Government

Part 1-Current Event Article and Summary Analysis Write upFind a Current Event Article students will find a current news article (online or in print) about Free College For All (Should the Federal Government pay tuition for everyone for all 4 year universities and colleges?) that has taken place within the federal level of American governments or politics, in the last 3 months, News articles must be connected the topic(s) assigned to the week that they are due.Summary and critical analysis Write Up Students will post a minimum of one page summary and critical analysis. Summary and critical analysis need to formulate an opinion that focuses on connecting the topic of government into our daily lives… into everything we do…Write a 10-20 sentence summary that focuses on critically evaluating what is going on, from your personal perspective. Interject your opinion. You should be making a statement, argument, and your personal opinion about the subject matter, should be known. However, this needs to be done in a professional, scholarly and academic manner. Focus on explanation, reason and rationalization, to provide a clear opinion statement and discussion of their personal perspective and political position towards the event or issue in their article.In addition, to receive full credit, students MUST include a direct link to the original article’s text that they are using to complete this assignment.* remember to use real and authentic article sources for your summaries – ABC, NBC, Fox News, CNN, BBC, OAN and more… Wiki and like sources are not and never will be acceptable

Continuing with the public policy you selected in the Week 3 assignment, Historical Perspective, you will now describe and expand upon the influence, motives, and impacts of your chosen policy and its parameters. Write a 4–5 page paper in which you: Write a one-page summary of the policy, including the purpose, the context of the problem, and any recommendations or suggestions from the policy to address the problem. (Use your summary skills to keep this to one page.) Identify all the stakeholders, official and unofficial, along with any interest groups involved with your policy. Describe the role and function of each of the stakeholders you identified. Of the list of stakeholders you identified, pick two and describe the political influence of each stakeholder, explaining motives, conflicts, interrelationships, and impacts on the policy. Include at least four peer-reviewed references (no more than five years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as peer-reviewed.

?PURPOSEThis week you will write a letter to your US Senator. This homework is designed to show you just how easy it is to participate in civic engagement.KNOWLEDGEYou will practice the following skills which are essential to your development as a political science student, including:? Locating information on a political/policy topic by utilizing academically and politically sound sources? Locating contact information for an American Government leader? Identifying a policy or political issue of interest and summarizing its purpose? Evaluating views on issue of public concern by examining the potential impact of the issuTASKSWrite letter to you Senator, and mail it.1. Determine your U.S. Senators and choose who to write.Visit ?www.senate.gov(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.if you are unsure of who your Senator is.2. Choose one political or policy issue about which you feel strongly.Pick something that is on the national level that is of concern to you (for example: environment, national security, immigration). To get ideas, look at newspapers, magazines or online news sites from the pasts two weeks, scan the websites of the Senator, or watch the national news on TV. Prior to writing your letter, brainstorm ideas about your issue by answering the questions below.? What is your issue and what is causing the problem?? Why is your issue an important one for you as a citizen of Washington state and a constituent of this Senator? How is it affecting you personally?? What can this Senator do to fix the problem?3. Review the letter writing format: opening paragraph, body, and conclusion.? ?See tutorial on how to write formal letters at https://www.toppr.com/guides/english/writing/formal-letters/? (Links to an external site.) ? Links to an external site. ? ? See tutorial on how to write letters to member of Congress at? (Links to an external site.) ? Links to an external site. ?4. Begin your letterState your purpose. Be specific and succinct. Focus on just your one chosen policy or political issue. ?Example?: My name is Jane Smith. I live in Seattle, WA, and I am a constituent. I am writing this letter to ask that you vote for S353, legislation that would cap the out-of-pocket costs of necessary healthcare services.5.Write body of letterPersonalize your letter. Form letters or postcards are just not as effective. Both Senator Murray’s and Senator Cantwell’s staffs have indicated that they look for personal stories. ?Example?: My cousin, Joe Smith, has Type I diabetes and relies on certain medical devices and medications to stay healthy and alive. I know the great costs he must pay and that his healthcare coverage does not cover some necessary healthcare needs. The resulting costs have bankrupted my cousin, putting him at risk of losing his home. Passage of S353 would allow my cousin to cover his required healthcare needs while also maintaining a decent standard of living. It would allow him to pay his other bills too.Be informed when you write your letter, and as you write, be honest and accurate in the information you present. Legislative leaders and staff rely on information from constituents so accurate information is vial. Use specific statistics, numbers, or examples. Saying generally that you don’t like a certain law or regulation is not nearly as impactful. ?Example?: My cousin is not the only voter in your district struggling with healthcare costs. S. healthcare costs in 2016 were 16.9% GDP according to the OECD, over 5% GDP higher than the next most expensive OECD country. With U.S. GDP of $19 trillion, healthcare costs were about $3.2 trillion, or about $10,000 per person in a country of 320 million people.6. Write ConclusionIndicate the specific action that you would like the Senator to take and by when. If you would like a reply, you may request that as well. ?Example?: Again, I urge you to vote for S353 to protect ALL your constituents. I would like to receive a reply to this letter. Thank you for your careful consideration.7. Copy the letter and submit a copy in the class Canvas courseroom here. The dropbox can be found by clicking on “Assignments”. It is marked “CivicEngagementAssign.”8. Email or Mail the letter.9. If/When you get a response, please share in class.

1,000 words, describe the history of public service by doing the following:Identify significant events and people who shaped the field of public administration.Explain how those events and people affected the evolution of the study and field of public administration.Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, 7th edition.

