Political science

Power and ideas about that power have always gone hand in hand. As Shelley illustrated in his poem, sometimes the idea of that power (in his case, Ozymandias = Rameses II) will survive that very power, until all that remains is memory. But how is that memory transmitted over time? How is the extent of […]

Post a recent or current news article with a complete citation or link to that article, then comment on how the moral theories discussed in this class apply to it. Commentaries must be over 350 words in length.Extra Credit (points) for exceptionally good posts.         So much stress and so little time? […]

The instructions and reading is uploaded. You do not have to critic the article. Please show a brief interpretation and understanding of the article and use in text citations. (last name, pg #)         So much stress and so little time? We’ve got you covered. Get your paper proofread, edited or written […]

Reflect: Modern bureaucracies are a common source of frustration and anger. The adherence to rule-based actions found in most bureaucratic institutions can be very exasperating to those who value flexibility and adaptability. However, these bureaucracies can also promote admiration and customer satisfaction, and they can be comforting to those who value equality, justice, and fair treatment. […]

Paper must be double spaced, with one inch margins, 12 point font and include section headers for each of the paper sections noted below (Candidate, Campaign Message, Campaign Strategy, Campaign Resources).Objective: The objective of this assignment is for students to think critically about effective political campaigns in Texas and understand both the personal and social […]

Now that you have been introduced to the functions of government in Chapter 14 and the democratic process in the U.S. in Chapter 16, watch the following two videos from the Pew Research Center about political polarization in the U.S. “How Republican and Democratic Voters Have Changed Since 1992” and “How Polarizing Is Donald Trump?”. […]

Read the “The Crisis” by Thomas Paine, then analyze how he inspired the colonists to keep fighting for independence, even though at the time of his writing, a positive outcome looked bleak.Identify Paine’s argument, claims, and evidenceWhat appeals (ethical, pathos, authority) does he use? Find an example of each.How does Paine’s use of rhetorical devices […]

You must answer one question. The exam is worth 40 points. You should turn your answer through canvas. Your answer must use 12 point font and include your name and student ID. Your work must be your own. You must refer to at least 2 articles from the course assignments in your answer. You may […]

Separation of powers is the fundamental way our government balances power so that one part of the government does not overpower another. The idea is that each branch of government has its own roles and areas of authority.Some have suggested that having a closer working relationship between the branches of government would end “gridlock” and […]

The extent to which an argument has been provided in response to the questionThe extent to which the argument is well supported with accurate and insightful use of evidence from the work of academic scholars. The extent of understanding of complex theories and conceptsThe quality and clarity of the analysis and evaluation of the theories […]