WEEK 1

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In the Lesson Notes for Week 1, the concept of Federalism was discussed.

Over
the years, have states gained more or less power relative to the
federal government? Please discuss and cite examples to support your
argument.

Post
by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday; include citations or URLs for your work to
receive full credit; and, provide substantive replies to the posts of at
least 2 of your classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300 words and no more than
about 500 words, while student replies should be no less than 150 words
and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 2

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This Forum has 2 parts, the first being required and the second being optional.

Required (for grade):

AFTER reading the Lesson 2 readings this week, which address numerous
historical political campaigns, please answer the following question.

What changed, if anything, in the American political culture
between 2004 and 2012? This was a period that saw the reelection of two
very different presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Be sure not
just to describe the issues that were important in the 2004, 2008 and
2012 elections, but analyze whether or not there were differences in the
way that the candidates campaigned and in the American electorate.

Feel free to utilize external resources analyzing the 2008 election, such as:

.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/”>http://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/
.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102″>http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102

While the 2012 election happened only recently, there are some web sources which you might want to consult:

.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/”>http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/
.politico.com/2012-election/”>http://www.politico.com/2012-election/

Optional (no grade):

Feel free to test your own political orientation (liberal,
conservative, libertarian, populist) with this online survey. If so
inclined, feel free to share your results.

The site is:.politicalcompass.org/”>http://www.politicalcompass.org/

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300 words and no more than
about 500 words, while student replies should be no less than 150 words
and no more than about 300 words.

Remember that Wikipedia and Uncyclopedia are content free sources that
anyone can edit, therefore they are not recognized in this class as a
reliable source.
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Congress
now has some difficult times ahead – and some difficult decisions to
make for the American people. After reading Lesson 3, answer the
following questions:

Given what you now know about how Congress works and how a bill is
passed, what is different about an omnibus bill? What is the strategy
behind omnibus bills? Provide an example from American politics. Other
countries, notably Canada, use omnibus bills, but since this is an
American government class, please stick with legislation from this
country, at the federal level.

(Please stay out of the politics and use the PROCESS of implementation
as the foundation of your answer, such as reconciliation.)

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 4
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The Lesson this week addresses the fifth course objective, specifically, how the Presidency operates.

From
the readings in Lesson 3, we discussed Congress’s quandry regarding the
employment of combat forces abroad. During the Vietnam Conflict,
President Nixon employed hundreds of thousands of combat forces into
Southeast Asia without approval of Congress. Eventually, Congress felt
compelled to pass the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (over his veto). As
such, the president can still employ troops abroad to defend US
interests, but then is required to notify Congress of the employment
within 48 hours, and then withdraw them within 60 days – unless Congress
formally declares war or authorizes the use of military force. However,
subsequent presidents have not all followed this Resolution. This has
caused a rift between the president and Congress that still exists
today.

For
this Forum assignment, please discuss the issue of how American
military forces should be employed in conflict abroad. Is it strictly
the president’s call? What is Congress’s role? Are the restrictions in
the War Powers Resolution of 1973 realistic? How should this issue be
resolved? Please use examples in your post.

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.

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WEEK 5

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The
Forum assignment addresses the fifth course objective, specifically,
the operation of the Supreme Court as part of the Judicial Branch of the
government.

The
Forum assignment this week is to discuss how the Supreme Court
determines which cases to hear, which cases not to take, and why.
Select
one of the all-time Supreme Court cases from 2000 on, and explain why
the Supreme Court accepted it for adjudication (not what the case is
about).
The cases to choose from include:
10. Gonzalez v. Raich
12. Kelo v. City of New London
16. Hiibel v. Nevada
25. Lawrence v. Texas

To assist in this assignment, please view the .apus.edu/access/content/group/arts-and-humanities-common/Political%20Science/POLS210/Content/Supreme%20Court%20Process.pptx”>PowerPoint Presentation on the Supreme Court Process.

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 7
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Choose
one of the public policy issues discussed in Lesson 7 (poverty,
corporate welfare, or outsourcing), do some additional research on your
chosen topic, and present your findings here.

How did your chosen public policy come about?

What crisis created it?

Has this policy been effective?

How would you modify it if you were the president?

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.
WEEK 8
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How does lobbying work in government? Please use examples.

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.

.apus.edu/access/content/group/arts-and-humanities-common/Political%20Science/POLS210/Content/Undergraduate%20Rubric.pdf”>RubricMIDTERMQuestion 1 of 2

Please explain how the Constitution provides for a system of
separation of powers and checks and balances. Provide a fully developed essay
of at least 500 words, and cite sources used.
Question 2 of 2

