Political science

For this assignment i have to answer the following question.  How has NAFTA affected the economies of North America and how has the EU affected Europe?  What importance do these economic pacts have for international managers in North America, Europe, and Asia?

Presidential Agendas Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items. Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently? To Prepare: · Review the Resources and reflect on the importance of agenda setting. · Consider how federal agendas promote healthcare issues and how these healthcare issues become agenda priorities. POST your response to the discussion question: Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently?

This article talks about how cities are faring under Trump’s version of federalism. How is Trump’s federalism affecting cities. What solutions or adjustments would you propose? https://www.metropolitiques.eu/The-Limits-of-Progressive-Policymaking-in-US-Cities.html

Drawing on the concepts covered in this week’s material on scientific inquiry and the scientific method, reflect on a research topic that you think would be interesting to research within the Social Sciences.Why does this topic interest you?What would be interesting research questions to ask around this topic?How do you think this topic could best be approached (using quantitative/qualitative data, an inductive, deductive approach etc.)?The writing assignments are supposed to help you apply the class concepts to your own ideas and to practice your writing in preparation for the final research paper. Your writing assignment should be 2-3 pages in length. A couple of important points:Make sure to introduce any concepts from the class material you are referring to (briefly explain what they are).Be sure to cite, meaning use in-text citation in the (author, year) format and provide a short reference list or list of sources at the end of your write-up, using a standard citation format, e.g. APA.

The critical analysis questions are designed to stimulate thought, clarify concepts, explore course materials in detail, and to examine the course concepts from a new or different perspective.Responses should be 500-800 words in total.QuestionsOn page 1-2, Eagleton lists “random” definitions of ideology that are currently in circulation. Which listed definition most closely matches your previous understanding of “ideology”?In what specific ways did Eagleton’s analysis of ideologies (especially his six definitions of ideology (pgs. 28-31)) and ideological strategies complicate your understanding of what “ideology” means and entails?What is the “end of ideology thesis” and why does Eagleton argue that it is implausible?

Please read one of the following Supreme Court decisions (you will need to look them up online): Lawrence v Texas (2003), Gonzales v Raich (2005), Kelo v New London (2005), King v Burwell (2015) or Obergefell v Hodges (2015); then given what you have read about federalism in chapter 3 explain briefly in a two-page essay whether you believe the case was correctly decided based upon your understanding of federalism. Strong essays will engage in legal reasoning in the case. Please do not editorialize over policy or provide an opinion piece applying your personal morals. It is quite possible that you may be in support of gay marriage morally and find the legal reasoning applied by the dissenters valid in regard to how they apply the principles of federalism. Or vice versa. In addition, I may be in favor of universal healthcare but find that the legal reasoning applied in King v Burwell to be incorrect or vice versa.

The critical analysis questions are designed to stimulate thought, clarify concepts, explore course materials in detail, and to examine the course concepts from a new or different perspective. Responses should be 500-800 words in total. Questions. What are the key characteristics of hegemony according to Gramsci? Who are the organic intellectuals, and what are organic ideologies? How do these ideologies relate to the creation of common sense? In what ways does Gramsci’s conception of power differ from Althusser’s?

In an essay of 4 to 6 pages (1,000 to 1,500 words), please answer the following prompt. I expect you to write your essay based on the assigned readings, on class forums, and on lectures and other video materials presented on the web site. I do not expect you to supplement these sources with outside research. Please cite forum posts by the author’s name and the date of the post. The president has constitutional, institutional, and political sources of power. Of these, the institutional powers are arguably the strongest. In an essay, analyze the institutional powers of the presidency and assess how Presidents in the 20th Century were able to use their institutional and political resources to challenge what had historically been Congressional dominance of U.S. national politics. In your opinion, based on the evidence that you have presented, what is the likely future balance of power between Presidents and Congress? Why? —————————————————————————————————————————————— Above is the assignment description by the professor, as you write the essay, you can ignore the required citation of the discussion forum. Citations should be found from the Book and the lecture captions that I extracted from the lecture videos. Make sure it’s original work.

One key criticism of global civil society is that it is not representative. What do critics mean when they suggest this? Do you agree or disagree with this claim? Why?