Political science

When it comes to equality, explain why Texans are more interested in equality of opportunity?

Just before the Soviet Union fell apart,  Gorbach introduced policies of , Demokratizatsiya, Glasnost and Perestoika?  The West looked on these as a move toward democritzaton and away form the authoritairanism of the Soviet Regimes.  Yet the last twenty years or so has shown a stealy retreat from these ideals under Putin. What happened? Is Russia retreating back to authoritarianism. Is the Soviet Empire being resurrected.  How has Putin reshaped Gorbachev’s ideals?  You must, in your essay, describe Gorbachev’s ideals and where they have gone.   What would you say are the “lessons” for other countries going through a transition from state owned/ authoritarian systems to more capitalist/democratic mode? Shoot for 500 well chosen words. Be sure to read the question carefully and answer directly.

The Question Part 1: “Research question: The Humanitarian Crises & the Humanitarian Action Operations in South Sudan:  Critically examine and analyze the humanitarian action operation on the ground. Present at least 3 challenges and dilemmas phased (Operational, strategic, programmatic, ethical). How were they addressed? What would you have done differently? Relate to the following points:  – Main characteristics of the crisis, the settings and wider context in which it evolved.  – Local needs, vulnerabilities & capacities. – Main actors, roles, collaboration & coordination, their efficiency.  – Challenges & dilemmas faced in different phases and levels.  – Potential Long-term impacts of the humanitarian program in different aspects.  – Lessons learned. Think of 3 recommendations for the future. Part 2  Shortly reflect on 2 of the following cross-cutting most burning issues of the humanitarian space:  1. The Humanitarian Principles’ role in modern humanitarian settings and action.  2. Localization (Capacity & resilience building)  3. Leadership & Civil-Military-Humanitarian Interaction  4. ‘Do No Harm’- Protection & Gender Mainstreaming  5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Humanitarian settings (Incl. ‘Cash-based programming’)  6. The Triple Nexus: Humanitarian-Development-Peace Building Nexus. Relate to the following guiding points: What role/significance do they play in humanitarian action of today? How can they impact people, programs, power dynamics? Can they improve/harm efforts to achieve some common goals? What possible challenges/risks do they bring along? Have we seen progress (failure/success) in this regard so far? Think out of the box. Analyze and present ideas in support/against, pros/cons- based on relevant examples and publications. IMPORTANT: Word limit 2000-3000 (excluding cover, reference list, appendices); Font size 11pt; Line spacing 1.5. Use at least 2-3 peer-reviewed publications. You may choose your preferred citation method to be used throughout

Would Jim Stimson agree or disagree with the commentator regarding the public’s trust in government? Why? What does Stimson say is the reason behind the public’s trust in government?

Write a 3- to 5-page research paper profiling a country of your choice, comparing it to the case study countries covered in class. For this paper you’ll pick a country (any country, EXCEPT the US, Germany, China, or Nigeria) and do a relatively brief energy profile of it. Here are some parameters that would be useful to discuss in your profile: What kind of primary energy resources does it have? (oil, NG, coal, uranium, solar potential, wind potential, geothermal potential, etc.) Are they a net importer or exporter of energy? Where do they import from or export to? What is the current electricity mix? Does the country have any policies promoting particular types of electricity generation? In other words, do they use energy subsidies? Does the country have any policies in regards to energy efficiency? Which of the countries we’ve profiled in class so far does your country most resemble (US, Germany, China, or Nigeria?) Explain why. It could be a combo of several of these countries, or none of them. The important thing is to justify your answer. The following websites may be useful resources: U.S. Energy Information Administration  (Links to an external site.) Reegle.info  (Links to an external site.) Format your paper according to APA guidelines: 12 point Times New Roman or Ariel font and double spaced. Provide a separate reference page for any resources you use in support of your paper.  Previous Next

Option 1: Ethnographic Interpretation Discuss a recording(s) from class or an outside recording approved by the instructor. Apply and extend class discussion of one of the following topics (others may be approved upon request) to interpret the sociocultural significance of the music: ·         Music and politics o   the resistance in Zimbabwe o   apartheid in South Africa o   elections in Nigeria o   the connection between African musicians and Black Power movements in the US

First, introduce the topic and why it is important. Then, describe the document thoroughly. Show the underline reasoning of the document and its significance. Cite from the document and put footnotes.

