Political science

in an essay of four (4) to five (5) pages, typed in size 12 Times New Roman fonts and double-spaced, respond to the following: In your own words, describe what Rossiter meant by “the American tradition.” Be specific. Rossiter delivered this address at a time (the 1950s) when, in his estimation, “The mood of this nation, which considers itself an eminent success and finds itself in imminent danger, is deeply conservative.” Are there parallels between the national mood of the 1950s and the national mood today? In other words, is Donald Trump’s call to “Make America Great Again” a call to return to “the American tradition”? What, if any, elements of the American tradition, as it was defined by Rossiter, are evident in Donald Trump’s agenda? Be specific. Is “the American tradition” even worth returning to? Why or why not? You must cite at least (3) scholarly or primary sources to support your arguments.    Here is a link to read.  Rossiter, The Shaping of the American Tradition.pdf (https://learn-us-east-1-prod-fleet01-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com/blackboard.learn.xythos.prod/589ab7cf1b570/1351169?X-Blackboard-Expiration=1608336000000&X-Blackboard-Signature=ds9osMABrAoZEm0ElnqetBA2H67ijXK%2FGBUALVbAL%2F8%3D&X-Blackboard-Client-Id=306104&response-cache-control=private%2C%20max-age%3D21600&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27Rossiter%252C%2520The%2520Shaping%2520of%2520the%2520American%2520Tradition.pdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20201218T180000Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=21600&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAYDKQORRYTKBSBE4S%2F20201218%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=ff5a0c0c6af685d763a633a2c2f5edd3f2066e0fb40e3cc902444792c32491ad)

For your final paper, choose: One international crime AND one transnational crime, And one or two theories we have covered in class. Your paper should present a clear argument about how these theories explain international and transnational crime (application), as well as limitations when applying the theory to the specific international and transnational crime. In the paper, you must give some context (definition and actual cases that have taken place) for the crime in question, explain the key points of the theory/theories used, and you should justify your arguments with examples and data. End the paper with policy preventions. Ex. Outline: Intro Define Theory Define specific international crime Apply theory to the specific crime Provide limitations ***Repeat these steps for the transnational crime*** You must use academic sources. The paper should be about 3,500 words (minimum of 3,300 and a maximum of 3,700, excluding the bibliography with a minimum of 10 different references). The final paper will be submitted through BlackBoard under “final paper” due on 12/05/ 2020. Note: The paper will be verified via SafeAssign for Plagiarism. Make sure to use references accordingly as I have requested throughout the class.

Directions: For the final essay exam in this class, you are required to compose a 400-450 word argumentative essay addressing the following question. As a brief reminder, this essay is worth 32 points.     FINAL ESSAY EXAM QUESTION    During the semester, we discussed a variety of issues related to Black liberation and the oppressive experiences Black communities face.  Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor examines the explosion of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement by examining Black people’s ongoing struggle with violence, police brutality, and exploitation by the criminal justice system.  She ends the book with a simple question. Based on our class readings, class discussions, and your essays and research papers, develop a 400-450 word argumentative essay that addresses the following question.    Can Black people gain equality in America?    A few things to consider…..  Do you have a claim (thesis) that takes a position on one side or the other? This is an argument so the essay should be arguing a position related to the question. To make it easy for the reader to find, try to keep it in the introduction.   Have you clearly incorporated the reading material from the class? The purpose of this essay is for you to demonstrate that you understand how to make clear statements and use source material to support your ideas, claim, and discussion about a particular topic.    Are you still using I, me, my, you, us, we, our? That language should not be included in this essay. Remember, we talked about the many reasons why this type of language should not be used. At this point of the semester, you should have already made the adjustment in your writing. This essay is your opportunity to demonstrate growth.  Does your essay follow the basic essay structure at the least? At the very least, an essay has an introduction, body paragraphs that examine the points of discussion, and a conclusion. These are the basic components of an essay. Also, make sure the first line of each sentence is indented. This signals to the reader that a new paragraph is starting. Avoid using pronouns in the first sentence of a paragraph. A sentence with a noun has to precede a sentence replacing that noun with a pronoun.    Are your sentences complete? Remember when we talked about fragments? A complete sentence has to have a subject, verb, and complete thought.  Also, do not combine two complete sentences with a comma (that makes a comma-splice).     Did you proofread?

This essay needs to include a lot such as the research in oil in Iran.  It must be a research question. The crash in oil prices on Iran would hurt Iran economy, How does Iran deal with this challenge including political instability and economic crisis in Iran caused by the crash in oil prices

The only sources acceptable for this is the chapters/lectures posted on Canvas. You cannot consult outside sources.  Part i  Define and explain in detail. Where possible bring in examples for each terminology chosen to define. Clearly label the key term chosen to define – 5 points each a)  Democratization b)  Neighborhood effect c)  Modernization theory d)  Political identity e)  Interest Groups part ii  Define in detail in a paragraph or two (5 to 10 sentences). Where possible bring in examples for each terminology chosen to define. Clearly label the key term chosen to define – 12.5 points each a)  Constructivism b)  Samuel Huntington and Global Conflict/Clash of Civilizations Part III: Essay  Provide a thorough response to the question chosen (2 to 3 pages). Use examples and provide a thorough analysis to the answer.  a) Discuss what causes political violence. Compare and contrast civil wars to revolutions. What are the factors that cause these two forms of political violence? Consider interests, geographical factors, and state weakness in answering this question. Bonus: 5 points How do states’ governments raise capital? Bonus: 5 points Describe the difference between public and private good.

