DUE 3/26.

PADM 700

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The student will complete two Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at

least 750 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student

must then post two replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned

Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions using scholarly and/or

Biblical citations in current APA format. Each reply must use scholarly and/or Biblical citations

in current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.

Professor Tom Dye is a former professor and esteemed colleague from Florida State. In his book on American Federalism, he proposes a Madisonian-based “competitive federalism” model. Professor Dye argues that the U.S. federal system based on competition will produce desired results that are more responsive to stakeholders and citizens, more efficient services, and enhanced economic opportunity with lower taxes. Analyze Professor Dye’s model.

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