Category: Government

you must cover two questions from “American Political Culture” and two “US Constitution and Bill of Rights” topics, plus all the questions from the “Civil Rights” in your original post.
American Political Culture
1. Why do only 45% of Americans take part in the political process OR VOTE?
2. If we are the leading figure on Democracy in the world, why do so many Americans distrust our Political Process?
3. Compare and contrast the priorities of the Federalists and Antifederalists for the design of the new Constitution. Although the Federalists argued for a stronger central government (and in many ways, they got one), the Antifederalists won important battles, such as the adoption of the Bill of Rights and the retention of power in the states. What does the debate between Federalists and Antifederalists tell us about American politics in the late eighteenth century? In what ways are the values and concerns of these two groups similar to or different from today’s political debates?
4. Combating terrorism has entailed restrictions on civil liberties. How can we reconcile civil liberty and national security? Are we better off opting for more liberty or more security? Are the two goals mutually exclusive? Have Americans become less supportive of the limitations on liberty put into place after the terror attacks in 2001, or do they still perceive that it makes sense to give up some liberties in order to feel more secure?
US Constitution and Bill of Rights
5. Did the Constitution provide us with a Strong Central Government in DC? or did it provide us with a Dictatorship style. E.g., D.C. now controlling Education (No Child Left Behind)
6. Are we still a free country under the Constitution (Bill of Rights) or has our government taken away our rights? e.g. Patriot Act.
READ: NASA Internet Mining ArticleLinks to an external site.
7. Would the Foundering Fathers be happy with the way the Constitution is interpreted today?
8. In light of the recent NSA spying on Americans. Do you believe that government has a right to do so or is Security more important than our constitutional right?
Civil Rights – Answer all questions for this topic.
Listen to the two-minute NPR segment about Dion DiamondLinks to an external site., take notes and answer following questions.
9. What is the purpose of sit-ins?
Sit-ins are a type of direct action where one or more people occupy an area for a protest, typically to advocate for political, social, or economic change. Protestors gather visibly in a space or building, refusing to leave until their demands are addressed. This form of nonviolent civil disobedience is employed to highlight injustices and call for reform.
10. Do you think student activism was important to the civil rights movement?
Of course. The involvement of young people and students played an important roll to the civil rights movement, leading to crucial changes in the civil rights movement and the freedom of speech for students. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded civil and voting rights for Black Americans. It was demonstrated that young people have power for social change.
11.What are some examples of contemporary student activism?
12. How dangerous is it to stage a civil rights protest today in comparison to the 1960s

this essay is comprised of two components. The essay must be at least 1000 words overall. Please include in text citation and a works cited page in APA format.
Part One:
Begin by completing the following political ideology quizzes:
Advocates for Self Government a libertarian website: www.theadvocates.org/quizLinks to an external site.
Pew Research Center for People & the Press: www.people-press.org/typlogy/quizLinks to an external site.
Next, analyze AND explain YOUR results. Do you believe that these quizzes accurately measured YOUR ideological leanings to the right or the left? Why or why not?
Part Two:
Some people argue that there are no significant differences between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of party platforms, 1856-2016 www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/Links to an external site.)? What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats and Republicans? (i.e. gun control, abortion, taxes, regulation, LGBT rights, etc?) How are the two parties similar? What are the consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For policy outcomes?

Instructions for Writing Your Essay:
All essays must be written using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Points will be deducted for grammatical, punctuation, syntax, capitalization, etc. errors. Essays are automatically submitted to Turnitin. Work that Turnitin identifies as having more than a 10% rate of similarity (plagiarism) after quoted material and small matches (10 words or less) are excluded will not be read and will receive a grade of 0. Please include in text citation and a works cited page in APA format.

You are required to answer both of the questions below. Each answer should be approximately 4 double-spaced pages, with 12-point Times New Roman font. Each answer should have an introductory paragraph that summarizes your argument/findings and a conclusion that reiterates your argument and wraps up the essay. In total, you should have approximately 8 double-spaced pages of writing. Work cited and title pages do not count towards this page total. Please note that your answers need to be clearly written, easy to understand, and free of typos and sloppy grammatical errors. Essays that are difficult to understand, sloppily written and poorly organized will be penalized accordingly.

