What are the major issues facing each level of government?

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Step 4 – The Policy Paper

Prepare a formal research paper regarding the selected policy. The assignment must be between 5-8 pages excluding quotations, cover page, and Works Cited page(s).

The essay should address the following:

  • An introduction and brief overview of the policy topic.
  • What are the major issues facing each level of government?
  • What are the reasons for initiating changes to the policy?
  • What are the options to be considered (discuss several)?
  • What are the pros and cons of each potential reform (costs v. benefits)?
  • Which is the best option moving forward (pick one)?
  • A summary and conclusion

Do not use first person in the proposal or final policy paper!

The paper body must be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 full pages in body length, double-spaced. No more and no less is necessary for this activity. Keep direct quotes to a minimum; do not use block quotations. All key arguments, facts, assertions, and claims must be supported with research. The references approved in the policy proposal must be used in the policy paper: you may add additional sources (and should if you seek an A on the assignment), but you must seek approval from the instructor at least 72 hours before the policy paper due date if you intend to change any of the scholarly sources approved in the proposal.

There will be no opportunity to revise and resubmit this assignment. Failure to meet the minimum research and writing requirements will result in a zero for the entire assignment (no partial credit will be awarded as this is a formal institutional assessment). A zero on this assignment will result in a failing grade for the course.

Finally, add a cover page and include the References (also known as Works Cited) page at the end. Submit all pages together as one file to the assignment dropbox.

Special Notes:

The grading standards used to assess the quality of your work for this project will be detailed in a grading rubric, which will be provided during the semester.

It is strongly suggested that every student read ahead and use the library database during the first days of the course to begin researching a topic. This project requires carefully planning throughout the semester.

Refer to the course calendar for the specific due date. The final product is to be submitted as a single .doc or .docx file via the submission guidelines identified by the instructor.

Procrastination on this project has resulted in some students, who were otherwise passing, having to fail and repeat the course.

Penalty and intellectual disabilities

 

 

 

Texas Policy Report Proposal

 

 

 

Reshma Ghimire

 

 

 

G0VT-2306-2341-Fall 2019

 

 

 

 

Prof: Jennifer Laprade

 

 

Word Count(510)

 

A death penalty is the sentence of execution for homicide and some other capital wrongdoings (genuine violations, particularly murder, which are deserving of death). Capital punishment, or the death penalty, might be recommended by Congress or any state lawmaking body for homicide and other capital violations. Meanwhile in Texas Harris County remains the focal point of death. It has been a national head for a considerable length of time among United States provinces that have generally looked for execution as a discipline for capital homicide. Over time, investigators, judges, and resistance lawyers situated in Texas’ biggest province have built up an intricate foundation—a sort of capital punishment industrial facility—that empowers the district’s criminal equity framework to deal with a high volume of capital arraignments that wait for quite a long time pre-preliminary, just as offers that loosen up 10 years or more. (Olsen 943-944). Indeed, even in states where litigants face the most minimal weight of demonstrating intellectual disability, the potential for forcing death Penalty presents too incredible a danger of executing mentally handicapped litigants and, hence, damages the Eighth Amendment. Segment II presents modem death Penalty statute, tracks its improvement, and dismembers the Court’s property in Atkins and Hall to look at the full extent of insurance ordered by the Constitution. Segment III presents modem expert and logical ways to deal with characterizing and diagnosing intellectual disability and Section IV tests the innate imprecision in the finding process as it identifies with the structure of America’s frameworks of preliminary and proof. Segment V surveys the insurances ordered by the Constitution in light of current expert and logical principles for breaking down intellectual disability. (Wilkinson 323) Death Penalty statute and grant center only around the last formulation. This is obvious at any rate from an authentic point of view. Eighteenth-century custom-based law allowed the execution of felons, what’s more, the Framers pondered the death penalty in the Constitution. The first Congress, for example, received a rule approving the execution of sailors for robbery of “any products or product to the estimation of fifty dollars. “In light of this outstanding history, the individuals who contradict capital punishment to a great extent disregard the first open importance of the Eighth Amendment and rather center around “developing measures of fairness.” ( lemente 2748-2749)

 

 

Work Reference

Olsen, Lise. “Changes in Harris County’s Death Penalty Machine.” Houston Law Review, vol. 55, no. 4, Apr. 2018, pp. 943–968. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=129505491&site=ehost-live.

