Part 1: Prompt (Discussion + Reply 2 classmates)
The themes of democracy, equality, and liberty are emphasized in the textbook. Do you have a better understanding of those terms today than when you started this course? Do you think the United States has a moral responsibility to spread democracy throughout the world? If yes explain why, if no explain why?
Part 2: Questions
Chapter 14
Is it preferable for representatives in the state legislature to behave as trustees or as delegates? Why?
Do term limits seem to have more advantages or disadvantages? Defend your answer.
Chapter 15
- Although they are often unpopular with the public and there are many complaints that government is too large, bureaucracies perform important functions for government. Describe the main functions of bureaucracy and provide some examples of each. How has the size of the federal government changed over the last 50 years?