Which model do you think is the better model that will result in better laws for citizens of the United States? Why?

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There are two basic models of representation – the trustee model and the delegate model. Summarize both models using proper citation from Internet sources. Then find a video or article defending the trustee model of representation and provide a link to the video or article. What arguments are made? Find an example of a particular elected official acting as a trustee. Then find another example of an elected official acting more like a delegate. Be sure to cite and provide evidence.

Then find another article or video defending the delegate model. Provide a link to the article or video. What arguments are made?

Which model do you think is the better model that will result in better laws for citizens of the United States? Why?

Finally, find on of your federal officials struggling to deal with this distinction in the doing of their own jobs. Focus on a single elected official who represents you: US Congressman, US Senator, President. During the COVID-19 crisis, is this person acting more like a trustee or a delegate? What evidence do you have of this. Do you agree with the statements and decisions this individual is making? Cite and use evidence.

Make sure you use quotation marks and proper citation. Summarize and analyze all quotes you choose to use. Do not cut and paste anything from the Internet without quotations or proper citation – this is plagiarism. Everything not quoted or cited must be in your own words.

With respect to the German case, in your opinion, which single factor contributed most to democratic decline and breakdown?

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Prompt: This class is about democratic decline and breakdown but it is also about democratic recovery, both the possibilities of recovery and the factors that contribute to it. This exam is about Germany and Argentin . Germany exemplifies how democracy can break down while Argentina best exemplifies how democracy can recover. With respect to the German case, in your opinion, which single factor contributed most to democratic decline and breakdown? And with respect to Argentina, which single factor contributed most to democratic recovery? Possible answers include: civil society, unity among party and civil actors, military defeat, the role of the right (specifically the party/parties of the right), economic disaster, great leadership and any other factor you consider important. For each case, discuss only one factor. Then tell me whether there is any connection between the two parts of your answer.

We were given some readings to help write the paper, but we are not required any sources or requirements except the length of the paper

It′s supposed to be a ″think paper″ according to my professor

Explain whether the implementation of U.S. Immigration Policy reflects the top-down, bottom-up, or synthesis approach.

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Based on the Birkland readings, compose a 350-to 550-word response to the following:

Explain whether the implementation of U.S. Immigration Policy reflects the top-down, bottom-up, or synthesis approach.
Do you think this approach is appropriate? Why or why not?
What approach SHOULD Immigration Policy reflect?

Compare/contrast assessments of the “democratic deficit” as detailed in course readings (i.e., look at arguments regarding the democratic deficit posed by Hix, Schmidt, Moravscik and Leonard).

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To address this question, your paper should use course readings and lecture materials to do the following:
1. Define the “democratic deficit”.
2. Compare/contrast assessments of the “democratic deficit” as detailed in course readings (i.e., look at arguments regarding the democratic deficit posed by Hix, Schmidt, Moravscik and Leonard).
3. Evaluate these arguments, using your understanding of the European Union (e.g., political institutions, public opinion, party politics, and interest aggregation).
4. Use the above to construct your argument as to whether (and where) a “democratic deficit” exists in the EU.
The essay should be 6-8 pages in length, use 12-point font and standard margins, and contain a bibliography. There is a handout on the course website “Writing a Good Social Science Paper” which details the appropriate format for this assignment. Papers which lack an identifiable thesis statement within the introduction, fail to integrate course readings effectively and/or rely on lecture slides will be penalized. Please keep in mind that while you can use current events material to supplement your discussion of course readings

What are the most important thoughts in Washington’s Farewell Address, for our own time? 

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What are the most important thoughts in Washington’s Farewell Address, for our own time? Is his advice still important and relevant? If so, how so? If not, why not?

 

Does China behave like an empire towards developing countries?

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The essay must address the following questions:

1) Does China behave like an empire towards developing countries?
2) What are the main concerns in Sino-American (USA) relations
3) Will the rise of China lead to war with the US?

Explain why this issue is important to the global community.

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For this assignment, respond to one of the following options:

Option 1: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a Free and Fair Trade issue between at least two countries.

Summarize the article.
What is the issue?
Explain why this issue is important to the global community.
Evaluate the source.
What is your opinion?
Option 2: Find a recent article (less than one month old) from a reputable news source concerning a proposed budgetary change.

Summarize the article.
What is the issue?
Explain who is affected most from the change?
Evaluate the source.
What is your opinion?
Writing Requirements (APA format). Refer to the APA manual.

Length: 3 full pages (not including the title or references page)
1-inch margins
Double-Spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title and Reference page required
APA cite article with link
Scan copy of article required

To what extent is China a ‘security threat’?

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The extent to which China presents a threat to the US and whether or not China can ‘rise peacefully’ is a topic of debate within realism and security studies. John Mearsheimer, for example, has argued forcefully that if China continues on its current trajectory, then conflict with the US is inevitable.

Describe at least three major differences between the Articles of Confederation and the original Constitution submitted to the people for ratification in 1787.

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Describe at least three major differences between the Articles of Confederation and the original Constitution submitted to the people for ratification in 1787.

How are these documents similar? How are they different? Provide specific references to provisions in both the Articles and the Constitution to support your conclusions. How does the Constitution seek to remedy the Vices of the political system Madison identifies in his essay?

Is the move from the Articles to the Constitution an alteration of government, or did it constitute an abolition of the old government and the establishment of a new one based on different principles more conducive to safety and happiness? Defend your conclusion.


Describe the ideological landscape of a country of your choice by explaining how specific ideologies have shaped, and are reflected in, public policies, political institutions, constitutional frameworks, political parties, and political actors, among other things.

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Political Science Course
Short paper

Describe the ideological landscape of a country of your choice by explaining how specific ideologies have shaped, and are reflected in, public policies, political institutions, constitutional frameworks, political parties, and political actors, among other things. In doing so, refer to at least two of the following ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, fascism, feminism, and environmentalism. Specify which branches/streams of the ideologies have been most important in shaping politics in the country.

N.B. Papers must be between 5 to 8 pages double-spaced.
The evaluation criteria are: quality of research (8 marks) and arguments (8 marks); organization and structure (4 marks); syntax and style (5 marks).

ZERO PLASGERISM ACCEPTED! Please use your own words and reference anything needed.Please make points or relations with course slides as attached. thank you