Category: Government

Identify one aspect of the US Constitution that you believe needs to be addressed or changed. Explain WHY you think this issue is significant and warrants attention. Discuss HOW you would propose to address these changes through the process of amending the Constitution. Additionally, research whether this issue has been approached in the past through proposed amendments or national discourse. If it has, analyze why those attempts have not been successful.
Provide a well-reasoned argument that includes historical, social, and political contexts to support your position.

Kenneth Arzola, you must write an essay (1000 words minimum) in which you address the following two questions or topics:
The fundamental values that inform how our democratic government is legitimated and organized are enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and in the Constitution of the United States.
Identify and discuss the basic ideals and principles of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
Those ideals and principles are discussed in the first and second chapters of your textbook. You can also visit the following websites to read the original document in which these fundamental values were first stated and how they were later incorporated in the American Constitution:
The Declaration of IndependenceLinks to an external site.
The Constitution of the United StatesLinks to an external site.: 
Identify the most important Supreme Court cases and executive actions and their impact on law and on our society.
The history of the United States has been marked by the progressive expansion of voting rights and the protection of its citizens through legislation and Supreme Court decisions. At the same time, executive orders, particularly in periods of crisis led to the violation of individual rights. Throughout this module, these issues are covered. In chapters 3 and 4 you will find the information you need to answer this question. You are also encouraged to visit the following websites for further details.
Supreme Court LandmarksLinks to an external site. 
15 Supreme Court Cases that Changed AmericaLinks to an external site. 
Executive Orders – The American Presidency ProjectLinks to an external site.
NAACP was instrumental in the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education. Visit the website to find information on the case that led to desegregation. NAACP Website (Brown v Board of Education)Links to an external site.

Identify one aspect of the US Constitution that you believe needs to be addressed or changed. Explain WHY you think this issue is significant and warrants attention. Discuss HOW you would propose to address these changes through the process of amending the Constitution. Additionally, research whether this issue has been approached in the past through proposed amendments or national discourse. If it has, analyze why those attempts have not been successful.
Provide a well-reasoned argument that includes historical, social, and political contexts to support your position. 

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Assignment Topic:  Student Loan Forgiveness 
Question: Explore President Biden’s proposal for the Federal Government to forgive student loans and carefully evaluate whether the government should have the power to put this policy into action. In your essay, analyze the potential effects of student loan forgiveness on individuals, the economy, and society as a whole. In simpler terms, let’s delve into the ethical aspects of this proposal. Think about the moral implications for both yourself as an individual and for society as a whole.  Additionally, remember to maintain clarity in your communication and employ critical thinking as you construct your argument either for or against the proposal.
In addition, please consider economic data, historical viewpoints, and political factors. Present a well-reasoned perspective on this significant policy proposal, while also examining alternative solutions and weighing their advantages and disadvantages. This will allow you to provide a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the issue.
Instructions:
You will submit your assignment through canvas, by clicking submit assignment, and uploading your document. Please note that the assignment will reviewed by the Turnitin Essay Repository to check for plagiarism.
General Length Requirements: 1 ½ pages – 2 pages minimum.
Formatting: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double-spaced. Make sure to break up your essay into appropriately sized paragraphs. Your essay should NOT be one entire paragraph. 

