Is American democracy healthy?
Background InformationThe United States of America is in the throes of perhaps the most significant transformation of the economy and society since the Industrial Revolution. Our increasing technology economy has supplanted forms of work that once relied on strong backs and lots of employees. Jobs that were once abundant no longer exist and jobs we cant even imagine may be part of tomorrows workplace. Lost with many of the jobs are living wages that provided families with middle-income comforts. At the other end of the emergent economy are the newly rich, those who harness technology to produce vast wealth.These economic changes have also fueled immigration, as the US demands workers at the high end of the knowledge spectrum (doctors, scientists, engineers) and at the lower end of the skill scale (construction, housekeeping, hospitality staff). The demographic diversification of the US is altering prevailing patterns of status and hierarchies. Greater inclusion in the American Dream is a positive outcome for many, however, the rise of white nationalism serves to remind us that dislocations can feed prejudice and discrimination against the others in our society.During the course of these transformations, wealth and power have become increasingly concentrated and unequally distributed. The gap between the rich and the rest of us is wider today than at any other point in recent American history. Political science research confirms what many Americans have suspected for a long time: elected officials respond to the interests of the wealthy and corporations. The major institutions of government are viewed unfavorably by Americans: according to recent Gallup.com surveys, 78% disapproved of the job Congress is doing while 58% disapproved of the job President Trump is doing. Further frustrating public impressions of the work of the federal government is the strident partisan differences between Democrats and Republicans. Without bipartisan compromises, little policy making gets done in Washington D.C.What does all of this mean for American government and politics? Some of the social problems exacerbated by transformations and dysfunctions include:Diminished confidence in political and economic processesStark disagreements over the distribution of resources, goods, and servicesFurther concentration of political and economic power Increasing polarization and clashes over the purpose and role of government in societyIs American democracy healthy? Political scientists and others are concerned that the political system has calcified and is proving incapable of responding to and resolving current disputes.Instructions for this Essay assignment:You will consider the information provided above in light of the information about American democracy you learn in the assigned readings (American Government and Civic Engagement, The Constitution and Its Origins, American Federalism, The Politics of Public Opinion, and The Media).You will read three articles that lay out many of the concerns being expressed about the ill-health of American democracy and the possibility of a constitutional convention to address some of the indicators of the failing political system. Make note of the arguments that lend support to the idea of holding a new constitutional convention.You will prepare a media or social media campaign that having a constitutional convention. Choose whether you will use traditional electronic (television/radio) or print media (newspapers, articles) OR social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) to conduct your campaign.Specifically, your campaign will address:The role of civic engagement in promoting constitutional revisionSpecific constitutional areas to be reformed and whyWhy state-federal relations need to changeThe role public opinion will play in supporting constitutional changeArticle Links: This is a student journal of politics sponsored by the Harvard Institute of Politics Lawrence Lessig is a Harvard University Law professor The Economist is a reputable British news sourceEssay StructureI recommend organizing your campaign in such a way that it addresses each of the substantive sections of the assignment. This structure will keep you focused on what is required and it will ensure that you respond fully.You will prepare a 270 word (minimum) essay in which you respond to the prompts listed above. Your response must be written in academic English. You will use your own voice and write in your own wordsno quotes or paraphrases allowed. To earn full points you must follow all instructions carefully, proofread for writing errors, and submit on time.
how would you evaluate your own leadership potential?
Discussion 5 of 8 No plagiarism Due this Afternoon by 3pm Need atleast half a page 2 references APA format from reading list below This week we will continue to explore our study into evaluating leadership. Last week we talked about evaluating leadership from a past-tense perspective. This week we are going to explore evaluating leadership potential. With that being said how would you evaluate your own leadership potential?I need the tone of the writing to acknowledge my leadership skills are good but can use more real world life experiences because my foundation is derived from the studies and readings. Reading Assignments for this week: · Reference Link 7.1 Motivation Theorieshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference7.1.pdf· Reference Link 7.2 Path-Goal Theoryhttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference7.2.pdf· Reference Link 12.1 Future Team Effectivenesshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference12.1.pdf· Reference Link 12.2 Shared Leadershiphttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference12.2.pdf· Reference Link 12.1 Future Team Effectivenesshttp://www.sagepub.com/northouse6e/study/materials/reference/reference12.1.pdf· Thomas A Kolditz, Extreme Leadership http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKFrKmhdYRs· Extreme Leadership http://leadershipinfocus.blogspot.com/2009/08/in-extremis-leadership-introduction.html· Leadership in Extreme Situations http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=84497091&site=eds-live&scope=site
What are some reasons for and against contracting out?
What are some reasons for and against contracting out? Additionally, what are reasonable items to contract out?Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words. Please respond to at least 3 other students. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions.
What ideas, positions, or assumptions do you want to challenge?
