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Discuss How does the media affect citizens’ knowledge, perceptions, and political behavior? Should the media be reformed, and if so, how? If not, why not?

Topic: How does the media affect citizens’ knowledge, perceptions, and political behavior? Should the media be reformed, and if so, how? If not, why not? Paper details: Please, read materials and 6 articles for completing this assignment. Chat

Explain the differences between old and new media. To what extent do people in the US trust the media? What impact does each (old and new media) have on our level of understanding and knowledge of the political process in the US? Which do you think does a better job of providing reliable information? Where do you source your information from? Do you think that old media sources will eventually die out? Explain your positions.

Explain the differences between old and new media. To what extent do people in the US trust the media? What impact does each (old and new media) have on our level of understanding and knowledge of the political process in the US? Which do you think does a better job of providing reliable information? Where […]

What established the system of checks and balances? Who are the players? What happens if the system breaks down?

Read attached document and answer questions below. 1) What established the system of checks and balances? Who are the players? What happens if the system breaks down? 2) Some political scientists say, “Local governments are the creatures of the states.” What does this mean? What does it mean about relations between the federal government and […]

Explain What actions did George Washington Plunkitt and other “Aldermen” do to assist their constituents (or voters)?

Instructions Read the following accounts: Sources for America’s History #18-3, p. 383-385, “Competing Against the Party Machine,” by Jane Addams Follow the Link: Read the attachment “Workings of a Political Machine” 1. What actions did George Washington Plunkitt and other “Aldermen” do to assist their constituents (or voters)? 2. Why did Jane Addams think this […]

Discuss, and describe, the nature of political debate, surrounding the issue of the death penalty, and explain how your personal position toward the issue has changed or been reinforced, with regard to application to crime, punishment and justice in Texas, based on what you learned from the movie.

First, identify whether you are for, or against use of the death penalty as a form of criminal punishment (there is NO right or wrong answer). Successful completion of this assignment, and it’s learning objective, require your compliance in identification or your personal position, and perspective, towards the issue of the “death penalty”.  Responses are confidential […]

Analyze Puritanism’s connection to the religious tenets of Calvinism by examining the Puritan texts we read this semester. How do texts such as Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation, Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity,” and Mary Rowlandson’s captivity narrative reflect Puritanism as a culture, religion, and political belief system? This prompt would perhaps, via the texts we’ve read, focus on explaining such things as the affect such ideas as total depravity, predestination, and limited atonement had on Puritan culture.

Choose one of the following writing prompts below and write a 5-6 double-spaced page essay (1250-1500 words) that fully answers the prompt using literary analysis (argumentation via textual citation). Prompts: * Analyze Puritanism’s connection to the religious tenets of Calvinism by examining the Puritan texts we read this semester. How do texts such as Bradford’s […]

How would the victorious North reintegrate white Southerners (who had just failed in their bid for independence) into the American political discourse? How could the newly freed slaves be assimilated into the fabric of American life? What attempts were made to revitalize the Southern economy to uplift the region? In what ways did Reconstruction fail?Discuss.

1865-1890: The Emergence of Modern America: From Reconstruction to an Industrial Power, 1865-1890 How would the victorious North reintegrate white Southerners (who had just failed in their bid for independence) into the American political discourse? How could the newly freed slaves be assimilated into the fabric of American life? What attempts were made to revitalize […]

Describe how urban political machines gained and maintained their power in the nineteenth century. Your essay should explain the strategies machine “bosses” used to achieve support from voters and describe how they used the American political system to their advantage. Also important is to recognize that despite the overwhelming corruption, political machines benefited poor citizens in a way no one else would or could.

Write an essay that describes how urban political machines gained and maintained their power in the nineteenth century. Your essay should explain the strategies machine “bosses” used to achieve support from voters and describe how they used the American political system to their advantage. Also important is to recognize that despite the overwhelming corruption, political […]

Explain how do US corporations influence the government? and describing organizational ethics and influencing the political environment.

Topic: how do US corporations influence the government? and describing organizational ethics and influencing the political environment. Paper details: specify in term of regulations. Use at least 2 articles as a reference. Provide a key concept, analysis, and your conclusion.