Discussion Activity 2: Federalism (PLS 1120)

Discussion Activity 2: FEDERALISM (20 points)

Research an issue facing either the federal government or you state government. You may use an article in a newspaper, magazine, or on the internet.

The following are some recent examples of issues facing our federal and state governments:

federal ban on assault weapons, limiting magazine capacity, address mental health issues;

teachers and school staff arms training to protect schools;

permitting concealed weapons on college campuses or in bars;

providing young illegal aliens legal status and a work permit;

comprehensive legal immigration reform;

protecting homeland security post 9/11;

fighting the war on terrorism;

reforming Social Security, and Medicare and Medicaid;

health care reform, e.g. establishing state/federal insurance exchanges to provide insurance options;

climate change

energy: natural gas production or alternative fuels

banning collective bargaining by state public employees;

state/local funding of public education;

running elections (e.g., Early voting); and

gay marriage.

women in combat role

COVID-19

criminal justice reform.

You will share what you have learned about your federal or state issue during a class discussion at the Discussion Forum, “The Monocle.” Your posted response should be no longer than a short paragraph. At the conclusion of your statement, please provide:

the author

title of the article

and reference, e.g. Dayton Daily News .

Also, you will comment on one of your classmate’s articles during the class discussion at “The Monocle.” Let your fellow classmates know what you think about the issue and how the government is dealing with a particular problem. Your comment can be brief.

Discussion Activity 3: INTEREST GROUPS

Discussion Activity 2: FEDERALISM