Describe how strategic guidance leads to identifying requirements and solutions to provide capabilities. Develop solutions across DOTMLPF-P. Explain how the Army allocates resources to support solutions.

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Change in Army

Compare the processes used to change the Army during the post-Vietnam timeframe to the processes used today. Use one of the Big 5 from your readings as the basis to conduct the comparison. JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, TAA, TAP, etc. did not exist during the post-Vietnam era. So how did the Army make decisions and how is that different than today? Why does it matter? This is not a history paper of what happened in the past, nor is it a paper that acts like the current processes were used in the past. It is a comparative analysis. How did the Army decide what strategic changes needed to take place? How was it different than what happens today? What is your analysis of this difference/these differences? The preceding is an example for looking at strategic guidance. Ensure you address each of:

– Describe how strategic guidance leads to identifying requirements and solutions to provide capabilities.
– Develop solutions across DOTMLPF-P.
– Explain how the Army allocates resources to support solutions.
– Employ force integration to provide capability to combatant commanders.

Explain Congressional oversight of the president including impeachment, give examples. What if Congress will not hold the president accountable to the rule of law and the Constitution?

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Anti-slavery/abolition movement

Part one

Considering the anti-slavery/abolition movement and the importance of slavery in the pre-Civil War period, evaluate:

  1. the impact of the movement and
  2. the impact of slavery 1830-1860

Remember to write your answer in paragraph format, with introduction of your evaluation of the two issues (thesis), and conclusion summing up the thesis and evidence. Use material from Give Me Liberty, Voices, and module topic pages.

Part. two

For your Week 8 Reflection, consider:

Explain the most significant ways in which freedom was both expanded and limited during Reconstruction.

In your conclusion, consider how this experience influenced the future of freedom and opportunity for African Americans and women. How does it influence how we think today about racial inequality?

Part three

Write a reflection this week about executive powers and and their limits.

  • Explain Congressional oversight of the president including impeachment, give examples.
  • Do you think the limits work?
  • What if Congress will not hold the president accountable to the rule of law and the Constitution? (This is the challenge for today’s January 6 Committee.)

 

What are the arguments for the United States providing a haven for refugees? What are the arguments against the United States providing a haven for refugees?

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Discussion 7

1. What are the arguments for the United States providing a haven for refugees?

2. What are the arguments against the United States providing a haven for refugees?

3. Do you think America should provide a safe refuge for immigrants in danger in their home countries (refugees)? Why or why not?

Responses must be at least 200 words.

Should the United States apply different immigration policy toward particular immigrant groups? Why or why not? Include references to specific immigrant groups.

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Discussion 8

1. Should the United States apply different immigration policy toward particular immigrant groups? Why or why not? Include references to specific immigrant groups.

Responses must be at least 200 words.

Provide the EXACT wording of the right that you think should be added to or removed from the Texas Constitution’s Bill of Rights, and then explain why this addition/removal is important to you.

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Texas Bill of Rights Assignment[1]

Guidelines & Requirements

Instructions

Go to this website to read the Texas Constitution’s Bill of Rights – yes, that whole website is the Bill of Rights. For this assignment, based upon what you have learned about Texas politics and about Texas government so far, you’re going to come up with one additional right that you think should be added to our State Constitution’s Bill of Rights; OR, you can come up with one right currently in our State Constitution’s Bill of Rights that you think should be removed. Then, you’ll identify sources to help you support the idea that this is addition/removal will benefit Texans and what the consequences might be if this were implemented.

 Tip: After reading the questions in the Word document about finding sources, if you are not quite sure what you might want to look for, here are just a few possible ideas:

  • Your source might have a survey showing that Texans are concerned about this topic.
  • Your source might have a case study or interview showing how something has been a problem in the past.
  • Your source might show that another state did something similar with positive results.
  • Your source might show that a new technology or way of thinking has changed how people feel about a topic.

Of course, these are just a few examples to help get your brain going! Be creative!

