Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 1, 2 ( Whitman Cobb, W. N. (2020). Political science today (1st ed.). Washington, DC: Sage, CQ Press. ) Lesson Local newspaper APA style manual Issue   Instructions Find an article in your local newspaper about a local policy issue that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s decision to privatize […]

Instructions Find an article in your local newspaper (I live in Boston) about a local policy issue that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s decision to privatize your trash collection service. Summarize the article and explain how this issue affects you. Is the article neutral? Why or why not? How might you influence this policy in the future? Be sure to include […]

The topic is about the film( Milk 2008 ) Director : Gus Van Sant Assignment Objectives:  Enhance and/or improve critical thinking and media literacy skills by:                                  1. Developing a clear and concise thesis statement (an argument) in response to the                                      following question: Does the film have the power to transform political sensibilities?                                 2. Writing an outline for a five paragraph analytical essay building on a […]

Using this text answer the questions in a small essay  Imagine walking into a village in another country. You find that a local military officer is about to shoot three people lined up against the wall. You ask, “Why are you shooting these people? They look quite harmless.”  The officer says, “Last night somebody in this village shot one of my men. I know that […]

 Chapter 5 addresses first approaches, expertise and consumer-oriented.  Please read the questions below from pages 150 – 151.  The initial posting should be substantive and include terminology and show a grasp of the material as well as your own ideas around the issues.  1) How do expertise-oriented an consumer-oriented evaluation approaches differ? How are they alike? What are your thoughts about the value of these […]

  Discussion 9(a) 1. Explain the connections between politics and the   economy 2.  Please describe the many U.S. economic problems since the 1960s  3. In your opinion, please describe the current political economy of Inequality. 4. In your opinion, how big government should be dealing with political economy Your initial post should be at least 100 words. Respond to at least one other student with […]

  Instructions You are a lobbyist for an issue that you find important. For example, you would like to see the banning of smoking in federal buildings (Note: This policy has already been enacted.) You are going to make an informational pamphlet to highlight your points to prominent members of Congress. Research members of Congress that you will target in your lobbying. Explain why these […]

Foundations of American Government Chapter two covers the founding of the United States, which includes the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. These documents are still relevant to understanding American government today. The Articles of Confederation, while no longer a governing document, provides a historic background to the division and sometimes still conflicting interests of the State and National governments. As […]

CRITICAL REVIEW 4 Film text; Professor’s Choice: Boyz ‘N the Hood, 1991; Directed by John Singleton or Selma, 2014; Directed by Ava DuVernay or TBA  Assignment Objectives:  Enhance and/or improve critical thinking and media literacy skills by:                                 1. Developing a clear and concise thesis statement (an argument) in response to the                                     following question: Does the film have the power to transform political sensibilities?                                2. Writing […]

Instructions Aristotle defined tyranny as an illegitimate form of government by one individual that tightly controlled every part of life and government. Adolf Hitler is the most notorious tyrant. Using a totalitarian society from the past or present, discuss how the state and its leader attempt to impede citizens from exercising their rights. In your discussion, explain some components of an “ideal citizen,” consequences of […]