Political science

Gun Control is the topic. Please read the entire post!! In this paper, you will make an arguable claim that is supported by credible evidence. A sound argument is different from an opinion. An opinion is a belief that lacks a basis in logic or factual evidence. Instead, for this paper, you will use the writing process to form a position on your chosen topic, an argument that is based on logic and factual evidence found through research. So, instead of starting with an opinion and finding sources, you start with sources and use them to form a position. An argumentative essay asks you to take a stand on an issue, support it with persuasion, reasons, and evidence, and to address the opposition’s position. To accomplish this goal, you will research and investigate your topic by building a source list that represents credible, scholarly, authoritative voices. You must responsibly integrate and discuss these perspectives into your writing, demonstrating how they either support or go against your own argument. All claims should be backed up by sources, whether quoted directly, summarized, or paraphrased. Organization Tips: Begin with an introduction that builds readers’ interest in the topic and ends with a concise thesis statement that makes an arguable claim about a problem. This is the foundation on which you will build your argument. The subsequent paragraphs should give evidence from scholarly sources that prove the claim. Those body paragraphs should include a topic sentence that encompasses a single aspect of your argument that you will write about in that paragraph only. Remember, paragraphs are like containers, and each container can only hold one subtopic. Each paragraph’s topic sentence needs to be backed up with evidence and be tied back to the thesis. You must also acknowledge oppositional points by incorporating and refuting counterarguments. Don’t forget a conclusion that summarizes the argument, emphasizes its importance, makes a call to action, and/or looks to future implications. No new information or citations should be introduced in the conclusion. The approach to this can be in a style you find makes sense for your subject, such as an Introduction > Problem > Cause > Solution > Conclusion approach, or any other pattern that logically outlines your argument. Paper requirements: Be a minimum of 1000 words, but no more than 1500 (not including the Reference page). Use at least 4-5 reputable   (Links to an external site.)sources Be in APA format (Title Page, Paper, References) 1-inch margins Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font Indented paragraphs Third person POV (no I, you, we, us, our) No contractions For more information on Gun Control read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control

Write a 3–4 page paper in which you do the following: Topic: Immigration Policy 1. Provide a thorough background and history of Immigration Policy. This should include what underlying issue the policy was intended to address, who the major influencers were in creating the policy, and when it was officially adopted. 2. In your opinion, was the policy a success or failure? Why? Be sure to list at least one positive and one negative outcome of the policy. 3. Defend your position with substantial professional information and statistics. For more information on Immigration Policy read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_policy

Well, the election is proceeding. As I write this, Electors in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia haven’t met yet, and the outgoing administration is still trying to challenge the state-certified results of the election. What’s going to happen between now and noon on January 20, when the Biden administration will be sworn in? Neither I nor anyone can say with certainty. All I know for sure is that the ugly isn’t behind us. Given the way 2020 has gone, I worry about how it may look. But maybe I’m being too negative! Maybe it’ll be better than I fear. How do you think it’s going? Please write a brief reflection in which you explain your reaction to the way the election was (or is still being) conducted. I can’t give you much guidance about exactly what to say, because I want your honest unvarnished reaction to the 2020 presidential election. I trust you’ll have something to write about. Just think about the election and tell me what you’re thinking about it. Requirements: Minimum of 300 words Times New Roman 12-point font Double-spaced with one-inch margins MLA-style heading Appropriate formal register standard English college-level grammar, syntax, spelling, paragraphs, etc. For more information on read this: 

Policy Analysis Worksheet Overview PLEASE NOTE: This IS NOT an essay assignment. You need only to fill out the worksheet, supply a cover page, a reference page, and citations. DO NOT submit as an essay. For this assignment, you will complete the Policy Analysis Worksheet [DOC].  The purpose of this worksheet is to help you complete the following in preparation for your final assignment: select a topic, think critically about your topic, gather research on your topic, and decide how you will present your Policy Analysis Paper. Note: Your instructor will provide feedback on your completed worksheet Instructions The requirements for this assignment are: Complete all sections of the Policy Analysis Worksheet.  Provide at least five reliable, relevant, peer-reviewed references that support the paper’s claims.  Include a reference page. The reference page is not included in the required page length.  For more information on Policy Analysis read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy_analysis

