Federal Analysis Assignment: Critical Thinking Essay
Your essay assignment is listed below.
What are the principal methods through which the national and state governments interact with one another?
How would you assess the strength and independence of states in our current federal system?
What is the role of interstate competition in U.S. politics today? How and why do states cooperate with one another?
Cite specific articles and writers in support of your contentions that illustrate interactions between different governmental actors.
In Conlan and Posner, eds. (2009),
Ch. 6. Keneth K. Wong, "Accountability and Innovation: New Directions in Education Policy and Management," pp. 102-123.
Ch.7. Jocelyn M. Johnston, "Welfare Reform: A Devolutionary Success?" pp 124-156.
Ch.9. Barry G. Rabe, "Regionalism and Global Climate Change Policy: Revisiting Multistate Collaboration as an Intergovernmental Policy Tool," pp. 176-208.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.