Question 1: Can you apply the concept of externalities to the bursting of the housing bubble in 2007/8? If so how?
Question 2: Can you apply a contemporary issue to one of the six images of politics? Which image and why does it apply in your view?
Question 3: Can you provide an example of an iron-triangle or sub government? And has it been beneficial or a detriment to democracy?
Question 4: Which political theory would you apply to the decision-making process for bailing out banks or Detroit's big three?
Question 5: Frederickson seeks to move beyond the theory of NPA and looks to operationalized social equity in public administration, in part by maximizing values such as decentralization and public involvement. Can you identify local efforts in your town/city of a socially equitable public administration?
Question 6: Do you agree with Frederickson's notion that the equity he argues for in NPA is inherent with the founding of the United States? If yes then what specifically is evident? If not, what makes it different?