local elections such as the one that will take place this coming November in the Houston area typically have lower levels of voter turnout compared to presidential elections. Assuming that you live in the Houston area and is eligible to vote, would you participated in those elections. Why or why not? In your answer, be sure to discuss the different factors that contribute to non-voting […]

Review the Final Assignment in Week Six of the course and then, develop a two-page, APA-style paper (not including cover and reference pages) in which you propose the topic and major elements defining your final Public Policy paper.  This is your chance to get you topic approved by your instructor.  Your Public Policy Proposal paper will be written in four parts:

Compare and contrast Florida’s voter turnout rate, party preference, type of primary, registration requirements and early vote rules with one other state.  You can choose any state to compare to Florida.  Does the state have a primary similar to Florida’s?  How does the voter turnout in that state compare to Florida’s?  Which political party does the state usually support and how does that compare to Florida? […]

Based on the course readings and websites, categorize Iran’s ability to collect intelligence in each of the five disciplines (OSINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, MASINT, SIGINT, and cyber) against the U. S. and Israeli targets in the Middle East as either (1) highly capable; (2) capable; or (3) marginally capable. Be sure your response clearly identifies the specific organization, bureau, or responsible for performing the associated collection.

The American public has become increasingly accepting of immigration reform.  In addition to using social, legal, and political perspectives to argue for immigration reform, advocates for this policy assert that there are economic reasons for encouraging changes in America’s immigration policy.  Read the following articles, and watch the following video, and explain if promoting growth within certain sectors of the American economy is a good […]

As you continue to build on your final paper, it is recommended that you review the Learning Activity assignments and review the Final Paper prompt before beginning this assignment. Please be sure to review the feedback provided by your instructor on your Week One and Week Two Learning Activities as well. A model POL201 Final Paper Guide is provided for you to download and utilize when completing […]

Develop an emergency management financial plan for your organization. Provide baseline information about your organization detailing the population and general budget information. Give examples or case study information about grants or historical declaration funding that supports your financial plan. If you do not work for a a government agency, research a county or local government with a population of at least 100,000 citizens.

Participate in a Culture Walk: One way to observe the culture in your organization is to take a walk through the building to look at some of the signs of culture. For example: How is space allocated? Where are the offices located? Are supervisors located on the top floors or integrated throughout with the other employees? These types of nonverbal cues give a glimpse of the […]

Despite having relatively limited legislative powers, modern presidents have played an increasingly pivotal role in getting his legislative proposals passed out of Congress. Discuss the ways in which a president can persuade Congress to pass favorable legislation. In your answer, be sure to also discuss the scenarios in which a president may be more successful in persuading

  The paper builds upon learning acquired from the weekly reading and classroom discussions that took place throughout the course.  You will select a capital improvement project appropriate for the government sector in which you work or in which you have an interest. For example, if you work or have a strong interest in health care, this term paper could be based on a fictional […]