Instructions: Write a response (at least 4-5 paragraphs) to the question below. Your response must be double spaced, 12 font and have 1 inch margins.  Question #1: Reflect upon the topics we have covered this semester. Based on what you know about institutions (constitution, federalism, legislature, executive, and judiciary) and processes (public opinion, media, interest groups, political parties, campaigns, and elections), assess in what ways […]

 Your essay should be three to four pages or 750-1000 words. Please try not to exceed the word count.  Write an essay on how Buddhism (or Hinduism) and Christianity relate to the sciences. Does Buddhism (or Hinduism) have more or less conflict (or compatibility) with science than Christianity? Include at least one major historical figure or discovery in western science and one key concept from […]

Throughout the course, we have seen many challenges to democracy in the U.S. & California political systems. We have also seen that in the past such challenges have been overcome by the workings of our institutions and processes. From the topics below, choose 2 topics and discuss how they have either helped or hindered democracy. Do you think that your evidence shows that the U.S. […]

Assignment Rubric: First Essay Length: 1250 – 1700 words Format: Double-spaced, using APA, MLA, or Chicago styling Due date: Midnight on Friday, 7 February 2020 Submission type: DOC or PDF file on Canvas Instructions: For this essay, you (1) must address discrimination against Hispanics in the US (does it happen, in what forms, is it improving?), and (2) assess whether Hispanics are successfully assimilating to American society. Feel free to cite outside sources, […]

This paper is not supposed to be analytic papers and NOT opinion pieces or book reviews.  You are not simply to summarize readings or give your opinion about the readings but rather to provide an argument and take a position.  The student should be sure to provide a clear, concise, and coherent argument for the position they take and not engage in demagoguery or political […]

The attached document is Chapter 1 of Deborah Stone’s book, POLICY PARADOX: THE ART OF POLITICAL DECISION MAKING (this is one of the most well-known books on public policy, or the action or output of government).  The attached chapter describes the difference between the “Market Model” and the “Polis Model” within our society. This description describes fundamental elements of human behavior that Stone assumes are […]

Instructions You are a lobbyist for an issue that you find important. For example, you would like to see the banning of smoking in federal buildings (Note: This policy has already been enacted.) You are going to make an informational pamphlet to highlight your points to prominent members of Congress. Research members of Congress that you will target in your lobbying. Explain why these members […]

Hi guys, I need to write a response paper to an article. The article is about International Relations Theory, in 101 class. I need to write a response paper to the selected reading on pages 254-259, the article titled The Law of Nations on War, Peace, and Freedom of the Seas. You may study lectures in the book also if you need them. A response […]

Over the years since 9/11, there has been a number of safety and security issues in homeland security sector.  Most have been terrorism related dealing with a multitude of groups.  Pandemics and surrounding health issues date back as 3,000 B.C. in “Hamin Mangha;” one of the best-preserved prehistoric sites in northeastern China. How ironic that we are now dealing with the COVID-19 virus which originated […]

This is a short writing assignment. It is a position paper, so there is no right or wrong answer, although the essay is evaluated for thoughtful consideration of the topics covered in this section of the course (Public Opinion, The Media, Civil Liberties, Government and the Economy, Social Policy, and finally,Foreign Policy and Democracy). Students should choose one of the following questions to answer for […]