-Discuss the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. What exactly are the aims of the
Preamble?
-Compare and contrast Dual Federalism and Cooperative Federalism (a.k.a. Fiscal or
Coercive Federalism). Which best describe current American government?
-Compare and contrast the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan. Why was the Great
Compromise so important?

-Discuss the benefits and drawbacks to Creative Federalism. Where have been successes?
Where have there been failures? Explain.
-Describe the four types of municipal government found in both the United States and
Texas. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type?
-How was the U.S. Constitution shaped by compromises? Explain your answer.