QUESTION 5a
(a) Federalism is a distinct characteristic of American democracy. Explain
the history of federalism and identify the three leading models utilized by
scholars in understanding how federalism works in American democracy. Which
model is commonly used today in understanding federalism and what purpose
do bureaucrats have in administering the public’s will according to the ideal of
federalism?
Meaningful social and scientific research is inextricably wed to communication
to produce knowledge, but it is not always an easy or comfortable marriage.
Scientists (social and other) and policy analysts are not necessarily good at
communicating their research process. It is often hard to read and
understand the research of others, let alone writing your own research in
ways that communicate your ideas effectively. Choose a public policy problem
that is amenable to research and then plug this problem into the seven
stages of the research process. In your explanation, make sure you identify
and describe major questions that must be addressed in each stage.