Political Science

Write a case study using methods of comparative politics to analyze the liberalization/decriminalization of drugs in Portugal and the Czech Republic.

Case Study Write a case study using methods of comparative politics to analyze the liberalization/decriminalization of drugs in Portugal and the Czech Republic. This research assignment permits the student explores a potential research project by examining data about variables in two countries over a 15-year time period. The project will examine changes over time a […]

What institutional arrangements regarding the structure of executive, legislative, and judicial systems would you recommend? Would you opt for a presidential or parliamentary system?

Constitution Imagine you were tasked to propose a constitution for a new, democratic state. What institutional arrangements regarding the structure of executive, legislative, and judicial systems would you recommend? Would you opt for a presidential or parliamentary system? Set elections as some form of single member district or proportional representation? Case law or code law? […]

Write a paper focusing on relatively short portions of text. Include a specific and identifiable main statement; concrete evidence from the text in support of your argument, with reference.

Analytic Paper The paper should focus on relatively short portions of text. Treat less text, but treat the text more thoroughly. For example, if you decide to write at the Symposium (where several individuals make speeches praising love) you should focus on a single speech and analyze it. It's a close analysis of a part […]

Read “What democracy is and is not…” and compare it to Aristotle’s definition of democracy. Describe common characteristics and questions that both authors try to raise and address.

Democracy – Schmitter vs. Aristotle Read “What democracy is and is not…” and compare it to Aristotle’s definition of democracy. Describe common characteristics and questions that both authors try to raise and address. Outline differences in both notions and in the approach. How do you think both relate to your everyday experience with democracy Attached […]

How has learning the facts about our political system changed your views on it? What do you think our political system does well and where are we failing to live up to our ideals?

Political System How has learning the facts about our political system changed your views on it? What do you think our political system does well and where are we failing to live up to our ideals? How did the results of the 2020 election impact your faith/trust in the federal government system? What do you […]

How likely is a civil war with more than 1,000 battle deaths between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil organizations in the next five years?

How likely is a civil war with more than 1,000 battle deaths between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil organizations in the next five years? Suggest the following structure for your essay: Start by stating your claim and giving a short summary of your argument. For example: “I argue that war between the Sri Lankan […]

Develop a paper that should be structured as a lobbying strategy. Identify a problem that will require an exercise of influence over a decision-making institution.

Lobbying Strategy The students should develop a paper that should be structured as a lobbying strategy. To do that the students should: Identify a problem that will require an exercise of influence over a decision-making institution. Define the goals of the strategy. Describe the institutional setting that they will operate in. Identify the stakeholders – […]

Which religion suffers the most from the approaches of politics? What are the results and the implications from that infringement of mutual respect?

ASSIGNMENT How politics instrumentalizes religion? Which religion suffers the most from the approaches of politics? What are the results and the implications from that infringement of mutual respect? Provide examples.

Take the preparation outline for the debate on sex education and turn it into an essay. Briefly summarize opposing arguments and write up the rebuttal.

Sex Education Debate Take the preparation outline for the debate on sex education and turn it into an essay. This would basically entail writing up the argument, then briefly summarizing opposing arguments and writing up the rebuttal. Create a works cited page. Use the attached outline for reference in writing the paper. Take the position […]

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