1. Is a strong national government necessary or should the
state governments have an equal share of power?
Why? I understand that it is necessary for the government to be a strong
nation. The government affects everyone. We need something that we can count
on. However, I think that each state and their governments should have equal
share of power. The United States is made of 50 states and not one state is
more important that another no matter what the size is of the state or the
popularity of the state. All the states should work together. Every election
and rule is important form each state.
2. National power increased during the Great Depression but
then power began to shift back to the states (somewhat) during the Reagan
administration? Why did that happen and
is that shift appropriate? During the Great Depression the national power had
increased due to the stock market. The stock market had crashed. This affected the
economy. During the time of the Reagan administration times were getting
better. The economy was slowly picking up. With this the times were getting
better also for the state power as well.
3. Education stirs much discussion relating to the issue of
federalism. Should the national
government regulate education or is it a matter best left to state and local
governments? Why? Education is such a
hot topic in my opinion because so many people are in college. Jobs are getting
harder and harder to get especially without a degree. I think the national government
needs to regulate education because this affects so many people but since there
is so much going on in education in all states I think its best that state and
the local governments take action when it comes to education.
1. Rebecca Zuchowski
2. Nathan Tollett
3. Jared Griffith
In reference to commet 3:
ReplyDeleteOne thing that stands out in my mind on education cost is the extreme difference of in state and out of state tution cost. This should be regulated by a government entity or an amount that tution cannot exceed should be enforced.
I also think that every state is equal. If one state thought it was better than another state, so many wars and rivalries would start. And I'm sure everyone can agree that wars are not a good thing. It's sad that it's getting so hard to get a job after college. I've met people with their Masters degree working at places like Best Buy or Target.
ReplyDeleteNathan, that was my thought too. I cant believe the difference in price just for being in state and out of state. It is absolutely ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteI also agree on the need for a capout when it comes to education/tuition costs. It would be much easier for people to gain the opportunity to go to school, however there are also a lot of students who waste their scholarships and financial aid. This may also account for in/out of state tuition. If the state is not only supporting those in state (who eventually quit/flunk out, etc) but also those out of state, it is dangerous to their finances and stability.
ReplyDeleteCassandra I agree with you that there is a lot of people who abuse their scholarships and financial aid. This is why I believe that the national government needs to be involved. Also I agree with the suggestion to have the national government regulate the price of out of state tuition because it is outrageous.
ReplyDeleteI think the nation should have the same standards but how the state teaches those standard should be up to them. I know college is important but it not just about higher education. Elementary and Secondary Education is just as important. Right now its hard on teachers with common core being cram down their throats.
ReplyDeleteGood job I think you described national government and all these different principles that were discussed.
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