A series of 4 questions. See below

This is a series of 4 questions. Each one has to be awnsered with at least 200 words. I'm required to use at least my textbook as source material for my response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

My book is: Patterson, T. (2013). The American democracy (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

No Plagiarism!!! Only Original Work!

1. How does the United States differ in providing economic security to its citizens from that of the European democracies?( Min. 200 words)

2. Discuss the various ways federal, state, and local governments attempt to promote education as equality of opportunity. What are the some positives and negatives you see in the involvement of government in the education system?( Min. 200 words)

3. Analyze the government’s role in the protection of the environment. Be sure that your analysis includes a look at one of the following: conservation, environmentalism, protection, global warming, and energy concerns. How has the regulation of one of these issues resulted in better protection? Who are the major stakeholders in this process?.(Min. 200 words)

4.Discuss the differences that exist between social insurance programs and public assistance programs. What is your opinion regarding how far the government should go in providing assistance to those who need these programs? (Min. 200 words)