explain what obligations the U.S. government has towards its citizens and how can these obligations impact individual and group rights?
Write: In your initial post, explain what obligations the U.S. government has towards its citizens and how can these obligations impact individual and group rights? Provide real-world examples to support your explanation. Fully respond to all parts of the prompt and write your response in your own words.Fully respond to all parts of the prompt and write your response in your own words. Your initial must be at least 300 words. Support your position with at least two of the assigned resources required for this discussion, and/or peer reviewed scholarly sources obtained through the AU Library databases. Include APA in-text citations in the body of your post and full references on the references list at the end. Support your position with information from two or more of the assigned resources required for this discussion. Please be sure that you demonstrate understanding of these resources, integrate them into your argument, and cite them properly.
Discuss the top three threats that face the industry or individuals working in the specific environment.
Information Describe the threat assessment process of an industry/arena of your choice (municipal government, law enforcement, health care, international travel, etc.) Discuss the top three threats that face the industry or individuals working in the specific environment. Compare and contrast the threats across the spectrum of areas and discuss similarities or differences. Heath care can be 3 threats like the recent ebola outbreak, safety that kind of thing Please pick health care needs to be at least a page
Has this demographic change and mobilization of potential voters that would benefit Democrats taken hold in the state? Why or why not?
The film makes a big point of discussing Texas on the cusp of a sweeping demographic change, with the political force of Texass Mexican-American population- much more likely to be Democratic- resulting in the Democrats in Texas nominating oilman and banker Tony Sanchez as their candidate for governor in 2002, the first Latino to run for governor on a major party ticket. Democrats also select Dallass first African-American mayor, Ron Kirk, as the states first major-party black candidate for the U.S. Senate. How successful were the Democrats dream team of Sanchez and Kirk in the Governor and U.S. Senate races? What were the limitations of their appeal to other segments of the states population, beyond the usual Democratic constituencies of African Americans, Latinos, and women? Has this demographic change and mobilization of potential voters that would benefit Democrats taken hold in the state? Why or why not? http://www.pbs.org/pov/lastmanstanding/
Identify at least two (2) juvenile delinquency reduction efforts / programs currently in operation in your community.
Use the Internet and Strayer databases to research your communitys current efforts to deter or prevent juvenile delinquency through incarceration programs or other sanctions.Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:Identify at least two (2) juvenile delinquency reduction efforts / programs currently in operation in your community.Determine the main sociological theories that underlie these interventions that shape your communitys public policy for delinquency prevention.Propose one to two (12) ideas that you believe would improve your communitys juvenile delinquency prevention efforts. Justify the response with examples that illustrate your ideas being used successfully in other communities.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Differentiate between various theoretical explanations for delinquent behavior.Explicate the types of prevention programs that are likely to work with high-risk youngsters.Use technology and information resources to research issues in juvenile delinquency and justice.Write clearly and concisely about juvenile delinquency and justice using proper writing mechanics.
Identify and discuss the legal ramifications and violations of any legal subjects and/or decisions related to any constitutional principles and/or administrative agency.
AD 525 ASSIGNMENT 4Assignment 4: PresentationChoose any federal statute that is currently in the news. You will have to research that statute and at least two court cases pertaining to the statute. Then, prepare a PowerPoint Presentation of 6 to 8 slides addressing the following:1. Provide a summary perspective of the statute. 2. From the two cases relevant to the statute you researched, analyze and evaluate each case separately by providing the following (about two paragraphs per case): ? Facts of the case? Issues? Rule3. Identify and discuss the legal ramifications and violations of any legal subjects and/or decisions related to any constitutional principles and/or administrative agency.4. Make an argument for or against the statute. Discuss and persuade the audience of your position as a public administrator for or against it. .PLEASE USE AS A GUIDE OR REWRITE IT TO MAKE IT YOURS
Discuss the impact of the issue relative to the provisions for services to Medicare or Medicaid recipients.
