Political-science

The pandemic and public policy-What are the key constitutional concerns raised by government actions during past pandemics?

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Government Discussion – The Pandemic and Public Policy. Dr. Anthony Champagne Discusses Covid and the Constitution (video stream): https://dcccd.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1826404&node=6741390&a=1820848270&autoplay=1 Based on the author’s background information, is this a credible source for a legal analysis? Cite some of the guest’s work as evidence. What are the key Constitutional concerns raised by Government actions during past pandemics? … Read more

Identify and evaluate one public policy or law considered by the Texas state legislature during its 2019 or 2021 legislative session.

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Identify and evaluate one public policy or law considered by the Texas state legislature during its 2019 or 2021 legislative session. Students are free to select a policy they find interesting or to select a policy that potentially impacts their political, religious, or ideological beliefs. Evaluating a policy consists of defining the problem, Finding out … Read more

What are the pros and cons of lobbyists as a tool for special interest groups? Should former members of Congress be allowed to become lobbyists? Explain your answer.

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Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, and Corporations. What are the pros and cons of lobbyists as a tool for special interest groups? Should former members of Congress be allowed to become lobbyists? Explain your answer. Social movements can at times use disruptive behaviors. What are some of the possible benefits of disruptive behaviors in … Read more

Determining Democracy-Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?

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Determining Democracy. Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian? Political scientist Larry Sabato has proposed a new constitutional convention (Links to an external site.). Select any one of his proposed ideas and write a short list of pros and cons for this idea … Read more

Analyzing Body Language-Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?

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Analyzing Body Language. Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any? How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas … Read more

State Powers-Look at state constitution, choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the guidelines for each.

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State Powers. Look at state constitution, choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the guidelines for each. Compare these sections to the equivalent section in the United States Bill of Rights. List differences, if any.