The topic is why the United Kingdom has a two-party system? The essay should not be a broad general introduction of a country. A case study is NOT a country profile. I already did an introduction but its not finished, so just review and finish it and then follow the topic.  This essay needs to apply comparative politics methods and theories and concepts. Clear arguments and your own perspective on the topic.

Is Congress broken or dysfunctional? If so, how or what are the most important parts that are broken or dysfunctional. If not, where is Congress functioning as intended or why are arguments about dysfunction missing key points/ideas about Congress? What are some ideas for changing Congress that relate to the ideas you are talking about above. Why are they good or poor ideas for reforming Congress? Make sure to say congress Is dysfunctional

Your exam should include the essay for Part I and four short answer responses for Part II.  (As much as possible, answers should be written in paragraph form, but I will be understanding if you have difficulty doing so within the required time.) The exam is open book.  However, you are not to collaborate or consult with other students on your responses to any questions.   Part I: Essay Question Your response should be at least three pages typed (double-spaced, font size 12). The following is a quote by late Canadian sociologist Howard Brotz arguing that Canada’s shared bourgeois (i.e. classically liberal) culture is much more fundamental than the cultural diversity that exists here: “In fact is Canadian society characterized by diverse ways of life where people have different standards of what they admire, respect, want?  The answer to this is yes and no.  In a fundamental or radical respect I categorically deny that there is any diversity at all.  Canadians of all ethnic groups, as in the United States, stand for exactly the same thing which is a bourgeois way of life… [The] democratic bourgeois man is a person who is tolerant of all other religions which do not violate a rational civil law; who is not a fanatic because he is primarily interested in improving his standard of living for himself and his family by working in an economy which satisfies these wants; and who has the political habits and practical common sense to support the regime which makes possible this way of life.” Write an essay explaining how three (or more, if you wish) authors from our course would be likely to respond to Brotz’ quote on the basis of readings we studied in this course.  Discuss (with supporting evidence from the readings) whether each author would agree or disagree in whole or in part with Brotz’ claims, and/or how he or she might qualify or expand upon them.  You MUST include at least one author from each of the following groups, but you are free to discuss additional authors if you like. A) Henri Bourassa, Gad Horowitz B) James Tully, Will Kymlicka, C) Charles Taylor, George Grant

Answer any 3, no sources required. not in essay format, answer as individual questions and list the questions before answering. 1.Why is history important to the study of contemporary world affairs? What are the limitations of history for understanding and explaining contemporary world affairs?   2. Compare and contrast the balance of power and polarity theory. Which one do you think is most useful for understanding contemporary world affairs? Why?   3. What is a Great Power? What approaches can be applied to identify a Great Power?  Why are Great Powers important in the study of contemporary world affairs.   4. What is meant by the concept of international society? How has International Society changed since the origins of the modern state system?   5. What factors led to de-colonization in wake of World War II? Identify and briefly discuss the major challenges de-colonized states have and continue to confront.   6. What is functionalism? How does it differ from neo-functionalism? What is its relationship to the concept of international regimes through a brief discussion of an international regime?   7. Despite a wide range of theoretical and empirical studies, the causes of war and conditions of peace unite them all together. Do you agree? Why or why not?   8. What is meant by interdependence? Define the concepts of sensitivity and vulnerability and illustrate with an empirical example.   9. Define deterrence. What are its primary components and purpose? Briefly identify and discuss the primary concepts of a strategic nuclear mutual deterrence relationship.   10. What are the key components of the international economic system established after World War II? How have these changed over time? Identify and briefly discuss the challenges the system faces today.

Essay #4 – Domestic Public Policy For this essay you will pick an example of a domestic policy.  This needs to be a law passed by Congress OR an executive order issued by a President since January 20, 2001.  I will not accept anything that deals with International relations or foreign policy, however anything involving immigration would be acceptable for example……I will say often the policies chosen to write about are in the areas of taxes, entitlements, healthcare, energy, environment, education, etc.   Good examples would be anything relating to healthcare, education, the environment, immigration, or energy, although technically anything involving entitlements, spending, taxes, and regulation are also acceptable. 1.  Introduce and describe when your policy was passed/issued.  Who was President, which party mainly supported it, etc.  What problem/issue was the policy meant to deal with and/or improve?  You can also mention what was going on in the economy/society that made this in your view come to the forefront of the policy agenda.   2. Describe how the policy came to be adopted.  Track the steps in the executive order, or law.  Was the policy you picked something that had never been done before, or the reform of an existing law, or an EO that had been issued in the past or an EO that was just changing how a law was being implemented…..those details help as to describing the process in how this policy came to be.  You can mention the controversy over it, how the votes for it in Congress were very split between the two parties or non-partisan, if it was originally vetoed at first by a President, anything to highlight the process (and struggle) of getting this policy adopted.   3. Find sources that give us an idea of how successful (or unsuccessful) the policy has been.  Has it been effective in solving the problem it set out to fix?  What are some major problems the policy has faced?  Has Congress (Or the White House) set out to improve the law at any point in time?  Try to show an example of how the policy is working, and another example that points out a problem. 4. What’s your opinion of the policy?  Do you think it’s been effective or not?  What would be recommendations you would have in improving the policy?  For this I’m looking for good examples based on good sources because I know that there’s always tons of material out there with ideas of how to improve laws. As always, at least 4-5 pages and 4-5 sources.