Electoral rules within presidential primary elections are dictated by state laws. For instance, states decide whether to hold a primary election or a caucus, states decide the date of this event, and states decide who can vote/caucus in each race (e.g., closed primaries, top-two primaries, etc). Below are some illustrative resources. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/primary-types.aspx https://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-presidential-primary-schedule-calendar/ https://frontloading.blogspot.com/p/2016-republican-delegate-allocation-by.html To what extent do state laws shape primary outcomes? Are some […]

INSTRUCTIONS: For all your Reflection Assignments, you will need to show an understanding of the material presented on Canvas and I will be looking for your own analysis.  Your analysis should show some critical thinking and you should make sure to fully explain your responses. Please answer ALL of the following questions and answer ALL parts of each question.   1.) Plato and Hobbes both have some […]

This week we are covering the Tannenbaum article and Favre, Chapter 5 on state regulation of ownership.   Jerrold Tannenbaum, “Animals and the Law: Property, Cruelty, Rights,” Social Research Vol.  62, No. 3 (Fall 1995), pp. 539-59. What is Tannenbaum’s thesis? In the first portion of the Tannenbaum article, what does he contend is the problem with the “activist” view of animals-as-property? What is the historical […]

                               Writing Assignment. No Plagiarism!  ALL QUESTIONS ASKED NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!! While the existence of taxes may be certain, the kinds of taxes that citizens of states will pay are not. Ever-changing economic conditions and citizen demands place continuous pressure on state leaders to develop effective tax systems, but not all states are up to the task. For this written assignment, you will compare the […]

“What Mexico–and the United States Wants: What NAFTA Really Means”  “How Donald Trump could take America out of NAFTA”   https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2017/01/22/how-donald-trump-could-take-america-out-of-nafta (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. “On NAFTA, America, Canada and Mexico are miles apart” https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2017/10/21/on-nafta-america-canada-and-mexico-are-miles-apart (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. “A New NAFTA may be Agreed on Soon”  https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2018/04/26/a-new-nafta-may-be-agreed-on-soon (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. “NAFTA negotiators […]

discussion One of the big issues that is relevant to all types of social welfare programs is the ideal level of government for administration.  What are some of the relative advantages or disadvantages of having social welfare programs controlled at the state level or at the federal level?  Ideally, I would like to see some examples as well. use the student response as an example […]

The desertification of the Aral Sea is labeled as the worst human driven ecological disaster of its kind. Originally in the 1960’s, The Aral sea was approximately 90% larger than it is today, and that change was directly linked to the Rice and Cotton cash crops in the region as well as Soviet Union governmental decisions to provide an area of independence for the west. […]

Reaction post Of what use are presidential approval ratings? Are they more or less important today than in presidencies past? To what extent does this barometer of public opinion influence other aspects of politics (e.g., economics, foreign policy, trust in local government). Cite/link to 5 pieces of evidence to back up your claims. *Note: Reaction posts should be approximately 2 paragraphs in length.  student reply […]

Book report.  – pick a book from the following list  – follow the directions on how to receive an A on the book review. 1.  Gerges, A. Fawaz, Obama and the Middle East: The End of America’s Moment, London, England:    Palgrave Macmillan Trade, 2013. 2.  Luce, Edward, Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent, New York City, NY:   Atlantic Monthly Press, […]

Discuss all of the following questions using examples from the text and providing your own original analysis: What were the causes of the First World War? What role did Empire and Imperialism play in the First World War? What was life like for soldiers in the trenches? How was it similar for soldiers from opposing sides? How was it different? In a war characterized by […]