Describe how a bill becomes a law at the national level, in a
fully developed essay of at least 500 words. Support your work with cited
sources, references to Lecture Notes, or URLs where you obtained your
information.FINAALQuestion 1 of 2
100.0/
100.0 Points
Lesson 7 presented several national policy matters that have
developed over the past 10 to 20 years. Please explain how public policy is
formed in the American system of government. How is the problem identified? Who
is responsible for determining solutions or setting the public policy agenda?
(Hint: Read the examples and ask yourself these questions as you read the
information presented about each.) Fully respond to the question, in a
well-crafted essay of at least 500 words, and cite sources used.
Question 2 of 2
95.0/
100.0 Points
Explain how the nomination and appointment of federal judges
differs from Supreme Court Justices. As well, explain how does the selection
and length of terms differs between Supreme Court Justices and members of
Congress.
Provide a fully developed essay of at least 500 words, and
cite sources used.
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In the Lesson Notes for Week 1, the concept of Federalism was discussed.
Over
the years, have states gained more or less power relative to the
federal government? Please discuss and cite examples to support your
argument.
Post
by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday; include citations or URLs for your work to
receive full credit; and, provide substantive replies to the posts of at
least 2 of your classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300 words and no more than
about 500 words, while student replies should be no less than 150 words
and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 2
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This Forum has 2 parts, the first being required and the second being optional.

Required (for grade):

AFTER reading the Lesson 2 readings this week, which address numerous
historical political campaigns, please answer the following question.

What changed, if anything, in the American political culture
between 2004 and 2012? This was a period that saw the reelection of two
very different presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Be sure not
just to describe the issues that were important in the 2004, 2008 and
2012 elections, but analyze whether or not there were differences in the
way that the candidates campaigned and in the American electorate.

Feel free to utilize external resources analyzing the 2008 election, such as:

.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/”>http://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/
.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102″>http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102

While the 2012 election happened only recently, there are some web sources which you might want to consult:

.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/”>http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/
.politico.com/2012-election/”>http://www.politico.com/2012-election/

Optional (no grade):

Feel free to test your own political orientation (liberal,
conservative, libertarian, populist) with this online survey. If so
inclined, feel free to share your results.
The site is:.politicalcompass.org/”>http://www.politicalcompass.org/

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300 words and no more than
about 500 words, while student replies should be no less than 150 words
and no more than about 300 words.

Remember that Wikipedia and Uncyclopedia are content free sources that
anyone can edit, therefore they are not recognized in this class as a
reliable source.
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Congress
now has some difficult times ahead – and some difficult decisions to
make for the American people. After reading Lesson 3, answer the
following questions:

Given what you now know about how Congress works and how a bill is
passed, what is different about an omnibus bill? What is the strategy
behind omnibus bills? Provide an example from American politics. Other
countries, notably Canada, use omnibus bills, but since this is an
American government class, please stick with legislation from this
country, at the federal level.

(Please stay out of the politics and use the PROCESS of implementation
as the foundation of your answer, such as reconciliation.)

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 4
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The Lesson this week addresses the fifth course objective, specifically, how the Presidency operates.
From
the readings in Lesson 3, we discussed Congress’s quandry regarding the
employment of combat forces abroad. During the Vietnam Conflict,
President Nixon employed hundreds of thousands of combat forces into
Southeast Asia without approval of Congress. Eventually, Congress felt
compelled to pass the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (over his veto). As
such, the president can still employ troops abroad to defend US
interests, but then is required to notify Congress of the employment
within 48 hours, and then withdraw them within 60 days – unless Congress
formally declares war or authorizes the use of military force. However,
subsequent presidents have not all followed this Resolution. This has
caused a rift between the president and Congress that still exists
today.
For
this Forum assignment, please discuss the issue of how American
military forces should be employed in conflict abroad. Is it strictly
the president’s call? What is Congress’s role? Are the restrictions in
the War Powers Resolution of 1973 realistic? How should this issue be
resolved? Please use examples in your post.
Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.

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WEEK 5
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The
Forum assignment addresses the fifth course objective, specifically,
the operation of the Supreme Court as part of the Judicial Branch of the
government.

Post by 11:55 pm (ET) on Friday;
include citations or URLs for your work to receive full credit; and,
provide substantive replies to the posts of at least 2 of your
classmates by 11:55 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Assignment responses should be no less than 300
words and no more than about 500 words, while student replies should be
no less than 150 words and no more than about 300 words.WEEK 7
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.apus.edu/access/content/group/arts-and-humanities-common/Political%20Science/POLS210/Images/Forum%20Images/210-wk8-USAFlag-1.jpg”>MIDTERMQuestion 1 of 2Please explain how the Constitution provides for a system of
separation of powers and checks and balances. Provide a fully developed essay
of at least 500 words, and cite sources used.Question 2 of 2Describe how a bill becomes a law at the national level, in a
fully developed essay of at least 500 words. Support your work with cited
sources, references to Lecture Notes, or URLs where you obtained your
information.FINAALQuestion 1 of 2 100.0/
100.0 PointsLesson 7 presented several national policy matters that have
developed over the past 10 to 20 years. Please explain how public policy is
formed in the American system of government. How is the problem identified? Who
is responsible for determining solutions or setting the public policy agenda?
(Hint: Read the examples and ask yourself these questions as you read the
information presented about each.) Fully respond to the question, in a
well-crafted essay of at least 500 words, and cite sources used.Question 2 of 2 95.0/
100.0 PointsExplain how the nomination and appointment of federal judges
differs from Supreme Court Justices. As well, explain how does the selection
and length of terms differs between Supreme Court Justices and members of
Congress.Provide a fully developed essay of at least 500 words, and
cite sources used.