American Government PSC_101

Chapter 16: Domestic Policy

What in your view is the most important policy issue facing the United States? Why is it important and which specific problems need to be solved?

Based on Court Case United States v. Bestfoods 113F.3d 572 (1998)

Is direct liability for a parent company's operation of the facility distinct from derivative liability for the subsidiary's operation of the facility?

1.1. What are the main characteristics of the HVAC market in the United States of America?

1.2. What share HVAC drives and Rotor Heat Exchangers have in the market?

1.3. Why the HVAC market is complex?

Does the United States’ labor supply tend to be more elastic or more inelastic? Explain the competing theories discussed in our textbook. Which seems more convincing to you? Explain your answer.

1.In what ways did Reconstruction have revolutionary potential? How did the United States create and enforce policies supportive of Reconstruction? Why did Reconstruction ultimately fail?   Essay question

What is the current level of income inequality in the United States? What do you think is more important to focus on when considering inequality: income inequality or wealth inequality? Justify your answer.

Explain the symbolic interactionist perspective in terms of global conflict and terrorism. What is the United States’ position in negotiating with terrorists? For instance, Bombings of abortion clinics, bombings to kill a perpetrator of genocide, or drug warlords.

According to research, what are people's general thoughts on family in the United States? How do they view nontraditional family structures? How do you think these views might change in twenty years?