For much of 2011 and 2012, public dissatisfaction with Congress rose to all time highs, with 70-80% expressing disapproval with how Congress does its job. Many commentators note that Americans are fed up with Washington “grid-lock” that makes government apparently unable to address important problems. Other observers believe that the national government is acting according to its design, based on separation of powers and checks […]

The formal process of amending the Constitution is cumbersome and slow.  While this fact explains why relatively few amendments have been adopted, it does not discourage advocates of constitutional change from proposing them. Four amendment proposals that have gained considerable attention are the Balanced Budget Amendment, the Birthright Citizenship Amendment, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the Overturn Citizens United Amendment. Select one of these proposals […]

I am looking for someone with at least a Masters or PHD to help me with my doctoral program with some homework.  There will be 2 discussion questions every week that I’m will to pay $20 for weekly.  The discussion questions only has to be at least 250 words per question with references.  There are also about 3 assignments that are required for this class. […]

Review your initial post from this week’s discussion activity on computer ethics. Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a presentation based on your initial computer ethics discussion and associated research. In your presentation, you must: Identify the key points you want to highlight. Create a minimum of three slides in the body of the presentation. Each slide in the body of the presentation should have no […]

In your studies your coursework has exposed you to different ways of “seeing” the evolution of intelligence. To some, we are moving along a trajectory of evolution in intelligence analysis. To others we see a clear pattern emerging about the use (and conscious choice not to use) covert action. Even others will be viewing critical events in the context of organizational change and evolution of […]

You are the training and logistics officer for the Metropolitan Arson Squad. Your position requires you to demonstrate in writing the training and equipment needed for an arson unit to successfully operate in the field while conducting arson scene investigations. Your job is extremely important because the equipment and training sessions you are responsible for will save the lives of the unit and the public.

Each student will submit a research paper on a topic in American Government.  Students may choose any topic they wish with the exceptions of abortion and the Dream Act.  Any student writing their research paper on either abortion or the Dream Act will receive No Credit for the assignment.  Students will choose a controversial topic in American Government, present the pros and cons of the […]

As your readings for this week point out, the President is not elected by a direct vote of the people but rather by the Electoral College.  Some argue that this discourages voters from voting if they live in a state that goes for Democrats or Republicans in every election.  Voter turnout in “battleground” or “swing” states such as Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania does […]

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 […]

Soon after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the Bush administration developed a plan for holding and interrogating prisoners captured during the conflict. 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 […]