Now that you have officially staked out a policy position, you need to think about how to get it put into action

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Answer all the question.

1.explore your representative’s substantive representation (i.e. values and voting record). [PR1 and PR2]

A. Using their official website, find a policy issue that your representative has taken a stand on.  Explain the issue briefly.  Once you have explained the issue, provide information regarding the stance of your representative on the issue.  (3 pts)

B. Compare/contrast your position with that of your representative. Where do you stand on the issue?  Is your stance conservative or liberal?  Next, try to articulate the opposing view. What might their objections be and what are the merits of their argument? Finally, respond to these objections while explaining—with logic—why your perspective is correct and theirs is mistaken. (3 pts)

2.Now that you have officially staked out a policy position, you need to think about how to get it put into action. [SR2]

A. Who in the government OR community should be involved? What specific actions can you (and others) take?  Why is it important to get people involved in this cause and what will be the benefits of this action? (3 pts)

3. Let’s assume that you are successful in your efforts, and you achieve your policy goal. Now it is time to assess the impact of this potential change. [PR3]

A. What do you believe will be the consequences of putting this policy into practice?  How would this improve your community, state, and country? (3 pts)

B. What do you think will be the short-term effects (within the next year or two)?  How about the long-term impacts (beyond 2 years)?  Finally, what are some negative unintended consequences that might result from this course of action? (3  pts)

# Minimum requirement – 150 words for each question

What device do you most often use for your favorite program watching or other chosen media?

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nstructions

After studying both of the assigned readings, Chapter 55: Media Portrayals and Representations and 21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 57: Agenda Setting and Framing, answer the following questions and prompts regarding your favorite program or other chosen media content.

1.  What device do you most often use for your favorite program watching or other chosen media? Do you agree that you favor the device that gives you access to the information and programming that most meets your needs?

2.  How does the program meet your specific needs and goals?  Who else do you know that also seeks out this programming (movie, tv, radio show, game) and do they do so for the same reasons as you?  Why are their uses of this programming similar or different from your own?

3.  What does this program or other media tell you about your place in the world in relation to how much access you have to things you want in the “real” world?  When you are stressed out, do you turn to this programming more or less?  Why?

4.  What does this programming tell you about people who are different from you in terms of race, age, sexual orientation, political beliefs, socio-economic status, gender, religion or nationality?  Are they portrayed in a positive or negative light?  What kinds of power do they have?

Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations where necessary and cite any outside sources. Create an APA Reference List at the end of the document.

Submit your responses in the file submission area for this assignment. If you choose to “add a file” by attaching a MSWord or PDF document, please also copy and paste your response into the comments area.

Is the article used about the Texas State Government?

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Concepts to study for Unit Test 2 – Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 3 Chapter 8 Functions of the legislature (lawmaking, oversight) Biennial and bicameral Reapportionment and redistricting Gerrymandering Leadership positions in the TX legislature: speaker of the house and lieutenant governor Special sessions of the legislature Role of committees Chapter 9 – the Governor Election Plural executive Tenure Governor who has been elected to three consecutive terms Secretary of State Veto power and override requirements Governor appointment powers and judicial powers State bureaucracy Chapter 10 Appellate courts Trial courts Highest courts in TX (Bifurcated system) Methods of judicial selection Criminal cases Civil cases Chapter 3 Federalism Council-manager form of government General law cities Home rule cities Annexation County level of government Extra Credit Representational Roles (delegate, trustee, politico) Budget as Policy

Policy Proposal Paper:

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Policy Proposal Paper:

  • 5-7 double-spaced pages, with reasonable (12 pt.) font and reasonable (1 inch) margins;
  • Concentration to any/all of the social, economic and environmental sustainability issues as identified by the global community ~ https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ [*keep in mind this is a SAGE course ~ https://www.northlakecollege.edu/aboutnlc/sustainability/pages/sage-scholars.aspx  students are encouraged to seriously review/consider all educational opportunities associated with the SAGE Scholar Program*];
  • Themes/topics selection should be based off each students personal/professional interest(s) and observations, but designed to address at least one concern associated with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG’s) [~source listed above~].  Focus can be concentrated on Foreign Policy -OR- Domestic Policy proposals.  More information will/can be found via eCampus.
  • Citations are required; in-text citations are preferred (MLA style);
  • Assignments should be turned into eCampus (for collection of artifacts for scoring).