You are the risk manager for a large city (you can use the nearest metropolitan area to where you are currently located). You have been asked to prepare an overview report of the municipal emergency response to a “dirty bomb” incident. Include an introduction that examines the availability of low-level nuclear material stateside and abroad. Also address the logistics of decontamination and the disposal of […]

Short Essay – Policy-making in the Federal System The U.S. government’s expansive role in public policy is caught in a swirl of conflicting cross-currents. On the one hand, popular expectations about government’s responsibility to solve problems often exceed the capacity of state and local authorities to respond effectively. On the other hand, policies developed at the national level may not sufficiently reflect the great diversity […]

Soon after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the Bush administration developed a plan for holding and interrogating captured prisoners. They were sent to a prison inside a U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, on land leased from the government of Cuba. Since 2002, over 700 men have been detained at Gitmo. Most have been released without charges or turned over to other governments. […]

Use the beliefs that characterize your Option’s position on the issue to create a claim paragragh. This paragraph should not identify specific policies that those who support this option seek to pursue. This should represent more of the philosophical beliefs used to espoused by those that support the policy option you were assigned. Use your claim statement as the LAST statement in the paragraph.

Political parties mobilize voters to win elections and implement policy goals. Parties use their stated policy goals (i.e., their platforms) as a way to mobilize voter support. Generally, in order to be successful in a two-party system, parties must have policy goals across a broad range of issue areas to appeal to a broad range of voters. Before writing your initial post, review the assigned […]

The U.S. has one of the lowest voter turnout rates among modern democratic political systems. One study ranks the U.S. 120th on a list of 169 nations compared on voter turnout (Pintor, Gratschew, & Sullivan, 2002). While during the last decade many initiatives have been undertaken to increase voter participation, concerns about the possibility of election fraud have also increased. Additionally, some political interests feel […]

The Supreme Court is made up of 9 justices who are responsible for deciding whether or not laws are in line with the U.S. Constitution.  These individuals serve life-long appointments once they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate.  Below are a list of some of the most controversial decisions in the last few decades by the Supreme Court.   These […]

·         From the weekly readings and e-Activity, suggest three (3) strategies that a public leader could use in order to do the following: persuade other governmental departments to work collaboratively to reduce financial burdens, increase sufficiency in the delivery of public services, and implement a different environment for public leadership. Provide a rationale for your response.

Many organizations create very detailed screening processes for the selection of their projects. This screening process allows everyone involved in project management from upper management all the way down to the frontline employee to understand the priority of the project and how it can benefit the organization.  What are some of the selection criteria that should be considered when determining the priority of her project?

To determine what local churches can do to become a better reflection of Christianity one must first understand what the Bible says about the church.  The Bible tells us that the church us a gathering of Christians, committed to a common purpose (the Great Commission), and they share the core values of loving God (the Great Commandment) (p. 99).  In Matthew 18:20 we are told that “For […]