Government

In order for a candidate to win the presidency in the United States, they must win the majority of votes within the electoral college. Each state is given a set number of votes in the electoral college based on the size of its congressional delegation, and the number of U.S. Senators. Some argue that we should abolish the electoral college and replace it with the winner being determined by the popular vote. Others argue this might lead to a tyranny…

Describe the role of money in election campaigns. Among other things, explain how campaign donations and spending are (and are not) regulated in the United States and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the First Amendment in recent years with regard to campaign finance. Has this had a positive or negative impact on American politics? Explain. Each essay must be at least two pages long (double-spaced and font size of 12). You are more than welcome to write more than…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is for each student to gradually develop throughout the course a decision-making guide useful when making decision about political questions (e.g., supporting a candidate, legislation or executive decisions). TOPIC: Political Decision-Making: PART II During this update... Consider these topics: PART II: Federalism & Constitutional Considerations, Legislative Decision-Making Considerations. INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW: Each student will update and improve their initial draft decision-making guide with new understanding gained thus far. See detailed instructions below. Student Instructions: Update…

Foreign Policy Crisis Simulation Students will be divided into committees. Each group will be simulating the US National Security Council and our topic of discussion will be "Chinese Regional Hegemony in East Asia". Some possible topics that we will discuss in committee are "US-China trade", "the South China Sea dispute"," North Korean aggression", "the status of Taiwan" and "Hong Kong", etc. You are encouraged to think of topics outside of this list that you would like to discuss. How the…

Identify the constitutional clause that is common to both West Virginia State Board of Education v Barnette (1943) and Tinker v Des Moines (1969) Based on the constitutional clause identified in part A, describe how Tinker v Des Moines further expanded and clarified the rights at state in the West Virginia v Barnette case Describe one circumstance, real or hypothetical, in which the rights established by West Virginia v Barnette and Tinker v Des Moines may still be limited.

Persuasive Essay on Technology, Privacy, Surveillance, and Civil Liberties You must submit your essay to our class Blackboard through the Turnitin Assignment by Essay Requirements: 700-900 words, double-spaced plus an MLA Works Cited page on the last page ❖ A cover page IS NOT required) ❖ Use in-text citations from five (5) outside scholarly sources ➢ (not Wikipedia; though you can use it as a starting point to find other sources). Purpose: To convince, argue and/or persuade your reader/audience that…

***This essay is over a movie. Prompt is listed towards the bottom of the instructions. Thanks!! Revisionaries: Texas Textbook Massacre Video Analysis Assignment Instructions You will need to watch the movie: The Revisionaries in order to compete the prompt for this assignment topic. There is a version you can rent or purchase, but it is only available to be purchased and watched in Amazon for prime members. Option 1. Option 2. Copy and paste this link to stream the Revisionaries…

In this journal entry carefully explore the topics below. Then, do and submit the following: 1. Choose one of the policy topics and tell your instructor which policy domain you will research for the final paper. 2. Conduct three searches on the CBU library website. I recommend you use Heinonline database in . 3. Write up one summary for each reference you find. In the summary explain what is why this source is relevant to the topic and your paper.…

POSITION PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW A position paper presents an in-depth and arguable position about a topic. The purpose of this position is to demonstrate learning of theoretical leadership and evaluation tools. And, along with the presentation of the theoretical concepts is the direct application of these concepts to a specific and actual situation. Additionally, the biblical worldview is to be highlighted in the analysis. INSTRUCTIONS In this paper, you will apply intergovernmental management, intergovernmental relations, and collaborative public administration…

How are First Amendment rights used or abused in present challenges to our democracy and government? Using one of the four "freedoms" guaranteed in the First Amendment, e.g., Speech, Press, Assembly, or Petition, discuss that right's values and limitations as they relate to one of the following three events: The social justice rallies and the riots that occurred in many U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota at the hands of police; The divisive national elections of…