Vietnam to our invasion of Iraq. What are some issues (foreign and domestic) that further this polarization? How did political institutions and process change in significant ways in the 1960s?