Define federalism and discuss how it relates to national and state sovereignty. What are the similarities and differences between today’s version of federalism and the federalism that was established in 1787?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

How does our current party system impact elections? How can a minor party play a part in an election?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length

Do you feel that it is important that every person that is legally allowed to vote does so? Why or why not? Do you feel that it is easy for most people to go and vote? Why or why not? Describe some common trends that keep people from voting. Describe other methods besides voting that people can use to participate in the political process. Have you every participated in any of these methods? If so, what did you do?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

Describe the difference and similarities between inside lobbying and outside lobbying. Discuss laws and regulations that apply to each.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

Do you feel that special interest groups have too much power in politics today? Why or why not? Do you think we should allow these interest groups to continue to function as they currently do? Why or why not? What do you think would happen to our nation if we did not allow interest groups to continue to operate?

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.