Congressional Powers and Privileges Our Constitution gives Congress very broad and important powers. The Constitution also gives the President very important, though less expansive powers. It is apparent that the Founding Fathers clearly wanted Congress to be the most influential branch of our government, yet conflict between Congress and the Presidency over these powers is a recurring theme in our government. A clear understanding of the […]

The debate about the pacifying effects of democracy on international politics has been ongoing for the last several decades, fueled by the absence of major warfare between the democratic states of Western Europe in the post-WW II era. Given what you know about the causal arguments behind the Democratic Peace Theory (DPT), and the empirical evidence in support of the theory, do you believe that […]

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 aim of this task is to define the common good in relation to this topic. The common good is what is best for all, as opposed to the particular goods that each stakeholder may pursue. Your response should analyse the various perspectives and critique these using relevant principles of human flourishing, in order to show how the common good might be achieved.

It is better to buy a bike with an increased lithium battery so that you do not have to recharge the battery often. You can also buy an extra battery to enhance the performance of your bike and to avoid any inconvenience when you are on your way to reach your destination. You can check the price and features of different electric mountain bike on […]

Write a 2 page paper analyzing the “legislative consequences” of health care reform related to the 2010 Congressional and Senatorial Elections results where Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. (Remember, this election came right after passage of the 2010 Affordable Health Care for America Act.) In your paper, include one or two specific examples that could be considered legislative consequences of health care […]

India and China are two fascinating countries that are rapidly growing and changing. We can better understand these two very different countries by comparing and contrasting some of their key political systems, processes, and policies. Specifically, these two very large states provide illuminating country case studies for comparing and contrasting political systems, political cultures, and national interests. Write a Final Paper comparing and contrasting the […]

Assgnment #2 Write a 3-4 page paper (not counting cover page and reference page) that addreses your views on the following Analyze a process of major social change which occurred in another country. a. Given what occured in the country you chose what is social change? b. Discuss the historical development (e.g. the economic, political, and social root causes) which led to the social change. […]

Has the legal standard of care become so capricious that the healthcare system offers no clear guidelines for how physicians can avoid liability? Explain your answer.  ‘Defensive Medicine’ is commonplace in medical practice. Give a current [2015] documented example of defensive medicine practice.  Explain if this example was done to reduce medical uncertainty, to starve off potential lawsuit, or strictly for financial incentive. Again, defend your answer.

Although inequalities in income and education underlie many health disparities, the poor are sometimes held responsible for their health status. For instance, Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, a Harvard University professor and social epidemiologist, reports that the ability to avoid negative health behaviors like smoking and eating unhealthy foods depends on access to “income, education, and the social determinants of health.” On the basis of your knowledge […]