When writing your essay, respond to the prompt thoroughly, and completely. Essays must be a minimum of 2 pages in length, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point font, and written in Times New Roman. A bibliography, references, or works cited page, must accompany the submission. Bibliographies should be uploaded, as a single file, along with your 1.5-page essay. This page does not count towards the minimum length, of the paper. When completing your essay, you must also include in-text citations for any work that is directly quoted or paraphrased.   Failure to properly, or consistently cite paraphrased or directly quoted work, from the original work, thoughts and/or ideas of someone, other than your own, (according to 1 of the 3 approved formats…MLA, APA, or Chicago) will result in an automatic 0, with no make-up work being accepted.  For assistance with proper citation formatting, use the easybib website. Access this website, by clicking HERE (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) Your response should be your own original thoughts and analysis.  Research and resources should be incorporated with scholarly applications. I.e. used as examples or evidence to support your analysis. Make sure to use complete sentences and proper grammar. Your response to the prompt should focus on analyzing the information you gathered. Incorporate the information you gathered by using it to provide examples and support for your response. “A” papers should include a critical analysis of the videos by applying at least 1 example from each film to support your position. PART 1: Video Access and Viewing  The video you are required to watch, in order to complete this assignment is 50 minute in length.  The video is over the Todd Willingham case. The video is publicly accessible through PBS Frontline’s official website.  You can access the video one of two ways, following the instructions provided below. Click the link below, or copy and paste the link, into a new tab, in your internet browser. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/death-by-fire/ (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) PART 2: Video Reflection, Analysis and Submission Instructions Write a reflective analysis of crime, justice, and punishment under application of the Death Penalty, in Texas, based on the application of what you learned from Todd Willingham Case Video. Write an essay that addresses each of the prompt’s 2 components, Issue Position, and Explanation, and Application, outlined below Issue Position: First, Identify whether you are for, or against the use of the death penalty as a form of criminal punishment (there is NO right or wrong answer). Successful completion of this assignment, and it’s learning objective, require your compliance in identification or your personal position, and perspective, towards the issue of the “death penalty”.  Responses are confidential and will be graded objectively, based on student’s independent, reflective analysis of their own individual personal perspectives,  and application of the information. Explanation and Application Then, Discuss, and describe, the nature of the political debate, surrounding the issue of the death penalty, and explain how your personal position toward the issue has changed or been reinforced, with regard to the application to crime, punishment, and justice in Texas, based on what you learned from the movie. 

Using the data you compiled under the Week 7 – Eco Moment (Dinner Data), discuss these questions: How do your data relate to air, water, and energy uses/abuses associated with the average American meal–is it greater or less than the average miles driven per day in a typical American car?  If your meal included meat, dairy or eggs, be sure to discuss the water footprint of these items. How is carbon footprint impacted by plant-based vs. animal-based products? If your meal did not include animal products of any kind (vegan diet), discuss local alternatives for at least three main meal items. Visit the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture to learn more about food mileage: https://cuesa.org/learn/how-far-does-your-food-travel-get-your-plate.

Find and explore the website for a Texas interest group of your choice. Do a search for a subject you are interested in and see if there is a group that matches. Then see if they are active in Texas. You may have to spend some time looking if you want to find a group that matches your own interests. Some suggested places to search:  Project VoteSmart (https://votesmart.org/interest-groups/TX/#.VR1syI7fDGU) or the Texas Tribune’s list of Interest Group Scorecards:  http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/82nd-session-interest-group-scorecards/ or the list of top lobbyist/interest groups from the Texans for Public Justice report:  http://info.tpj.org/reports/Top%20Lobbyists%202013.pdf. Most of the groups that you will find should have site names ending in “.org” since they are organizations. Once you have found a group, analyze the group through its website. Be sure and discuss what kind of information is available on the site.  Consider the following: What does the group stand for?  (usually, this is in the “About” section), What activities does it engage in to draw attention to the cause/change government policy? What types of benefits does the group offer to prospective and current members? Is it an offshoot of a national interest group?  If yes, how is it similar/dissimilar to its national counterpart? What attracts you to this group? Is the group likely to be successful in swaying public opinion/political leaders?  Why or why not?  Consider what you know about the political culture in Texas, the current legislature and executive.

I need two different essays on the same topic question .The question is “Should the Electoral College be abolished?”SO TWO DIFFRENT ESSAYS ON THE SAME TOPIC ANSWER

Imagine you are a manager for a public agency. As part of the new-hire training you run specifically for new public administrators in your agency, you want to create an infographic that explains the concept of power. Do the following:Conduct some research on infographics: their purpose, how they are used, and best practices for making them. Choose a software platform to create your infographic (some suggestions are in course materials).Create an infographic that represents the different forms and sources of power for public administrators. Clearly show how these forms and sources affect public administrators and the duties they perform.After you have created your infographic, write a brief 100-150-word explanation of why you designed the infographic the way you did.Use a minimum of two scholarly resources to support your explanations.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Prepare a minimum 1,000 word document analyzing the theories related to crisis communication. The assignment should cover key issues identified in the week’s readings and incorporate current research on the topic. The assignment should focus on your community or a community of choice if you reside outside of the United States.Remember to support your work with APA-formatted references and ensure the document complies with all APA formatting. I encourage you to also use academic, peer-reviewed resources within your assignment.