American government homework two student answers
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WALLY
1. Look up “dual federalism” in the textbook glossary. The adjective “dual” refers to __________ and _________.
equal but seperate powers...
2. Explain briefly the difference between “cooperative federalism” and “new federalism,” and their dates.
3. Identify by name and section the four main clauses of the Constitution that gives the federal government so much power.
4. What is an “unfunded mandate” and why is it criticized? Provide an example.
5. Provide and briefly explain one advantage and one disadvantage of federalism.
The next four questions are based on the Bill of Rights, pages 330-31.
6. If the police demanded to search a home, which Amendment would protect the owner? Explain.
7. Which two Amendments provide the states some protection against federal interference? Explain.
8. Does a criminal defendant have to testify at his trial? Explain. Can you think of reasons why he might not want to testify, even if innocent? (Many possible answers here.)
9. Read the Second Amendment. Do you think it protects an individual right to own a gun, or only a collective right by a militia to be armed? Explain.
Extra Credit (worth 5 points):
10. Your opinion please: is it better to free 50 guilty defendants rather than convict one innocent defendant? Whether your answer is “yes” or “no”, how do you rationalize the injustice that results from your answer? Explain with references to Amendments Four through Eight.
--Wally 20:09, 29 September 2007 (EDT)