WILKINSON, ETHAN A. “Eighth Amendment Protections in Capital Proceedings against the Intellectually Disabled: Assessing State Methods of Class Protection through the Lens of Hall V. Florida.” Law & Psychology Review, vol. 40, Mar. 2016, pp. 321–344. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=120357908&site=ehost-live.

CLEMENTE, MICHAEL. “A Reassessment of Common Law Protections for ‘Idiots.’” Yale Law Journal, vol. 124, no. 8, June 2015, pp. 2746–2803. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=103280821&site=ehost-live.

US Legal, I. (2019). Death Penalty Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc.. [online] Definitions.uslegal.com. Available at: https://definitions.uslegal.com/d/death-penalty-law/ [Accessed 17 Sep. 2019].

A problem solving culture

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These are 4 discussions posts responses, I need one response per  post for a total of 4 responses. Must be APA format have at least 1 verifiable legitimate sources per response in-text citations, reference list . at least 150 words per responses

This is due by November 10, 2019 Sunday at 1 pm EST. Plagiarism free. 

 

Discussion 1

#1

Carter

A problem solving culture gets together to handle to “root cause” of an incident, crises or disaster. The outcome is to come up with viable strategies on how to solve or prevent past, present and future hazards that might affect the area in which they live. A thorough analysis of all of the hazards that might affect their area is where the team should start. Then, they should make recommendations as to what needs to be done in order to assure the safety of all people. Such a culture can be integrated in various public safety organizations. A problem solving culture can be established in several ways.

-You can make sure that you have effective leadership.

-You can be up to date in the latest technology in public administration.

-You can develop policies that reflect today all hazards and have ready-appropriate responses to them.

-You can integrate your team with other operational organizations that will ensure an all-around safety team for you area.

In today’s society, encouraging all employees of the organization to participate is the best way to develop solutions to your problems. They need to be prepared and equipped to meet the problem-solving challenges. In turn, organizations should make substantial investments in developing the problem-solving skills of the employees. There is always more than one way to solve a problem. Having numbers working on that problem gives you more of an advantage in the decision-making process.

Reference;

Luckman, J & Verble, D. (2014) How a Problem-Solving Culture Takes Root

https://www.lean.org/LeanPost/Posting.cfm?LeanPostId=158

Satyendra. (March 19, 2016) Problems Solving Culture in the Organization

Problem Solving Culture in the organization

 

 

#2

Chauca

A problem solving culture is established in a public organization only when they consistently seek out and solve their employees problems. For most people, that means undertaking a profound cultural change, which must begin from the top. Openness to talking about problems is important, talking about “issues” or “opportunities” rather than “problems” sounds like a good way to avoid sounding negative or critical. Great problem solving begins with the ability to acknowledge problems and a willingness to see them without judgment. Willingness to see problems wherever they may be is key to cultivating a problem solving culture. Before you can acknowledge a problem, you have to be aware of it. Identifying problems, particularly before they grow into a crisis, is a skill that can be learned. Understanding that small problems matter means most large organizations design their processes for managing big, top-down strategic interventions.

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Operations/Our%20Insights/The%20lean%20management%20enterprise/Building%20a%20problem%20solving%20culture%20that%20lasts.ashx

 

Discussion 2

#1

Crouch

“Whatever your reason is for being drawn to this profession, please consider that the work you do does not just affect you, but informs the interactions, impressions and expectations of public servants overall” (Blessett, 2015) is a quote that shall be used to reflect upon goals in day to day public safety administration. Looking deeper into the understanding of this quote, it carries meaning that public safety administrators must take on responsibility of leaders for public servants working beneath them. The way in which a public safety administrator chooses to lead their subordinates carries a great impact on the way in which public servants carry out their work as well. Public safety leaders shall establish clear expectations and goals, as well as inspire and empower the public servants to have passion in the work in which they carry out. Public safety leaders can reflect upon the goals established in the quote in day-to-day administration of a public safety organization through using effective leadership strategies and creating a positive working environment for the public safety organization.

