Question 1:  Using proper MLA bibliographic formatting, cite the film text in the box to the right Question 2:  Develop a thesis statement pertaining to the assigned film text and whether or not it, the film, in your view has the power to transform one’s political sensibilities. Your argument should express your point of view regarding the politics of difference, political sensibilities, and political […]

Imagine that you’ve applied for an internship with your local Senator but there are many other people competing for the position. In order to determine the best person for the job, the Senator wants to determine how much each potential intern knows about the U.S. electoral system. Create a 12-15 (content) slide presentation to illustrate your knowledge about the U.S. electorate, campaigns, and political parties. […]

In many ways, Dahl’s defense of democracy can be framed as a long response to Plato. Rather than give up on “rule by the people” in the wake of Socrates’s execution, Dahl suggests that democracy is worth defending and preserving.  At the same time, however, Dahl notes a number of practical limitations to democracy in the modern nation state – size, the complications and limits […]

  Preparation Research any of following websites as you prepare this assignment: Governmental Accounting Office, located at www.gao.gov , Public Agenda located at www.publicagenda.org: RAND Corporation located at http://www.rand.org/; Policy Library located at http://www.policylibrary.com/; American Enterprise Institute located at http://www.aei.org; Cato Institute located at http://www.cato.org; Economic Policy Institute located at http://www.epi.org/; The Heritage Foundation located at http://www.heritage.org; or other similar website. Scenario Use the policy […]

 Week 5 Discussion: Learning Politics Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 6, 10 Lesson Additional scholarly sources you identify through your own research  Post Instructions Think about conversations around politics when you were in primary school (around age 10). What were some of the ways you learned about the political establishment through family members and friends? How were you politically […]

Topics : Choose Either one.  1. Under what conditions (if any) are preventive wars justifiable? 2. Are there any goods / services that should never be exchanged on markets? Why? Words required: 1500 words Readings: For whatever topic you choose, make sure to utilise the required readings and at least 2-3 additional readings. The essay should have at least 5 pieces of literature and utilise the readings suggested for a […]

Throughout the course you were introduced to various aspects of international treaties and agreements, the influence of globalization and trade on the environment, and the work of environmental activists. This discussion is designed to show how these “larger forces” significantly impact individuals and communities and may potentially threaten their security and lives’. Environmental conflict in Ecuador- a delicate balance  (Links to an external site.) Chipko Movement […]

For this assignment, you are asked to discuss why social equity necessarily has two faces–civil rights and economic rights. Further discuss why the American welfare state evolved as a pragmatic, not an ideological, solution to the pressing problem of social equity.  Create a PowerPoint Presentation that gives the history of both civil and economic rights. Then as a conclusion, based on the research you have […]

I. Assignment: THIS POLICY BRIEF MUST HAVE AN FOCUS. You are to write a 1.5-5 page policy brief following the guidelines explained here. Use 12 point type, Times New Roman or Ariel font, with 1” margins. For this first assignment, you get to choose the policy you will analyze in this assignment. However, in general, follow these guidelines: 1. Make sure your proposal is for […]

1) Summarize the central concepts and principles of Machiavelli’s political teaching.  What “advice” given by Machiavelli to the statesman in The Prince is still relevant to contemporary politics? What “advice” is not relevant at all to present day politics? Be specific with your examples and be sure to give reasons why your chosen examples of modern politics validate or do not validate Machiavelli’s key ideas […]