Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Why was the division of powers architecture into a federal structure so important to the Founders?

Week 1 Objectives: In Week 1, we will be introduced to the United States Constitution. We’ll consider the influence of early governing documents and Enlightenment Era philosophy on the development of the Constitution, and we’ll discuss the why the American system of government was designed as a federal republic based on the principles of representative democracy. ___________________________________ DISCUSSION RULES […]

American Domestic and Foreign Policies (1953-1991)

Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 28, 29, 30 Lesson Minimum of 1 primary source Minimum of 4 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link: Link (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.) […]

explain the difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism. 

How does federalism differ from unitary government and a confederacy? How would politics and policies be different in America if there were a unitary system instead of a federal system? Or a confederation instead of a federal system? Additionally, explain the difference between dual federalism and cooperative federalism. 100 words. NOTES:   We generally speak […]

What specific changes would you propose in funding sources and what specific changes in spending would you propose concerning policies and programs?  

Select a city or county in the state of South Carolina to research and study the current fiscal year budget. Determine the various proportions of revenue that the federal, state, and local government(s) contribute to the budget. In a Microsoft Word document, write a 1 page summary arguing “Whether” as well as “How” the selected city […]

In the speech, he promised that the United States would “make the world safe for democracy”:

A rennaiasance 1. Discuss the ways life changed in America in the post-WWI era.  To the victor… On April 2, 1917, President Wilson gave http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/4943/. In the speech, he promised that the United States would “make the world safe for democracy”: We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, […]

The purpose of this discussion is to understand the differing points of view regarding the flapper lifestyle during the Roaring Twenties.

Overview The purpose of this discussion is to understand the differing points of view regarding the flapper lifestyle during the Roaring Twenties. Instructions For this discussion,  review your readings for Unit 8 and read the following instructions carefully. Feel free to do research outside the course if you’d like other points of view. Then form […]

. How did Cold Warriors reconcile the persecution of certain social groups in the U.S. with the claim that the U.S. stands for freedom and equality?

I need you to read the article and answer the following questions. 160 words minimum. NO CITATION NO PLAGARISM Congressman Arthur L. Miller Gives “the Putrid Facts” About Homosexuality” (1950) 1. How does Congressman Miller characterize homosexuals? Be specific and provide examples. 2. Why, according to the Congressman, do homosexuals represent a threat to national […]

. How does that ideal compare to the reality of American society during this time?

A rennaiasance 1. Discuss the ways life changed in America in the post-WWI era.  To the victor… On April 2, 1917, President Wilson gave http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/4943/. In the speech, he promised that the United States would “make the world safe for democracy”: We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, […]