Political science

All questions must be answered in short essay format. Strategic advice: remember to include an introduction, body and conclusion and address all relevant parts of each question. Write in short paragraphs, I recommend one main idea per paragraph. Use an introduction to identify the key argument you will be making and concepts. Use a conclusion to summarize your main arguments and any questions that should guide further discussion. General Instructions Length and Formatting Answers to each question should be 1-2 pages in length. This total is for pages of text and does not include such elements as a title page, bibliography. Papers should be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides, and use 12-point font. Failure to meet all format and length requirements will lead to a reduction in your grade. Clarity I will be grading these by looking at your answers: the clarity of your thoughts, your use of specific the text and slides to support your ideas and your ability to clearly explain how your examples relate to the question I have asked (where appropriate). However, numerous grammatical and/or proofreading errors will interfere with my ability to follow your argument and will result in a reduction of your grade, so please edit carefully. Citations and References Written assignments must conform to Chicago Manual of Style guidelines. You must answer ALL of the questions below. Question 1: Is the saying that “politicians decide and public servants do” just a heuristic (a saying or idea that allows us to see how things ideally work, even though they don’t always do so) or is it an important division of labour that we should strive as best as possible to achieve so as to ensure accountability? Why or why not? Use examples and evidence to support your answer. Question 2: Max Weber saw bureaucracy as a technically superior form of organizing. Robert Merton, on the other hand, believed that bureaucratic structures are inherently dysfunctional. Discuss how it is possible that bureaucracy is technically superior or dysfunctional or both? How do you reconcile this apparent paradox? a) Why is bureaucracy claimed to be technically superior? b) Why does Merton say bureaucracy is dysfunctional, c) Is it possible for bureaucracy to be technically superior while also dysfunctional? Make sure to provide at least one real-world or hypothetical example to support your discussion. Question 3: Ted Turner, a public servant sings a folk song that was critical of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Do you feel that Turner violated the Code of Ethics that mandates public servants must be impartial? What parts of the Code did Turner violate and why? Be specific and detailed in your answer. Video:

Please review the two attachments below containing the New York City Counsel’s recent amendment to the Administrative Code of the City of New York regarding an early intervention system for police officers.  After reviewing the attachments, please answer the questions listed below the attachments.  You are required to type your answers to the questions on at least two pages double spaced.   WEEK 10 WRITING ASSIGNMENT – PAGE 1 – POLICE USE OF FORCE.pdf  WEEK 10 WRITING ASSIGNMENT – PAGE 2 – POLICE USE OF FORCE.pdf  1.  What impact in your view, will the Early Intervention System have on police officers?  Please explain your answer.  2.  Do you believe the Early Intervention System will be effective at reducing police use of force incidents?  Please explain your answer.  3.  Do you think the Early Intervention System adequately addresses police use of force issues?  Please explain your answer. 4.  Do you believe it is necessary to post instances regarding non-disciplinary corrective actions of police officers?  Please explain your answer.

A five paragraph argumentative essay, about why the electoral college should not be relevant in today’s U.S elections. The intro should have information such as the origins of the electoral college and why it helped with the foundation of America. The two body paragraphs must have the two sources that support why the electoral college should be abolished, and must be in P.I.E format. The third body paragraph must argue why it should still be ideal, and why it should be involved within every U.S election and must so be in P.I.E format. The final concluding paragraph must mention each source, and explain why overall the electoral college should be removed.

1) choice of case selection, critical analysis, logical argument, interpretation of evidence, use of comparison, and anticipating counterarguments 2) clarity in expression, structure and organisation of the essay, grammar/spelling, a proper and consistent reference style in the main text as well as at the end 3) engagement with the course materials, accuracy of facts, grasp of major issues, representation of original author’s views etc. 4)(breadth of reading – any further research/reading on the topic) 5)(a neat presentation – any font style is ok, but it should be consistent throughout, the linespacing should also be consistent…) 6) plagiarism free  ALL THE ABOVE POINTS TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED AS THEY CARRY MARKS AND HENCE CANNOT BE IGNORED

Carrie Evans is the first ever openly lesbian elected official on a North Dakota city council. What connections can you draw between her video and the Harvey Milk speech? How are Carrie Evans and Harvey Milk similar in their speeches? How are they different? Write AT LEAST five complete sentences.

