Assignment: Federalism Research Paper
PURPOSE:
At the heart of the constitutional debate was the issue of federal government vs. state government. Do you believe in a strong national government, as James Madison argued in the Federalist Papers, or do you believe in stronger states' rights, such as Thomas Jefferson supported? You will argue your opinion of these questions by completing the following:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1- Choose one of the following topics:
• Marriage
• Abortion
• Gun control
• Education
• Health care
• Immigration
• Marijuana, et al
• Environment
If you would like to write on a different topic, just send me an email letting me know what you choose.
2- Research the following arguments:
WHY should this be a federal (national) issue?
WHY should this be a state issue?
Present both sides in your paper. Be sure to use the Constitution as your basis for each side: WHY, according to the Constitution, should this issue be federal or state?
3- Choose the side you agree with and explain why you think that issue is best under national or state authority.
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.