Political science

It is a subject between middle eastern studies and Political subject. It should be around 5000 words the topic I decide as long as it can be researched. and from the lectures topic Its 7 sources , 1 book and two articles which is used in our lecture. and then 4 other articles of the topic. files will be added soon

Sources To successfully complete this assignment, you will use a minimum of seven sources to be described below. You need to use MLA format with in-text citations and a bibliography. Use at least three newspaper sources from only the following news agencies: The BBC, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, etc. Use at least two sources from government, intergovernmental organization or nongovernmental organizations. This can include documents from the government of your country, the United Nations (or any of its affiliates–WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, etc…), the EU etc. Instructions: Describe US medicare policy Describe Japan’s Medicare policy Contrast them and show how Japan’s is superior as citizens of Japan pay for nothing, costs are lower for businesses to supply medicare to employees, and doctors still make over 100k USD a year. Only weakness is hospitals are going under but that will be fixed in a regulatory price adjustment. Speak on how it effects the people of the US and Japan

Robert Putnam, in his book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, uses the example of the decline of bowling leagues across the country to suggest the passing of community and associations in the United States. Traditionally these associations provided the “social capital”* upon which society was built. Has social media exacerbated this loss of community and neighborhood associations or has it enhanced community building? Many argue that electronic communication lacks the tactile and personal nature of face to face contact necessary for true communities. Others respond that online communication permits a much broader understanding of community, with connection across a heretofore impossible expanse of culture and geography. Using real-world examples, please compose a two-page essay discussing the impact of the new world of digital communication on community-building in America. Your essay should use MLA formatting and demonstrate college-level grammar, spelling and vocabulary.  The essay should be written in Times New Roman, 12- point font, one-inch margins, double-spaced, with college level grammar, MLA citation, structure and spelling. Please upload here in .docx or .doc format. *Social capital: A network of personal relationships that provide social glue.

You will write one current event analysis papers. These papers should be about 4 pages, double spaced in 12 point font. Pick ONE theory that we have covered in class and use it to explain ONE specific current event. Make sure you focus on an analysis, rather than just an explanations (an analysis explain why something happened, an explanation tells what happened). Once we cover a couple of theories in class, I will give more information to help you understand exactly what you are supposed to do for these papers.

Write a political essay of at least three pages. The essay should describe 1) Who you are as a political person      a) Do you pay attention to what is happening on the local, state or national level?      b) Do you understand how both large and small policy decisions impact your life?      c) Are you a voter?  Why or why not? 2) Your beliefs on foreign affairs      a) Do you know which countries the are considered allies to the United States and why?      b) Do you believe the United States should try to preserve those nations as allies? 3) How you think political identity, religion, and democratic/nondemocratic regimes affect political structure      a) Judging from what you see on the political stage all over the world, how has religion helped or hindered nations?            b) What impact does international trends have on political structure, for example, women’s equality or religious freedom Remember to use citations in your essay, double space, Arial font, size 12.

Look at the White House petitions site started by President Barack Obama’s administration. The site is available at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov. Review the issues that petitioners are raising. While at the site, find at least one petition you would consider signing and explain why you would consider singing it. Then, share your petition that you would support.  Be ready to report out the petition that interested you; which petition(s) are within the president’s powers; which of the president’s powers would be used to enforce the petition; and which petition would require legislative action. This activity explores the limits on presidential power and the ways in which the presidency attempts to mobilize popular support to achieve its political objectives. also it doesnt have to be 275 words, it can be like 200

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE MESSAGE OF THE TRUMP AND THE BIDEN CAMPAIGN ACCORDING TO NYTIMES.COM OR REAL CLEAR POLITICS OR THEIR WEBSITES? DESCRIBE BOTH REASONS WHY THEY ARE RUNNING. Watch the zoom meeting recording from time 31:00 to 33:00 will help you to understand this better.  https://cccconfer.zoom.us/rec/play/l1AhVDXi_wK7HmifzAbEHXazfS3zt0wuvNfBh_WZiSYEU-WMRs4mB8jpJQeQ2naaWnEUyqtwcITpAYfD.N-eT-jNu8OPuhDB0?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=qWSYV6J0S1Wi6zl05NCpfg.1603322228119.5e29525073da17242a72c4ae6352823f&_x_zm_rhtaid=585 And the youtube video link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Icu6qupf40