Tip: Most national news outlets don’t cover much about state politics because they’re trying to appeal to viewers/readers all over the country and not just people in Texas, so it’s often easier to find a news article about Texas politics from state or local news outlets. Here are a few you can look through if you’re not familiar with any state or local news outlets:

After you have given this some thought, type your answer to each of the following questions below, and then save your document to upload it in Canvas. Your answers will be graded for completeness and accuracy. Please be as detailed in your responses as you can be, and double-check that you have fully answered each question.

Assignment

  1. Provide the EXACT wording of the right that you think should be added to or removed from the Texas Constitution’s Bill of Rights, and then explain why this addition/removal is important to you. (20 points):
  2. Find one news article from a reputable news source (newspaper, magazine, or other reputable news outlet) that helps support your idea that this right should be added or removed.
    1. First, provide a working link to your news article, as well as the title, author, name of news outlet, and date of publication of the article.
      Answer here (4 points):
    2. Second, summarize the article by clearly stating the main point, as well as identifying some of the specific details supporting that main point in the article.
      Answer here (8 points):
    3. Finally, how does the information in this source help you show that this change would benefit Texans? Make sure you use specific details to support your response.
      Answer here (8 points).
  3. Find a second news article from a reputable news source (newspaper, magazine, or other reputable news outlet) that helps support your idea that this right should be added or removed.
    1. First, provide a working link to your news article, as well as the title, author, name of news outlet, and date of publication of the article. (4 points):
    2. Second, summarize the article by clearly stating the main point, as well as identifying some of the specific details supporting that main point in the article. (8 points)
    3. Finally, how does the information in this source help you show that this change would benefit Texans? Make sure you use specific details to support your response.
      (8 points).
  4. What do you think the consequences (positive or negative) would be if your proposal to add/remove a right from our State Constitution were actually done and implemented? Explain, providing as much detail and specific information as possible.
    (20 points)

 

  1. Writing style: format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other writing style flaws should be minimized. This component of the paper is worth up to 10 points.

 

  1. On Friday, September 30, 2022, during class, we will have the Texas Bill of Rights Forum. This is why you need to bring a printed copy of your paper to class that day. The Forum will be a combination of a group activity and whole class activity. Showing up to class on this day with a printed copy of your paper is worth 5 points; participation in the class activities will also be worth up to 5 points. So, this component is worth up to 10 points.

 

  1. The Texas Bill of Rights paper is due at the BEGINNING (9:00 a.m.) of Class in printed copy and on Canvas on Friday, September 30, 2022. Late papers will be accepted on Canvas through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022. After that no papers will be accepted, and the grade will be 0.

The Texas Bill of Rights Assignment is worth up to 100 points toward your final course grade.

Format

  1. The assignment must be submitted as a Word document (.docx or .doc). If you use a word processor other than Microsoft Word, most have the ability to save the document as a Word document. Canvas will only accept Word documents.
  2. The final paper must be submitted through the Assignment link in Canvas in the Texas Bill of Rights Assignment Module on the modules page in Canvas. A printed copy is also required to brought to class Friday, 2022. The printed copy is due at the BEGINNING of class, and the document must be submitted on Canvas by 9:00 a.m. on that Friday. Failure to bring a printed copy to class and/or a late submission will be penalized. Late submissions on Canvas will only be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, , 2022. You are bringing a printed copy of your paper to class, because we will be using it during class.
  3. The printed copy of the paper should be stapled in the upper-left-hand corner PRIOR to class. Please do not put it in a folder or cover. Unstapled papers will be penalized.
  4. Use the standard MLA heading in the upper left-hand corner. Then start with #1 at the left margin. Each section of the paper can be single-spaced, but double-space between each section. See the example in the Texas Bill of Rights Assignment Module on the modules page in Canvas.

You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last minute to do this assignment. In fact, on Thursday or Friday the first week of class, we may take some class time to hear what right you’re thinking of adding or removing. Hopefully that will help motivate you to get started on this assignment.

