History Reflection

Since the last reflection, class has maintained a consistent job of keeping my attention. Last week we began our group projects, and that should be a project in which I enjoy. As I stated in my first reflection about politics and my background surrounding the topic, I would never expect to be involved in a trial. However, the flexibility you allowed us ensures a very comfortable first time experience. As far as the rest of class, I am really beginning to understand the material at hand. We began talking about federalism, a word that is very sensitive to my vocabulary. I discovered its actual definition, how it pertains to real life, and how it correlates to current events such as obamacare. The definition of federalism is a system where authority to create and enforce laws is shared bewtween national and state government. A balanced distribution of power creates a dual sovereignty, and this is why forty percent of our population manages their government this. The power is split into three ways, State power, National power, and of course shared power. National power enables the federalist country to declare war, set standards for weights and measures, etc. The state has power to establish local government, make regulations for marriage, etc. The two sides contain equal authority in tasks such as collecting taxes, punishing criminals, etc. In conclusion I would just like to reflect back on my anxious anticipation for the trial. I chose Hakeem Jeffries as the democrat I will be representing. A young African American from Brooklyn who looks forward to progressing economic growth and reforming the criminal justice system. Immigration is a very vast topic, and I'm hoping we meet again today after class to continue our group discussion, in preparation for trial.