POLI 330 Policy Analysis Assessment
⫸ Constitution. Answer: The supreme law of the U.S. that creates the
framework for the government, outlining its powers and the rights of the
people.
⫸ How do the principles balance power? Answer: By dividing authority
(Separation of Powers), sharing it between levels (Federalism), and
giving each part a way to stop the others (Checks and Balances), the
Constitution prevents any one person or group from becoming too
powerful.
⫸ How are individual rights protected? Answer: Rights are protected
through the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments), which explicitly
forbids the government from interfering with specific personal freedoms
like speech and religion.
⫸ Liberal. Answer: Favors government action to promote social change
and economic fairness
⫸ Conservative. Answer: Favors traditional values, limited government
intervention in the economy, and individual responsibility
⫸ Libertarian. Answer: Values maximum individual liberty and very
little government interference in both personal and economic life.
⫸ Constitution. Answer: The supreme law of the U.S. that creates the
framework for the government, outlining its powers and the rights of the
people.
⫸ How do the principles balance power? Answer: By dividing authority
(Separation of Powers), sharing it between levels (Federalism), and
giving each part a way to stop the others (Checks and Balances), the
Constitution prevents any one person or group from becoming too
powerful.
⫸ How are individual rights protected? Answer: Rights are protected
through the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments), which explicitly
forbids the government from interfering with specific personal freedoms
like speech and religion.
⫸ Liberal. Answer: Favors government action to promote social change
and economic fairness
⫸ Conservative. Answer: Favors traditional values, limited government
intervention in the economy, and individual responsibility
⫸ Libertarian. Answer: Values maximum individual liberty and very
little government interference in both personal and economic life.