Blessett, B. (2015). Considerations for public administrators. PA Times. Retrieved from:

When the Rainbow Is Not Enough

 

#2

Ryan

The essence of Blessett’s statement reflects the understanding that a public administrator is much more than just one’s self or individual jurisdiction. Instead, the work has significance in the public domain, which ripples long and far outside an individual. This sentiment is consistent with the United States Air Force’s motto of Service Before Self.  Public administrators can best emulate that attitude when they lead with integrity, regardless of circumstances, and do not claim the outcome. The impact an administrator has may not always be by a single significant action, but instead, by the synergistic effect of many smaller actions. Bassett (2015) writes as much when she says, “Use choice points wisely. Consider the cumulative impacts of the many small decisions…your decisions will have a significant impact on the population served.”

 

Reference:

Blessett, B. (2015). Considerations for Public Administrators. PA Times. American Society For Public Administration. Retrieved from https://patimes.org/considerations-public-administrators-rainbow/

National Committee for Effective Congress provides

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Essay 3

  • Essay 3 Instructions
    STEP 1: Read the assignment instructions below.
    STEP 2: Use Microsoft Word to complete this assignment.
    STEP 3: Submit the written assignment in the dropbox below.Instructions:

    • For this assignment, you are required to choose an essay topic (only one) by visiting the websites listed under the heading Chapter Options below.
    • Write one short essay (two or three paragraphs: minimum 9 sentences) on the article/topic you selected that includes the following:
      • explain why you decided to research that topic
      • how does it relate to the chapter(s) covered in this module
      • discuss whether you consider this site a good tool for learning about American politics.
    • Chapter Options:
      Chapter 9: Congress
    1. National Committee for Effective Congress provides a broad range of national and international political information. To learn what are the current predictions on electoral races at the U.S. Senate, visit http://www.ourcampaigns.com/SenateList.html or http://www.ourcampaigns.com/HouseList.html for information on electoral races in the House of Representatives.
    2. Earmarks are language that members of Congress insert into legislation that dedicates funds for specific uses, many whose broad benefits can be questioned. http://www.ascrs.org/legislative-and-regulatory/washington-watch-weekly tracks your representatives and the bills in Congress they introduce, providing estimates of their costs or savings when available.
    3. The Library of Congress “Thomas” website is an excellent source of information on current legislation. To find about present bills at the 113th Congress go to: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/LegislativeData.php?&n=BillText&c=113
    4. Chapter 10: The Presidency
    5. The War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 to define and limit the president’s power during times of war. Read the full text of the resolution at this web-site: http://www.loc.gov/law/help/war-powers.php. You could also visit any of the links provided on related topics at the end of the resolution’s text. Watch – Optional Study Video
    6. Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections provides Information on upcoming and past presidential elections. By visiting this site you can also experiment with the electoral college calculator to see how your state could affect the electoral outcome: http://www.uselectionatlas.org/
    7. The first lady is an important resource for the president in his role as head of state. Read about current and past first ladies by visiting the following web-site: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/first-ladies
    8. Presidential attempts to increase executive power by influencing or diminishing the authority of other branches of government have been a source of political conflict during different administrations. To read about news on Congress, the White House and current political issues visit http://www.politico.com/.
    9. Chapter 11: Bureaucracy
    10. Project on Government Oversight is an independent, not-for-profit organization that seeks to make government more accountable by investigating corruption and misconduct. The group examines all types of government bureaucracies. Visit http://www.pogo.org/ to read the articles discussing some of the present issues under investigation.
    11. The Department of Homeland Security was created after 9/11 to promote bureaucratic communication and domestic security. See what the department is doing to protect America from foreign threats by visiting: http://www.dhs.gov/topics
    12. Chapter 12: The Federal Courts
    13. The web-site for U.S. Supreme Court Media has a great search engine for finding information on landmark cases as Marbury v. Madison, Miranda v. Arizona, Roe v. Wade; and the most recent cases of Fisher v. The University of Texas, Shelby County v. Holder; and Hollingsworth v. Perry. To find information on any of these cases visit: http://www.oyez.org/
    14. The U.S. court system consists of trial, appellate, and supreme courts. The U.S. Courts web-site provides a look at the different types of courts in the federal judiciary. To learn about the federal court system visit: http://www.uscourts.gov.
    • Essays must be submitted through the proper dropbox. Scroll down the page and you will see the instructions and the dropbox.
    • Paste your final essay in the dropbox below or attach it as a Word document. Work that is not submitted through the assigned dropbox or that is submitted using other software will receive a grade of zero.
    • Note: Written Requirement: All assignments must be written using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Four (4) points will be deducted for each spelling, grammatical, and/or punctuation error. Work that contains more than five (5) spelling, grammatical, and/or punctuation errors; or work that does not meet the minimum number of sentences required will receive a grade of F (No points).
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Assignment 3 Government – Congress Action