Choose two articles related to the politics of Medicare and Medicaid from the list below. Aaron, H. J., & Butler, S. (2008). A federalist approach to health reform: The worst way, except for all the others. Health Affairs, 27(3), 725735.Kaiser Family Foundation. (2011). Federal core requirements and state options in Medicaid: Current policies and key issues. Retrieved from http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/8174.pdfKronick, R., & Gilmer, T. (2012). Medicare and Medicaid spending variations are strongly linked within hospital regions but not at overall state level. Health Affairs, 31(5), 948955.Kronick, R., & Rousseau, D. (2007). Is Medicaid sustainable? Spending projections for the programs second forty years. Health Affairs, 26(6), 271287.Mann, C. (2003). The flexibility factor: Finding the right balance. Health Affairs, 22(1), 6276.Weil, A., & Scheppach, R. (2010). New roles for states in health reform implementation. Health Affairs, 29(6), 11781182.Choose an issue mentioned in these articles pertaining to the politics of Medicare or Medicaid. Use the following as a guide to develop a report on the selected issue:Explain the main points of the articles.Explain in detail the issue as it pertains to the politics of Medicare or Medicaid.Discuss the impact of the issue relative to the provisions for services to Medicare or Medicaid recipients.In a Microsoft Word document, create a 2- to 3-page report on your analysis of the selected issue.Support your responses with examples.Cite any sources in APA format.
What have Congress and the FDA done in response?
MPPA 582-01, Healthcare Policy, Winter 2017_rev 30Dec2016 mg Page 13increased dramatically in the last decade, nearly tripling. In especially short supply is a generic version of an important cancer drug. What is the threat to public health? Whats wrong with the drug production and distribution system? What have Congress and the FDA done in response? How can private enterprise and government agencies address this problem?15. Health Care and the poor: Community health providers who treat the poor find they cycle in and out of care due to periods of homelessness, jail time, and other barriers, disrupting medical regimens. What are implications for individual health and public health? What provisions of the ACA can help address these issues?Proposing an Alternative TopicIf you prefer to work on a topic not listed above, you must submit a proposal (typewritten, single-spaced, due no later than our first class meeting) addressing each of these points and arguing why your topic is relevant to health care policymaking as well as recent health care reforms:(1) state your key policy question (examples provided above);(2) state what level of governance is involved at which a policy decision should be made(local, state, federal; specific agency), and provide the rationale for why that governmentalentity is critical for this issue;(3) identify 2 key positions on this issue, including how each identifies the problem and whateach proposes for a solution; for example, using a topic above, DTC advertising of pharmaceuticals is argued by some as improving patient choice and by others as inventing demand what is each side identifying as a problem, and what do they suggest be done about it?(4) outline sources of evidence each position puts forth in its claims; and,(5) finally, looking at the topic areas for each week of this course, consider which you expect tobe most relevant for your topic and why; for example, DTC advertising of prescription drugs is relevant to the study of the patient empowerment movement as well as the study of medical industries and the role of profit-making in health-related fields.
Describe the groups major sources of both financial and non-financial support.
Choose an international terrorist group from the following list, and use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the origin, purpose, and effects on the U.S. or targeted countries.HezbollahHAMASAl Qaeda (AQ)Al-ShabaabHaqqani Network (HQN)Write a ten (10) page paper in which you:Provide a brief description of the group, and summarize its origins.Explain the groups major motivation(s) (beliefs or causes), and / or its justification for engaging in terrorism.Describe the groups major sources of both financial and non-financial support.Evaluate the importance of the groups use of media to aid in its terrorist activities. Indicate, at a minimum, the groups purpose for using the media, the image being portrayed, and the preferred methods of communication.Determine whether or not the group has a legitimate complaint or demand. Defend your response.Determine whether or not the group and its activities are of importance to the U.S., and explain the key reasons that they are or are not significant.Analyze the response of the U.S. to the group or its activities, regardless of whether or not either the group or its activities directly threaten or target the U.S. Determine whether or not that response has been effective. Support your answer with examples of such effectivenessor the lack thereof.Suggest the major changes you would make geared toward increasing the efficiency of the U.S.s response to the group. Justify your response.Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
submit a 3 page paper describing the function and purpose of the designated criminal justice component (COURTS) and how it interrelates to other components.
