Category: Political science : Government

Term limits—a way to tackle the Supreme Court’s crisis of legitimacy

Read the article and answer the nine questions posted below.
1)  State as accurately as possible the author’s purpose for presenting this information.  Explain your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
2)  What is the article attempting to convey and from what perspective is it presenting the information?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
3)  What key question can you develop from the content presented in the article?  Provide your question and then your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
4)  What are the most important ideas you would have to understand in order to understand the article’s line of reasoning?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
5)  What is the article failing to address (what might be questioned)?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
6)  What consequences are likely to follow if people take the article’s line of reasoning seriously? Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
7)  What consequences are likely to follow if people ignore the article’s reasoning?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
8)  Identify the key conclusions the article comes to and presents?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.
9)  What facts, experiences, or data is the author/article using to support its conclusions?  Provide your analysis/answer in four (4) or more sentences.

OVERVIEW
Over the last decade, debate has raged over income inequality, poverty, wealth, and socialism.
Much of this debate has centered on the two competing systems of socialism and capitalism.
Describe some of the facets of this debate, then, using the paradigm of the two visions of
government and what you have learned so far from For the Least of These, analyze the various
positions and synthesize what you believe to be the most biblical and most effective approach to
easing poverty.
INSTRUCTIONS
 At least five pages, not including the cover page and bibliography.
 Current APA style
 At least five scholarly sources
 Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journals, law journals, government data, the
Bible, and relevant authoritative books. Other media, such as blog entries or think tank
articles, may be used sparingly.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Affirmative Action in the United States is under attack. In this submission, explain:
What affirmative action is and, how it has evolved since 1964
What impact has it had on shaping modern American society?
What are your views on the attacks on Affirmative Action?
Should it abolished in all areas of life?
Is affirmative action “reverse discrimination”?  
Is it possible to design a policy that addresses both our concern for equality and the principle of merit as the basis for advancement?
citations, statistics, and/or anecdotal information. 

Instructions
Policy Reaction
The policy reaction is a critique of current (or past) legislation. Essentially, you are observing the policy from an academic lens to see how it has fared since its enactment.
 A few examples of public policy can include:  
-Voter ID laws  
-Housing laws  
-Car and emission laws  
To locate policies, you may begin with the following:
To access all Texas legislation (past and present) you may visit https://capitol.texas.gov/.  
For all current legislation, you may visit- https://www.texastribune.org/  
Journal Articles
A peer-reviewed source is an article published in an academic journal. 
To locate journal articles through the Dallas College library, you may follow the steps below:
To access journal articles, please visit https://www.dallascollege.edu/libraries/pages/default.aspx 

Instructions
Policy Reaction
The policy reaction is a critique of current (or past) legislation. Essentially, you are observing the policy from an academic lens to see how it has fared since its enactment.
 A few examples of public policy can include:  
-Voter ID laws  
-Housing laws  
-Car and emission laws  
To locate policies, you may begin with the following:
To access all Texas legislation (past and present) you may visit https://capitol.texas.gov/.  
For all current legislation, you may visit- https://www.texastribune.org/  
Journal Articles
A peer-reviewed source is an article published in an academic journal. 
To locate journal articles through the Dallas College library, you may follow the steps below:
To access journal articles, please visit https://www.dallascollege.edu/libraries/pages/default.aspx 

