Category: Political Science

The assignment for this class is supposed to be an interpretation of the relevant text(s) based on your careful reading of those texts. You defend your interpretation by providing the relevant textual evidence and analyzing it in order to build up a logical case for your interpretation. You should not use secondary sources (i.e. sources […]

you are expected to write a short reading response to the discussion board . You should 1) sum up the main thesis and arguments of two readings that week in 300 words; 2) make and support one point in 300 words (e.g. an evaluation and critique of one article, argument, or concept, a connection between […]

 As a policy advisor to a the head of your Illinois state’s Energy office     BRIEF summary of the existing policy Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy  Policy recommendation on how to improve the policy Analysis of the political implications of the policy recommendations.  Including who the agency head should look […]

 After reading this week’s articles reflect on the different theories to understand why countries develop differently.  Which theory resonates the most with you and why?  Which theory seems to explain less about why countries develop differently.  Compare and contrast these two theories and discuss the strengths and weakness of these two theories. Be sure to […]

Policy analysis China’s New Womens Protection Law (focus on Eliminate gender discrimination in the hiring process) Write 1800+ words Part 1: Choose a policy to analyze. Stage I Describe the policy in detail.Stage II – Identify the problem and review some of the literature; how is the problem framedStage III – Policy history, description, context […]

One of the overarching themes of PSCI 2306 is the division of policy-making power among the various branches and levels of government. Another is the importance of representation and having a government that reflects the will of the people. This assignment requires you effectively demonstrate core competencies of critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal […]

PLEASE USE CASES ATTACHED Should Californians be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals that are raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California?  Pork producers are challenging a law that California voters adopted in 2018 via ballot initiative with over 63% approval. It set new […]

This final discussion has three interrelated parts. In a 300-400 word post address all 3 questions. 1) Are you more persuaded my Mitt Romney’s and other’s optimistic view of American Exceptionalism or Howard Zinn’s, and other’s, more pessimistic view? How close is the US to its ideals? Why? 2) What are two things you would […]

Write a two-page (double spaced, Times New Roman Size 12) response to one of the following questions. Feel free to simply save this document and write your response below the question you choose to answer. The header and directions will not count against your two-page limit. Cite the weeks readings at least twice in your […]