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/0077434412/cfi/152!/4/2@100:0.00 login: [email protected] password: Cnco2019! Introduction In Chapter 6, one of the topic Domhoff’s discusses is the distinction between the Democratic and Republican parties. As part of this discussion he addresses the question, “Are the Democratic and Republican parties really that different? Not so long ago, this was a very serious question: many people argued that, ultimately, they was little to distinguish between the two in terms of policy. This was largely because they originally represented different economic interests within the upper class (so there was a difference, just not a difference that was relevant to ordinary citizens). While the question remains relevant today, an even more important question is simply, “Why are we stuck with just two parties?” Domhoff addresses this question, too, but for this essay, I want you go beyond the book and think about the issue more broadly. Essay Prompt & Tasks Core assignment. Imagine that you are submitting an opinion article to a major newspaper. In this opinion article, your main objective is to convince the readers that our current two-party system is broken and that a new system is necessary. Additional instructions: Write a thoughtful, well-informed, carefully organized essay that analyzes the impact the two-party system, which obviously dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, on American politics. Your essay must analyze the positive and negative aspects of the two-party.  Consider the following questions (you DO NOT need to directly answer these questions; I’m providing them mainly to give you a few things to think about): “Does the party system encourage politicians to put ‘party before country’?” “Does the system make it more difficult to pass rational, problem-solving legislation?” “Does the party system (fatally) undermine the system of checks and balances?” “Has the party system turned congressional oversight into little more than partisan ‘witch-hunting’?”  “Is there a viable alternative to the party system?” “What role can ordinary citizens play to improve or reform the party system?” After you finish your evaluation of the positive and negative aspects, you must conclude with a discussion of what you think needs to be done to improve America’s party-based political system (a “discussion” is not just one short, concluding paragraph, but a “detailed treatment of a particular topic”). Suggested additional reading/viewing. Read the articles, https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/267222-the-two-party-system-is-destroying-america & https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a13811801/democratic-republican-political-parties-are-ruining-america/ For a contrary view, you should also read, https://corg.iu.edu/programs/hamilton-views/comments-on-congress/What%20Are%20Political%20Parties%20Good%20For%20Plenty,%20Actually%20.html I encourage you to do your own independent research as well Specific Requirements Write at least 500 words (I don’t do a strict word-count, but is crucial that you write enough to adequately cover the issue and that would be very difficult, albeit not impossible, to do in fewer than 500 words). Single-space and use a standard 12-point font. Write as an essay, which means that you have a separate introduction, body, and conclusion. The “body” might include several separate paragraphs. DO NOT submit an “essay” this is one giant paragraph or even just two or three paragraphs! (NOTE. As college students, you should understand how to write an essay, but in case you need help, please refer to online sources.

