Types of Business

After learning about different types of businesses and their strategies and tactics for attracting consumers carefully answer the following prompt: How does the Circular Flow of Economic activity and Global Interdependence lead to successful and/or disasterous economic conditions?
Take into consideration different factors, markets and business/consumer tactics as well as the role and rights of labor as you draft your response. Proof read your response for correct spelling and grammar before you post!

The Role of Government in Business

After learning and processing what you have regarding different types of economies and systems [e.g. capitalism, socialism, communism, market, command and mixed] devise a response to the following prompt. How do you believe governments and businesses should interact and relate to each other to insure mutual and collective benefit? When considering your response remain mindful of the motivation of producers, consumers and government also the availability and uses of the four factors of production.

Economic Basics

America has been referred to as the Land of Plenty and the Land of Opportunity which has led to untold millions of people immigrating here. In contrast, people in most other countries have to make life or death economic decisions because of the lack of economic opportunity.
To what degree has American life effected the way we make economic choices?

Crime, Deterrence and Punishment

We have examined how government informs the public about new laws and regulations. Governments also expect certain behaviors from their citizens and address inappropriate conduct with certain types of punishments/consequences according to those behaviors. An alternate strategy has been to deter citizens from committing crimes with the threat of punishment. Based on what you have learned discuss your opinion regarding one of the above topics related to how the government deals with crime, punishment or deterrence. Make certain you support your assertions [opinionated statements] with facts and evidence.

The Burden on Local Government

Based on what you have learned about the often invasive nature of local government express your opinions, beliefs, feelings and concerns regarding the way it effects the lives of people.
Consider the N.C. Education Lottery, Annexation, Taxes, User Fees, Charter Schools, Licenses, Permits, Fines, etc as one of your concerns. You may select a side that you are on for or against the necesssity of one of the items listed above.

Local Government

How does local government affect the lives of its citizens? Is it more effective than the federal government? Why/Why not? [Something to think about: If you had a problem with speeding on your street would you call the President?]

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Select one of the Landmark Supreme Court cases from among the list we have studied and explain your opinions about the rights and freedoms that were challenged. Talk about your reaction to the decisions of the Court.
Note to students: Try your best to select a variety of cases as you see your peers talking about cases so we can cover a wide range of issues here.