The elite model implies that policies are shaped by a powerful, “elite” portion of our population instead of the desires of the masses in a democratic society. The public choice model assumes that there are mutually beneficial policies that can emerge from collective decision making (even if individuals generally act in pursuit of their own self-interest). (1) Does the elite model or public choice theory […]

Choose one of the Supreme Court cases presented in Lesson 5. Please describe the basic facts of this case, why this decision was important, and how it changed or impacted Americans. You are encouraged to use external sources (outside the Lesson Notes) to aid in presenting facts and opinions on the case. Prepare a fully developed essay of at least 500 words and cite sources […]

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 […]

I need an article critique on this link provided. The first part of the critique must be a summary of the article, the second the actual critique. It is an article on the Israel-Palentinian conflict any buyers?http://www.jstor.org/stable/view/20072837?&Search=yes&searchText=israel-palestine&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Disrael-palestine%26amp%3BSearch%3DSearch%26amp%3Bwc%3Don%26amp%3Bfc%3Doff%26amp%3BglobalSearch%3D%26amp%3BsbbBox%3D%26amp%3BsbjBox%3D%26amp%3BsbpBox%3D

Think about the sources and forms of power you see around you or may have working for you in your life. Below are some questions to stimulate your thinking. You don’t need to answer all questions, or list all sources and forms of power but work with the ones that are most relevant to your experience. Your reflection should be about 5 paragraphs. You can also […]

To actually view a wild bird with rare beauty is a blessing that no one else may have seen with the natural eye. Bird-watching can become a hobby for; lovers, friends, father and son, or anyone who appreciates the gift that birds are to us. Birds can also be pets in our diesel chronograph homes, in a bird cage. Wild birds can be viewed in our own […]

Briefly summarize what the proposed birthright citinzenship amendment would do and the problem its proponents say it will solve. Explain the main pros and cons in the debate about the amendment. Evaluate the proposed amendment from two perspectives: your own political philosophy, values or ideology. (justify your assessment by explaining how the proposal will or will not, in your judgment, survive the ratification process.)

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 of interests across the US to be effective […]

Students are required to read Fontaine and Kilman (2013) and submit a 600 word or more response to this reading; defining what the authors’ mean by global swing states and how these states shape international relations.  The submission must be typed, double spaced, with a title page (including title), and the work must be documented through citations (endnotes are suggested).  This assignment is due on […]

In a recent lecture at Yale University, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer cautioned that while most citizens assume that judicial review is an enduring part of American government, judges should not take it for granted. He advises that if judges wish to preserve this undemocratic power they should follow a judicial philosophy that will “build confidence in the courts” (Breyer, 2011). Justice Breyer goes on […]