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(1. Establishing International Collaboration:
The singularity is a global issue that transcends national borders.
Encourage international cooperation to develop standardized regulations and ethical guidelines.
Create global bodies or coalitions, such as an International AI Governance Council, to oversee and coordinate efforts.
2. Developing Ethical Frameworks:
Establish ethical principles for AI development, such as transparency, accountability, fairness, and respect for human rights.
Encourage the involvement of ethicists, philosophers, and sociologists in AI policy-making.
3. Implementing Robust AI Safety Protocols:
Create safety standards for AI systems to prevent unintended consequences and ensure they operate within defined parameters.
Conduct rigorous testing and validation of AI technologies before deployment.
4. Monitoring and Auditing AI Systems:
Develop mechanisms for continuous monitoring and auditing of AI systems to ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
Establish independent oversight bodies to conduct regular reviews and investigations.
5. Promoting Transparency and Explainability:
Require AI developers to disclose how their systems make decisions, promoting transparency and accountability.
Encourage the development of explainable AI (XAI) to make AI decision-making processes understandable to humans.
6. Ensuring Accountability and Liability:
Define clear legal responsibilities for AI developers, manufacturers, and operators.
Establish frameworks for addressing harm caused by AI systems, including liability and compensation mechanisms.
7. Fostering Public Engagement and Education:
Engage the public in discussions about the implications of the singularity to build awareness and understanding.
Promote AI literacy through educational programs and public information campaigns.
8. Protecting Privacy and Data Security:
Develop stringent regulations to protect individuals’ privacy and personal data in the age of AI.
Implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard AI systems from malicious attacks.
9. Addressing Economic and Social Impacts:
Create policies to manage the economic disruption caused by AI, such as job displacement and shifts in labor markets.
Develop social safety nets and retraining programs to support workers affected by AI advancements.
10. Encouraging Responsible AI Innovation:
– Provide incentives for developing AI technologies that align with societal goals, such as improving healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability.
– Support research into AI’s potential benefits and risks to inform policy decisions.
11. Anticipating Future Challenges:
– Conduct foresight studies and scenario planning to anticipate future challenges posed by the singularity.
– Adapt policies and regulations proactively to address emerging issues.
12. Balancing Innovation with Regulation:
– Ensure that regulations do not stifle innovation but instead promote responsible and beneficial AI development.
– Encourage collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to create a balanced regulatory environment.
13. Integrating AI Ethics into Corporate Governance:
– Encourage companies to adopt AI ethics guidelines as part of their corporate governance frameworks.
– Promote the appointment of Chief AI Ethics Officers in organizations to oversee ethical AI practices.
14. Leveraging AI for Regulatory Compliance:
– Use AI tools to enhance regulatory compliance and enforcement.
– Develop AI systems to monitor and detect violations of AI regulations and standards.
15. Creating Adaptive Regulatory Frameworks:
– Design regulations that can adapt to the rapid pace of AI advancements.
– Implement iterative policy-making processes that allow for continuous updates and improvements.)

a discussion post of 400 words. three scholarly citations including one in text course citation. the citation must be published within the last five years. Accepted citation are peers reviewed, published books, and the Bible include biblical citation to support your idea.
1 After the Constitution was written, major debates ensued between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists over proper role, size, and scope of the government. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore, explain, and analyze this debate. Refer to the significance/role of the Bill of Rights, Madison’s Federalist Paper #10, and the 9th and 10th Amendments (among other things).
1) What were the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists?
2)Based upon your course reading, were the Anti-Federalist or the Federalists more consistent with American political thought?
3)Find an example of Anti-Federalist thought in current events and find an example of Federalist thought in current events. Explain how your example represents the perspective you’re describing.

