Interest Groups Compose an Essay Your essay describe how people can affect change through interest groups. Include examples of interest groups that people can be a part of. Your essay should be at least four paragraphs, with each paragraph describing different examples of interest groups for people and how they affect change. Feel free to […]
What is the “invisible hand of peace” and how—and under what conditions—does capitalism bring peace?
Reading Assignment Read the assigned pages (pp. 1–76) of Patrick J. McDonald, The Invisible Hand of Peace: Capitalism, The War Machine, and International Relations Theory, and answer the question that the author tries to answer in this book: What is the “invisible hand of peace” and how—and under what conditions—does capitalism bring peace? What is […]
Summarize and compare the definitions of public space in Richard Sennett’s The Fall of Public Man and Neil Smith and Setha Low’s Introduction to The Politics of Public Space.
MCS–URST 069 The Politics of Public Space Midterm EssaysAnswer both questions in short essay form (2–4 paragraphs), based on the lectures and readings. (You do not have a choice.) Use 12–point font, double spacing, and 1” margins.Give notes for all quotations.Write essays with an introduction, an argument and a conclusion.Do not simply answer the questions, […]
If you could only keep two out of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which two would you retain? Which two categories of civil liberties are most endangered?
Bill of Rights If you could only keep two out of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which two would you retain? Consider: Which two categories of civil liberties are most endangered? Which freedoms seem most secure? Which civil liberties are most fundamental to preserving a free society? What other reasons do have for […]
Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not?
Is the United States an Empire? Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts. Background Materials 1. Chapter 17 https://openstax.org/books/american-government-3e/pages/17-introduction 2. J. Rufus […]
Do you believe that the U.S. Congress is representative of people like you? Why or why not?
How Representative is Congress? Thinking about Congress, what is meant by “representation?” Do you believe that the U.S. Congress is representative of people like you? Why or why not? Background Materials 1. OpenStax, Chapter 11 https://openstax.org/books/american-government-3e/pages/11-introduction 2. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, “Political Representation.” https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/political-representation/ 3. Legistorm, “Congress by the Numbers” https://www.legistorm.com/congress_by_numbers/index/by/house/mode/age/term_id/65.html
How would you evaluate the health of the United States election system? What changes should be made to the election system that might improve or protect the integrity of elections?
Analyzing the 2022 Midterm Elections Considering the 2022 midterms elections, among other factors, How would you evaluate the health of the United States election system? What are the system’s main vulnerabilities? What are its enduring strengths? What changes should be made to the election system that might improve or protect the integrity of elections? Background […]
Discuss the Pew Center quiz results in the context of the other readings. Were you surprised by the category that the Pew Center tool placed you in?
Pew Center Answer question Take the Pew Center’s political ideology quiz found here: Quiz. Political Typology Quiz Study your results, and also read about the other ideological categories. Discuss the Pew Center quiz results in the context of the other readings. Were you surprised by the category that the Pew Center tool placed you in? […]
Explain, does Pauline Hanson’s One Nation have a political future? Will it be a viable party in the future?
Essay Assignment Does Pauline Hanson’s One Nation have a political future? Will it be a viable party in the future?
Should the United States call a new Constitutional Convention? What is the strongest argument in favor of a new Constitution?
Case Study Answer question Address each part of the prompt: Should the United States call a new Constitutional Convention? What is the strongest argument in favor of a new Constitution? What is the strongest argument against a new Constitution? If we had a new Constitution, what is the top thing that you would want to […]