Respond to 2 peer responses

Peer 1 Sophie Question #2: What is privatization? What are the impacts in a European context? Do you think that these policies were/are wise? Privatization is something that has played a major role in the development and progression of European politics, policy making, and governance. It envelops the transfer of industry, business, or a service from … Read more

Discussion 14

Chapter 14 in Gallagher Laver and Mair Assignment: Answer ONE (1) of the following questions in your post: Question #1: The news recently has discussed the fact that several European countries have launched “austerity” programs. Given your insights from Gallagher, Laver, and Mair, what has public reaction to these programs been like in a comparative … Read more

Political Science

   Over the last 20 years the United States as a nation has witnessed and waged war against various forms of what scholars have dubbed public health crisis. Through various administrations, state officials, and first responders the United States has answered the call through various policy initiatives, state mandates and public health declarations.  The fundamental … Read more

Discussion 13

Gallagher Laver and Mair Assignment: Answer ONE (1) of the following questions in your post: Question #1: What is corporatism? How does corporatism relate to what you know about interest groups in the United States in a reputational sense? What can we learn from European countries that display corporatist trends? Question #2: What are the … Read more

Political science

Economic downturns, and hence big reductions in state revenues, present California budget makers with a dilemma.  Should the deficits be cut by reducing expenditures for state government programs, or should revenues be increased by raising taxes?  Use the budget challenge at https://www.budgetchallenge.org/challenges/12/pages/home?utm_source=next10&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=budget (Links to an external site.) to create a budget that reflects your values and … Read more

Bibliography

   Please choose one of the following topics and discuss arguing for or against a position.  You must choose a side in your discussion.    Argue      whether to keep or toss partisan primaries in all states Argue      for or against ERA at this point in time Select      a passage from an assigned reading and discuss … Read more

Week 2

  In at least 600 words, analyze the song’s lyrics and images to help the reader make the connection between the song and the need for civic engagement. Use the assigned course reading materials to support your argument. You can choose your music video or select one of these. Video:  Black Eyed Peas w/ Justin Timberlake … Read more

Discussion 11

Assignment  Answer ONE (1) of the following questions in your post: Question #1: What are the major differences between majoritarian and proportional electoral systems? Question #2: Some have suggested that “closed list” PR systems are conducive to corruption. Why might this be? Do you agree? Why or why not? Question #3: What are mixed electoral … Read more