explain the Evolution of U.S. Federalism- dual federalism vs.
cooperative federalism, new federalism, representational
federalism, and coercive federalism.
How has federalism evolved from the founding of the republic to
contemporary times?
How does federalism play out in any contemporary issue of your
choice?
Explain how dual, cooperative, and centralized federalism differ in
their basic concepts, and how the shift occurred from each type to
the next over the course of American history
What is
representative democracy? How is it different from direct
democracy? How is this concept revolutionary? How was it a reversal
of traditional ideas? Why/how have we 'forgotten' that this concept
was revolutionary?
What is sovereignty? What is the purpose of government? Explain
the origins of federalism as a part of American democracy, and the
role of states in decision-making in our government.