Political science

Judicial Branch Assignment Federalist 78 is part of the Federalist Paper series written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison in defense of the US Constitution as written by the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In essence, it is a persuasive essay used to convince states to ratify the Constitution. Federalist 78 specifically addresses the creation of the federal judicial branch. In particular, it describes the means of selecting judges and how long judges should remain in office.  Formatting: Double spaced, 12 Point Times New Roman Font, 1 inch margins,  2 full pages (¾ will not count), no title, name in header (no other information should be included at top of page). You may write up to 2 pages for this assignment but no more than 2 pages.  You must read Chapter 15 in your textbook and Federalist 78 to complete this assignment. Your task is to use the concepts in your book to complete this assignment. Do not use any outside sources. Only use your textbook and Federalist #78.  No direct quotes from Federalist 78 or other sources are permitted.  Fully answer all questions in essay form, using complete sentences, no numbering/bullet points. Do not repeat the questions. Use correct grammar and spelling at all times.  Questions: For what reasons does Hamilton state that the judicial branch is the “least dangerous” branch of government? What are the possible effects on the judicial branch of being the “least dangerous” branch? Hamilton states that the judicial branch must be independent. From what, or whom, does the branch need to be independent? What is the main purpose of a judicial branch according to Hamilton? What type of judicial selection and term of office does Hamilton support? What types of judicial selection does he not support? Why? According to Hamilton, what are the qualifications and characteristics that judges must possess in order to do their job? Further, what type of judicial selection method does Hamilton think will produce these characteristics?

Cover Sheet: please use the cover sheet to help you verify that you have all of the required information. Refer to the assignment for specifics about each component Introductory paragraph: introduces the purpose of the paper, to compare two countries to better understand… Conclusion: please summarize the paper and then give some big picture analysis about your comparisons Citations: make sure you are using Chicago Author-Date, there is style information in Module 13 TEXTBOOK!!!: The textbook should be one of your sources both for information about the countries and for basic concept definitions and relevance. Prove you understand course content! (Orvis Drogus Introducing Comparative Politics Fourth Edition) First Person? Please try to write without first person pronouns. Instead of “I will compare…” you can try “This brief compares…”   Students will write a final brief that describes each of their cases, and compares and analyzes differences between them of approximately 10-12 pages. (30%) Briefs must address the following (Please use the CP Brief Cover Sheet.docx  to help identify where the required components are located in your paper):: Ch 2: How did each of your countries become modern states? (brief history that explains how X arrived at this modern moment) Describe (these elements of your case will likely be expanded on the more you learn): Territory Sovereignty Legitimacy Bureaucracy Is your state: Strong, Weak, Quasi-, or Failed? Explain Ch 3: Describe the Regime of your country, including claim to legitimacy and key institutions.  What is the relationship of the people to the regime? Ch 4: Using the categories of Identity discussed in the book (and of course there are others…) describe the politics of identity issues in your state. Please select one issue or particular claim. You do not need to cover all of these issues or categories of identity. Please consider prioritizing claims/issues that contribute effectively toward your comparison between states. Nation, Ethnicity, Religion, Race, Gender/Sex/Sexuality Vocabulary (Identity Group Demands): Recognition (Rights), Autonomy, Representation/Participation, Improved Social Status Ch 5: Describe the governing institutions for your country: Executive Legislature Judiciary Bureaucracy (IF your country is not a democracy, you will still need to account for governing institutions which likely look similar to these categories.) Ch 6: Describe the mechanisms of Participation and Representation in your state. Specifically: Electoral system Discuss the Party System and Political Parties In a 2-party system, what are the parties and what are the key differences, in a multi-party system, describe some of the issues or major cleavages between parties What is the role of civil society and interest groups? Ch 7: Please identify any current/recent examples of social movements, terrorism, civil war, revolution, etc. You need only address instance. Please consider prioritizing an instance that contributes effectively toward your comparison between states. How are people mobilized to participate in contentious politics? How do social movements and other forms of contentious politics function? (What are the actual behaviors/what are people doing? Who supports them? etc) What effects do contentious politics have on governments and policies? What effects have globalization and the advent of internet-based communications and social media had on contentious politics? Why does contentious politics sometimes turn violent and take the forms of terrorism, civil war, or revolution? Ch 8: If your country is authoritarian, Describe the regime Answer should include the institutions of governance and political actors we’ve already discussed (legislatures, parties, judiciary, bureaucracy, elections, and civil society) How does this regime maintain power? Answer should include measures of repression and adaptation Address the problem of succession? If your country is NOT authoritarian: Are there or behaviors that current leadership employs that are characteristic of authoritarianism? Ch 9: Please identify an important regime change in your country. Who was involved? What happened and how? Why? What was the outcome? (P. 471 in the book lists some important events/dates of the 20th century for each country except the UK, y’all will have to look further back. You do not need to use an event from this list however.) Ch 10: Discuss the political economy of your country. This means some basic economic information including resources/trade/etc. and the measures below, but should also include a discussion about the political involvement/interventions of the state in the economy. GDP, Unemployment, Inflation, Absolute Poverty, Inequality (Gini) Ch 11: Discuss the political economy of your country. If your country has a weak economy this may mean discussing the mechanisms targeting development in may forms. What does development look like in your country?  Ch 12: NONE   Rubric

Make an essay about this topicÑ Why was Cuba such an area of concern for President Kennedy? What were his policies toward Cuba, and what were the results? Your essay HAS TO BE 5 paragraphs in length. You MUST include an introduction AND a conclusion. The textbook provided is the ONLY source required for this essay.

