Choose a problem within the topic. What are two competing solutions to this
problem? Explain which one is better and why. How will the different levels of government be
involved (federal, state and local)? This will require research into news recent news articles
(published within four weeks of each assignment’s due date).
examine what the different branches and layers of government do to address a policy using a current issue to illustrate it.
Complete a research essay on the government and national security. Remember this is being written for the president to read.
Here are the aspects and questions to address for this essay:
Identify a current issue being debated about American national security.
Explain two competing solutions to this problem.
Evaluate which one is preferable.
Address the responsibilities of each level of government, which are federal, state, and local. (Most of the essay will be about the federal government).
Address the responsibilities of each of the three branches of the federal government.
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