Finding the two news sources will be the time-consuming part of the assignment. Carefully the directions for each question and answer them fully and completely. Please do more than “just enough to get by” or the minimum. Write at the college level. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other writing style errors will be penalized.

If you run into trouble or need help, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am willing to assist or help guide you.

[1] Cartwright, Tiffany, Student Assignment on Texas State Constitution, Published April 28, 2022, Accessed July 5, 2022

What sorts of policies did Thomas Jefferson pursue as president? What was his approach to issues such as taxes, government spending, western land and relations with other countries?

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Read Chapter 7: The Early Republic

As you read the chapter and view the videos, take notes on the following questions. Be sure to provide specific examples from this text in your responses. Responses should be at least 1-2 paragraphs (short answer guidelines):

How did the Haitian slave revolt influence the United States?

How was the American understanding of race changing between 1790 and 1820? What role did science play in this process?

Describe the idea of “Republican Motherhood.” What does it say about the place of women in American society between 1790 and 1820?

In what ways was the United States becoming more democratic between 1790 and 1820? What peoples still remained unequal in this period?

What sorts of policies did Thomas Jefferson pursue as president? What was his approach to issues such as taxes, government spending, western land and relations with other countries?

What ideas did Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa advocate? How successful were they in their goals for Native Americans?

What were the main causes of the War of 1812? Describe the fighting in this war.

What were the results of the War of 1812? How did the War of 1812 impact American identity

Why were the Federalist unsuccessful as a political party after 1800? What role did the War of 1812 and the Hartford Convention play in the decline and eventual collapse of the Federalist Party?

Describe the Monroe Doctrine. How did it represent a major change in American foreign policy?

Here is the link with chapter info

https://sites.google.com/view/hist-1301-american-yawp/chapter-seven-the-early-republic?authuser=0

 

Discuss what actions and policies of the Democratic-Republican presidents, 1800–1824, laid the groundwork for Jackson’s breakaway movement?

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Jackson period

During the Jackson period the people were truly sovereign and could do no wrong. His presidential victory in 1828, his actions as president, and the great political party that formed around him refashioned national politics in a more democratic mold. But before there was the Jacksonian Era politics was dominated by the Democratic-Republicans.Answer and discuss what actions and policies of the Democratic-Republican presidents, 1800–1824, laid the groundwork for Jackson’s breakaway movement? As a Southerner, a slaveholder, a land speculator, an Indian fighter, and a Democrat, did President Andrew Jackson alter the direction of the nation? (In other words, did his presidential actions match his ideology?)Did the “Age of the Common Man” provide opportunities for all American residents? Support your answers with facts and information from the text or other reliable source.

Do not forget to cite your sources.

For this discussion, please provide a detailed post (250 word minimum). As you provide your answer make sure you support them with facts or information from the readings. In addition, provide meaningful responses (75 word minimum) to at least two classmates’ posts. Late postings may be subject to a late penalty.

 

What is “waithood” and what consequences does it have for African youth? How do African youth navigate the social challenges they encounter? What does youth have to do with African development and/or public policy?

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The Time of Youth: Work, Social Change, and Politics in Africa

This post should focus on Alcinda Honwana’s The Time of Youth: Work, Social Change, and Politics in Africa. You are welcome to discuss any part of the book  argument or key theme, whether one that runs across the entire book or just a particular chapter. Some questions you might consider:

What is “waithood” and what consequences does it have for African youth?

How do African youth navigate the social challenges they encounter? What does youth have to do with African development and/or public policy?

 

Write a case study on Swiss and explain how they have been able to adopt over the years.

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The Swiss Case Study

Write a case study on Swiss and explain how they have been able to adopt over the years.

 

Check out this link and start talking about this important topic via the discussion board posts.

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Discussion board posts

Check out this link and start talking about this important topic via the discussion board posts:

https://carnegieendowment.org/2018/06/21/comparing-democratic-distress-in-united-states-and-europe-pub-76646