Discuss the impact of the Progressive movement on the creation of the Arizona Constitution, including the declaration of rights, ballot initiatives, and recall of judges. Defend your position.
Compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution. Discuss three findings that account for the significant differences in length. Include at least one source to support your answer.
The initiative and the referendum are at the heart of direct democracy in Arizona. In a 2-3 page paper,, discuss the initiative and referendum process in Arizona. In the essay, you should do the following: 1. Provide the basic definitions of an initiative and a referendum. 2. Explain how initiatives …
In an era of profound dissatisfaction with the two-party system, it continues to endure. Why? How have third-party or independent candidates won political power in American history? How might they do
It is proven that Americans vote much less often and in lower numbers than citizens in other parts of the developed world. What accounts for this lack of engagement in the political system? What effect could this have on democracy as a whole? Propose some changes that could boost voter participation in the United States.
Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, several of the Founding Fathers wrote papers arguing for certain provisions. These were published in newspapers and became known as the Federalist Papers. Your assignment is to write a modern-day Federalist Paper defending or critiquing a part of the U.S. Constitution. You will pick a component of the American …
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Why are certain factors such as age, region, class, race, religion, and education so salient in terms of voting predictability? Explore these factors to explain what about each of these factors would make an individual vote in any particular way, and discuss whether these categories have changed over time.
It is proven that Americans vote much less often and in lower numbers than citizens in other parts of the developed world. What accounts for this lack of engagement in the political system? What effect could this have on democracy as a whole? Propose some changes that could …
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a) How valid is Machiavelli’s thought in today’s society? b) Can we have peace without subjugation according to Hobbes? c) Are there existing political systems that resemble Plato’s ideal state? d) Is Machiavelli a reformer or a revolutionary in political philosophy? e) Does Locke’s understanding of private property justify capitalism? …
The constitution structures our government with separation of powers, creating checks and balances. Describe this system in detail, including the role of federalism. Provide examples illustrating how the system works.
