Political science

Why do so many people feel disillusioned with the American two-party system? What makes the cultural divisions found in our two-party system so divisive? Is this issue productive or counter-productive in the conducting government business? Based on your understanding of political parties, voting, and elections, what insights can you provide about the latest Presidential election and state mid-term election?

This is a hypothetical research proposal. It should be creative and viewed through the lens of having unlimited resources.  This is the format: 1. Question: Do protests create nations?  2. Hypothesis: As protests increase, and the government ignores the people’s demands for reform, then the people will develop nationalist ideals. 3. Design/Methods – how would you answer the question?           + Ethnographic Research            + Field research: Interviewing/Survey           + Process Tracing            + Newspaper Articles (World News Paper Archive) 4. Scope/Application – Justify the selection of these cases/approach  5. Literature Review – Should NOT prove or disprove the argument 

LIBERTARIANS.  Write about:how they were founded, by whom, and what is their platform.  Then, by using the notes of why Third Parties remain minor, you must write why the Third Party you choose(LIBERTARIANS) is not particularly successful.  Write about their recent success, or lack thereof, in the election process.  4 sources. No wikipedia. MLA FORMAT

“Should interest groups play a significant role in policy formation in American politics? Why or why not?

Briefly explain the four chief elements of Canada’s political culture according to the textbook pages 48 to 56. 150-200 words. The four elements: Community, Freedom, Equality, and Attitudes towards the state.

Based on the book “Discourses” by Machiavelli  QUESTIONS: 1. Assuming that a republic is healthy (not corrupt), how and to what extent does Machiavelli demonstrate an appreciation for the people (the multitude, the populace, or il popolo)? What role do leaders play in maintaining that healthy republic with regards to the populace? (The second question is the minor question and should be no more than one page and no less than two paragraphs of the essay).    2. Give a specific analysis of how Machiavelli depicts modern life, what it means to be alive in the modern world. As specifically as possible, what political lessons does he attempt to teach us? Why are these lessons important?

Topic 1: What were at least three leading causes of the Great Depression? What are two issues today that could similarly lead to worsening economic conditions if they are not restrained? If you were in a national leadership position today, what New Deal–like policy would you enact to prevent future economic disasters? Topic 2: What were at least three New Deal programs that had a tremendously positive effect on American society, and why? What were at least two programs that were controversial and eventually struck down by the Supreme Court? What is at least one program or agency that is still pertinent and around today?

Define isolationism and internationalism? How have they been incorporated into US foreign policy? How did World War 2 change the direction of US international involvement?

Only short response. PART I: Democracy in America Answer the following based on your own specific ideas. (10 points each) 1. You were asked to read “The Whole of ‘Liberal Democracy’ Is In Grave Danger At This Moment,” Thomas Edsall. NY Times. Explain Edsall’s argument. If you agree come up with one solution to begin to change our system in order to “save” democracy. If you disagree, explain your disagreement and what we can do to keep the system as is. 2. You were asked to read “Trump’s Occupation of American Cities Has Begun,” Michelle Goldberg. NY Times, 7/21/20. What do you think the Framers of the U.S Constitution would be thinking as President Trump continues to disperse federal forces throughout cities in the U.S.? Do you agree with his tactic to lower violence in cities across America? Why? Why not? 3. As the 2020 elections approach, describe what you think is the number one issue that President Trump and Vice President Biden should debate with each other about to clarify their positions for you? 4. You were asked to read “John Lewis Will Always Be With Us,” Colbert King. The Washington Post, 7/20/20. Describe the Colbert’s argument then come up with a specific idea of what we can do to instrumentalize the equality that Lewis fought for until the day he died.

Write a paper on any policy issue; such as federalism, civil rights, civil liberties, models of democracy, a government program, or other policy issue. The paper should not be less than 1500 words