Agenda Setting

Agenda setting can be a difficult task in government. Why? Who do you consider an important agenda setter in government? How does this participant help set the agenda? Give an example of an attempt at agenda setting in government. Was it successful? Why or why not? Consider how factors such as culture, political positions, etc. … Read more

Gun Control Act 1968/Federalism

This paper is on the Gun Control Act of 1968. It is important to remember that your paper should focus on a specific policy and that your paper will need to address the following components:    Historical and constitutional basis for the American governments structure    The system of checks and balances    The various roles (e.g., public … Read more

Midterm Paper INR

 Please critically reflect upon the question and bring in the literature. Answers should be between at least 1000-1500 words (excluding bibliography). 1. Was Hannah Arendt just in her claims against the treatment of A. Eichmann? Given state boundaries, what are the utilities and difficulties of the ICC and ICJ today. Explain using specific examples.  2. To … Read more

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Agenda setting can be a difficult task in government. Why? Who do you consider an important agenda setter in government? How does this participant help set the agenda? Give an example of an attempt at agenda setting in government. Was it successful? Why or why not? Consider how factors such as culture, political positions, etc. … Read more

American Goverment

You are to find an article published in any newspaper, magazine, or credible online resource in the last two months regarding the balance of power between the state and Federal government. The article can discuss any issue (budgets, security, etc.) but it must include coverage of how the US Federal and state governments interact, or … Read more

Lobbying and Policy Making in the EU

Answer one question only 1.    Is outside lobbying inherently less successful than inside lobbying? Discuss with reference to at least two case studies. 2.    Access to EU institutions is biased in favour of business groups. Discuss. 3.    Business actors are more successful than NGOs in influencing EU policy- making. Do you agree? 4.    Why and … Read more

Please refer to instructions

In a discussion about the distribution and use of Remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 during the Democracy Now segment, Amy Goodman asks Achal Prabhala, “who profits, who gets access, and how important is this drug? How does Prabhala respond? What are the parallels between access to Remdesivir and access to COVID-19 vaccines?

Agenda Setting

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 11 (Provided)Week 7 Lesson (Provided)Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)Initial Post InstructionsAgenda setting can be a difficult task in government. Why? Who do you consider an important agenda-setter in government? How does this participant help set the agenda? Give an example … Read more

Policy Issue

InstructionsYou are a lobbyist for an issue that you find important. For example, you would like to see the banning of smoking in federal buildings (Note: This policy has already been enacted.) You are going to make an informational pamphlet to highlight your points to prominent members of Congress. Research members of Congress that you … Read more