“The Founding and the Constitution,” the Constitution can be changed by formal, as well as informal, means. Complete the following assignment: • Describe the formal amendment process, as put forth in Article V of the Constitution and explain why the founders chose those rules for formally amending the Constitution. • Provide an explanation of the informal process of amending the Constitution. • Define “loose construction” and “strict construction” methods of constitutional interpretation, and describe how each perspective aligns with formal versus informal methods of change. • Explain whether you favor a method of loose construction or strict construction of the Constitution. Identify what you view as the benefits of your perspective.

On the discussion forum for chapter 11 (interest groups) I provide a power point presentation, explaining two economic models: trickle-down economics and Keynesian economics, and their shortcomings. Please, read over the power point presentation.

For this response paper, I am asking you to do the following:

Please, open the following link to listen to a segment from Presidential debate 2016. Specifically, focus on the time frame from 3:00 until 43:00 minutes of the debate, where candidates express their economic vision for the country “achieving prosperity”: HYPERLINK “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855Am6ovK7s” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855Am6ovK7s

Then, summarize each candidate’s position by identifying the leanings of each candidate (which of them advocates trickle-down model, and which of them advocates Keynesian economics?). Use at least three representative quotes from each candidate to illustrate each candidate’s platform.

In conclusion, critically assess position of each candidate. Specifically, address this: do candidates seem to have a grasp of or acknowledge shortcomings of their proposals, as discussed in the power point presentation?

Your response should be