It is important to know and understand the events that are happening locally, statewide, nationally, and globally. This assignment consists of accessing a news article pertaining to the Texas state government and to analyze the article. You will choose an article from the list provided. The purposes of this assignment are: 1. to increase your ability to research current events in government, 2. to increase […]

Conduct a study using your textbook and outside sources on the challenges of security and protection. Write a five-page essay in APA format addressing the following concepts: Explain the differences between the following elements: international security and national security, national security and homeland security, and preparedness and mitigation. Explain the individual challenges of national security, homeland security, international security, and human security. In two of […]

As a current or future public administrator, you know that one of the most important approaches to research involves philosophical assumptions or the basic set of beliefs that guide actions. After a preliminary review of the literature on your topic, discuss your understanding of why the topic is important to study. This should lead to a final comment that includes your research problem statement.

Develop the Articles of Incorporation, create the By-Laws for your organization (Chapter 6), and include the forms and your instructions for filing for tax exempt status from the IRS if you are becoming a 501(c)(3) organization, and include the forms and discuss the process for applying for a Taxpayer Identification Number/Employer Identification Number (Chapter 8). The organization is a Personal Home Care. This paper must […]

Analyze the strategy, tactics, and tools available to agencies within the U.S. to perform counterterrorism operation, as well as the strategy, tactics, and tools that are available to U.S. agencies and the military to perform counterterrorism operations outside of the U.S. Note key differences between counterterrorism strategy, tactics, and tools in and outside the U.S. Based on your analysis explain why it is or is not necessary for the U.S. to maintain a presence abroad […]

As a current or future public administrator, you know that one of the most important approaches to research involves philosophical assumptions or the basic set of beliefs that guide actions. After a preliminary review of the literature on your topic, discuss your understanding of why the topic is important to study. This should lead to a final comment that includes your research problem statement.

This week we are addressing the topic of gender and power. Based on what you have learned in this course and theories on gender and the state, what explains why there are so few women elected officials in the U.S.? Has political participation by women and men changed over time? Are boys and girls socialized  differently in terms of politics? Use examples in your analysis.

Unit IVReflection Paper After reading this chapter, you can see that discretion is a large part of an officer’s job. Officers must constantly think on their feet and make decisions, frequently without their supervisor or anyone else assisting them. In this assignment, you will be focusing on officer discretion and placing yourself in the shoes of officers. Think about the chapter and lesson as you […]

5 paragraph research essay explaining the duties/purpose/history of the homeland security. You should include such information as interesting facts about department and agencies that are part of that department(ex: the FBI is part of the Department of Justice). You should also include important historical events, laws,etc. that are associated directly with your executive dept. 

In a free and open economy, how does the Department of Homeland Security ensure our critical infrastructure is protected, especially when it is owned or operated by a private entity? For example, your post could deal with private airlines, airports, and port authorities; private power stations, dams, and electrical companies; transportation systems, cargo movement, and ports; or the Internet and the cyber world. What are […]