Each student submits a 10 page (minimum less title and reference pages), double-spaced paper written in MS-Word and APA format examining one of the contemporary issues discussed during this course in detail.  A reference page must follow the text (5-7 sources). An abstract is not desired. ENSURE the assignment is at least 10 pages of written text without excessive spacing. Again, cover page and references is […]

Prior to posting your initial post go to the Ashford University Library to conduct your initial research. Identify a credible source (this is a step down from a scholarly source, and includes editorials from reputable news sources and TV documentaries), using the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources document for guidance. Identify issues that are applicable to the Department of Homeland Security’s challenges with […]

Jennifer L. Lawless and Richard L. Fox give you both quantitative (percentages) and qualitative (interview) data about how young people relate to politics in Running from Office.  How much time do high school and college students spend paying attention to political issues in comparison to other activities?  Please explain by making reference to specific details, including the data the authors provide.  Why do young people […]

As you have learned in this course, politics are an inherent part of government and every citizen’s life. In this unit, we discussed three types of American policy -domestic, economic, and foreign- and how these policies affect the United States domestically and abroad. The shared powers granted by our Constitution often lead to an overlap in responsibilities during policymaking, referred to as an “invitation to […]

Write: You will establish and develop a strong thesis for your Final Paper. The thesis (see Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.) will serve as the backbone of your Final Paper and should showcase in one complete statement what your policy is, why it is important, and how it relates to policymaking and government program administration within the American […]

Each student will be required to complete the term project, which is a research proposal written in an APA Style. The project should be about 8 double spaced pages, not counting the cover and reference page or annotated bibliography/appendix. Don’t forget to include a Cover Page, an abstract and a list of references. The research proposal you write in this course will NOT be sent to […]

Government often grows to meet the demands of the citizenry and so does the cost associated with the growth. Analyze the population growth rate from 2010 through 2016 in your home state. Provide these figures in your response for each year. Explain why expansions are needed to meet the needs of society and how they are funded. These processes sometimes bring hard criticisms. Why?

In order to complete assignment #1 you will need to answer the below questions. Please complete the questions in a Word document and then upload the assignment for grading. When assigning a name to your document please use the following format (last name_Assignment #). Use examples from the readings, lecture notes and outside research to support your answers. The assignment must be a minimum of […]

 After learning about Reflective Democracy across the United States it is time to learn about how it affects you.  Begin by examining yourself and your surrounding community.  How would you describe your cultural background?  How would you describe the cultural background of your US Representative?  How would you describe the cultural background of the district that he or she represents (and that you are a […]

Describe what every person should be able to expect when looking for government statutes, regulations, and court cases on the internet from any region of the world. Why is it important to have a uniform method of citing government statutes, regulations and court cases related to cyberlaw issues?  Should not every country be allowed to develop its own method of legal citation?