Peter Harkness, What Brand of Federalism Is Next? Obama’s mixed approach of coercion and collaboration seems to be working, but that may not last. Governing, Jan 2012

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Topic: Federalism, cont.

Homework #2 Due (2/2)

Feb. 7-9 Topic: Participation in State and Community Politics

Reading: D&M Chapter 4 and 11

Feb. 14 Topic: Participation, cont.

Exam Review

Feb. 16 EXAM ONE

Feb. 21-23 Topic: Parties and Campaigns in the States

Reading: D&M Chapter 5

Homework #3 Due (2/23)

Feb. 28-Mar. 2 Topic: Legislators in State Politics

Reading: D&M Chapter 6; The Economist, "No More Packing or Cracking"; Goodman, "States Hope to Win on New District Maps in Federal Courts"; The ReDistricting Game (Blackboard)

Mar. 7-9 SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES

Mar. 14-16 Topic: Governors in State Politics

Reading: D&M Chapter 7

Ehrenhalt, “It Pays to Know Where the Bodies Are Buried.” Governing, June 1998

Homework #4 Due (3/16)

Mar. 21-23 Topic: Courts, Crime and Correctional Policy

Reading: D&M Chapter 9

Chemerinsky and Sample, "You Get the Judges You Pay For"

Bonneau, "Why We Should Keep Judicial Elections"

Exam Review

Mar. 28 EXAM TWO

Mar. 30 Topic: Governing America’s Communities

Reading: D&M Chapter 10

Apr. 4-6 Topic: Community Power, Land Use, and the Environment

Reading: D&M Chapter 13

Apr. 11 Topic: The Politics of Taxation

Reading: D&M Chapter 14

Apr. 13 Topic: The Politics of Education

Reading: D&M Chapter 16

**State Research Project Papers Due** (4/13)

Apr. 18-20 Topic: The Politics of Poverty Welfare, and Health

Reading: D&M Chapter 17

“Why is Aetna Leaving Most of its ObamaCare Exchanges?” The Atlantic Aug. 2016

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/08/aetna-obamacare/496118/

Local Meeting Summary Due (12/1)

Apr. 25-27 Class Wrap up and Exam Review

May 2 Final Exam @ 12:00PM

Assignment One \| PDF	January 13, 2017
Assignment Two \| PDF
Assignment Three	Research Topic: Sanctuary Cities
Assignment Four	Research Paper \| PDF
Local Government Meetings	Fairfax County School Board: http://www.fcps.edu/schlbd/meetings/meetings.shtml Board of Supervisors: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board/meetings/ Arlington County School Board: http://apsva.us/Page/25937 Board of Supervisors: http://countyboard.arlingtonva.us/meetings/ Prince William County School Board: http://pwcs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=183198 Board of Supervisors: http://www.pwcgov.org/government/bocs/document s/BOCS%20Meeting%20Schedule.pdf Loudoun County School Board: http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/Page/2 Board of Supervisors: http://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=389

Test and Test Guides

Study Guide One \| PDF	Online study one \|
Study Guide Two \| PDF
Study Guide Three \| PDF

Lectures of Class

Lecture One 136	State Constitutions
Federalism	Participation in State and Local Politics
Parties	Legislation
Governors	Court, Crime and Correctional Policy
Governing Communities	Community Power, Land Use and Transportation
Taxation	Education
Poverty, Welfare and Health

Week 1

January 10, 2017

School Board selection: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-superintendent-search-firm-hold-ten-community-forums-january?utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term

Wednesday, January 11, 7 p.m., Mount Vernon High School Little Theater, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309.

Week 2

Week 3

January 25, 2017

Assignment Two

Please read Chapter 3 in the textbook in addition to the Harkness and Donohue articles, which are posted under Course Documents. Once you have read the material, answer the following questions in 2 double-spaced pages. This assignment is due by 11:59PM on Thursday, February 2nd.

1. Define devolution. How does it shape or change the relationship between the federal and state governments?

2. Harkness describes federalism during the Bush (W) and Obama administrations. How does he classify federalism (new, coercive, etc.) during each of the past two administrations? What might explain the different types of federalism observed in each administration? (The fiscal health of states, ideology, etc.)

3. Define “the commons” that Donohue refers to in the article. Explain the potential problems that occur when the nation is viewed as “the commons.” Use at least two specific examples.

Donohue - The Devil in Devolution http://prospect.org/article/devil-devolution

Harkness - What Brand of Federalism is Next? Obama's Mixed Approach......http://www.governing.com/columns/potomac-chronicle/gov-col-what-brand-of-federalism-is-next.html

Week 4

Week 5

Assignment One

Please read the articles (links below),"McAuliffe enters final General Assembly session with eye on legacy," "Session Starts Wednesday," and "For Higher Ed Officials, General Assembly Session offers few dollars to chase" and answer the following questions:

1. Describe 3 to 4 of the "big" issues predicted for the upcoming 2017 legislative session in Virginia.

2. Which issues (2 or 3) are an important part of Gov. McAuliffe's agenda?

3. Discuss 2 to 3 challenges that might make it difficult for Gov. McAuliffe to achieve his agenda.

http://m.richmond.com/news/local/education/article_dc82c670-223f-52b4-8483-9ab8d760075a.html?mode=jqm

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcauliffe-enters-final-general-assembly-session-with-eye-on-legacy/2017/01/07/e57a97fe-d41f-11e6-945a-

76f69a399dd5_story.html?utm_term=.571a3ff062b7

http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-session-preview-20170107-story.html

Week 6

Week 7

Betsy confirmation Vote--http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-betsy-devos-jeff-session-tom-price-20170131-story.html

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx

https://www.fcps.edu/school-board/school-board-meetings

Week 13

Week 14

Assignment Three

1. Watch the following clip about eminent domain.

http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Lesson/1215/Bell+Ringer+Eminent+Domain.aspx

2. Read the case brief on Kelo v. City of New London (2005) at

: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2004/2004_04_108 or see the attached pdf.

After viewing the clip and reading the case brief, answer the following questions in 1-2 double-spaced pages. This assignment is due April 6th at midnight.

What does the 5th Amendment say about eminent domain? Why was it included in the Constitution?
Describe the three methods of “public use” for which the U.S. Government could take private property prior to the Kelo Supreme Court Decision.
Explain how the Kelo Supreme Court decision altered the use of eminent domain by the U.S. government.
Do you think it’s fair for the U.S. Government to have this power? Explain your position.

Kelo v. New London _ Oyez.pdf (in documents--assignements)

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