Political science

The point of this assignment is not to definitively answer your chosen question once and for all. Rather you should approach the assignment as an exercise to improve your analytical, research, and writing skills. Your thesis statement should indicate a clear and concrete position, even if you are aware of arguments that might contradict it. For example, if you decide to answer question 2, your thesis statement should read something to the effect of “IT does not represent a valid solution for reducing Canada’s growing democratic deficit for the following reasons. . . .” Try to avoid formulating a thesis that attempts to reconcile contradictory viewpoints. For example, with respect to question 2, again, you should avoid formulating a thesis such as “IT is both a valid solution and a contributing factor to Canada’s democratic deficit for the following reasons. . . .” The world is indeed a complex and contradictory place, but keep in mind that the purpose of this assignment is to take a position and defend it, not to solve the world’s problems. Although the essay questions above all make reference to central themes examined in Units 5 to 10, you should nonetheless draw on concepts that are examined in Units 1 to 4. Note that all of the essay questions are premised on concepts examined in depth in Units 1 to 4, such as governance, neo-liberalism, Keynesianism, and globalization. Discussing and using these concepts in your essay will serve to better frame and enrich your arguments. Essay Format Your essay is expected to be formatted according to classical essay format. Therefore, your essay should include an interesting title an introduction with a clear thesis statement a body that advances your central argument and that validates your thesis statement using compelling evidence a conclusion that sums up the essay’s different arguments a bibliography (or a works consulted or references list) With respect to your introduction, try to structure it as an inverted triangle. Specifically, begin by introducing your topic in a general way and then progressively narrow it down to your thesis statement, which is the essence of your essay. The body of the essay should confirm your thesis in different ways. When you are writing the body of your essay, you should always be asking yourself, How does this relate to my thesis? Is what I am writing essential for advancing my thesis? You will discuss your thesis in the context of the literature that has already been written on the subject, then narrow your focus to the specific topic at hand (the particular example you will provide to illustrate your point), and conclude your essay by returning to the “big picture” by showing how your particular example contributes to the general knowledge on the subject. Your conclusion should include a confirmation of the validity of your thesis statement as well as a reiteration of the main evidence used to confirm it. Try to avoid an open ending to your essay. Do not introduce new ideas in your conclusion—this is the wrap-up of your essay. Lastly, keep in mind that an essay is not an essay without a bibliography. The research done as part of the essay writing process is what differentiates it from a simple opinion piece and in addition to being a basic requirement of academic essay writing, your bibliography represents a confirmation of the quality of your research. Academic sources may not include news articles or online blogs.

Write a 5-7 page double-spaced thesis-driven paper that addresses the following prompt. What is the ideal foreign policy doctrine for the Twenty-First Century? Which problems do you consider priorities, and which values (or combination of values) and approaches inform your doctrine?  -Questions to Consider Before Responding Here are some questions to prime your thinking, and may help you develop your argument:  What do you see as the most critical challenges confronting the US in the 21st Century, and how would you prioritize and respond to them? Why? In responding to these problems, would you pursue a liberal-internationalist policy, a realist policy, or a neo-conservative policy, or something else? Why? Would you work multilaterally or unilaterally? Diplomatically or militarily or via some combination of both? How would you manage economics and trade? Security and security policy?  How central should US economic, military, and cultural power be in maintaining the international system? Why? What similarities and differences between the Bush, Obama, and Trump Doctrines exist? What does the Trump Administration get right and wrong in its approach?  What values should inform US foreign policy, and why? What is (are) the best way(s) for the US to address these problems? Should the US develop an ad hoc foreign policy or articulate a “universal” doctrine or an “organizing principle” in response? Why? Is the US wrong to abdicate its central role in maintaining the core system (Haass, Drezner, etc.), or are US interests best served by pursuing unilateral interests?   Should the US seek an “indispensable,” “money-ball,” or “independent” America strategy (Bremmer)? In addition to the assigned readings and lectures, you may also elect to incorporate contemporary articles drawn from the discussions and the news to support your argument.  -Pre-Submission Checklist for Essay 3 Have you: clearly articulated your thesis (argument) in your introduction addressed each part of the prompt drawn on course material for support, and supplemented with outside materials when necessary formatted your paper using MLA edited your essay for clarity, flow, and tone in standard academic English, avoiding slang and other colloquial speech proofread your paper for writing mechanics (spelling, grammar, etc.) converted your file to “doc” or “docx” or “rtf” or “pdf” as needed

Bibliography should include twelve pieces of peer reviewed, journals and/or scholarly literature on topic ‘Discrimination Against Women of Color In The Workplace in New York City’.  Bibliography should be alphabetized by author last name. For each entry/source, it MUST include roughly six sentences that do the following: Summarize the text Evaluate the text–Is it convincing? Are there any flaws? What’s missing? Clarify how this text is similar to or different from other books/articles in your bibliography Here is a sample annotation: Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. Henry Holt and Company. In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist’s experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation. An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics and reflects on these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her places of employment, the economy, and the rising cost of living in America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched. This from Purdue’s website. Please find other examples here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/annotated_bibliography_samples.html

