Political-science

Identify a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and discuss the nature of the case and the basis of the argument the Supreme Court used to reach the decision. Explain why you agree or disagree with the ruling?

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A Bloated Bureaucracy and an inclusive Supreme Court. How does the bureaucracy affect your life, and thus, your freedom as an ordinary citizen? In what ways does it hinder or help your life? Do you see the bureaucracy as an effective aspect in your life or do you see issues with the bureaucracy as it … Read more

Representation in Congress-Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.

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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 … Read more

What are the implications of Plato’s discussion of justice for the four disputed features of Socrates’ good city discussed by Eric Brown?

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Plato. What are the implications of Plato’s discussion of justice for the four disputed features of Socrates’ good city discussed by Eric Brown? Include your comments on Plato’s allegory of the cave.

To what extent is South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission an exemplar of restorative justice?

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To what extent is South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission an exemplar of restorative justice? How Truth and Reconciliation is commission a form of restorative justice. -Why was it set up? -Did they achieve justice? How? -If they did not achieve it —why? -You should show to what extent they met their objectives and also … Read more

What makes constructivist theory in international relations unique? What advantages does it have over some of the more traditional approaches to research in this sub-field of political science? What are some of its disadvantages?

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What is the purpose of political parties? How or why are they formed? What are the advantages and disadvantages of parties and party politics in the context of government? What purpose do the media serve? Moreover, who do they serve? Use examples from your course materials as well as your everyday experiences to support your … Read more