Sample Essay Questions

Write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Interest groups play a significant role in contemporary American politics, on a wide range of public policy issues, […]

Explain the key characteristics and philosophical foundations (what contributed to the origins or the start of the ideology) of liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and fascism. Your response should be at least 500 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, […]

Write a summary on a Code of Ethics and how it applies to public policy/policy analysis - minimum of 200 words, APA style. Choose an ethical dilemma from an article (journal, newspaper, and internet). Write a minimum of 500 words reflecting on the ethical dilemma, including: State the problem clearly. What are the ethical issues raised? Who […]

Explain the difference between an empirical and a normative theory in political science. Provide examples of each. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material […]

Explain the relationship between power and choice in the field of political science. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

1. Select one of the interest groups/organizations listed below. AARP – American Association of Retired People ACLU – American Civil Liberties Union AFL-CIO – American Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial Organizations American Conservative Union FPA-Farm Policy Action AIPAC – American Israel Public Affairs Committee Council on American-Islamic Relations Family Research Council Handgun Control, […]

This assignment is a review of a current homeland security event.  Analyze the event based on the material covered so far in class.   You will prepare three to four pages in length (not including cover page or reference pages) exploring the event and any response to the event. An abstract is not required.  Follow the guidelines in […]

Read and analyze the Canadian Salmon Fishery Case Study found on pages 1-22 of the Weimer and Vining textbook. Present your findings with a minimum of 600 words. Analyze the Case Study, and develop the conclusions, recommendations, and implications. ï‚· Consider the implementation challenges in the case, and the concepts and theories used to meet […]

Policy Research Paper is a five unit-long project that allows you the opportunity to examine an issue of current relevance to local or national public policy making proposal should be at least 300 words. This policy paper should contain a comprehensive assessment of the problem, the proposed (or actual) policy, and the potential (or actual) consequences […]

Thread: First, visit the website for National Review Online. This is a leading conservative magazine and articles are written from various points on the conservative spectrum. Occasionally, it may disagree with a point on the lecture outline of liberal and conservative views. Select an article to review. If there are no suitable articles at the […]