1. Did President George W. Bush do federalism more harm than good, or more good than harm?   Give both sides, and use specific examples. Keep in mind that a number of Bush era initiatives in areas such as TARP and national security may bear on federalism.

2. Has President Obama done federalism more harm than good, or more good than harm?   Give both sides, and use specific examples.

3. should the states be allowed to experiment with civil rights and civil liberties policy? For example, should states be allowed to require racial and gender quotas in admissions to state higher educational institutions?