Minnesota State University Court Cycle of Commitment to Federalism Discussion
Please answer the following question. In general, you should provide at least three short paragraphs in your response that include an introduction, a development and a conclusion. Draw on the readings and any external source that you find to support your argument, please avoid the Wikipedia, unless it is to find some more appropriate sources that have better vetting systems such as law reviews or libraries online. This does not mean deep research. I am principally looking for what you think about a question and how you support your answer. In general, if you try to answer the question you get half credit (10 points). If you try to make a n argument that is unsupported by some type of referenced research (use any form of citation, just use it consistently) you should be earning 15 points. If you do more than that you will likely earn full credit.
I do NOT grade your opinions, only how well you substantiate them. I truly and honestly respect what you think, but I will encourage you to support what you believe with reasoned arguments.
Explore the Court’s cycle of commitment to cooperative, then dual, then cooperative, then dual federalism over time. What forces help explain those changes of approach? Which, if any, do you find more compelling?
