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 […]

This module’s readings attempt to characterize the relationship between mass media and political parties/candidates. What is missing here? What don’t the readings explain? What questions do you still have? Find a news article that answers some of those questions and cite it here. *Note: Reaction posts should be approximately 2 paragraphs in length. Responses to other students do not have a length requirement but serve as your participation […]

Explain at least five differences between popular and scholarly sources used in research Scholarly sources 1. Accurate and reliable 2. peer reviewed 3. references 4. footnotes 5. no advertising or very little Popular Sources 1. Article will  Have  advertising 2. The article can be written by  anyone 3. Articles are reviewed by a editor not by an expert 4. Article will not have references 5. […]

Prepare: How does one define activism? There is not just one definition as there as varity of ways in which to engage in activism. Activists engage in face to face conversations as well as massive protests. The line between conventional politics and activism can be blurred, however, activism usually sits outside conventional politics and entails individuals who are passionate, innovative, energetic, and committed who engage […]

This is a short writing assignment. It is a position paper, so there is no right or wrong answer, although the essay is evaluated for thoughtful consideration of the topics covered in this section of the course (The Presidency, Bureaucracy in a Democracy, Federal Courts, Political Participation & Voting, Campaigns& Elections, Groups & Interests). Students should choose one of the following questions to answer for […]

  This critical analysis, which is 20 points of your final exam, is relevant to our class discussion on the role of religion in political violence. You must watch these videos and write one page critical analysis with a minimum of two paragraphs. In the first paragraph (three to five sentences) summarize the argument made by these videos. In the second paragraph (5-7 sentences), you are to take a […]

students will turn in a current event with a policy synopsis attached. Students should look for domestic and international events that affect American Government. Students should use reputable sources including but not limited to:  The Guardian, Al-Jazeera, The BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News,The Financial Times, The Independent UK, The Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times, The Washington Post, or others. […]

The purpose of this paper is to allow you to see the practical application of criminological theory. It is also designed to assist you in comprehending how your own experiences impact your views on law-violating behavior and its explanations. On the title page of your paper you must type the following statement: “The purpose of this paper is to examine my own past activities in […]

his is a class discussion post that needs to be approximately 2-5 paragraphs in length.  ***Discussion Post should be followed accordingly each question asked needs to be answered. ********I will post the students response below.  With the Student response it should be 1 paragraph in length reply to the students disccusion. ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!! ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!! ALL QUESTIONS […]

This is a class discussion post that needs to be approximately 2-5 paragraphs in length.  ***Discussion Post should be followed accordingly each question asked needs to be answered. ********I will post the students response below.  With the Student response it should be 1 paragraph in length reply to the students disccusion. ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!! ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!! ALL QUESTIONS […]