Paper 2 will be not less than 5 pages PLUS a cover sheet and a bibliography. The topic for this paper is Differentiation between Republican and Democratic policies and politics in Virginia AND the impact of those policies on Virginia’s economy—pick a span of years and a specific policy—so maybe you would like to research education funding from 1800 – 1900? Maybe transportation planning during […]

which quotes Diehl’s (2005) introductory work on international organizations (IOs), and after completing the first readings, think about your own perception of such organizations. Do you find IOs effective and purposeful actors in the international system? Why or why not? What IOs, or kinds of IOs, do you find the most effective or necessary and why? Please mention different types of IOs (e.g., IGOs or […]

The first theory of political economy revolves closely around the idea of “laissez faire” capitalism. Translated effectively as “let it be,” this system proposes that there be little or no formal relationship between business and government. Growing out of the theories of Adam Smith, the essentially free-market approach argues that the public good can be seen as synonymous with economic efficiency and gains in the […]

Thread: First, visit the website for National Review Online. This is a leading conservative magazine and articles are written from various points on the conservative spectrum. Occasionally, it may disagree with a point on the lecture outline of liberal and conservative views. Select an article to review. If there are no suitable articles at the National Review Magazine website, you may select an article from […]

For this assignment, go to Thomas (named for Thomas Jefferson), the Library of Congress’ website for research: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php . The current session (the 114th Congress) has a House of Representatives and a Senate with a Republican majorities, but they don’t always agree on policy. This, frankly, is exactly what the founders intended when they created a bicameral legislature.

India and China are two fascinating countries that are rapidly growing and changing. We can better understand these two very different countries by comparing and contrasting some of their key political systems, processes, and policies. Specifically, these two very large states provide illuminating country case studies for comparing and contrasting political systems, political cultures, and national interests. Write a Final Paper comparing and contrasting the […]

The student will select a local or state law enforcement or other state or local government organization concerned with emergency management and planning, and research, analyze and critique on the organization’s emergency management and planning processes. The focus of the analysis is to examine the various emergency management planning components: Mitigation; Preparedness; Response; and Recovery, as well as how the organization uses Unity of Command […]

Write a three-paragraph answer detailing your view of the role of the modern public administrator. What academic training do you think the model public administrator should have? Do you feel that the public administrator’s role has been diminished or enlarged in recent years? In what ways do public administrators directly or indirectly affect your life? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Write a study blog on local economic development or the impact of globalization on U.S. economy and discuss the role government played in the case .You may identify such a case as reported in newspapers, such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Press-Enterprise, and The San Bernardino Sun, or from other media of your choice (e.g., CNN, YouTube, BBC, etc.). 

Paper 3 is your final paper. It must be at least 15 pages long, plus a cover sheet and a bibliography.  You have options on the topic for this paper. You may pick ONE of the following: 1. The budget process on the state and local level; 2. Equal rights on a state level; 3. Health care on a state level. Within these topics are […]