Submission Criteria: Using the course text, additional resources, and questions below, you will answer the following prompts. Students are required to respond to the questions in a minimum of 150 total words by the posted deadline. Your word count should be placed at the bottom of your initial response. Submissions that are submitted after the deadlines posted or without the required parts may not be graded. Each question should be responded to in a separate paragraph.   Instructions: 1- Before starting this assignment be sure to read Chapter 3 and watch the video below. The corresponding PowerPoint presentations can be found under modules. This assignment will focus on your ability to analyze the text content and subsequent information provided.  Your responses should rely on facts and real-world examples. While opinion is fine, your responses should rely on facts and real-world examples. It is your understanding of the factual content that I am looking for versus your opinion. There will be times when you will be asked for your opinion, but our collective goal is to have a better understanding of how our government works.   2- Submit your response by texting your response in the text box below, or uploading a Word or PDF document.    What are the arguments for and against claims that Texas lawmakers intentionally designed Senate Bill 14 to restrict minorities from voting? Putting intent aside, does the evidence support the claim that Senate Bill 14 had a discriminatory effect on minority voters?

Demonstrate your knowledge of the historical roots of the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis. What do you think is needed in order to resolve the present crisis? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26116868

Submission Criteria: Using the course text, additional resources, and questions below, you will engage in an online discussion with your professor and class peers.  Students are required to respond to the questions in at least 250 words by Saturday Students are required to engage with at least 2 or more different class peers by Monday.  Each peer response should be at least 100 words. Your word count should be placed at the bottom of your initial response and your peer responses. A complete assignment submission included both the initial response and a minimum of 2 peer responses. Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed for credit consideration. Submissions that are submitted after the deadlines posted or without the required parts may not be graded. Do not include the questions with your response.    Instructions: 1- Before starting this Discussion Forum be sure to: Read Chapter 11 Watch the Pearson video Uber Local Government: Who Gets the Final Say in Texas, Local or State Governments?, which can be found at the bottom of this assignment. Review the Chapter 11 PowerPoint presentation, which can be found under Modules.   2- This assignment will focus on your ability to analyze the text content and subsequent information provided.  Your responses should rely on facts and real-world examples. While opinion is fine, your responses should rely on facts and real-world examples. It is your understanding of the factual content that I am looking for versus your opinion. There will be times when you will be asked for your opinion, but our collective goal is to have a better understanding of how our government works.    3- Submit your response by replying below. You must post your complete answer before you will gain access to the responses made by your peers.  Respond to each question in a separate paragraph. Do not include the questions. Please see the  Submission Criteria section above before responding.   The battle between the state and local governments in Texas heated up over ride-hailing services when Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 100 in May 2017. HB 100 gave the state, not local authorities, the final say over the operation of ride-hailing companies in Texas.   What happens in Texas if state authorities want to override local ordinances? What is Dillion’s rule, and what restrictions does Dillion’s rule impose on local governments when strictly enforced Localities vary on a range of dimensions, such as the size of their populations and economies, their rates of growth, their regional transportation needs, their natural resource allocations, etc., that would seem to favor the application of broad freedoms to manage their affairs. When should home rule supersede states’ rights? Do you agree or disagree with the state-level decision taken by the Texas Legislature to undo the local ordinance that the city of Austin had in place to regulate Uber and Lyft drivers? 4- Respond to at least 2 of your class peers and respectfully engage in a discussion based on their responses.  Where possible try to select peers without a response from anyone. The goal is to analyze responses and support or respectfully counter.