Please respond to each of the four short response questions posted below.  Your answers should be short, focused, and complete, ranging from one to three paragraphs.  Please make sure to answer each specific part of every question.  Successful answers will provide details and context that support your arguments and explain your position to the readers. You may also want to provide real-world examples taken from the readings, lectures, group discussions, or your own independent thinking. These illustrations can be from the course materials or your own ideas.  Providing this context and being able to apply the material to YOUR OWN understanding of politics really shows us that you have mastered the material. Each answer will be worth 25 points, for 100 points total.A) What do principal-agent dilemmas teach us about government behavior and the relationship of executive agencies to the government? B) Provide an example of a principal-agent dilemma in government. C) Explain how government solves (or mitigates) this principal-agent dilemma?A) Why is the Judicial Branch considered the weakest branch in government? B) How did the authority of the judicial branch evolve over time? C) Why are modern-day judicial nominations so critical for the parties and so contentious for Senate politics? [Please feel free to use examples from the recent nomination and appointment battles]. Drawing from lectures and the readings, identify the important benefits and drawbacks of interest group participation in American politics. A) why do some argue that interest groups are beneficial to American lawmaking?  B) What are the key concerns about interest group influence in elections and lawmaking. C) In your view, is such an interest group influence a problem for American democracy? Why? A) Describe the difference between insider and outsider lobbying tactics. B) Why do some interest groups favor insider tactics, while others favor outsider lobbying?  C) Under what circumstances will one be more impactful than the other? D) What does this tell us about pluralism and power in American politics? For more information on The Bureaucracy read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureaucracy

What is the difference is between a “public” and a “mass” according to C. Wright Mills?  How did a society of publics develop into a mass society?  What affect does this change have on democracy?  Do you find Mills’ depiction of contemporary society convincing or not?  Why?

In a minimum of 200 words, explain The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Explain how it is possible to measure if an individual is given this right? Is it a fair measure? You are required to post an initial discussion post, answering the entire discussion question or questions, in at least 200 words, no later than 11:59 p.m. Wednesday of the discussion week. Students must respond to the discussion posts of at least two of their classmates, no later than 11:59 p.m. Sunday of the discussion week. Responses should be at least 100 words. All initial posts should reference the textbook, Criminal Law & Procedure, and, at least one outside source. All sources must be cited using APA guidelines. Posts received after 11:59 p.m. Sunday of the discussion week, will not be accepted.

Please choose one of the following questions and react to it briefly in the discussion boards. When you submit an answer, please begin by pasting the question you are responding to in the text field. Then write your answer below. Discussion question options: Would the US be better off with a viable third-party candidate in the 2020 presidential election? Why? What would that candidate stand for? If not, why would this be bad? How much power should the voters in a party have over who the presidential nominee is for that party? How much power should party elites have? Do you think party elites should have had more or less power in deciding the nominee in 2016 and 2020 (for both Democrats and Republicans)? Do you think that increasing partisan polarization is harmful to the United States? Why? If not, why not?

provide a 500-word minimum post in which you identify three interest groups you might want to join or have joined. Explain why you find these groups most attractive and how you would go about joining them. 

Generally speaking, bioethics helps determine what is responsible by considering four key principles: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. The principle of autonomy is about respecting people and their free will. Beneficence and nonmaleficence are two sides of the same coin: doing what is helpful, and not doing what is harmful. Justice, in this context, has to do with being fair in giving out both benefits and risks. Using your own words, answer the following questions:  1. How these models relate to one another varies with each circumstance 2. In your personal opinion which model may be the most important.  Models: 1. Ethics of Care Model 2. Narrative Ethics Model 3. Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Discussion Board Rubric:   1. Use APA format.   2. Utilize more than three references to answer the questions. 3. Your answers must be at least 2 paragraphs to each question.   4. You must post at least two other students’ posts and a reference must be included that justifies your response. 5. Submission will be on the Discussion Board link.