Political Science

Political Science Paper

First writing assignment. Be sure to read the syllabus for all requirements for formatting the file and paper. The due date is provided in Moodle.
The Scavenger Hunt
Part I
Find one case, decided by the Supreme Court, as it pertains to the freedom of speech as described in the First Amendment. Provide a description of this case including a description of events surrounding the case, the claims of the defendant and plaintiff. Discuss the impact of this case. This should have a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300.
Part II
Find one case, decided by the Supreme Court, as it pertains to the freedom of religion as described in the First Amendment. Provide a description of this case including a description of events surrounding the case, the claims of the defendant and plaintiff. Discuss the impact of this case. This should have a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300.
Part III
Find one case, decided by the Supreme Court, as it pertains to the right to bear arms as described in the Second Amendment. Provide a description of this case including a description of events surrounding the case, the claims of the defendant and plaintiff. Discuss the impact of this case. This should have a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300.
Part IV
Find one case, decided by the Supreme Court, as it pertains to searches and seizures as described in the Fourth Amendment. Provide a description of this case including a description of events surrounding the case, the claims of the defendant and plaintiff. Discuss the impact of this case. This should have a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300.
Great resources for this assignment include…
http://www.findlaw.com/casecode/
http://www.scotusblog.com/
http://www.streetlaw.org/en/landmark/home
http://www.oyez.org/
http://billofrightsinstitute.org/resources/educator-resources/lessons-plans/landmark-cases-and-the-constitution/

January 27, 2018

Political Science

Assume the role of a senator from a small state with a large naval base that is at the heart of the state’s economy. The president has created a defense spending reform package that is designed to construct a smarter and more up-to-date national security budget—an objective that definitely serves the national interest.
However, part of the reform package is the closing of military bases that no longer serve any vital purpose and redirecting that money into programs that will protect national security. Finally, one of the bases that must be closed is the huge naval base in their state. Their constituents are certain to take a short-term economic loss but the nation is better served with this closing.
1.What should you do when you are called upon to cast a vote on the president’s program?
2.How would you act—as a trustee or a delegate?
3.How might your decision be influenced if the president is of the same political party versus the opposition?
4.Would your seniority matter in deciding how to vote? What kind of pressure might they get from their constituents?

October 4, 2017

Political Science

American Political Thought – Fall 17
Concerning the written assignment for the Mann and Ornstein, It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: Answer the following questions based on reading of the book (five to six pages)
1. Discuss the deeper roots that led to the development of the division in American politics
2. Why do the authors claim that Newt Gingrich and the Republican Party have had a negative impact on American politics?
3. Discuss the author’s affirmative agenda for improving the performance of America’s dysfunctional political parties. .