POS301 All Week Discussions Latest 2019 January Question # 00597601 Subject: Education Due on: 02/02/2019 Posted On: 02/02/2019 04:24 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.7/5

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 1
Discussion

In 1787, the Constitution was drafted with a Preamble to
explicitly state that the origins of power in this new democracy resided not
with a king, but with the people. “We the People” has generally evolved over
the years to include more than it did in the late 18th Century. In your
opinion, are there still groups who are disenfranchised and are not considered
as an equal source of power in our democracy?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 2
Discussion

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional
the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which was passed by Congress. Would this be
an example of checks and balances between the legislative and judicial
branches? Should the U.S. Supreme Court, a nonelected body, have the power to
make such decisions on acts passed by the legislative body, who are elected by
the people?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 3
Discussion

Federalism results from the interaction between the
different layers of government. Many issues are discussed not in terms of right
and wrong, but who is responsible for addressing the issue. Immigration has
long been a federal issue. However, in 2010, the state of Arizona passed a
controversial bill (Senate Bill 1070) that essentially gave power to the state
to implement immigration law. Several sections of this bill were deemed
unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. This situation is a prime
example of the conflict federalism can create. Please provide your opinion on
immigration within the context of federalism.

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 4
Discussion

Should we keep the electoral college or go to straight
popular vote? Why?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 5
Discussion

How would you describe the purpose of the Bill of Rights at
the time the U.S. Constitution was drafted and today?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 6
Discussion

At the time of the drafting of the Arizona Constitution, the
Progressive Party and Movement was very influential in American politics. As
such, the framers of the Arizona Constitution added specific powers to the
people, such as the recall of judges. What are the pros and cons of such
democratic principles being embedded in a state constitution?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 7
Discussion

Federal judges do not have a mandatory retirement age, yet
Arizona and 32 other states require all state judges to vacate their positions
upon turning age 70. Should Arizona’s judges be forced to retire at age 70?
Might this be considered age discrimination or is it a necessary protection for
the people?

POS301
Arizona And Federal Government

Week 8
Discussion

Arizona citizens retain several very progressive rights,
namely the right to initiative, referendum, recall of elected officials, recall
of judges, election of corporation commissioners and election of a state mine
inspector. Please select three of these democratic rights and make an argument
as to why giving power directly to the people in this manner is a benefit for
all of society.