i have attached the instructions 
CE Rubric – You must only use Word to write your paper
You must choose an article from the Texas Tribune within the week you
submit your paper.
Any article older than one week is an automatic 0
Please open the example CE paper to see the correct format for this
assignment. Choose a news article from the Texas Tribune from the week
you submit your paper.
Analyze the issue that the news article is reporting about.
Your six-paragraph opinion paper is written only in your words. NO QUOTATIONS.
Must be two full pages with headers in Word only (see example)
The title page must include the Student’s name, date, Name of
newspaper publication, publication link, author(s), headline, course,
and section, professor name.
The title page does not count as one of the two pages
Headers must be included for each paragraph as explained below.
Word only – Canvas does not accept Pages or work written on your
phone. Turnitin does not accept PDF documents.
Double spaced- 12pt New Times Romans
The article must be published within the week you submit your paper.
You must write your analysis in only your own words.
No quotations are allowed.
No credit if the software is not compatible with Canvas or the file
will not open. No credit for a PDF file.
All work must be read through Turnitin.
Only Word is accepted into Canvas which you have in your Galveston
College Outlook account. Canvas does not recognize GDocs, Apple Pages
or Notes, or any other software. Turnitin does not read PDF files.
The CE analysis must demonstrate your:
Knowledge and understanding of the issue or policy in U.S. politics.
Describe in your conclusion how this issue impacts the rights and
responsibilities of citizens in the political process.
These are the six headers you must have before each paragraph: please
see the example on the module.
(Overview) This is where you sum up the news article who, what, where,
when, why, and or how.
(Background) This is where explain/answer the background of the issue
and the reason this news event has occurred.
(Position government branch/agency) The header here will be whatever
the news story is about. If your news story is about the legislative
branch, your header will say that. This paragraph will explain/answer
why or how this branch of government – agency, etc… has oversight or
jurisdiction of this issue and what they are doing about it.
(Position -Rights of Citizens) This is where you explain/answer
citizens’ rights regarding the issue. Why does the government/agency
have the right to do what they are doing as it relates to citizens’
rights not being violated?
(Position – Responsibility to Citizens) This is where you
explain/answer the government’s/agency etc… responsibility to
citizens – such as why the government/agency, etc…
(Conclusion – Impact on rights and responsibilities of citizens in the
political process) – Sum up in your own words how you think this issue
will impact people when they vote.
CE Rubric grading:
Length is too short or too long – 50 pts off – this paper is ONLY two
pages – double spaced Times Romans 12 pt.
Not a news article – no credit
Article is more than one week old – NO CREDIT
Grammar and Spelling 15 pts. Off
No Title Page 20 pts. Off
No headers included in the paper- 50 pts. Off
Quotations are used- 90 pts. Off
Knowledge and understanding of the issue or policy in politics was not
explained or provided – 50 pts. Off
The conclusion did not describe in your conclusion how this issue
impacts the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the political
process – 50 pts. off
NO CREDIT if the paper is a summary and not an Analysis – as this
means you did not do the assignment in accordance with the rubric.
NO credit if it is not a Current Event. Do not submit a history paper
or a paper you wrote for another class and try to rewrite it as a
current event.
You may not submit any current event paper you submitted from a previous class.
A broken link on the title results in no credit because I cannot
verify you wrote about a news story if I cannot locate and read the
article you used.
No credit if the software is not compatible with Canvas or the file
will not open. No credit for a PDF file.
5. All work must be read through Turnitin.
Only Word is accepted into Canvas which you have in your Galveston
College Outlook account. Canvas does not recognize GDocs, Apple Pages
or Notes, or any other software. Turnitin does not read PDF files.

What influence does public opinion have on health care policy? Provide a recent (last eight weeks) poll or news article on healthcare policy illustrating the power of public opinion to affect policy.

Instructions:
Your paper should be 3-5 pages long (minimum 1500 words), typed, and submitted via Canvas.
Analyze and explain at least one primary and one secondary source document. Additional sources are welcome.
Choose an issue with federalism implications, explain and analyze it.
Towards the end, discuss the issue’s social responsibility context (what can be done about it?) and its personal impact on you. Propose an action plan to address the issue.
Follow standard writing protocols: Chicago, APA, or MLA.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
Review the rubric for additional paper requirements.
Perspective:
Your task is to write an opinion piece on a local issue with national implications, or a national issue with local implications, relating to a government or constitutional concept covered this semester (e.g. checks and balances, powers of each branch, elections, amendments, Supreme Court cases, rights, etc.). Clearly explain the connection between the two.  In essence, this is a paper on federalism (the balance of power between the national government and the state government. 
Guidelines:
Explain the importance of the issue in an accessible manner.
Provide evidence to support any praise or criticism.
State your opinion on what should be done, providing good reasons to back up your suggestions.
Ensure your paper is clear, concise, and factual.