Sample Essay Questions

Please read the Forbes article (and watch the embedded video) entitled “Lessons In Courage From Africa’s First Female President.” This article is a biographical piece on a fellow MPA degree holder, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female President of Liberia, and the continent’s first female head of state. Based on the content presented in the article: […]

Discuss an example that you can identify from your community. 150 words citation and reference required  

For its advocates, globalization has been lauded for increasing economic opportunities and individual freedom and empowerment.  And yet, many people, both in the rich and poor worlds, view it as an oppressive force and a direct threat to their freedom. Hence, does globalization cause inequality, instability, unemployment, cultural homogenization, and environmental degradation, or is it […]

How do these confrontations between Russia and Turkey affect the prospects for fighting ISIS in Syria? Should the United States try  to act as a mediator between Russia and Turkey to ease these tensions? Should the United States support Turkey, its NATO ally? Should the United States remain neutral and let the situation play itself out? […]

Successful public policies often hinge upon the ability of talented leaders to develop, promote, and execute those public policies.  In a two- to three page paper (not including the title and reference pages), discuss which leadership traits you feel are the most important in the creation of sound public policies.  Some questions to consider are: […]

Resources: Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, or other resources Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper discussing the influence of racial and ethnic diversity on the development of public programs and services. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Answers the following questions using memorandum format What type of structure is used? *Identify the departments (using an organization chart). On the political side, what is the head of council called? *Is this post elected at large? How are the council members elected?   How many councilors are there? Identify one current political issue that is […]

Compare and contrast realism and idealism, incorporating ideas from philosophers and political figures who promote each viewpoint. Provide examples from current events to illustrate each viewpoint. Which viewpoint best fits your outlook on politics and international relations? Why?

2-3 pages of assignment.

The History of Health Insurance and Managed Care Health insurance began in the early part of the twentieth century as a means to protect an organization’s assets, either its financial assets or its manpower. Since the early days, health insurance evolved into a system of managed care in order to control issues such as overutilization, […]