Phase1 Agency Description The student will be assigned one of the following criminal justice components to represent and for which to serve as advocate:Law EnforcementCourtsInstitution-Based CorrectionsCommunity-Based Corrections (i.e., Parole/Probation)Private SecurityThe student will submit a 3 page paper describing the function and purpose of the designated criminal justice component (COURTS) and how it interrelates to other components.
Does the SHSSP effectively incorporate the mission areas of prevention, protection, response, and recovery?
Each state has its own homeland security strategic plan. These plans were developed based on post-9/11 guidance and are a condition of receiving most, if not all, DHS grants. The most recent guidance issued by DHS to the states is the 2005 document State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy: Guidance on Aligning Strategies with the National Preparedness Goal and the 2007 National Preparedness Guidelines. One of the many benefits of following these guidance documents is that each state plan is organized in a similar manner.The ProjectYou work in the State A Office of Homeland Security, and a new governor was recently elected in your state. The new governor has recently read the National Governors Association document entitled A Governors Guide to Homeland Security, and the governor has requested a briefing on how well the State Homeland Security Strategic Plan (SHSSP) aligns with current federal guidelines and available best practices.Your are assigned to assess whether your states current homeland security strategic plan aligns well with the State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy: Guidance on Aligning Strategies with the National Preparedness Goal, the National Preparedness Guidelines, and other federal guidelines, as well as any widely accepted best practices. Then, you are to present your findings in a brief report to the governor. To guide your assessment process, you are directed to use assessment tools such as the Homeland Security Institutes document Homeland Security Strategic Planning: Mission Area Analysis.Assignment Guidelines Step 1If you are not already familiar with the documents, review and become familiar with the following:A Governors Guide to Homeland SecurityHomeland Security Directive 8: National Preparedness.State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy: Guidance on Aligning Strategies With the National Preparedness GoalNational Preparedness GuidelinesTarget Capabilities List: A Companion to the National Preparedness GuidelinesFiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program: Investment Planning Worksheet (see Attachment A to this assignment for a summary)Homeland Security Strategic Planning: Mission Area AnalysisAll of these documents are available on government Web sites and can be found through simple Internet searches.Step 2Search the Internet, and select a current state homeland security strategic plan to assess. Most states have posted their plans on the Web. Make sure you select the states most recent plan. You may pick the one from the state where you reside or from another state. A possible source of plans can be the National Governors Associations Overview of States Homeland Security Governance.Step 3Using the library, conduct a literature search for articles and other information relevant to this assignment. In preparing this assignment, you must incorporate a minimum of 3 scholarly (peer-reviewed) sources.Step 4Using the above steps, the results of your literature search, and course textbooks, at a minimum, answer the following questions in your report to the governor, which should be 1000 words in length:Is the format of the SHSSP consistent with the guidance in the State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy: Guidance on Aligning Strategies With the National Preparedness Goal?If not, where is it inconsistent?Does the current SHSSP meet the update requirements found on page 7 of the State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy: Guidance on Aligning Strategies with the National Preparedness Goal?If not, where do you believe the SHSSP needs to be updated?Does the SHSSP effectively incorporate the national priorities?More specifically, does the SHSSPs goals and objectives align with the national priorities?Make sure to use the most up-to-date guidance in the 2007 National Preparedness Guidelines and Homeland Security Strategic Planning: Mission Area Analysis in answering this question.Does the SHSSP effectively incorporate the mission areas of prevention, protection, response, and recovery? How does the SHSSP consider risk? Is the SHSSP risk-based? Make sure to support your arguments.After completing your assessment of the SHSSP, what are your findings?Is the SHSSP consistent with current federal guidance? Is the SHSSP state-of-the-art? Is it an all-hazards plan? Were best practices (risk-based, etc.) utilized in developing the plan? Explain in detail.Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.