Step 1Review our textbook focusing in on the nationalist and states’ rights position.Definite states’ rights in your own words based upon the textbook.Step 2Check out the platform, issues or about

Step 1

1. Review our textbook focusing in on the nationalist and states’ rights position.
2. Definite states’ rights in your own words based upon the textbook.

Step 2

• Check out the platform, issues or about the party sections of the following political party websites (the 2 major political parties and one third party):
  1. Democrat (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  2. Republican (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  3. Libertarian (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  
• Choose 3 of the same topics to analyze across all 3 party platforms (for example: Health Care, the Economy, the Environment, etc…).
• Compare and contrast the view of each party for each issue. You can use/download this Compare/Contrast Template to help you organize your thoughts (although you are welcome/encouraged to find your own way to organize your information!) Please write in complete sentences.
• After completing your Compare/Contrast chart, write a 700- 1000 word summary of how these 3 political parties view states’ rights.

Your assignment submission (which can be in one document) should include the following:

1. A clear definition of states’ rights based upon our text and your own understanding.
2. A chart summarizing the information from your research on states rights.
3. Your summary of each party’s views on states’ rights and how they are different or similar.