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Category: Political Science

  • Discussion board

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    Discussion Topic: Discussion Board #2: Federalism good idea/bad idea Discussion Board #2: Federalism good idea/bad idea

    Do you think the political system of federalism was a good or bad idea for the United States? Tell me why you feel this way. Write your thoughts here. You should write about 1 paragraph (75 words). You should also write replies to other people’s posts on the discussion board. Please be respectful of other people’s opinions. This is meant to be an interactive and lively discussion between students.

    Feb 20 8:07pm

    Reply from Alexandra Brashear

    I think that federalism was a good idea for the United States. The U.S. is one of the biggest countries in the world, it would be really hard to make majority of the people happy under one national government. Giving some power to the states makes it easier for the country to meet the needs of everyone, or try to at least. Although, state governments and the federal government sometimes disagree, which is bound to happen sometimes, federalism has been pretty useful in keeping our country united.

    Requirements:

  • Congress homework

    • Due Monday by 10:30am
    • Points 50
    • Submitting a file upload
    • File Types doc, pdf, pages, and docx
    • Available after Sep 15, 2025 at 12am

    One Page Article Analysis

    First, read a news story from the newspaper or the Internet. Answer the following questions regarding your news story: 1) What is the main issue, who are the main actors being discussed, what are your thoughts about this story?;

    Second, choose one of the assigned articles from Canvas you read for this week. Answer the following questions regarding the assigned article: 1) What are the basics of this article (who, what, when, how, why, etc.); 2) What is the overall main point the author is trying to convince you of? 3) Do you agree with the authors argument? Why? Why not?

    Finally, tie together your news story with what you learned from the assigned article, textbook readings, podcasts, videos, etc. for this week. Type your answers using your own words, no outline or bullets, complete sentences and paragraphs, single-spaced, full-page.

    There are fifteen article analysis assignments required (50 points each), one due in the dropbox on Monday of each week by 10:30 am (no late work please). Each of these assignments requires the student to read articles assigned for the week on Canvas (for example: “Export This?”), as well as recent political news stories from a major daily periodical or e-news source (NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN Politics, Sacramento Bee, etc.). You must read the newspaper every day and choose a story about American politics for your weekly Article Analysis. We will discuss your news story at the beginning of class every Monday when I ask “So, what is going on in American politics today?”

    The idea behind this assignment is to have students keep up on political events from throughout the country, put them in the context of broader conceptual thought (based on the assigned articles for the week), and then think critically about that news event. Students are expected to use their own thoughts and words in the written assignments. Use of ChatGPT or other AI tools to submit what should be original written work will be detected and given zero points.

    The quality of writing should be college level, one full page, at least 300 words, double or single spaced, 12 pt font. You must include a citation of the source of your news article with the title, author’s name, periodical name, and date of publication (MLA or APA format). Please Submit Assignment as a .pdf or Word doc.

    Plagiarism will result in zero points. I use a program called TurnItIn and other AI detectors to determine how much, if any, of your assignment has come directly from the Internet or is AI generated. So, please put everything in your own words. Do not cut and paste anything from the Internet or AI generated text.

    I recommend students clip several political news articles from the newspaper or the internet each week. Then, in your article analysis, you can tie one or more of these stories to what you have been learning from the assigned articles, textbook, podcasts, and other course resources.

    Be prepared to talk about your news story in class on Mondays.

    Requirements: follow steps

  • Reading Summary 1

    Record a 5-10 minute video summarizing and evaluating the Derek Thompson reading above. Organize your presentation into 4 parts: Introduction- what is your presentation about? will you be agreeing or disagreeing with the author? Summary- provide concise overview quote the reading several times cite relevant statistics from the reading define important concepts Evaluation- explain why you agree or disagree with the author use evidence to support your argument evidence could be from personal experience, family history/stories, news articles, statistics, other relevant academic research etc. Conclusion- Recap main points from your presentation Discuss questions that could be explored at another time or connect topic to other things you’ve learned in the course

  • revision of my term paper 1 – justice , a third way ?

    i have a written draft of the assignment please add to make word minimum. currently have roughly 900, need 1800 words total pls : Prompt 3 – Justice: A Third Way?

    In Republic, Socrates and Thrasymachus represent two opposed views of justice: a transcendent Ideal (eidosobjective, ahistorical, independent of all context) versus “nothing other than the advantage of the stronger” (totally situated in relations of power). Must we choose between these options, or is there a third possibility?

    Putting Republic into conversation with one of the followingApology-Crito, Antigone, or The Peloponnesian Warconsider whether your chosen text offers an alternative conception of justice: one that is neither transcendent nor reducible to power, but constituted through political relationships and practice. If you find such a third way, articulate what it is and how it differs from both Thrasymachus and Socrates. If you conclude that the options in Republic exhaust the possibilities, explain why the apparent alternative in your chosen text ultimately collapses into one of those positions.

