Partisanship intersect with race
How might partisanship intersect with race when each are viewed as a form of group identity?
political science
Increased partisan polarization
How do concerns over increased partisan polarization relate to the idea of partisanship as a group identity?
Loyal partisans cast votes for candidates outside of their party
Sometimes even loyal partisans cast votes for candidates outside of their party. Short of them switching parties, what sort of factors can lead to this, according to The American Voter?
Partisanship as a form of psychological attachment
Please discuss why The American Voter describes partisanship as a form of psychological attachment. How does this relate to the notion that most Americans are not particularly engaged in following politics?
Interest groups support or hinder democracy
Write a 7-page (or more) argumentative essay that answers the question “Do Interest groups support or hinder democracy?” *You will argue on the side of interests groups hindering democracy *Key things that must be included in the essay: – Why this is an important question to ask – Definitions of key concepts (Ex: one must …
Good economy lead to democratization
Does a good economy lead to democratization? Yes, no, and why? Exemplify with your selected countries.
Media play in politics
How great of a role does media play in US politics today? What is the effect (are the effects) of the shift away from local newspapers and toward social media?
The early leaders of the New Republic and their impact on the development of our government.
Analyze the early leaders of the New Republic and their impact on the development of our government. Who do you believe was more influential in establishing the American political system in the 1790s? George Washington John Adams James Madison Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson In your original post, ensure you …
Presidential Controversy
Andrew Jackson’s Presidency is surrounded with controversy. From increased presidential authority and his battle with the national bank, to the push for a limited government and the Indian Removal Act, his actions greatly changed the trajectory of the United States. Was the Age of Jackson truly an age of …
Constitutional rights and administration
Explain how constitutional rights of incarcerated persons are balanced with the correctional system functions of the jail or prison.Explain the mandatory rights that prison administrators must provide incarcerated persons, and how those rights are balanced with the security, safety, court requirements, visits, and other functions of the facility.Examine a U.S. Supreme Court case (you may …
