Category: Political Science

  • “The Significance of Federalism: An Analysis of the Doctrines Established in McCulloch v. Maryland”

    Hello! I need help to write an essay. Class is Political Science. Please DO NOT USE complex words in the essay. 
    DEADLINE IS 06/22/24
    OBJECTIVE: DICUSS-IN DETAIL THE DOCTRINES(S) ESTABLISHED IN MCCULLOCH V. MARYLAND
    (500-600 WORDS)
    PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT IS TO 
    -ANALYZE THE CONCEPT OF FEDERALISM
    -EVALUATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL LOGIC OF FEDERALISM
    -CRITIQUE THE SUPREMACY DOCTRINE
    -ANALYZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NECESSARY AND PROPER CLAUSE 

  • Title: “Border Externalization and Migration Control: A Descriptive Analysis of the UK Rwanda Scheme”

    I am interested in writing a descriptive analysis  about border externalization, bordering practices and migration regimes. I will focus on the UK Rwanda scheme. 
    Regarding the outline,I will be introducing the topic briefly. Then , i will divide the literature review into two sections one dealing with literature on externalization of migration control generally and the second deals with the historical legacy of the british empire in the externalization of migration control. Then , i would discuss the rwanda deal ( international law aspects , operationalization ). 

  • “The American Presidency: Evaluating the Predictions of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists and the Effectiveness of the Framers’ Design”

    The topics for the first short paper are below. You may choose to write about any of the topics. This assignment should be approximately 1500 words in length. The topics are designed to be open-ended, so feel free to diverge from them as long as you are making an interesting and effective argument related to the American presidency. Your paper should cite at least one scholarly source (a published book or journal article is preferred, though there are other acceptable types) that is not an assigned class reading. You may cite as many sources as you need, whether assigned or not, but you need at least one outside source. I expect you to make and defend a coherent argument; this paper should not merely be a summary of the ideas of others.
    1. Between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, who made more accurate predictions about how the presidency would work? You can consider contemporary or historical Presidents, but be sure to say something about the arguments made by at least one side during the ratification debates. Did the Framers design the office well, or should they have done something differently?

  • The Influences of History, Culture, Economics, and Philosophy on the Declaration of Independence and its Reflection in Contemporary American Political Society

    Three double-spaced pages is the norm for these, and indeed all the following seminar questions, as described in the online videos. Start by creating a solid thesis statement driven directly by the question below, as covered in the video. Then, by outlining your essay in direct relation to that thesis statement, your writing should flow easily.
    What were the influences of history, culture, economics and philosophy on the drafters of the Declaration of Independence? How can you see those influences reflected in that essay and, subsequently, in contemporary American political society?
    Pararaph 1: introduction
    Pargraph 2: History
    Paragrah 3: Culture 
    Pargraph 4: Economics
    Paragraph 5: Philosophy
    Paragraph 6: Reflected in the Declaration of independence
    Paragraph 7: reflected in contemporary society 
    Paragraph 8: conclude
    Sources for essay:

    American Governments and Politics Today Esstentials 2017-2018 Edition (Chapter 1: The Declaration of Independence)

  • “The Importance of Research Design in Explaining Variation in Political Behavior: A Case Study” Evaluating the Effectiveness of Peacekeeping in Protecting Civilians during the DRC Civil War Introduction: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in a civil war for over two decades, resulting in the deaths of