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Assignment 2–Congress inaction?

Program-Level Objectives met with this assignment:

  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Communication

Course-Level Objectives met with this assignment:

  • Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
  • Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
  • Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system.
  • Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  • Analyze issues and policies in U.S. politics

SLO #2: Congress inaction. 70% of students will successfully research the role of the U.S. Congress in policymaking as well as the relationship it has with its constituents. [ SLO #2 fulfills the following Program Level Outcomes: Communication, Critical Thinking, Social and Personal Responsibility, as well as the following Course Level Outcomes: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8]

Activity for assessment:

For this assignment, we are going to focus in on the U.S. Legislature.  Congress has a terrible reputation for divisiveness and political pandering.  We are going to research what their role is, per the Constitution, versus the perception of Congress. Additionally, we will evaluate the idea of term limits, political polls, and some of the laws enacted this term. Start by reading the following articles, and then answer the questions below.

Start with an explanation of the office and duties ( https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-legislative-branch/ ) AND  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9defOwVWS8&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOfse2ncvffeelTrqvhrz8H&index=2

Our complicated relationship with Congress ( https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/262316/hating-congress-american-tradition.aspx )

Congressional Performance (  http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/top_stories/congressional_performance )

How to salvage Congress ( https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/gallagher-congress/575689/ )

Term limits for Congress (  https://www.thoughtco.com/why-no-term-limits-for-congress-3974547 )

Getting things done ( https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-congress-divided-house-senate-passing-few-laws-20190415-story.html )  Feel free to conduct other research on their current lawmaking status.

Questions:

  • What was the role of Congress per the founding documents?  Has this role changed over time?  If so, how and why?
  • What are the primary duties of the U.S. Congress?  What would you consider to be the top role or duty of Congress?
  • How has the relationship with the people changed over time? Why?
  • Based on recent polling, how does American feel about its current Congress?  What are some of the issues that are causing mixed feelings about them?
  • Congressional term limits have become a largely debated topic in the last couple of decades.  Considering we limit presidential terms, would term limits for congress be a good idea? What are some of the pros and cons of Congressional term limits?
  • There are so many issues facing us today.  (ex. Economy, immigration and border security, health care, Veteran’s issues, gun rights/control, taxation, foreign policy, etc) What policies have they been making progress with?  What do you feel, as a voter or potential voter, they should be focusing on?
  • Overall, based on your research, what are your thoughts on Congress.  Do they deserve the bad rep?  Are they working as hard as we think they should be?  What changes could be made to make them more efficient and supported by voters?

This assignment must follow MLA guidelines, be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and be a minimum of 1000 words with a works cited page.  The works cited are not included in the minimum word count. Any sources provided in the assignment prompt MUST be used within your paper and cited in your works cited.  Other sources used must be cited as well.