The research paper design assignment consists of an 8-10-page (double space) paper.  The structure of the paper should include the following points: A statement of the research question and an explanation of its relevance An explanation of your theory and a statement of the specific hypothesis to be tested Descriptions of the sample and variables included in the analysis Presentation of methods (i.e. how you plan to test your hypothesis) Discussion and conclusions Your references should use the APSA format.  Please write about the political phenomenon of Populism. The research question is: “What has led to the intense development of populism in countries with a constitutional democracy?” The hypothesis is: “Populism has gained traction in recent years because people have increasingly been losing faith in their elected officials, seeing them as a corrupt elite.” The independent variable would be people losing faith in their elected officials. The dependent variable would be populism gaining traction. I believe that as Western nations are realizing that their constitutional democracies are failing them, they are looking for people to blame. Of course, the logical blame would land on elected officials who are meant to uphold this democracy. The rise of populism in the U.S. can be seen in the 2016 election. Many folks voted for Trump because “he is a businessman, and therefore more trustworthy than politicians,” who they believe have been failing the people for years. However, people are really just looking for anyone to blame. Populism can become a steady track towards fascism, but it is also oftentimes mislabeled. As bipartisanship in the U.S. has deepened, populism has naturally found a spotlight. Brexit led to a labeling of all opposition groups as populist, whether left or right. Sources and helpful articles: https://www.britannica.com/topic/populism https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/03/what-is-populism/607600/ http://www.obela.org/system/files/Populism.pdf https://www2.daad.de/medien/mudde_rovira_kaltwasser_2017_populism.pdf Please only reference scholarly/peer reviewed sources in the paper itself.

hoices about topics and readings that inevitably leave out important international issues. For this short paper identify a topic and reading or set of readings that you think should be added to Introduction to International and Area Studies class. Explain the significance of the topic and how it contributes to either the politics and markets or society and culture section. Describe the reading(s), identify the key arguments and/or insights that you think students should take away from it or them, and provide a hypothetical exam question. The main reading should be an academic article or book chapter, but you can supplement this with a news article, short video, etc.short video, etc.

Please write a 10 pages literature review on the local government debt crisis in China, describe the causes, current status, and projections of the debt problem. Keywords may include municipal governments,  local government financing vehicles (LGFVs), infrastructure construction, land finance, budget transparency, Chengtou bond, wind energy, high-speed railway.

ESSAY QUESTIONS Povide comprehensive and logically consistent responses in approximately 2-3 pages for each of the questions.  NOTE: There is no advantage to answering more than 2 questions because I will only grade the first two answers sequentially. Evaluate a current policy debate (e.g.; gun policy, healthcare, criminal justice, environmental policy, immigration, etc) in the U.S. Use a scientific theory and apply the scientific method to describe, explain, or develop an understanding of an aspect of the policy you choose. Your answer must include at least the following elements: (1) identify the question, problem, or puzzle; (2) outline the theory that provides a means for evaluating the question and explain that theory like you are telling a story about the subject; (3) generate a hypothesis that follows logically from the theory; and (4) describe a rigorous test for your question     What is the scientific method? Why is valid and reliable research important for civil society? How do we excavate the power dynamics of the knowledge-building process? How do we demystify research for the public?  HINT: Make sure to define and cite all the terms you utilize in your responses.  *Your responses should be logical arguments made up of the following components:  (1) claim: your response to the questions (2) reasons to believe your claim (3) evidence from empirical research to support each of your reasons; (4) warrant (justify your claim with legal, ethical, philosophical, and theoretical touchstones [e.g.; 14th Amendment, the principle of least harm, etc]; and (5) address alternative views on the questions and demonstrate that your claim/response is superior to the alternatives.

Outline the relationship between political (specifically, Cabinet and First Minister) and administrative (specifically, bureaucratic) actors in Canada’s Westminster system.  In your answer, be sure to outline:  the general role of each actor; the role of each actor in decision-making; and, the accountability of each actor. Then, identify one potential weakness or challenge to the relationship between political and administrative actors in Canada’s Westminster system. Finally, develop an argument about how you would address that challenge/weakness that you identified. It is impossible to provide an estimated length for an ‘A’ answer. The best advice is to layout your answer and be sure to answer all the points above carefully. Also, be sure to have a clear and forceful thesis early on in your essay. please ensure to have up to 13 paragraphs.