Political System

The U.S. political system is based on several conflicting political processes, political behaviors, institutions, and issues. Below is a list of some of these contentious political issues that affect our system of government. Select one of these issues and create a logical argument defending or opposing the issue. Make sure you address counter-arguments to the issue you select.

Here is a draft outline of what your Final Paper should contain:

Introduction:
-Preview of your thesis/argument/position.
-Preview of your main points.
Explanation of your position:
-Describe your position and support it using scholarly sources.
-Discuss why your position is valid and/or credible and support your discussion using scholarly sources.
Explanation of the opposing position (counter-arguments):
-Describe the opposing positions and use scholarly sources to support it.
-Discuss why the opposing position is not valid and/or credible and use scholarly sources to support your argument.
Overall effect on our political system:
-Describe how your issue affects our political system.
-Evaluate the effect on our political system.
a. Determine if the issue is having an overall positive or negative effect on our democracy.
b. Support your evaluation using scholarly sources.
Conclusion:
-Review your thesis/argument/position.
-Review your main points.

Select your topic from the list of issues below:
The U.S. government is too large.
The U.S. government does not supply enough social services.
The U.S. tax system is unfair.
The Executive Branch has too much power.
The Legislative Branch has too much power.
The Judicial Branch has too much power.
The media has too much power.
Civil rights/liberties are currently threatened by the federal government.