Political Science

What are some of the key words we should be careful to define for comparative politics, according to your reading of our Week 1-2 readings?

Topic: Comparative Politics Terms and Subject Matter Discuss the following question: In the Preface of one of your assigned readings, Philippe Schmitter and Marc Blecher discussed the challenges of defining our subject matter when we study comparative politics. They wrote that one important objective of comparative analysis is to choose “the right words and associations […]

Why should Americans consider themselves bound by a document that is more than 200 years old and that few people proportionally or absolutely voted to ratify?

Topic: How Democratic is the US Constitution? Answer the following questions How Democratic is the US Constitution? Why should Americans consider themselves bound by a document that is more than 200 years old and that few people proportionally or absolutely voted to ratify? Your paper must give Dahl’s arguments careful consideration. You need a total […]

Explain what evidence—or lack thereof—does Mazower present which leads you to supporting or disagreeing with his claims?

Topic: Democracy Read Chapters 1,6,7,9-11 of the documents and answer the following questions As indicated by its subtitle, Mazower’s Dark Continent offers a history of “Europe’s Twentieth Century.” Like all histories, Mazower’s account is not simply a telling of names, dates, and facts, but advances a particular argument with respect to 20th Century European history. […]

What is the greatest point of friction between civil liberties and homeland security/homeland defense? Support with examples.

Topic: Civil Liberties and Homeland Security/Homeland Defense How can we best balance civil liberties in homeland security/homeland defense in the future? What is the greatest point of friction between civil liberties and homeland security/homeland defense? Support with examples.

Prepare a reaction paper on COVID-19 and Texas, discussing the policy, health care, citizens and government response and responsibility.

COVID-19 and Texas. Discuss policy, health care and citizens and government response and responsibility. Cover Page Abstract 2-3 Pages Paper APA 6 Style Reference (Must have a minimum of 3-5 references) Write your abstract of 60-100 words. I. Introduction. Clearly defines the issue addressed in the statement II. Background Present any necessary background information, including […]

If a state disagrees with a law passed by the Federal Government, should the states be allowed to not follow it? What if many states disagree with it? Why or why not?

Topic: Federalism If a state disagrees with a law passed by the Federal Government, should the states be allowed to not follow it? What if many states disagree with it? Why or why not? Then look at Marijuana specifically- If the federal government deems it illegal (as it does) should a state like Colorado be […]

Explain why or how the topic you chose is important in the broader discussion of civic responsibility. Include your final position on the issue by explaining your logic and reasoning, using specific examples.

Topic: Political pros/cons of a Texas government politics policy Provide accurate information that backs up both sides of the issue and your final argument. Thus, critically evaluate the sources used in your essay as authoritative, reliable, relevant,and appropriate. Format for the Assignment 1. Explain why or how the topic you chose is important in the […]

Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth.

Personal Statement Experiential Learning is at the core of AUR’s curriculum. Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth

Why is the president the dominant force in foreign policymaking? What has Congress done to assert its own role in this policy area?

Term Paper POLS 301 US Government Based on the reading of Chapters 10 and 11 Presidency and Congress,from the textbook Welch, “Understanding American Government”, 13th, Thomson, 2011…write an essay to address both of the following questions. Why is the president the dominant force in foreign policymaking? What has Congress done to assert its own role […]

Define the concept of unified command as established in NIMS. What is your assessment of the effectiveness of this command structure when disaster response operations involve multiple states?

Topic: Border Security and Disaster Management From your analysis of border security, identify what you see as the top three issues regarding border security, your rationale for that determination and your assessment of the agency that should have primary responsibility to address that issue and why that agency should be the lead. Also, define the […]

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