    Research Paper Includes and broken into these sections: 
    Abstract
    This is a one-paragraph summary of your entire paper. You should have a sentence about your question. Two about your theory, and two about your design and data. You can include the abstract on the title page, or include it on a stand-alone second page.
    Introduction/Research Topic
    500 Words Maximum
    Identify your general research topic.  Look on the last page of the syllabus for ideas about finding ideas. What makes for a good research topic?  It should be important to you and you should be able to persuade others it is important.  It should be a topic that can be addressed effectively using empirical methods (information, facts, and data should be available), and it should be a topic that others have written about.
    What is your research question? You are proposing to predict and explain variation in what?
    Why is this topic important? Why do we care to explain this? Are there public policy implications to what you are proposing to explain?
    The Literature Review
    500-1000 Words Maximum
    How have people approached this topic?  What have they learned about it? What theoretical explanations are offered in the literature? 
    Use appropriate databases and search strategies to identify at least 10 scholarly articles or books that are directly relevant to your topic.  At least four must have a female lead author. At least seven must be written post-2005.
    Theory and Hypotheses
    500 Words Maximum
    Now it is time to state your answer to the research question. You should develop at least one main hypothesis (based on your theoretical explanation), and a minimum of two alternative hypotheses that characterize competing explanations. For each hypothesis you should write a detailed explanation that clearly states your theoretical reasons to expect this hypothesis is true. Here you should draw on the literature review.
    What are your hypotheses? Diagram them. What concepts/variables explain the variation in your dependent variable? What is the direction of the relationship? Present strong theory that clearly explains why you believe that each particular IV explains your DV. This is why we call them theoretically derived hypotheses. Has similar research (i.e., your lit review again) hypothesized and confirmed a similar relationship? 
    What is your unit of analysis? What is the logic behind choosing this unit of analysis rather than another?
    Research Design/Data Gathering
    1500 Words Maximum
    How will you design your research and gather the information that will allow you to draw valid conclusions about your hypotheses? For each design choice, identify potential threats to reliability and validity and explain how your design will attempt to combat them in order to produce useful information.
    Will you conduct an experiment?  If so, describe the experimental procedures in enough detail that a freshman political science or geography major could do the experiment for you. 
    Will you conduct a survey?  What are the survey questions and how will you collect a representative sample? Present your survey and methodology in enough detail that a classmate could do it for you. 
    Will you use existing data sets or archives?  Where are they? What variables will you use?  Justify your choices. 
    How do you propose to measure/operationalize your concepts/variables? There are potentially many ways to operationalize the same variable. Explain why the way you propose to measure your variables is better than the way it has already been done.
    If using a survey instrument, do you propose to construct an index or scale? Give details on how you plan to construct and administer your survey. There are a lot of details to be addressed. Think of who, when, where, and how. Be sure to address questions such as validity and reliability. What are your study population, sample frame, and sample population?  Once again, you need to provide enough detail that a classmate could do the survey for you.
    Where might you find the data necessary to test your hypotheses? If you have a variable/measure that is similar to existing research, where did that researcher get these data? Are you proposing to use existing data sets or do you propose to gather all new data?
    For this paper my theory/hypothesis is that Peacekeeping has not been effective at protecting civilians during the DRCs civil war. 
    I have included ALL sources needed along with other assignments that may have more useful information

  • Subject: Urgent Need for Criminal Justice Reform Dear [Representative], I am writing to you as a concerned citizen to advocate for criminal justice reform. The current state of our criminal justice system is in dire need of reform and I urge you

    Write a 300-word email to your representative advocating for an issue. Examples include: student loan reform, reproductive rights, healthcare, environmental policies, education/daycare programs, immigration reform, international issues, gender/racial equality, criminal justice reform, gun reform.
    Section 1: Explain the problem. Include at least five pieces of data to support your position
    Section 2: Include which interest groups support your position and their efforts in support of your position
    Section 3: Ask for specific action9s) to be taken as a solution
    Support or opposition of a specific bill
    A policy change advocated by interest groups
    Your own solution

  • “Preemption vs. Deterrence: A Shift in Strategy from the Cold War to the War on Terror”

    The Bush Doctrine announced in 2002 put preemption as the strategy to fight against terrorism. How does the preemptive strategy depart from deterrence strategy during Cold War period?

  • Title: Locke’s State of Nature: A Contrast to Hobbes’s Views John Locke, a prominent philosopher of the 17th century, presents his views on the state of nature in Chapter II of his Second Treatise of Government. In

    In 350-500 words answer one of the prompts below. Include the word count at the bottom of the post. Reply to at least one other student’s post. Finally, follow the Additional Instructions below the prompts here and the General Instructions for all written work in the syllabus:
    (a) Describe the state of nature according to Locke in Chapter II of his Second Treatise of Government. Underscore/emphasize those points wherein Locke disagrees with Hobbes. But your post should focus upon (and you should spend the vast majority of your time discussing) Locke’s account. No more than a 1/4th of the of the post should be taken up by description of Hobbes’s views. The point is to describe Locke’s account and to point out what Locke says, where there’s a contrast.

  • Title: Domestic Politics, Political Economy, and Regional Relations in Morocco: Opportunities and Challenges.

    Students are required to select a country in the region (mine is Morocco) and analyze its domestic
    politics, political economy, and its relations with other states in the region. The essay has to be double-spaced and excluding the bibliography section.
    The essay should analyze the following: 
    – Domestic politics: government system and state structure; political parties, and
    local/national elections; democracy and freedom; ethno-linguistic diversity, social equity,
    and justice; youth and women in politics; religion in politics; domestic conflict; social
    movements.
    – Political economy: Economic structure (state-command economy, economic liberalism,
    etc.); economic metrics (GDP, inflation, unemployment rate, etc.); economic challenges. 
    – Regional relations: regional alliances; regional conflicts; importance of the country in the
    region.
    The essay should emphasize the opportunities and challenges your country-case 
    is facing in these
    three areas. Your arguments should be evidence-based, using several 
    scholarly and/or journalist
    sources. Encyclopedias (including Wikipedia or Britannica), videos, and blogs are not accepted
    as sources for this assignment. 
    Your grade is based on the following:
    Structure of the paper (10%), accuracy of the information/evidence provided (20%),
    comprehensiveness of the essay (30%), complexity and soundness of your argument (30%),
    and citations/resources (10%).

  • Title: The Decision to Extend Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China: Reasons and Expectations

    In 2002, U.S Congress made the decision to extend “Permanent Normal Trade Relations”, or “PNTR”, to China. What were the reason of and expectations for the provision of the PNTR to China?