As explained, the criminal justice system is separated into three branches: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. What is each branch responsible for? How do they interact with one another? Explain how each of these pieces of the system work to complement the others. What would happen if one branch of the system were broken? Describe how the malfunction of one criminal justice system branch would affect the operation of the other two branches.

Do you think one part of the system is more important than another? Is it possible for one part of the system to change without influencing the other systems?

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If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today, you might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption?

These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not surprisingly, much has been said in the research, within the profession, and in the news about these topics. Whether they are issues of finance, quality, workload, or outcomes, there is no shortage of changes to be addressed.

In this Discussion, you examine a national healthcare issue and consider how that issue may impact your work setting. You also analyze how your organization has responded to this issue.

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Federalism is a foundational principle in the United States, requiring shared power between between the federal and state governments. The challenge is determining how to balance the power for any given issue. Do you think we’ve managed to strike a good balance between federal and state power in recent years? Or do you think the pendulum has swung too far toward either federal or state power? In explaining and defending your position, you must cite three examples of contemporary federalism conflicts.

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