Instructions: Write a response (at least 4-5 paragraphs) to the question below. Your response must be double spaced, 12 font and have 1 inch margins. Question #1: Reflect upon the topics we have covered this semester. Based on what you know about institutions (constitution, federalism, legislature, executive, and judiciary) and processes (public opinion, media, interest groups, political parties, campaigns, and […]

Instructions Find an article in your local newspaper (Articles may not be more than one month old) about a local policy issue that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s decision to privatize your trash collection service. Address the following: ●Summarize the article (The student describes the main points clearly). ●Explain how this issue affects you (The student identifies how […]

Initial Post Instructions ● Identify why students should learn about political science. ● Describe at least one reason why political science is interesting or relevant to you personally. ● Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source. Writing Requirements 1 full-page Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned […]

You are required to write a short research paper evaluating and analyzing chapter 1 of the comparative approach introduced in your textbook readings. Your readings this week addressed various ways of approaching comparing and analyzing aspects of political systems. For this assignment, assume that you are preparing to begin a project that attempts to explain the success of democracy in […]

1. Analyze the assumptions of rationality and national interests from a realist perspective, and the application of game theory in bargaining situations. 2. Explain feminism and different feminist strands with regard to the concept of the role of gender. 3. Explain major aspects or theories of Postmodernism and Postcolonialism to understand the enormous diversity and complexity of the contemporary world.

Write a 500-750 paper on political socialization

Please provide an answer for the questions below using the assigned readings for Weeks 1 and 2 listed in the course syllabus. Be sure to cite course reading materials. The minimum word count for the response is 1500 words and must not exceed 2000 words (approximately 6-8 pages – excluding cover page and references section). Provide a cover page with […]

In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton argued that the judiciary was the least dangerous branch of government. Many people would argue that Hamilton was incorrect and that today’s courts wield an enormous amount of power. However, Hamilton believed the courts were the least dangerous branch because they had the power of neither the purse nor the sword. The courts’ power […]

Discuss the differences between Unitary and confederal systems of government. Why would we need a strong national government? Why might we want local state governments to control the decision-making? Why were the Articles of Confederation a failure? And lastly, why is federalism a preferable system to either unitary or confederal constructions of government?