In general, should the government be able to take your property through the process of eminent domain? Why or why not?

Scenario You have just earned a managerial role within the city government, specifically a local housing authority. Your agency oversees a variety of housing and accommodation needs, and it maintains relationships with both state and Federal government offices. During your first week in your new position, you receive an urgent request from a well-known advocacy […]

How might these effects have contributed to coffeehouses’ growing popularity?

In what ways were both Hobbes and Locke responding to the debate over political authority evident in Charles I’s trial? Use specific quotes from the sources (Hobbes’ Leviathan and Locke’s Second Treatise on Government) and… Correspond the date of their publications to what was happening in the English civil war at the time and up […]

Do you think that business interests should have such a profound effect on Texas government and politics? Why or why not?

1) Do you think that business interests should have such a profound effect on Texas government and politics? Why or why not? 2) Also, if you were to start in interest group in Texas, on what issue would you focus and how would you attract members and influence policy-makers?  

Discuss how those immigration requirements can affect the employment of immigrants, and the economy of the host country.

Immigration Paper  Immigration has become a very important issue around the world and especially here in the U.S. Some workers arrive legally through government immigration policies, including the World Trade Organization (WTO). Some workers arrive through unofficial migration. With that as a background, address and analyze the following: Select two countries and describe their immigration […]

Discuss the components involved with effective interagency communication and collaboration in the NIMS and ICS protocols during each of the 4 phases of emergency management.

NIMS and ICS Components When multiple agencies collaborate during times of crisis, it is critical for the success of the disaster response that communication follows the 4 phases of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). In this assignment, you’ll analyze how components of NIMS (National Incident Management System) and ICS (Incident Command System) protocols […]

Write policies to address poverty-Which of the two would you say is correct, and why?

Imagine that you are at a family gathering next week when a heated debate ensues between your favorite aunt and uncle. Your uncle proclaims that Americans do not care about poor people and are not supportive of policy interventions to help the poor, but your aunt argues that Americans care very much about poor people […]

What should the government’s role be in fighting crime, based on one or more of the positivist theories discussed in this chapter?

Merton’s notion Which of the positivist theories makes the most sense to you and why? What should the government’s role be in fighting crime, based on one or more of the positivist theories discussed in this chapter? Applying Merton’s notion of ministration to contemporary U.S. society, how would you argue citizens are most directly informed […]

What is your stand regarding the use of antibiotics and the risk of bacteria outbreaks?

Part I What is your stand regarding the use of antibiotics and the risk of bacteria outbreaks? Do you think the government should ban the use of antibiotics in animals used for consumption? Explain your answer. After watching the second video, explain in your own words the comparison the author makes regarding emission taxes and […]

Do you favor a small state government that provides relatively modest services but holds down taxes or a larger state government that provides more services but costs more?

Do you favor a small state government that provides relatively modest services but holds down taxes or a larger state government that provides more services but costs more? Do you agree with placing lifetime limits of amount of time over which an individual can collect welfare benefits? Be sure to address all of these questions.

What factors should be considered by a government in reducing the size of government through privatization?

Responses to the questions should be in essay format. Your answers must show originality, be straight to the point and not be more than 3 double-spaced pages to a question. Distinguish between fixed-ceiling budgeting and open-ended budgeting. Discuss the impetus for budget cutback, the tactics used in dealing with budget shortage, as well as the […]