Sowell’s theory in A Conflict of Visions is one way to view the splits we see in politics today. A
thorough understanding of the two visions may help you view other contemporary issues and
allow you to see how the “other side” thinks of any given issue and how resolution might be
found.
Review A Conflict of Visions. Provide a thorough summary of the basic dichotomy described in
the first section, including the differing ways the two visions view knowledge. Then examine at
least one of the applications of the visions in the second half of the book (power, equality,
justice, etc.). Use a current event that relates to the application you are focusing on to critique or
analyze how well Sowell’s idea explains the divisions we see on the issue.
INSTRUCTIONS
 At least three pages, not including the cover page and bibliography.
 Current APA style
 At least five scholarly sources
 Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journals, law journals, government data, the
Bible, and relevant authoritative books. Other media, such as blog entries or think tank
articles, may be used sparingly.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Long Essay Topic: Compare the upcoming 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA men’s World Cup with previous editions of the tournament. Discuss social, political, and economic similarities and differences.
I. Introduction
Briefly introduce the history of the World Cup and its increasing inclusivity.
State the essay’s focus on comparing the upcoming 2026 and 2030 tournaments with past editions, highlighting social, political, and economic aspects.
II. Social Similarities and Differences
A. Worker Rights Concerns:
Compare the migrant worker exploitation controversies in Qatar 2022 with potential issues in 2026 (spread across 3 countries) and 2030 (Morocco’s labor practices).
B. Gender Equality:
Discuss the ongoing struggle for equal pay for women’s national teams in the US (contrasting with the popularity of women’s soccer) and potential impact of 2026.
Briefly mention the situation in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco regarding gender equality in football for the 2030 World Cup.
III. Political Similarities and Differences
A. FIFA’s Role and Controversies:
Discuss past controversies surrounding FIFA’s bidding process and potential for similar issues in 2026 and 2030 selections.
Briefly mention the concept of “soft power” and how hosting the World Cup might be used by some nations (e.g., Morocco).
B. Geopolitical Considerations:
Briefly compare the 2026 tri-nation hosting with past World Cups (e.g., focus on regional representation)
Discuss the unique aspect of 2030 with matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay commemorating the first World Cup (political implications).
IV. Economic Similarities and Differences
A. Development and Infrastructure:
Compare how previous World Cups (e.g., USA 1994) have boosted infrastructure development. Discuss potential economic benefits and concerns for the 2026 and 2030 host countries.
B. Commercialization and Revenue:
Discuss the increasing commercialization of the World Cup and how it might impact the 2026 and 2030 editions (e.g., ticket prices, accessibility for fans).
V. Conclusion
Briefly summarize the key social, political, and economic similarities and differences discussed.
Restate the thesis, emphasizing that despite progress in inclusivity, the upcoming World Cups will likely see the continuation of some challenges familiar from past tournaments.
Additional Considerations
You can incorporate specific examples from the course discussions on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Consider including data on the number of participating teams and potential economic impact of the expanded format in 2026.
Research the specific policies related to migrant workers and gender equality in the host countries for 2026 and 2030.
Now one of the rules is that long essay must include quotations from at least five different class readings (journal articles or book chapters from the textbook. One textbook book chapter counts as one class reading, two chapters as two class readings, etc.).
3. Use at least five other academic sources (books, academic journal articles, conference
papers – you can also use newspaper articles, but they are not counted as academic
sources) 
The following uploaded files  are the 5  readings I have chosen from the courses reading list: Now you need to find for the paper the remaining minimum 5 sources that  are academic.    Above i have given an outlines of what my essay should or could look like i came up with the outline. 

Final: 1. Is the Bill of Rights relevant to you and why?
2. If you were the President of the USA, who would you nominate for the Supreme Court and why?
3. When did the slave trade end and when did slavery end?  Include the key dates and events that lead to the endings and describe the differences between these two historical issues.  Make sure to site all pertinent parts of the USA Constitution?
4. Is affirmative action constitutional?
5. What is gerrymandering and what is redistricting, when do they happen and how do they interrelate?
6. What does the USA Constitution say about parties?
7. What is so important about the 14th Amendment?
8. Do you consider yourself a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist and why ?
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You must UNDERLINE your Thesis Statement for each question (one and only one underlined sentence per numbered question).  You should have 8 thesis statements matching the 8 questions.  You are to answer all the questions using standard MLA/APA college format (eg double spaced, 11-12 font, 1″ margins, citations, no contractions, etc.).  Remember to only submit one doc file.
Write 1-2 pages per question (eg average about 1.5 pages per answer, for a total of about 12 full pages). The key is to answer the question with a very strong TS (using the 7-Way-Test).
Lay it out like a printed book, with clear delineations between each answer.  At least use page breaks.

Answer a couple unanswered calculations and answer a couple critical thinking short answer questions on separate document.

Analyze two of the following websites:
Congressional Budget Office            www.cbo.gov
National Association of State Budget Officers        www.nasbo.org
OECD Budgeting and Public Expenditures    http://www.oecd.org
Tax Policy Center (Urban Institute-Brookings)              www.taxpolicycenter.org
U.S. Office of Management and Budget          www.whitehouse.gov/omb
Government Finance Officers Association www.gfoa.org
This organization represents many of the Finance Directors and other finance professionals in the public sector. It as additional links to reference materials, training, and other good-to-know information.
Government Accounting Standards Board www.gasb.org