Political Science

Explain why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress. Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?

Representation in Congress Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 11, 12 Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be […]

Who do you think has been the greatest President in American history? What characteristics do you admire about the President you chose?

Assignment Your paper should be two to three typed pages, following exact MLA guidelines; MLA Style requires double-spacing throughout the paper. You will answer the question below, and you should be specific in your use of language and chronology. TOPIC: Who do you think has been the greatest President in American history? What characteristics do […]

Use one of the policy issues presented in weeks 8-10. To what extent can the policy process be described as evidence-based, in your chosen policy area?

Policy Issues Joshua Newman(2017: 1108) observes that for many scholars of evidence-based policy, ‘Research evidence is just one influence on a complicated decision-making process, and not necessarily the most important one, either’. Use one of the policy issues presented in weeks 8-10 (a. drug harm minimisation, b.gendered violence, or c. global health response to COVID) […]

Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented? Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affect Congress’s business?

Representation in Congress Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress? Why do you see a trend in which more women […]

Using the information below, what do you think? Keep the electoral college or abolish it?

The Electoral College Argument, Politics and Social Media Initial Post: Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of the sources). Follow-Up Post: Minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post. Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that you chose in order to […]

Explain the relevant features of the Constitution, including specific articles or amendments. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

The Constitution How does the United States Constitution guarantee our civil liberties and/or civil rights? Explain the relevant features of the Constitution, including specific articles or amendments. Provide examples to illustrate your points.

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