Last Fall 2020, the US Senate held confirmation hearings on a replacement of Justice Ruth Ginsburg. What evidence exists that the Senators are ideologically divided. Did their questions reflect what Roskin described as Liberalism, Conservatism, or Neoconservatism within their questions? Does Attorney Amy Coney Barret reflect Liberal or Conservative thinking?

2).. There is a vigorous debate among Virgin Islands voters deciding on adopting a constitution. How does Roskin define a constitution? Would he consider the Revised Organic Act of 1954 a constitution? Why/why not?

3). The "state" has several meanings in Political Science. Examine the ways Roskin explained it. How does Aristotle's typology help us?

4). What is a failed state? Would the USVI classify as one? Why/why not?

5) The US federal model is admired by many. Why did an early confederation proof unsatisfactory for the founding fathers and is there evidence that it can work elsewhere i.e Korean Peninsular?