In 4-6 pages, Assume the role of Bernard Baruch on the eve of briefing President Truman about your plan and do the following:  Outline the essential elements of your plan Describe the key points of disagreement with the Soviets Explain why the Plan should not be compromised to reach an agreement Describe what you think will happen if we fail to reach an agreement

A little understood, but nonetheless important, legislative/procedural maneuver in the U.S. Senate is the filibuster. For this topic, I want you to do some research on recent uses of the filibuster and discuss precisely how the filibuster works.  How is the filibuster used as a procedural tool in the legislative process?  How is a filibuster defeated?  Why doesn’t the filibuster exist in the U.S. House of Representatives?  Give an example of a recent legislative issue/topic in the U.S. Senate in which the filibuster was used.  What was the outcome?

Pick one international organization (UN, EU, ICC, etc.). Explain its mission and function. Assess issues of state sovereignty are dealt with for member countries. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.

Choose any ONE of the following topics for your research paper.  It is not necessary to email me which topic you chose, but you must write about one of these topics from the list below:1. What caused European colonialism, who were the major colonial empires, and what was the impact of colonization on India, South Africa, and Indonesia?2. What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict about? What are the motivations and strategies of the actors involved, and how has that conflict affected (or might affect) international relations broadly?3. How and why did Russia annex Crimea from Ukraine? How has the conflict between Russia and Ukraine affected the region and international relations broadly? Be sure to include the effect it has had on U.S.-Russian relations.4. How have human rights affected international politics? What state and non-state actors have had the most direct impact on expanding international human rights? What role have human rights considerations played in the formulation of American foreign policy?5. Why has North Korea pursued nuclear weapons and how has that affected its relationship with South Korea, China, and the United States? Provide an overall analysis of U.S. foreign policy toward North Korea.6. Choose a country in South America and describe the relationship between that country and the United States. How has that relationship evolved and what is the current status of that relationship? What role does that South American country play in regional politics and more broadly in international politics?7. What role does the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the primary judicial branch of the United Nations, play in international politics? What supranational powers, if any, does the ICJ possess? How have recent political trends affected the ICJ and other international organizations8. Choose a country in Africa and describe the relationship between that country and the United States. How has that relationship evolved and what is the current status of that relationship? What role does that African country play in regional politics and more broadly in international politics?9. Describe the historical relationship between the United States and France. How has that relationship evolved over the years? What is the current status of the relationship between the U.S. and France? What role does France play in regional politics and more broadly in international politics?10. Describe the historical relationship between the United States and China. How has that relationship evolved over the years? What is the current status of the relationship between the U.S. and China? What role does China play in regional politics and more broadly in international politics?Students will write one research paper. The paper must be typed and double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12 font (four to six pages/1,000 to 1,500 words) in MS Word and/or PDF. Papers must be in Chicago style format (author-date) and contain at least five peer-reviewed academic sources.

Describe how the promise and pitfalls of exporting, importing, and countertrade for a company moving from a national market into a global market. Consider the following topics: Describe the typical international trade transaction. Discuss the advantages and risks associated with exporting. Identify the basic steps involved in export and import financing. Describe how countertrade can be used to facilitate exports. Include APA formatted citations of your credible sources cited within the document and in the reference section.

How was voting in 2020 affected by Public Opinion? Why did people vote the way they did?How did the various forms of media impact the 2020 election?

This assignment is intended to ensure that you fully understand the role of theory in IR and that you understand the major IR theories enough to apply them to international relations and the events that arise in the world.   Learning Outcomes After successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to: Describe why we use theory in International Relations Identify the major IR theories (including Critical Theories) Describe the main ideas and assertions of the major IR theories (including Critical Theories) Apply an IR theory to important global issues Assignment Instructions Answer the questions below in a Word document. Be sure to number your questions and include the question with your answer. You can use information from the modules, videos, textbook, or any sources that you use for your research. Use the rubric for guidance on ensuring that you answer each question accurately and effectively. Be sure to incorporate the module into your answers. Cite your information using the How to Cite Information from Modules Guide  and Owl Purdue’s MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources  page. Questions Explain why theory is important in IR. And choose 1 of the 4 questions below to answer:  How would you explain Realist IR theory to someone who has never heard of it? Give an example of how Realism can be applied to a current event or situation in the world.  How would you explain Liberalist IR theory to someone who has never heard of it? Give an example of how Liberalism can be applied to a current event or situation in the world.  How would you explain Constructivist IR theory to someone who has never heard of it? Give an example of how Constructivism can be applied to a current event or situation in the world.  Choose one Critical Theory that you think helps to explain global inequality between and/or within countries. Describe this theory and why you believe it explains global inequality.