  • term paper – justice a third way ?

    In Republic, Socrates and Thrasymachus represent two opposed views of justice: a transcendent Ideal (eidosobjective, ahistorical, independent of all context) versus “nothing other than the advantage of the stronger” (totally situated in relations of power). Must we choose between these options, or is there a third possibility?

    Putting Republic into conversation with one of the followingApology-Crito, Antigone, or The Peloponnesian Warconsider whether your chosen text offers an alternative conception of justice: one that is neither transcendent nor reducible to power, but constituted through political relationships and practice. If you find such a third way, articulate what it is and how it differs from both Thrasymachus and Socrates. If you conclude that the options in Republic exhaust the possibilities, explain why the apparent alternative in your chosen text ultimately collapses into one of those positions.

  • Powerpoint slides for science class

    Using the attached template and 2 sources fill out the required prompts. Will be using information (attached) from prior assignments.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Week 5 Policymaking charting (1).docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Policy Brief

    give a policy brief abt how adoption barriers can be improved to decrease the amt of abortions

    below are the instructions and also my paper I have written out so far. Edit it and make sure it will not be detected as AI? That is really my main concern

    if it is can you rewrite the portions that are detected with keeping my wording. do not change completely if that makes sense.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Policy Brief.docx, POLI-500_Policy_Brief.docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • CJ 210 Project week 7

    CJ 210 Project Guidelines and Rubric

    Competency

    In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

    • Analyze how the ideologies of punishment influence professional practice in corrections
    • Describe the organizational structure and logistical considerations of correctional facilities
    • Analyze systemic issues that affect incarceration

    Scenario

    You are working for Vera Institute, a private agency dedicated to tackl[ing] the most pressing injustices of our day. Your work group is writing a grant asking for federal funding on behalf of the State of Alabama Department of Corrections, which desperately needs funding in order to build new structures and programs to combat overcrowding. The piece of the grant you will craft is the statement of need, which focuses on reviewing the ideologies of punishment, explaining considerations in corrections facilities, and analyzing systemic issues that affect incarceration. You have been provided with a to assist you in organizing your work.

    Reference

    Vera Institute. (2019). Retrieved from

    Directions

    Grant Proposal Statement of Need
    In this assignment, you will craft a statement of need for your grant proposal. This statement will explain the issues that generally relate to todays corrections departments and how you are seeking to address these issues. Your statement of need should be divided into sections using the following headers:

    Ideological Influence on Professional Practice
    To begin your statement, you will use research to analyze how the ideologies of punishment influence professional practice in corrections.

    • First, describe how the goals of sentencing may lead to specific programs and sentencing structures. In your analysis, include each of the following:
      • Identify the five goals of sentencing. Name and define each goal.
      • Describe how prison programs can foster rehabilitation.
      • Describe some of the different goals of sentencing demonstrated through different programs and sentencing structures.
    • Next, you will explain the impact of sentencing structures. Choose two of the following to explain the impact(s) of sentencing structures:
      • Determinate and indeterminate
      • Felonies vs. misdemeanors
      • Mandatory minimums
        • Three strikes law
    • Then, describe how felony convictions create an unintended invisible punishment. Be sure to address the following areas of impact that persons convicted of felonies might face upon release:
      • Civil liberty restrictions
      • Private sector restrictions

    Structure and Logistics of Correctional Facilities
    In the next part of your statement of need, use research as you consider the organizational structure and logistical considerations of correctional facilities.

    • First, describe the processing of offenders in correctional facilities. Be sure to address each of the following:
      • The prisoner intake process
      • Application of the Fourth Amendment to searches and seizures in corrections
      • Transitional services and release planning
    • Next, describe the physical and organizational structure of correctional facilities. Be sure to address each of the following:
      • The different jurisdictions of correctional institutions, including:
        • Prisons and jails
        • Federal, state, local
      • The impact of different types of sanctions on corrections facilities
      • The physical layout of a corrections structure and its impact on corrections processes
    • Then, analyze the impact of age-related diversity on correctional facilities. Be sure to address each of the following:
      • The impact on facilities
      • The impact on adjudication, including:
        • Juvenile or adult
      • The impact of an aging prison population on the correctional system. You may consider describing the following:
        • Medical care
        • Financial considerations

    Systemic Issues
    In the last part of your statement of need, you will use research as you analyze systemic issues that affect incarceration.

