A Bloated Bureaucracy and an Inclusive Supreme Court Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2: Option 2: Identify a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and discuss the nature of the case and […]
Category Archives: Political science
What does “relative autonomy” mean in Turkish foreign policy according to the text?
Turkish foreign policy book edited by Baskın Oran Read pp. 393-409 in Turkish foreign policy book edited by Baskın Oran (a copy is provided). What does “relative autonomy” mean in Turkish foreign policy according to the text? What are the arguments presented in support of this characterization of TFP in the 1960s-1970s? What strikes your […]
Do you see the bureaucracy as an effective aspect in your life or do you see issues with the bureaucracy as it stands? Why/why not?
Bureaucracy 1) How does the bureaucracy affect your life, and thus, your freedom as an ordinary citizen? In what ways does it hinder or help your life? 2) Do you see the bureaucracy as an effective aspect in your life or do you see issues with the bureaucracy as it stands? Why/why not? 3) List […]
What type of reforms should be implemented-What are the main challenges to reform?
The Canadian Senate has long been considered an institutional pariah, viewed as an undemocratic, outmoded warehouse for patronage appointments and mired in spending and workload scandals. Should the Senate be reformed? If so, what type of reforms should be implemented? What are the main challenges to reform?
What are the challenges to regional security and cooperation in the ASEAN region?
What are the challenges to regional security and cooperation in the ASEAN region? Can ASEAN surmount these challenges in the next decade?
Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
Representation in Congress Read/review the following resources for this activity: Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress? Why do you […]
What extent can the policy process be described as evidence-based, in your chosen policy area?
Joshua Newman(2017: 1108) observes that for many scholars of evidence-based policy, ‘Research evidence is just one influence on a complicated decision-making process, and not necessarily the most important one, either’. Use one of the policy issues presented in weeks 8-10 (a. drug harm minimisation, b.gendered violence, or c. global health response to COVID) as the […]
What do you think-Keep the electoral college or abolish it-Explain the reasons for your choice.
The Electoral College Argument, Politics and Social Media Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post. Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that you chose in order to […]
How does the United States Constitution guarantee our civil liberties and/or civil rights?
The Constitution How does the United States Constitution guarantee our civil liberties and/or civil rights? Explain the relevant features of the Constitution, including specific articles or amendments. Provide examples to illustrate your points.
. What does it say about the power of ideology and the future of war and terrorist tactics?
Watch the documentary Among the Believers and the clip “Killer Kids” from VICE. What does it say about the power of ideology and the future of war and terrorist tactics? what ways do the Madrassa’s influence the ideology of the people of Pakistan? What should the US do to address this issue (if anything)? Think […]
