BLOG POST #2

DEBATING THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT:  FEDERALIST VS. ANTI-FEDERALIST ARGUMENTS IN 2013

1.  Find two articles about a current issue, topic, problem, etc. related to the debate over the role of government.  The article should be about the idea of how big and powerful the government should be.

• Article must be from a respected news source
• Article must be from 2013

2.  Write 150-250 word analysis of the article

• What's happening in the articles?  How are they related?
• In what ways are these articles debating the role and size of the government?
• How does this issue relate to the debate that occurred between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the creation of the United States Constitution?

BLOG POST IS DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013

BLOG POST #1- FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

Look for 2 articles about one of the forms of government we discussed in class.  The articles MUST be from 2013.  

• What's actually happening in your articles?
• What connections or themes do you see in these articles related to your government type?
• What system of government is it?  (capitalism, totalitarianism, etc.)
• How is this system of government functioning today?
• Is this system of government working successfully or unsuccessfully based on the articles you found?

Make sure you post the URL to your 2 articles on the blog along with your analysis.  Your post should be 150-200 words.

EXAMPLE- Find articles about totalitarianism/militarism in North Korea.

Articles and summary must be posted by Friday, February 15.