Question 1: This term, we have learned about different variables that influence state behavior. One variable we have discussed is polarity, or the number of great powers that exist in the international system at a given point in time. What is the current polarity condition of the international system? Is the current system unipolar, bipolar, etc.? Is the current polarity condition conducive to stability between countries? Why or why not? This answer is worth 20 points out of 40 points.
***Note that this answer is asking you to make an argument. Your job is to clearly define how you are measuring what makes a state a ‘great power’ and to develop an argument using the theories/approaches (realism, liberalism, constructivism, feminism) from class as to what the current distribution of power means for the stability/instability of the system. Your grade on this essay will be based on how well-developed your argument is and your use of the theories in the development of the argument. I do not care what your specific argument is, only that it is well-developed and flows logically from the theories we have learned about in the course.
Question 2: This term, we have read theories and approaches that argue that factors such as norms, international institutions, and gender influence state behavior. Select two of the factors mentioned above and discuss a recent event in IR that demonstrates how these factors influence state behavior for the event you have selected. The event needs to be a different event than the one you analyzed in your lens paper. This answer is worth 20 points out of 40 points.

GOVT 2305 Analysis Paper

Students are to complete a written assignment analyzing a 2024 Presidential Candidate.
The student will analyze the following points:
Name one specific policy supported by the candidate for the 2024 Presidential election.
Name one specific policy supported by the candidate’s party?
How do interest groups and public opinion affect this policy?
What particular groups and individuals may support or oppose this policy?

Please use APA for citation purposes, here is a link to help you format correctly: Click here.
Your paper needs to be font 12 in Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial with one-inch margins and double-spaced. Please provide a reference page as well as in-text citations. Minimum of 500 words.

** HELLO WRITER I HAVE PROVIDED THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT OVER IN THE FILES TAB!! ALSO, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ” PUBLIC PROGRAM PAPER EXAMPLES” FILE ONCE YOU’RE DONE READING THE INSTRUCTIONS!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS !!

PART C: FACT SHEET AND RECORDED TESTIMONY, 250 POINTS, 25% OF THE FINAL GRADE, DUE 24 HOURS BEFORE WEEK 9 LIVE SESSION
The purpose of this assignment is to succinctly set forth and justify a policy position in writing and verbally. You will create a one-page fact sheet that condenses the information in your policy memo from Part B and you will deliver oral testimony to help persuade legislators to vote for or against the bill you analyzed. Because this section has only 90 minutes of live session time, you will deliver your oral testimony through a video recording that you will post to the Testimony discussion board at least 24 hours prior to the start of your assigned live session. Live session discussion time will include instructor and student questions and feedback about your testimony.
Assignment 3: Part C: Policy Fact Sheet and Testimony
POLICY FACT SHEET AND TESTIMONY
The fact sheet and oral testimony will offer opportunities for students to practice short, concise communication strategies for sharing their policy analysis with legislative, media, and/or general audiences.
Fact Sheet
Audience: Legislators, Advocacy groups/organizations, Members of the press
Assignment type: Fact sheet
References should be provided as footnotes
A social worker must have the ability to succinctly set forth and justify a position in writing, condensing hours of research, thought, and pages of background material into a one-page fact sheet. This assignment will help you develop that skill. It will also help inform the class about the social problems and policy responses you analyzed for this assignment. Prepare a one-page fact sheet about the bill. You may use both sides of the paper, including references and contact information. It is appropriate to use lists, graphics, and headers with short, concise statements–not lengthy paragraphs.
Testimony
Audience: Legislators
Assignment type: Video recorded presentation
Reference expectations: Cite relevant sources for your argument in your oral presentation
To be effective as an advocate, a social worker must have the ability to succinctly set forth and justify a position verbally, attempting to persuade listeners to make a certain choice. The primary purpose of providing recorded testimony is to help you develop this skill.
Prepare and present testimony that would help persuade legislators to vote for or against the bill you selected for your Memo assignment. Your testimony must be written out in advance and should be of the caliber of a presentation to a legislative committee; your dress and presentation, even if recorded, should be reflective of this expectation. Deliver your testimony in a video recording in less than 3 minutes. Speak clearly, without rushing. Because this class has only 90 minutes of live session time, you will deliver your oral testimony through a video recording that you will post to the Testimony discussion board at least 24 hours prior to the start of your assigned live session. Live session discussion time will include instructor and student questions and feedback about your testimony.

