Traditional Political Science

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the traditional political science definition is based off of previous acts from individuals within government. As explained in the textbook reading the traditional tradition relay’s on the method “ought to be acting.” This meaning is the individual or group from the government acting accordingly to their governed power. As to the behavioral tradition definition almost similar to the traditional method the behavior group likes evaluate how well the group or individual is acting based off of the Constitution or legal manor. While the traditional method sticks to the standard judgment with their outcomes behavioral traditions use math and statistics to show their outcome. I believe that the flaw isn’t particularly what they don’t do but what they do differently as a group. For instance if the uses of math and statistics was used at certain times in the traditional method we might see further investigations as such produce more evidence of what the group is working towards.

As Christians we tend to follow the scripture as rule of law, with this we follow more of a biblical understanding of how the pursuit of law it justified. For example “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12) If the individuals in government or the government itself followed this scripture would we need more then one political science school group? I believe that the difference between these groups and the Christian view would be the justification of God’s word.

Political Protests And The Political Impact

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What role do political protests play in policy making or policy changing?  For this assignment, you are going to read about and research both historical and modern day political protests and then explain how these protests may impact decision-making in the government or social change.   You will need to through the web links provided, and then do any extra research necessary to answer the questions below in essay format:

https://www.bustle.com/p/do-political-protests-actually-change-anything-29952

https://www.businessinsider.com/largest-marches-us-history-2017-1#the-million-woman-march-in-philadelphia-pennsylvania-october-25-1997-7

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/05/31/these-are-the-four-largest-protests-since-trump-was-inaugurated/?noredirect=on

https://www.businessinsider.com/most-googled-political-protests-2017-12

1.) After reading about the most influential protests from past and present, do you see any striking similarities between them?  Any differences in the way they were conducted or their effectiveness?  How does the government classify the difference between a protest group, political violence, and a terrorist organization?

2.) What significant protests are missing from these lists?  In light of history repeating itself, what protests do we see being reinvented as a result of changes not being made fast enough or for problems that were not resolved in the past?

3.) Do you believe that most protests are more effective in making a social change versus a political one?  Explain.

4.) Are protests effective in helping lawmakers more quickly act on issues simmering in society? Why or why not? Does the emotionality of political violence of terrorist organization activity prompt lawmakers to act faster than with peaceful protests? Why or why not?

5.) How has technology impacted the need for physical protesting?  Do you think social media “protesting” is as effective as physically showing up?  Explain,

6.) Are there any issues in our country today that would tempt you to get involved with a protest?  What issue and why?  Would you be more willing to protest online versus in person?

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 articles/web links given in the assignment prompt MUST be cited in your paper and works cited.  Any additional research must be cited as well.  

Comparing Hobbes And Locke On The State Of Nature

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Topic: Comparing Hobbes and Locke on the State of Nature

Analyze the concept of the state of nature by first reviewing the material on Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Consider their discussion of life in the state of nature. Do you find their arguments convincing? Construct your answer into the following 2 parts:

Part 1: In a paragraph of at least 150 words, discuss whether Hobbes or Locke gave a more convincing picture of life without government in the state of nature. Your thread must demonstrate that you understand the meaning of this concept. Explain why you find 1 author more persuasive than the other. Cite specific points. The main point is not which author you choose but instead how well you support your position. Your thread must leave no doubt that you read both authors carefully. You must incorporate 3 citations in current Turabian format. Acceptable sources include the textbooks and the Bible.

Interest Group

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Please pay close attention to highlighted areas be sure to write two full pages and cite all sources.

Be sure to answer all questions highlighted in red within the two-page essay.

 

This week, we’re studying how interest groups work.

First, despite what you see on TV, interest groups are not necessarily an evil thing. The First Amendment guarantees our right to free speech, and “peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances,” which is essentially a Constitutional right to form interest groups and work collectively to influence public policy.

I’m biased on this one. I love teaching, but I spent a career as a lobbyist for the Houston Apartment Association, a non-profit trade association that represents people who develop, own and manage apartment properties. Mostly, I do what my clients don’t have time to do – read all the city council agendas each week, go to meetings, keep track of what’s being discussed and help explain the unintended consequences of things being considered. Persuading somebody to vote a certain way is a very rare part of the job, and is generally done by people actually in the industry, not lobbyists.

At the federal level, though, things are changing. The amount of money required to win a congressional campaign is becoming enormous, and the extent to which congressmen rely on interest groups for campaign funding makes many citizens justifiably nervous.

Find the website for the Center for Responsive Politics: https://www.opensecrets.org/ (Links to an external site.)

Explore around a little, then find your way to the “Interest Groups” page (Links to an external site.)  under “Influence & Lobbying.” Click on “Interest Groups List,”  then search by sector. Find an industry that interests you – one in which you work or hope to work someday.

Write a 2 – 5 page essay about that group’s campaign contributions. How much do they give? To whom? Why do you think they chose those recipients? (Hint: Go to https://www.congress.gov/ (Links to an external site.)  and look at their committee assignments) What do you think they have to gain from doing this? What do they have to lose if they don’t? If you were involved with this group, would you push for them to do anything differently?

Submit in Word. Cite your sources.