Many people feel the Fed, which is largely independent of Congress and the President, is too powerful. In fact, the Chairman of the Fed Board of Governors, Ben Bernanke, has been called the second most powerful person in the country. Do you think the Fed is too powerful? Should Congress have more oversight of the Fed? Share your thoughts. 2″Neither monetary policy nor fiscal policy alone can be effective in formulating sound economic policies for recession.” Do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts.

Many people feel the Fed, which is largely independent of Congress and the President, is too powerful. In fact, the Chairman of the Fed Board of Governors, Ben Bernanke, has been called the second most powerful person in the country. Do you think the Fed is too powerful? Should Congress have more oversight of the … Read more

A veteran interviewer gave the following advice to one of her new employees as to what to do when developing statements from suspects or witnesses: “Don’t make the written statement too perfect. We want a few mistakes in there.” “This signed statement looks good. You’ve got your witness to the statement, but you’re not done yet with this investigation.” “Always end it on a positive note.” For each piece of advice, provide a 2 to 3 paragraph explanation of what the veteran interviewer is talking about and why it is good advice.

A veteran interviewer gave the following advice to one of her new employees as to what to do when developing statements from suspects or witnesses: “Don’t make the written statement too perfect. We want a few mistakes in there.” “This signed statement looks good. You’ve got your witness to the statement, but you’re not done … Read more

Multiple founding fathers expressed concern over abuses of liberty. For instance, James Madison declared, “Liberty may be endangered by the abuses of liberty as well as the abuses of power.” Benjamin Franklin was blunter when a woman outside the convention hall asked him, “What have you given us in there?” He replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” These statements reflect a concern that public liberty might endanger private liberty. Carefully analyze this concern. Why might some Americans take this view? How did the final Constitution reflect this concern? Think back to the idea of a virtuous citizenry that all the founding fathers believed was essential. Make sure to cover the Constitutional Convention, the debates which followed the drafting of the Constitution (Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers), talk about the founder’s attitudes toward political parties, and of self-interest.

Multiple founding fathers expressed concern over abuses of liberty. For instance, James Madison declared, “Liberty may be endangered by the abuses of liberty as well as the abuses of power.” Benjamin Franklin was blunter when a woman outside the convention hall asked him, “What have you given us in there?” He replied, “A republic, if … Read more