Discuss whether or not and how constitutional checks, limits, and division of powers constrain or enable policymaking.

Week 2: Discussion Questions #1, Due 1/22 – Group Discussions #1 2

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Discussion Post #1: Due on Jan 22nd by 11:59 PM EST.

Write short paragraph responses to each question (about 200-266 words per question or 600-800 words in total) and post directly into the forum. You must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum. Follow the discussion board participation guidelines in the syllabus. For example, your post must include at least five (5) academic sources through in-text citations and references. Provide at least two (2) replies to your peers.

Government Institutions, Political Actors, and Public Policy

This week, contribute to the following topics:

1. Discuss whether or not and how constitutional checks, limits, and division of powers constrain or enable policymaking. Use practical examples to illustrate your argument.

2. Are ordinary citizens well represented by interest groups, or do certain groups have privileged access at the expense of others? Would greater public involvement in policymaking raise or lower the quality of decision-making? Explain

3. Based on the Week 1 reading in Ryden (2010), how should Christians approach the responsibility of engaging the public square? Be sure to identify at least three (3) approaches and explain them.

Group Discussions #1 ends Jan 22nd by 11:59 PM EST. Review the grading rubric below and the course syllabus for participation guidelines.