In this essay you will consider arguments about where policy decisions should be made (Federal or state government levels) and the implications of the Covid-19 crisis for this debate. To prepare to write the essay, read: 1) “The New Federalism” (from Debating Democracy) which includes an introduction by Miroff followed by short readings by Eggers/O’Leary […]
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What is the difference between partisanship and ideology? When it comes to understanding an individual’s political behavior, which of these should we analyze and why?
Prompt 1: What is the difference between partisanship and ideology? When it comes to understanding an individual’s political behavior, which of these should we analyze and why? Prompt 2: In today’s political climate, is it important to study the role of social identity? Why or why not? Prompt 3: How has the 2020 election season […]
Explain its effects today (there are lots of different directions you could take this), and the third paragraph can either summarize your argument or raise a third point.
Assignment: Colonialism is a big part of the history of International Relations. Define these practices and assess the effects of the colonial era on international politics today. The first paragraph should provide your definition, the second paragraph should explain its effects today (there are lots of different directions you could take this), and the third […]
Discuss the conflicts and differences between them. Political outcome of the conflict. How this affected our government
Subject: Political science Topic: Federalist vs Non-Federalist Paper details: Address the conflicts and differences between them. Political outcome of the conflict. How this affected our government
Discuss why the American public opinion of Congress is lower than President Trump’s. What can members of Congress do to improve their reputation among the general public?
Read the article contained in the link below, and also Chapter 9 of the attached material, discuss why the American public opinion of Congress is lower than President Trump’s. What can members of Congress do to improve their reputation among the general public? Watch the clip contained in the link ; and read chapter 10 […]
Discuss lobbying, whether you think it (lobbying) is “shady business” or a legitimate means of supporting worthwhile government initiatives.
Read Chapter 8 of the attached material and watch this clip, then discuss lobbying, whether you think it (lobbying) is “shady business” or a legitimate means of supporting worthwhile government initiatives. According to the attached material, what were the basic assumptions underlying the establishment of the electoral college? Explain whether or not you think that […]
Summarize the article and explain how this issue affects you. Is the article neutral? Why or why not? How might you influence this policy in the future?
Instructions Find an article in your local newspaper about a local policy issue that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s decision to privatize your trash collection service. Summarize the article and explain how this issue affects you. Is the article neutral? Why or why not? How might you influence this policy in […]
xplain why certain phenomenon occur in international relations. International relations methods attempt to chart out a course of action to study phenomenon in international relations. Is there a relationship between theory and method? Can studies in international relations take place only employing theory and not method? What about with method and no theory?
Term Paper Prompts Your term paper is worth 40% of your course grade and will be graded out of 40. It is expected to be in essay format. You may be required to consult outside material for your term paper to develop your argument or analysis. Your term paper will be graded along 4 criteria. […]
Discuss How are we to understand the role of locally produced weapons components in the international arms trade and in wars? Who is responsible for making, using and controlling weapons?
a factory in Brighton produces guidance units for bombs dropped in Yemen (Links to an external site.)? And missile racks (Links to an external site.) that have helped Turkish military industry become a major drone producer and exporter? How are we to understand the role of locally produced weapons components in the international arms trade […]
Select one of the five key changes Barno and Bensahel claim will shape the choices and decisions awaiting Pentagon leaders. Write an essay with a clear and concise thesis statement arguing the OPPOSITE position. Support the argument with evidence and cite references appropriately, using Turabian endnote style.
David Barno and Nora Bensahel, “Five Ways the U.S. Military Will Change after the Pandemic,” War on the Rocks, April 28, 2020, https://warontherocks.com/2020/04/five-ways-the-u-s-military-will-change-after- the-pandemic/. The authors assert: “The ultimate damage [from COVID-19] will be so great that after the pandemic, the urgent need to defend the American people from devastating threats inside the homeland will […]