With this current state executive leadership, there has been several policies discussed for current debate and future legislation (either through executive order by Governor Greg Abbott or the Legislature). There is always an argument for and against any policy or ordinance as there is room for error and/or agreement as it is being explored and implemented.  For the purpose of this class, you will write a policy essay based on the research you will conduct and then discuss your opinion of the policy you have selected as well as provide an argument for your stance using the steps below to help guide you on this journey.  I will not be grading based on whether or not I agree with your opinion. What I will be grading in is the strength of your argument – from YOUR perspective.  State policies to be selected that are or have been under discussion by the current leadership (examples): Coronavirus precautions/response by state leadership (Health & Human Services, Texas Education Agency, The Governor’s office, TDCJ, etc…) Revoking of local control by governor of city ordinances Plans for 2021 Legislative session Voter suppression tactics – long lines, mail-in ballot issues, drop off points, extension of early voting, voter purges Pledge for cities not to de-fund police departments Daylight savings time discussion Local government action/ordinances   DATES TO REMEMBER: Confirm topic for Essay — due to instructor by 5pm FRI, 30 OCT (post in ANNOUCEMENTS) Confirmation of resources for Essay – due to instructor by 5pm FRI, 13 NOV (post on ANNOUNCEMENTS)   FINAL EXAM – Policy Essay submission due between 2pm to 4:30pm on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 to this assignment below   INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Find a policy to do your essay on. Above is a list of potential topics to choose. Pick one and confirm your selection with the instructor. You can make a suggestion for a different topic, but it must be discussed with and confirmed with the instructor. Answer the question: What is the topic you will cover? 5pm FRI, 30 OCT (post to ANNOUNCEMENT) Step 2: Find and read the policy/ordinance itself. For this, google the information and see what you find… It is usually in the form of a policy paper or newspaper article, but it could also be a legal document such as a bill or executive order. Find out through your research about what reason or rationale the policy was based, what the policy’s expected outcomes are, and the plan for implementation. Answer the question: What is the policy? Step 3: Research the policy and its background. This is one of the most important steps. You should be familiar with the issue the policy deals with, who the policy may impact, what appropriations were requested (if any)…. For example, if you are writing an essay on health reform, you should have a good understanding of the current health system and its impact,  its history, its main strengths and weaknesses, and the principal actors in the industry. Answer the question: What are the details of this policy? Step 4: Research the outcomes or potential outcomes of the policy. A policy is a plan for action – how is it to be carried out or implemented? If it is a current policy, is it getting the results that were intended? If it is a proposed policy, what factors will affect its implementation? Answer the question: What was the impact of this policy? Step 5: Select your resources to help you write this essay. You will need a total of 7 resources: the legislation (bill, executive order, and analysis through Texas Legislature Online – https://capitol.texas.gov/) — ask for assistance from instructor one newspaper article detaining the pro side of the argument for your chosen policy one newspaper article detailing the con side of the argument another newspaper article that provides support for your argument  apply two lectures discussed in our class to the topic and themes discussed in your essay Texas Tribune The newspaper articles must come from verifiable newspaper sources – major newspapers as cited by instructor (San Antonio Express News, Austin American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, El Paso Times, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, USA Today, etc…) – no blogs. A politically written biography or scholarly journal can be used to replace one of the newspaper articles. Confirm your resources for approval with the instructor before you continue with your essay by 5pm FRI, 13 NOV (post to ANNOUNCEMENT)  Step 6: Decide how you feel about this policy. Take some informal notes on the reasons you agree or disagree… Answer the question: Do you agree or disagree with this policy? Step 7: Start with an introduction stating the policy and the relevant issues. Outline the sections of your paper and state your main recommendations or conclusions. Step 8: Provide the background information about the issue and your chosen policy. You need to present some criteria on which you are evaluating the policy. For example, you could do a cost-benefit analysis, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats), or a Critical Theory analysis. Step 9. Explain your opinion – state if you agree or disagree with the policy. And then discuss your position. Provide an answer and support of why you support the policy or not… It is not enough to just provide your support – you must also discuss the reasons for your opinion and then provide support for your argument. Answer the question: Why did you agree or disagree with this policy? Step 10. Apply the two lectures from class that have themes that can be discussed in your essay… The lectures to be utilized for the essay MUST BE ONLY THOSE discussed after our Midterm Exam (example: Criminal Justice, The Judiciary, Interest Groups, Campaigns & Elections, Political Participation, News Media, Public Opinion, Local Governments, etc…). You can also use an earlier lecture like The Texas Plural Executive, The Texas Governor or The Texas Legislature) ONLY to help provide context or better understanding to the topic that you are writing about,   Step 11: If you have come to the conclusion that the policy you are analyzing is not a good one, this is the section where you should explain which alternative policy you would recommend and why. Answer the question: What would you have done differently? Step 12: Conclude your essay by summarizing your points and restating your findings. Step 13: In total, you paper should contain 6 pages: the 4 page essay (4 full pages, in 12 font, double spaced, regular margins) , have a COVER PAGE (NO HEADINGS) to include the following: a. your name b. the class you are in c. date it is due d. identify and list the name of policy topic you are researching for the essay. Step 14: The 6th page should be a WORKS CITED PAGE for the references used for this project. It should be in the MLA format, which should be a bit easier to use through this generator: https://www.citationmachine.net/mla8/cite-a-book/search?q=amgov%3A+long+story+short&style=mla  (Links to an external site.) This essay is worth 100 points. There will be points deducted for the following: 5 – using a heading (do not include a heading anywhere on this essay) 10 – no title page 10 – incorrect page length 10 – incorrectly cited work 10 – topic not confirmed with instructor by due date 10 – gross grammatical errors (incorrect margins, font size, spacing) 20 – incorrectly submitted (submit ONLY in Word document) 20 – references not vetted by instructor by due date 20 – no lectures discussed or included in the essay 25 – missing resources  40 – no works cited page 50 – no references used in essay Please make sure to confirm your choice of topic and references when beginning. THIS IS YOUR FINAL EXAM. It is due between 2pm and 4:30PM on Wednesday,9 December 2020. We will meet in class at that time but all you will have to is show up and confirm that you have submitted your Final Exam. Submit your paper on CANVAS as your final exam as a WORD document – no other form will be accepted. No work will BE ACCEPTED BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME. No late work will be accepted – no exceptions.

Write an essay in which you describe and analyze the concept of presidential power.  What is presidential power?  Discuss the expansion of presidential power during the course of our political history.  What factors have led to increases in presidential power over time?  How do these factors affect presidential power today? ________________________ **Must answer/discuss all questions posed for essay topic **Must be Word doc **Use at least 3 references **Chicago style when citing