1. Select any current event. Which level of government, federal or state, would you suggest has been the most influential for that issue? Explain. Which branch of government has been the most influential? Explain. Which branch of government has responsibility for checking and balancing the one that you have selected? Explain. Has it been able to adequately perform that function? Why/why not?
2. President Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden (yes, he is the Veep) both recently declared their support for same sex-marriage. What are thoughts on their positions from both Constitutional and, ethical, perspectives? Which side do you think should prevail in that debate? Support your position constitutionally and ethically.