    • First, analyze the impact of diversity in prisons.
      • Address past policies and practices related to the response to increased diversity in corrections. Consider addressing some of the following:
        • Mental health issues
        • Language and cultural issues
        • Issues in womens prisons
        • LGBTQ issues
    • Next, explain the rise of incarceration rates and strategies to reduce them. Select two of the following events or criminal justice areas to focus on in your explanation:
      • War on Drugs
      • Parole/probation violations
      • Pre-trial detention
    • Then, describe factor(s) that impact prison culture. Select one or two of the following factors to include in your description:
      • Long-term incarceration rates
      • Two models of inmate behavior
      • Sexual violence in prisons (Eighth Amendment)
        • Relevant legislation
        • Court ruling(s)

    What to Submit

    To complete this project, you must submit the following:

    Grant Proposal Statement of Need
    Your statement should be 68 pages, formatted using the provided template, which provides specific section headings and formatting, and include in-text citations with complete references in APA style in the identified reference section.

    Requirements: read rubric

  • A Line or A Curve: The Horseshoe Theory

    Assignment Title: First Draft of Research Paper

    The Basics:

    • Format: MLA Format. Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins.
    • Length: 5-7 pages
    • Sources: At least four sources. One primary source that you disagree with, and three other secondary sources.

    Overview:

    In this assignment, you will write the first draft of your research paper. This draft will serve as the foundation for your final paper, allowing you to organize your thoughts, present your research findings, and develop your arguments. The purpose of this draft is to get your ideas down on paper, knowing that you will have the opportunity to revise and refine your work before the final submission.

    The Assignment:

    Write the first draft of your research paper, building on the research question and preliminary research you conducted for the annotated bibliography. Your paper should include:

    • Introduction: Introduce your topic, provide background information, and present your thesis statement.
    • Body: Develop your arguments, supported by evidence from your research. Summarize and synthesize the existing research on your topic, highlighting key findings and debates.Each paragraph should focus on a single point or idea that supports your thesis.
    • Conclusion: Summarize your main points, restate your thesis in light of the evidence presented, and suggest directions for future research or implications of your findings.
    • Works Cited: List all the sources you cited in your paper in alphabetical order, formatted according to MLA style.

    Objectives:

    In this project, you will:

    • Develop a clear and focused working thesis statement.
    • Organize your paper logically, with a coherent structure and clear transitions between sections.
    • Integrate evidence from your research to support your arguments.
    • Demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
    • Adhere to MLA formatting and citation guidelines.

    Formatting:

    • Follow MLA citation style consistently.
    • Include a header with your name, course number, instructors name, and date.
    • Ensure your paper is within the 5-7 page requirement, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and uses a 12-point readable font (e.g., Times New Roman).

    Submission Guidelines:

    • Submit your first draft as a Word document or PDF file.
    • Ensure your document adheres to MLA format.

    Comments:

    My commentary will be focused on:

    • Thesis and Focus: Clarity and focus of your thesis statement.
    • Coherence and Organization: Logical organization and clear structure of your paper. Smoothly transitions from one idea to the next.
    • Content and Analysis: Depth of research, quality of evidence, and critical analysis.
    • Citations: Correctness and consistency of MLA formatting and citation style for in text as well as long citations on works cited page.

    My topic is the horseshoe theory and how it is correct.

  • Germany discussion

    our textbook: Cases in Comparative Politics (8th edition) by ONeil, Fields, and Share

    link : https://reader.ebooks.com/?bid=211381023&t=639064691369733587&reqid=162937755&uid=129030976&hash=c27f4376210413671835caf9cecd4b6d

    post instructions: France Discussion Forum Contribute an original discussion post to this forum that clearly and thoughtfully answers the following prompts using properly cited references to information and concepts from the assigned nation-state’s textbook chapter in order to demonstrate that you have read key sections of the textbook and are trying to critically analyze the information and concepts it presents. 1) What do you believe to be the 3 key features of the nation-states Historical Development that best helps us understand its current politics (i.e. political culture, structure of government in terms of more democratic or more authoritarian, level of corruption vs the rule of law, the stability of the state, etc.)? Explain why you believe each feature to be key. 2) Which position or institutions within the Political Regime do you believe to have the most power in practice (as opposed to merely power on paper) in the nation-state to influence or decide what policies the state takes? Why do you believe this person or group holds the most power? Does this power balance help make government policy-making more or less transparent and accountable to its citizens? 3) How are leaders chosen, according to both law and practice? What type of political party or faction system does the country have? Do you believe that there is enough real competition (i.e. the ability and potential to actually gain positions of power in the regime) and real citizen sovereignty for the nation-state to prioritize the interests of its citizens much at all? Remember that each answer to each prompt should aim to be around 250 words or more (750+ words for the post in total is your goal), and that answers should use clear writing and paragraphing as the ability to read and understand your post is part of the grading. I will not be precisely grading the word count, so as long as each answer is over 200 words and your whole post is at least over 650 or so, and as long as you effectively answer the prompts, I will try to give you full credit for word count. Also remember that each answer needs at least one (and preferably multiple) properly APA cited direct and relevant references to the textbook chapter that backs up the claims you are making. The references and the citations are graded elements of your assignment.