1. First, identify the topic you will explore in a word, phrase, or sentence. (Abortion is my topic)
2. How does current federal policy regarding this topic compare to federal policy on it in the past?
• Provide sufficient detail to explain your answer.
• Add an example or two for support.
3. How does current federal policy regarding this topic fit within the scope of the Constitution?
• Provide sufficient detail to explain your answer.
• Add an example or two for support.
4. How does current federal policy regarding this topic reflect the will of the people?
• Provide sufficient detail to explain your answer.
• Add an example or two for support.
5. How does current federal policy regarding this topic benefit the nation?
• Provide sufficient detail to explain your answer.
• Add an example or two for support.
6. In what ways does the current policy and/or most important laws help protect people?
• Provide sufficient detail to explain your answer.
• Add an example or two for support.
7. Compare and contrast the laws of your state (NY is my state) with federal laws regarding this topic.
• Compare: How are they similar?
• Contrast: How are they different?
