1. Is a stong national government necessary or should the state governments have an equal share of power? Why?

I think state government should have equal share of power. If national government gets to powerful over state government it's not a good thing. For years I have made fun of my dad for saying that we were gonna become a communism nation. Stepping back and taking a look at our nation, I don't think we are far from it. I don't want to live in a communsim country. National and state should have equal power.


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?

Reagan stated, "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." He thought that government had gained to much power during the Great Depression. I think the shift was appropriate. Reagan was working for the people and to give as much power, as he could, back to the states so the people didn't feel like the government was holding a thumb over them.


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?

I feel that national government should regulate education. Not to say state or local government wouldn't do an awesome job, but sometimes states get into trouble where money is concerned and again not saying that national government doesn't get into money trouble. I just feel that national government would do a better job. In the long run it's what is best for the students and what will work best for them.