Directions
Review module 1 readings & resources
Learning Activities Complete the following:
1. Federalism As a Structure for Power Links to an external site. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/usgovernment/chapter/oer-10/ from Lumen Learning
2. The Powers of the National Government Links to an external site.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/usgovernment/chapter/reading-the-powers-of-national-government/ from Lumen Learning
3. The Meanings of Federalism Links to an external site.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/usgovernment/chapter/oer-12/ from Lumen Learning
4. Why Federalism Works (More or Less) Links to an external site.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/usgovernment/chapter/oer-13/ from Lumen Learning
5. Putting it Together Links to an external site. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/usgovernment/chapter/putting-it-together-2/
from Lumen Learning
6. The Affordable Care Act Challenges–the Individual Mandate & the Commerce Clause Links to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmTednDfdxA&t=52s by oyeztoday
7. Learning Unit 3 https://cel.fscj.edu/LOR/pos/2041/3/
Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Tradeoffs Links to an external site.https://cnx.org/contents/W8wOWXNF@15.10:qK5_HAh0@4/Who-Governs-Elitism-Pluralism- by OpenStax is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Links to an external site.
Engagement in a Democracy Links to an external site. https://cnx.org/contents/W8wOWXNF@15.10:p6XzOSUt/Engagement-in-a-Democracy by OpenStax is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Links to an external site.
Next, take note of the list of countries below:
China Links to an external site.
Iran Links to an external site.
Russia Links to an external site.
Venezuela Links to an external site.
Further, I would like to also point you in the direction of The CIA World FactBook Links to an external site. for additional information on these countries and others. Remember, any information pulled from this report should be properly cited in APA 6th edition style and formatting.
The structure and function of the countries above reflect the definition of an oligarchy; that is, the rule of the elite, be it few or through one individual. This elite system of rulership can take place independently (authoritarian, dictatorship) or coexist with other forms of government such as democracy — including hybrid forms of democracy — theocracy, or, even communism. In terms of democracy, rhetoric in recent years suggests that the U.S. Links to an external site. is not wholly democratic; that it is, in fact, an oligarchy. The ever-increasing role of money in campaigning champions this idea, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Elections 2010 Links to an external site. https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205 Committee. With this in mind, complete the following:
Identify the government structure of the United States; that is, its organization. For example, the three branches of government and where these branches derive their power.
Identify the government structure of one of the countries above; that it, its organization. For example, its branches of government and where these branches, if any, derive their power.
Next, evaluate citizen engagement in American politics; that is, voter participation and/or citizen efforts at lobbying the government. Are their factors that advance or restrain citizen engagement?
Then, evaluate citizen engagement in one of the countries above; that is, voter participation and/or citizen efforts at lobbying the government. Are their factors that advance or restrain citizen engagement?
Finally, evaluate American politics in comparison to the country of your choice. Does America reflect an elite theory of government (oligarchy) or does it reflect a pluralist theory (democracy) of government?
Your paper should be five pages in length, excluding title and reference pages. Four scholarly sources should be used, including two from the FSCJ online library.(1)

I’m interested in the important role of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors and its Chair in controlling inflation. As a key player in U.S. monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has significant power in maintaining economic stability by regulating interest rates, money supply, and other monetary tools. The decisions made by the Chair and the Board can impact inflation rates, affecting consumer prices and investment choices. Understanding how the Federal Reserve addresses inflation is crucial for policymakers, businesses, and individuals who want to navigate changing economic circumstances effectively.
Please follow the rubrics, I don’t have the time with work right now to right this paper. There really wasn’t any specific instruction on this paper other than get a point across on the topic of interest.
I may have to submit another order for a PowerPoint presentation for a final.
Below is a legislator and then a page link to some referenced inflation material. If you have something better to reference, you can just go with what you have.
Jerome H. Powell, and The Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors
https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bios/board/powell.htm
https://rooseveltinstitute.org/publications/the-causes-of-and-responses-to-todays-inflation/?gad_source=1

Identify your most important agents of political socialization. How did they influence you? If you were to try to influence friends or family toward certain political issues, what do you think the most effective means would be? Reply to at least two colleagues. You are required to post a minimum of 75 words.

Presidency
View and take notes on Patterson’s video below on Foreign Policy:

Answer the following questions:
Compare and contrast the Constitutional powers of the Congress and President in matters of foreign policy.
How, and by whom, is the President held accountable in matters of war?
Would you propose any changes to the Constitutional powers of the President and/or Congress? If so, explain what changes you would propose. If not, then explain why you would not.
Your essay should be between 500 and 600 words, double-spaced and in APA format, with parenthetical citations and a Reference List. A cover page is not necessary.