In which ways, if any, has the United States government worked to retain its core status under the world system theory of global capitalism?
No Plagiarism At least 1 reference Students are required to submit a response to the Mid-Term Exam. Chase-Dunn writes, The modern world-system can be understood structurally as a stratification system composed of economically, culturally, and militarily dominant core societies (themselves in competition with one another), and dependent peripheral and semi-peripheral regions. Some dependent regions have been successful in improving their positions in the larger core/ periphery hierarchy, while most have simply maintained their peripheral and semi peripheral positions. This structural perspective on world history allows us to analyze the cyclical features of social change and the long-term patterns of development in historical and comparative perspective. In which ways, if any, has the United States government worked to retain its core status under the world system theory of global capitalism? Apply Chase-Dunns World System theory interpretation to this question. This does not mean that you accept the theory, but that you learn how to apply it to generate explanation. The Mid-Term exam features a question about the readings and students are required to submit a two (2) page, double-spaced and typed response with source documentation/citations.
Identify and describe the various programs, organizations, and volunteer groups in which private citizens may participate regarding homeland security.
Complete this final essay examination by responding to the following questions:1. Identify the three major factors that will arise as the DHS progresses in asserting itself as an effective federal department focused on protecting the United States from all hazards. What other issues may the DHS need to address in the future?2. How does the federal government address incidents of cybercrime and cyberterrorism within an overarching cybersecurity and critical infrastructure plan?3. Identify and describe the various programs, organizations, and volunteer groups in which private citizens may participate regarding homeland security.4. Create two qualitative systems for floodsone that measures consequence and another that measures likelihood.5. How is the media an effective risk communicator? In what ways are they poor at communicating disaster information?Keep the following in mind when completing this final essay examination:· When developing your answers remember you must include (cited) facts to support the major points in your response. Your responses should not include continuous citations without your thoughts and analysis, as well. Rather, your responses must reflect a balance between facts and your perspective on the points you make.· Your responses to each of the quiz questions should be a minimum of one page (250 words) and a maximum of two pages in length, double-spaced and written in 11-point Arial font or 12-point Times New Roman.· Include the question you are responding to immediately before each answer.· Include a title/cover page.· Include cited references and format them in the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style (6th edition).· Submit your final examination in one MS Word document and place it in the appropriate assignment drop box for grading.
Describe the organizations supply chain.
Different organizations are vulnerable to different threats, but security measures can mitigate those vulnerabilities. In this assignment, you will begin to explore supply chain threats. You may choose a traditional business supply chain, a civic or county utility, or even a service supply chain. You will continue to build on this information for each weeks individual assignment.Part AComplete the Organizational Vulnerability Assessment Template.Identify three organizations that are vulnerable to loss. This may include a city, county, or state organization that supplies water, electricity, or some other service of value that needs to be protected. For each organization, identify the type of loss it is most vulnerable to and why it is vulnerable to that specific loss.For each organization, describe a method that can be used to combat the loss.Part BChoose one of the organizations you identified in Part A.Scenario: You were recently hired by your chosen organization. In this new role, you are responsible for analyzing the organizations asset protection. This week you will prepare a Vulnerability Assessment for your supervisor.Research the organizations supply chain.In a 700- to 1,050-word vulnerability assessment for the organization:Describe the organizations supply chain.Identify at least three threats to the supply chains security.Note: You may continue to use your chosen organization for each weeks individual assignment. The Weeks One through Four individual assignments will help you create your final assignment in Week Five.Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
Elaborate on how this concept is partially compatible with the science of behavior, identifying the common denominator between the two.
According to Ramachandran (1998), the implications to his investigation suggested that brain maps can change. In neuroscience, this is known as neuroplasticity. Elaborate on how this concept is partially compatible with the science of behavior, identifying the common denominator between the two.
How does the video you watched break down the traditional stereotypes and provide the you with a different perspective of the person, community, or location?
Watch the video on the link below and answer the following questions . How does the video you watched break down the traditional stereotypes and provide the you with a different perspective of the person, community, or location?The video uses many rhetorical styles, such as narration, description, compare/contrast, definition, analysis, and so forth. Describe some of the rhetorical styles operating in the video and provide examples to support your ideas.While the video may not provide in-text citations or a works cited page, how does the video use ethos to establish the credibility of the speaker? Does the speaker use author tags? What other techniques does the speaker use to make claims or points?What is the central message, theme, or thesis of the video? Do you agree or disagree with these ideas? What is your opinion? Provide examples to support your opinion. Discuss what you learned from the video that will assist you in writing work 2. Focus on techniques such as rhetorical styles and appeals.
Which branch of your state government seems the most powerful, on paper? What evidence do you use for your choice?
Locate your states constitution and examine the major elements and articles of the constitution. Review its contents and functions. Search for information about the branches of government and the funding sources for your state government. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following:How are the main components of government set up by your states constitution?Which branch of your state government seems the most powerful, on paper? What evidence do you use for your choice?Does the state constitution contain a Bill of Rights? If so, what appears to be the most important feature?Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Why and how is your recommended policy better than existing policies for this issue?