Choose one of the major party candidates for president and examine and explain the role that religion played in your chosen candidate’s overall campaign strategy. Then, use your analysis to determine the importance of religion in shaping electoral campaigns. Your analysis should include a discussion of each of the following factors for one of the major party presidential candidates: The religion of the candidate: What is the religious backgrounds of your chosen candidate? How did he incorporate his religious background into his campaign strategy? Religious campaigning: Did your chosen candidate incorporate religion into their campaign? If so, how? Did religion influence his campaign appearances? His selection of his Vice-Presidential candidate? Did he use religious rhetoric? Attend religious services? Meet with religious leaders? Issues related to religion: What issues were religiously relevant throughout the 2020 campaign cycle? How did your chosen candidate use (or not use) religion in their discussion of these issues? Effectiveness of religion in the 2020 election cycle: Do you think that religion played an important role in the 2020 general election? Do you think that your chosen candidate’s religious strategy was effective? Was it more effective in certain areas or for certain individuals? Were there circumstances where it was less effective? Use your analysis to support your argument Student analysis should be based on material from your chosen candidate’s website, campaign speeches, media accounts of the campaign and election, and other available source material. Responses must include both primary sources (campaign website, speeches, other candidate produced material) and secondary sources (media accounts and analysis of campaign strategies).

Discussion post 2 forum: Political institutions The prompt Consider the topics we have covered so far in Module 2 – Institutions: 1.     Executive government 5.     Political parties and party systems. Political institutions provide the ‘rules of the game’ for politics. Discuss what this statement might mean by comparing and contrasting two of the executive government and political parties. Requirements 1.     Ensure that you cite at least two of the relevant unit theme set readings in your discussion post. o   In addition to the two set readings. (attached).

Outlining who you will vote or have voted for President of the United States. Please justiy your vote by listing the the reasons for your selection including policy positions,  legislative history, their embrace  of your values and aspirations  and their stated vision for America that you support.  You may add any comments regarding your voting experience and any personal reflections that you may have about this election. Please footnote any references of soures  and quotes used in your essay.

Write one short essay (two or three paragraphs: minimum 9 sentences) on the article/topic below that includes the following:  explain why you decided to research that topic how does it relate to the chapter(s) covered in this module discuss whether you consider this site a good tool for learning about American politics. Note: Written Requirement: All assignments must be written using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Four (4) points will be deducted for each spelling, grammatical, and/or punctuation error. Work that contains more than five (5) spelling, grammatical, and/or punctuation errors; or work that does not meet the minimum number of sentences required will receive a grade of F (No points). Chapter 9: Congress National Committee for Effective Congress provides a broad range of national and international political information. To learn what are the current predictions on electoral races at the U.S. Senate, visit http://www.ourcampaigns.com/SenateList.html or http://www.ourcampaigns.com/HouseList.html for information on electoral races in the House of Representatives. Earmarks are the language that members of Congress insert into legislation that dedicates funds for specific uses, many whose broad benefits can be questioned. http://www.ascrs.org/legislative-and-regulatory/washington-watch-weekly tracks your representatives and the bills in Congress they introduce, providing estimates of their costs or savings when available. The Library of Congress “Thomas” website is an excellent source of information on current legislation. To find about present bills at the 113th Congress go to http://thomas.loc.gov/home/LegislativeData.php?&n=BillText&c=113

Instructions:  A high level rock and roll star turned politician and a very famous movie star are getting married. They very much want this wedding to remain a private event. The wedding is to take place at a very upscale beach resort property (the place where they met) and the guest list of 200 includes political dignitaries, rock ‘n roll Hall of Famers, and film stars from around the world, as well is families and friends, most of whom will be staying overnight at the resort. The ceremony will take place on the beach and the reception will be held in the tent in the gardens of the resort property; however, the beach is not private property. Your task is to devise an admission system that will control access yet maintain the character of this celebration. Be sure to include a risk assessment that identifies the potential threats and vulnerabilities, justifications for the strategies you have selected, and the methods you will use to prepare the guests prior to the event.

Opposes Obama care and/or proposals for a “public option.” Supports private insurance companies competing against each other to “sell” healthcare insurance in the US. — more conservative Possible dimensions: 1. General background, topic overview introduction 2. National and Local economic Impact (GDP)?  How would various proposed national health care reforms have a positive or negative impact on our nation’s economy? Will economic growth ensue, or would a specific healthcare initiative negatively impact business prospects for large corporations and/or small businesses? 3.  The Nation’s Healthcare Industry?  How would various proposed health care reforms impact the quality of healthcare services in the United States– on average? Will we be able to attract and award talented doctors in the currently changing US health care system? 4. Federal Government Fiscal Policy?  How would various proposed healthcare reforms impact the federal government’s fiscal responsibility– if at all? Would a specific proposed reform help reduce our national debt (by eventually controlling annual fiscal deficits), Would any specific proposed healthcare reform force our national debt to increase– or would they be relatively debt neutral– as suggested by various political candidates?

McDonaldization has done much to help society to become more efficient, but how has it hindered it? What is the “irrationality of rationality”, and how will McDonaldization affect our future? What are the four dimensions of McDonaldization? What are some advantages of McDonaldization.