Question 1 (2/30).   You are a rising star contract specialist in the Department of Troy, a federal agency that is subject to the FAR.  Previously your agency did not include references to mediation or arbitration in its solicitation and contract documents.  Your manager has asked you whether best practices would provide for such references to mediation and arbitration in your boiler plate terms and conditions.  She asks you to […]

Successful prosecution of a case depends on the legality and admissibility of the evidence gathered by the investigator. Statements obtained during interviews and interrogations are part of the information that helps prepare and present a case in court. Therefore, as an investigator, it is important for you to fully understand the tenets of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the US Constitution. Evidence […]

Party Platform Review:  Students will submit a 1-2 page review of 2 distinct issues covered in the platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties (platforms provided in the content section of this course’s Brightspace page). The issues may be the same for both parties, or separate issues. Three statements regarding each issue must be provided. These statements should be directly from the party platforms, not the student’s […]

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 […]

Imagine that you have been called upon to explain Medicare Part D coverage at an informational brown-bag luncheon at a local senior center. The director of the center tells you that the presentation should summarize Medicare Part D coverage because many of the people who use the center don’t really understand why Medicare Part D was created. She also wants you to explain the pros […]

Another reason for Congress’s lack of popularity is partisanship, which has always been a defining feature of any democratic legislative system. Disregarding your own party bent (if you have one), do you think that partisanship has been good or bad feature of Congress. A strong case can be made both ways. Use examples to back up your argument, and make a clear, coherent, and intelligent […]

The job of the Supreme Court is to apply the Constitution, not to make public policy. That means that if they’re doing their job, the specific outcomes of the decision shouldn’t be a factor in their decision. That’s why, sometimes, bad guys go free because the police violated a rule that protects all of us in we’re accused of wrongdoing. Free speech can also be […]

Analyze the following scenario: Jump Hospital currently allocates all maintenance department costs based on departmental square feet.  However, the manager of the pharmacy department has suggested that an ABC approach be used for the portion of the maintenance department costs that relate to repairing equipment.  Her contention is that the pharmacy has relatively little equipment that breaks.  However, it must subsidize many high-tech departments that […]

Analyze the following scenario: Duncombe Village Golf Course is considering the purchase of new equipment that will cost $1,200,000 if purchased today and will generate the following cash disbursements and receipts.  Should Duncombe pursue the investment if the cost of capital is 8 percent?  Why?  Clearly label your calculations in your analysis.  You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings to receive […]

You have read about a number of different types of serial offenders and mass murderers in this section.  Unfortunately, there are too many for the book to adequately cover not to mention even more after this portion of the book was published.  Based on your knowledge, the news or other reputable website or book, name/identify another type of multiple killer, describe what happened, explain their […]