It has often been noted by scholars that the fifty states are policy laboratories that craft and implement public policies that are very specific and relevant to their state populations. In many cases, these experiments sometimes rise to the level of becoming a national policy because Congress will use them as model legislation. Describe any specific policies within your state that have been crafted in […]

The assignment for this week represents the last phase of your Course Project paper. In Week 3 you prepared and submitted the annotated bibliography containing 10 annotations based upon research into the administration-politics dichotomy in public administration within the context of various topics studied over the term. That paper was submitted, graded, and feedback provided by the facilitator. You should make any suggested revisions or […]

Please read the Forbes article (and watch the embedded video) entitled “Lessons In Courage From Africa’s First Female President.” This article is a biographical piece on a fellow MPA degree holder, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female President of Liberia, and the continent’s first female head of state. Based on the content presented in the article:

The concept of democracy is not unique or original to the United States. The first documented democratic society was ancient Greece. Ancient Greece actually had a combination direct democracy and representative democracy. A representative democracy is one where the citizens elect representatives to vote on issues for them and a direct democracy is one where all citizens can vote on issues. While direct democracy sounds […]

In your readings this week, you have reviewed a number of theories of organization and public administration. After reflecting on these theories, described how you would adjust, amend, or reform the current bureaucracy to meet the needs of the United States in the 21st century. Consider the following questions: is the current American bureaucracy in need of reform, or does it largely meet the needs […]

a brief description of democracy in the nations you selected. Explain the similarities and differences of democracy in this nation(s) with democracy in the United States in terms of governance and public policy. Alternatively, you may explain the similarities and differences of democracy in 2 of the 3 nations you studied. Also, share at least one insight you gained and/or conclusion you drew based on […]

1. Chose a Natural Disaster (ie Katrina, Ivan or and hurricane, fire, flooding that you come up with). Describe the roles of 2 stakeholders you have identified within the larger emergency networks involved in the hazard. Compare and contrast the efficiency of emergency management (e.g., disaster response, recovery networks, etc.) of the two roles of the stakeholders that you have described.

The United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) are two very interesting countries. They have shared many direct interactions over the last three centuries and have many political similarities and differences. For example, these two democratic countries utilize both similar and different political systems, structures, and functions. A study of these systems, structures, and functions will certainly expand your understanding of comparative politics. Write a […]

Affirmative Action: Using the CSU Online Library and the Criminal Justice Periodicals Index, research an affirmative action case that is not mentioned in the textbook. Summarize the history and the outcome of the case. Discuss the positives and negatives of affirmative action in general and whether you agree or disagree with the specific findings of the case. Your paper should be at least 500 words […]

The purpose of the Final Project is to demonstrate your understanding of crime prevention programs and the role crime prevention plays in the overall criminal justice system. You may select a crime prevention program that addresses law enforcement, the courts, or corrections; or it may be a comprehensive program that addresses all three. The program may address the adult justice system, juvenile justice systems, or […]