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Policy-making \u00a0\u00a0in the Federal System<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The U.S. government\u2019s expansive role in public policy is caught in a swirl of conflicting cross-currents. On the one hand, popular expectations about government\u2019s responsibility to solve problems often exceed the capacity of state and local authorities to respond effectively. On the other hand, policies developed at the national level may not sufficiently reflect the great diversity of interests across the U.S. to be effective at the local level. Moreover, the search for effective policy is further complicated by theoretical debates about the constitutional framework of federalism, e.g., what limits on national power can be derived from the Tenth Amendment? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
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A policy area in the middle of these cross-currents is elementary and secondary education \u2013 a subject traditionally under local control, with some oversight by the states. However, during the last four decades \u2013 especially since 2001 \u2013 the national government\u2019s role in education has grown significantly as a result of initiatives by Republican and Democratic administrations. Use the assigned resources to inform yourself about this role and the arguments of its supporters and critics. \u00a0\u00a0
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Before writing your initial post, review the\u00a0assigned resources. To easily access the resources from the Ashford University Library, please see the table located in the Course Materials section.
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In your initial post of at least 200-250 words, briefly summarize the national government\u2019s education policies. Explain the main pros and cons in the debate about these policies. Evaluate them from two perspectives:\u00a0<\/p>\n