Prepare a 1,000 word document on the interrelatedness of cultural issues, policy, and legal issues. The assignment should cover key issues identified in the week’s readings and incorporate current research on the topic. The assignment should focus on your community or a community of choice if you reside outside of the United States.

Remember to support your work with APA references and ensure the document complies with all APA formating. I encourage you to also use academic, peer-reviewed resources within your assignment.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is: Islam & Ryan. (2015). Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management. In addition, this course has peer reviewed journal articles, government documents. The reading materials are available in the Lessons Link under Required Reading and Resources.

Government Documents and Websites:

Scott, J.C. (n.d.). Concept Paper: Importance of Cultural Competency in Disaster Management. Retrieved from https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/pdfs/DisasterPersonnelConceptPaper_ImportanceInDisasterManagement.pdf

FEMA (n.d.). Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1533-20490-9000/historicpreservationcultural_resources_2012.pdf

Canton, L.G. (2015, May 29). Is your planning culturally sensitive? Retrieved from http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/managing-crisis/Is-Your-Planning-Culturally-Sensitive.html

FEMA (2016). Policies. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/policies

Nicholson, W. C. (2010). Obtaining Competent Legal Advice: Challenges for Emergency Managers and Attorneys. Retrieved from

http://scholarlycommons.law.cwsl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1064&context=cwlr

Compare and contrast the Republican and Democratic party based on the information you found in the required worksheet.

To whom do you think their Web site will most likely appeal, and why? What image are they trying to project for the party (or candidate)? How successful are they in their efforts? What improvements might they make to appeal to certain demographics?

Next, discuss the third party website you reviewed for this assignment. How were the ideas presented by the third party different from the two major parties?

Finally, consider whether or not two major political parties enough to represent the diversity of the people of America? What are the benefits of a two-party system? What are the drawbacks of a two-party system? What are major obstacles faced by third-party candidates? Do you think a third party will rise to power anytime soon? Why or why not. What would it take for a third party to be successful?