Fully explain the theory of Positive Freedom, Why is it a freedom theory

A set of essay question

1. Fully explain the theory of Positive Freedom. Why is it a freedom theory? Do you believe in affirmative action programs.

2. What is the majoritarian model and what could make it successful or at least more influential?

3. What makes the Pluralistic model so powerful? Describe exactly what make these groups so powerful.

4. Name two social order issues?

5. What are the differences between a Unitary, Federal, and Confederation system of governance? Which system do we have?

6. What are separation of powers. Explain the concept and how does this differ from an integrated system?

7. What are checks and balances. Provide 4 examples of checks between our three branches.

8. What is a Faction and how did Madison explain how they can be managed?. How does this reflect his theory of human nature.

9. What is Federalism? You must use our class definition of what it means.

10. Provide an outline of all of the 7 articles briefly explaining the essential elements in each article.

11. What factors have allowed the Federal government to expand so rapidly? You have to use the author’s explanation of the three factors, mention one crisis, two court cases, and explain how grants have shifted the balance of power.

12. What power did the Federal government acquire through the Katzenbach decision? What constitutional provision was used to allow the national government to do what it did?

13. What does the ideology of Classical Liberalism advocate? This is now called a conservative philosophy. Don't forget to mention the three values and their attitudes about federalism, and their economic beliefs.

14. When did Modern Liberalism become a dominant force in American political history? What does Modern Liberalism believe in terms of the use of national power, the three values, and economics?

15. Explain what is necessary to have a viable democracy? You have to comment on all the factors that we mentioned in the lecture.

16. Define these terms and concepts- Federalism, Categorical grants, Federal Mandates, Federal Preemptions, a Unitary State, Cooperative Federalism.