Based on the readings, pick a public good and discuss what makes it “public” through the lens of at least two theoretical frameworks discussed in the readings this week. Your answers should be at least 250 words in length and supported with compelling examples.
identify and discuss three ways in which our nation’s political process could be changed to become more responsive to problems at home and abroad. Provide three brief but well-developed paragraphs, one paragraph for each of the three proposed changes, (1) explaining the problem that needs to be solved and (2) how this might be accomplished (elections, federal statute, constitutional amendment, etc.) […]
What do Americans think about the government For your first Discussions posting I want you to think about how your fellow Americans think about the government. In Chapter 1 of the textbook there are brief articles on how much trust and confidence people have in the government, and how many worries people have about the […]
Political parties mobilize voters to win elections and implement policy goals. Parties use their stated policy goals (i.e., their platforms) as a way to mobilize voter support. Generally, in order to be successful in a two-party system, parties must have policy goals across a broad range of issue areas to appeal to a broad […]
The U.S. has one of the lowest voter turnout rates among modern democratic political systems. One study ranks the U.S. 120th on a list of 169 nations compared on voter turnout (Pintor, Gratschew, & Sullivan, 2002). While during the last decade many initiatives have been undertaken to increase voter participation, concerns about the possibility […]
The U.S. government’s expansive role in public policy is caught in a swirl of conflicting cross-currents. On the one hand, popular expectations about government’s responsibility to solve problems often exceed the capacity of state and local authorities to respond effectively. On the other hand, policies developed at the national level may not sufficiently reflect […]
Write a 3-5 page essay in Microsoft Word format, citing at least 3 sources of information (one of which may be your text book). Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Must have in text citations and reference page Understanding the meaning of conflict is important when exploring the relationship between conflict and […]
Do you believe, as Socrates did, that we are obligated to obey laws even if those laws are perceived as unjust, and therefore, we must accept our fate? Or do we have the right to rebel against unjust laws as the 13 Colonies did in America? If you were faced with that situation, which choice […]
Idealism/ Realism Politics and decision-making is often viewed through the lenses of idealism and realism. WITHOUT using a dictionary or any Internet resources, define the following: idealism and realism. Do you consider yourself to be an idealist or a realist? Or a combination of the two?
I. Assignment: You are to write a 2-2.5 page policy brief following the guidelines explained here. Use 12 point type, double spaced, Times New Roman or Ariel font, with 1” margins. For this first assignment, you get to choose the policy you will analyze in this assignment. However, in general, follow these guidelines: 1. Make […]
