The U.S. Constitution and Federalism

This week, you will determine a policy for your Final Paper and begin your research regarding the policy of your choosing. It is important to remember that your paper should focus on a specific policy and that your paper will need to address the following components: Historical and constitutional basis for the American governments structure The system of checks and balances The various roles (e.g., public opinion, media, special interest groups, etc.) concerning public policy and elections The voting system and election process