Evaluate the division of power between National/State/Local government.

In general terms, what do you believe the role of each level of government should be? Identify a point of conflict between levels of government (could be conflict between nation/state or state/local — examples include education curriculum and/or funding; immigration policy; health/welfare policy; marijuana policy; same-sex marriage) and analyze it based on your understanding of the proper role of government. How is the issue organized currently? What are the major arguments for more control in the hands of ________ level of government? Which arguments do you find most persuasive? Why? How would the policy issue be handled best?