PMG300 Portfolio Project Policy paper Policy Paper Section 1 Defining a Current Policy Issue The first section should be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title page and references page. Select a current policy issue and research it using various news and journal sources. Examples of policy issues are utilization of computers in government, poverty, the community drug problem, homelessness, the city planning process, the role of government in controlling crime, local taxation, the prison system, and public health. You do not need to obtain prior approval for your selected topic, though I am happy to review and provide feedback if you request. Note: this section is not graded until the completed paper is turned in at the end of the course.Your analysis will include: a) a detailed statement of the issue, b) the organizations, interests, and officials involved in the issue, c) an explanation of the connection to public administration, and d) a general analysis of the issue. As part of this assessment, you will review and critique at least 3 journal articles, in addition to other news and scholarly sources. Your section should have at least 10 sources, total. The three journal articles must come from a peer-reviewed journal in your field of interest. Acceptable journals include, but are not limited to: Public Administration Review, Administration and Society, Public Administration Quarterly, International Journal of Public Administration, Public Budgeting and Finance, Review of Public Personnel Administration, Policy Studies Review, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Policy Studies Journal, American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, and Journal of Public Policy. The article reviews should: a) clearly identify the papers research questions/hypotheses, b) identify the authors assumptions, c) evaluate the strengths and limitations of the research design, methods and measures used, and d) evaluate the implications for policy and practice. Section 2 Analyzing the IssueThe second section should be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title page and references page. In your second section, you will define the stakeholders for your chosen topic, present the policy options, and develop an opinion about the problem. In this section, you will analyze the issue. Note: this section is not graded until the completed paper is turned in at the end of the course.Be sure to address the following questions: a) Who are the players? What is at stake? b) What are the existing alternate policies to deal with this issue or problem? c) Are the existing public policies effective to deal with this issue or problem? Identify any gaps orconflicts in the sources, and offer your opinions and analysis, where appropriate.d) Is there any current or pending legislation related to this issue? If so, identify the bill number and discuss the status. e) What is your position on this issue? As part of your paper, you should conduct a SWOT analysis and explain the results. Section 3 Policy Position and Recommendation The third section should be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title page and references page. At this point, you have researched the issue, defined the stakeholders and developed an opinion about the issue or problem. Public administrators must make practical and informed decisions and propose solutions to problems. In your third section, you will develop a policy perspective that takes into account the information and data you have assembled in the first two sections. Note: this section is not graded until the completed paper is turned in at the end of the course. Be sure to address the following questions:a) Articulate your recommended policy clearly and practically.b) Why and how is your recommended policy better than existing policies for this issue?c) What are the financial requirements and/or implications of your recommended policy and how are they addressed in your plan?
Analyze what you learned from the Voices of Diversity video regarding perspectives and experiences related to race and ethnicity.
How do you even begin to talk about race and ethnicity? And, specifically in a social work context, how do you broach these topics with clients, families, and communities? In 1994, eight American men of various backgrounds (African, Asian, European, and Latino descent) sat down together in a room to talk about race. What followed was a raw, emotional, and difficult conversation that peeled back the layers of racisms impact. Although the Color of Fear film is decades old now, the need to talk about race remains.For this Discussion, you view one such conversation among faculty and then analyze what you observed, considering the various perspectives and how they may inform social work practice. To PrepareView the Voices of Diversity: Race and Ethnicity video showing Social Work faculty sharing perspectives and experiences related to race and ethnicity.Reflect on the video, identifying ideas, experiences, or statements that resonate with you, as well as strategies that were described.By Day 3Analyze what you learned from the Voices of Diversity video regarding perspectives and experiences related to race and ethnicity. Specifically:What idea, experience, or statement resonated with you the most, and why?What is one strategy described in the video that you will apply toward your self-awareness and/or cultural competence? How might this strategy help when working with a client who is racially or ethnically different from you?
Discuss the nature of the alleged corruption
The media does have a very significant role in how U.S. citizens are exposed to political actors, policies, and processes that comprise American government.Assignment GuidelinesSelect 2 particular media forum types from the following list: Newspapers Radio Television Internet Address the following in 400600 words: Provide 2-3 specific examples of information on government corruption that you have received from your chosen media types. Discuss the nature of the alleged corruption Where it took place The level of government involved local, state or federal What the person or persons were alleged to have done How the alleged corruption was discovered and/or reported Whether the matter has resulted in any action taken against the person or persons. Use a minimum of 2 references (your media forums) to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference list using APA style.
Write a 3 to 4 page paper addressing the role of the media as it relates to reporting on terrorism.
Write a 3 to 4 page paper addressing the role of the media as it relates to reporting on terrorism. Select one past incident where the media has serves as a force multiplier for terror groups, and explain how the media actually benefited the terror organization or promoted the desired effect by the terror group. Then select an incident where the media had a positive effect in minimizing terrorist effectiveness, and explain how or why. Lastly, state what you see as the role of social networking as it relates to both enabling terrorist activity and thwarting it.Note Zero Error typos grammar references must be on point and taken into account in paper as well
