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POL 215 Wk 1 Discussion – Balance of Power

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week we explore federal and state powers and how the concept of federalism affects the balance of power between the Federal government and the states. Federalism can be defined as the distribution of power between a central government and constituent units—in the case of the United States, between the federal government and the state governments.

• Do you think the current balance of power between these entities is appropriately balanced, or is it imbalanced in one way or the other?
• Explain why you think so, and, if you think they are imbalanced.
• Explain in which direction you think they are imbalanced.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

POL 215 Wk 2 Discussion – State Constitutions

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

While the individual states have different approaches to setting up their constitutions, they all have some central elements to help set up and manage powers of the state government. This week, we explore state government and the state constitutional guidelines.

As you reflect on the powers that are granted through these state constitutions, what do you deem essential in creating a successful state government?

If changes need to be made, what mechanisms should be in place to help amend the state constitutions?

If there is a conflict between a state’s constitution and the U.S. Constitution, which prevails? Why?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

POL 215 Wk 3 Discussion – Political Parties

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week, we explore politics and party affiliation. The Constitution and Bill of Rights do not expressly deal with parties or the number of parties we can have to represent us. Instead, this was left to the public to form their own affiliations. And, this is something that we are exposed to every day as we watch the news and see the interactions of the political parties in our country.

• With this in mind, what parties are most influential in your state?
• Consider what motivates the voters in your state. Are they more likely to vote in a Presidential election year as opposed to a congressional election year? (If you are unsure, you can look up the statistics for your state)
• What seems to influence this trend in your state?
• Why do you think this might be?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

POL 215 Wk 4 Discussion – Local Government

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week we take some time to explore how local government works. Our local government often makes decisions that will impact us directly. They can do everything from regulate our water usage to where we can park on the street.

• First, let’s explore your local form of government. Do you have a strong mayor or weak mayor system of local government structure?
• Discuss the impact these governing bodies have on police, fire, water, transportation, zoning, schools, etc.
• How have you used these services in the past and how do they serve you now?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

POL 215 Wk 5 Discussion – Government Cooperation

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week we take some time to reflect and explore how all of the different levels of government fit together. We often do not see how all work together until a disaster occurs. Take for example Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Michael or the wildfires in California and other parts of the country.

Choose a natural disaster in your state or that you followed in the news.

• How did the different levels of government work together?
• In the example you selected, what was done well?
• What areas were there for improvement?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.