It is import for people to know and understand local, national, and world events. This assignment consists of accessing a news article pertaining to the federal government. The source must be less than one week old from the time of submission. Acceptable sources are: The Dallas Morning News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and The Economist. The purposes of this assignment are: 1. to increase your ability to research current events in government, 2. to increase your understanding of a particular area of government, 3. to connect concepts you are learning in class material with real-world issues. You are to include the following criteria in your assignment: 1. Article title and source a. Using the MLA style of citation, where did you get the article? b. You must include the article in a format so that it can be retrieved: 1) If you are using an internet source, include the url so it can be accessed. 2) If you are not using an internet source, cut out, photocopy, or print the article, then scan or attach it. 2. Summary Briefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article. 3. Connection Connect the article to one or more concepts we have covered in class. a. Define the concept(s) that you state the article connects to. b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept(s). 4. Viewpoints Identify the different perspectives that could be present in, or affected by, what is included in your article. Think about our discussion of changing demographics. How might the information in the article affect people from different groups such as race or ethnicity, age, region, religion, family structure or size, education, gender, etc. 5. Reaction Take a position on the issue contained in the article. a. What ideas, positions, or assumptions do you want to challenge? b. What do you agree with and why? Write your paper in paragraph form using good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Write the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. The paper should be one to two pages in length, doublespaced, one inch margins, and 12-inch point font. It should be turned in via eCampus. This is not a critique of whether the article is good or bad. This assignment is to make a connection to the classroom material and to explore the different sides of the issue.
What kinds of decisions are well suited for direct democracy?
Critical Thinking Questions Please answer in short essay format. While our system of government is a democratic republic form of democracy, the book notes that many states have direct democracy features such as town hall meetings, initiatives, and referendums. What kinds of decisions are well suited for direct democracy? What kinds of decisions are best left for representative bodies? Why? Should countries make an effort to socialize immigrants and their children into American culture? Think about the core American political values described in the chapter. Which of these values do you think is most important for integration of immigrants? Are any of the values discussed by the book non-essential?
Describe a real or hypothetical situation that requires someone to make a policy decision.
PAD520 WEEK DISCUSSION 1Approaches to Forecasting Policy Outcomes Please respond to the following:· Describe a real or hypothetical situation that requires someone to make a policy decision. Then, select one of the three approaches to forecasting to apply: extrapolative, theoretical, or judgmental. Provide at least two reasons for your selection of the forecasting approach. PAD520 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2Types of Forecasting Please respond to the following: · Debate It: Take a position for or against this statement: It is better to be approximately right than exactly wrong. Provide at least two reasons and one hypothetical example to support your position.
Identify the areas, briefly explain the circumstances, and identify the reason for the failure (or success).
Read The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned. Review the document for three mission critical components that were judged as recommendations and three components that were classified as what went right. Prepare a paper describing (in detail) the areas you selected from the document. Identify the areas, briefly explain the circumstances, and identify the reason for the failure (or success). In your conclusion, prepare a policy proposal to address the deficiencies and/or enhance the successes. http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learned/ at least 3 pages apa
Compare and contrast the similarities or differences in each of these three articles, explaining how they differ and why that may be the case.
Lesson Two Discussion Question:Read the U.S. Constitution, including all amendments and then read the entire Georgia Constitution.Activity:Select three articles in each document that address a similar subject. Compare and contrast the similarities or differences in each of these three articles, explaining how they differ and why that may be the case.
discuss the ethical ramifications for those involved in the acquisition process in the Department of Defense.
Research an article that is about the acquisition process in the Department of Defense. Your paper should review the process and discuss the ethical ramifications for those involved in the acquisition process in the Department of Defense. Write a two-page paper, plus the title page and a reference page. As always, read all the lesson notes before you start this assignment as new or current events may have been updated since the start of class. Writing Instructions (Please do read this): Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page paper.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. APA GUIDELINESUniversity of California Berkeley Library APA Style Citation http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/APAstyle.pdfPurdue University APA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav RESEARCH and WRITINGAPUS Online Library Tutorial Centerhttp://www.apus.edu/Online-Library/tutorials/index.htm PLAGIARISMAvoiding accidental and intentional plagiarismhttp://www.plagiarism.org/ **Refer to the [assignment grading rubric] for details on how the assignment will be evaluated. Supporting Materials
What is your assessment of the truth about the definition of homeland security?
Original response with to each question answer with at least 200 words for each question and two scholars references for each questions. MUST answer completely. 1.) What is your assessment of the truth about the definition of homeland security? In other words, what do you believe homeland security really is? Do you believe homeland security does, or should, focus exclusively on the threat of terrorism, or should it be genuinely all-hazards, including other man-made or natural disasters? What sense do you have thus far regarding how Pres. Trump would approach the issue of defining homeland security?2.) On September 11, 2017, we observed the sixteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. If you were old enough to be aware and have some understanding, please share and describe your own personal experience and reflections of the 9/11 attacks: For example, you might describe your age at the time, where you were or what you were doing when you first heard of the attacks, your reaction or understanding of it then, and how that event hasor hasntpersonally affected you since then. Or, perhaps your parents, older siblings, or other people close to you were affected in some profound way. Some of you may already have been adults, working in law enforcement, the military or some other career.
