What is China’s ‘irredentism’ on the South China Sea? How about US ‘freedom of navigation’ in the Sea? What can these two ‘superpowers’ make of the Sea that might affect the role and functions of the UNCLOS? 1 page double space cited 2 sources no introduction page
Up to this point in the course, we have had very intentional exposure to the nature, basis and foundation of our political assumptions (ontology, human nature, society, epistemology). if possible Include, Hobbes, Marx’s, Baker, Plato, Charles Darwin’s theory and more We have examined these assumptions carefully, with an eye towards sequentially unfolding each of these … Read more
Please answer the following questions relating to the reading attached . (below as PDF) 1. Briefly summarize the author’s central argument. * 2. What scholarly contribution does the author claim to be making? * 3. Describe the methodology used (i.e. single or comparative case study analysis, historiography and archival work, large-N cross-case analysis, etc.).* 4. … Read more
Latin American political/state institutions are often described as being weak/fragile. In other words, the performance and legitimacy of these institutions, particularly in their ability to address such challenges as uneven development, corruption, poverty, crime etc is much to be desired. Answer the following questions: (1) What explains unevenness in the quality of institutions in Latin … Read more
Summarize the evidence that the Earth is warming, and that this is caused largely by human activity. What are two main counterarguments offered by skeptics, and why are the skeptics likely to be wrong? Cite both readings (as “Dessler and Parson 2010” and “Beck 2006”, without the quotation marks), with page numbers.– Dessler and Parson … Read more
Explain how the policy image of flame retardants in furniture was viewed differently by different groups in the film “Toxic Hot Seat”. How did the chemical industry view flame retardants? How did the fire fighters and scientists? What frame dominated in the end? Were there any changes in policy as a result?
Each question needs to be answered 1 page double spaced.1. What is punctuated equilibrium and why is it important? Discuss a specific example of a punctuated equilibrium from class. 2. When it comes to public health and the current pandemic, Americans struggle with, “the needs of the community versus the rights of individuals” (Garrett 2000, … Read more
To develop the students thought and analytical processes TOPIC: The topic should be ONE current and controversial issue of political importance facing the federal, state or local government. SOURCES: Four or more articles from … Read more
Please answer the following questions relating to the reading attached . (below as PDF) 1. Briefly summarize the author’s central argument. 2. What scholarly contribution does the author claim to be making? 3. Describe the methodology used (i.e. single or comparative case study analysis, historiography and archival work, large-N cross-case analysis, Not Applicable, etc.). 4. … Read more
For this option, you will be answering the following prompt: What is Presidential Unilateralism? How can the various branches of government check the executives unilateral powers? Do they? Why or why not? Your essay should be organized as follows: Define the concept of presidential unilateralism.Provide a clear thesis about the ability of the other branches … Read more