Political science
This section provides you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the specific information, readings, resources, etc. It also provides you an opportunity to write in a clear, thoughtful, and appropriate manner.
** For each question, I have identified a minimum word count; this is to give you some clarity regarding how much I want you to write for that particular question. If you fail to meet the minimum word count, you will not be able to receive all of the possible points. Of course, simply meeting the minimum word count does not guarantee that you will receive all of the possible points. Simply put, the quality of your answer will include BOTH how much you write, and how well you answer the question. Every word processing program has a “word count” feature. It is up to you to figure out how to use it. At the end of that particular writing task, identify the word count in bold print.A reminder that direct quotes must be in bold italics, and do not include them in your word count. Finally, the word count should ONLY include what you actually write; do not include the question in your word count. **
Questions B1-B6 provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding of the AmGovtext book.
B1:[5 pts.] On pp. 253-255, the authors provide an introduction to Chapter 11: “A Woman’s Place Is In the House – and Senate”. Drawing upon a careful reading of this discussion, first summarize two key findings in the research conducted by Volden, Wiseman, and Wittmer. Then provide a specific example that supports their research. (minimum word count: 175)
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B2: [5 pts.] On pp. 287-288, the authors provide an introduction to Chapter 12: “The Power of the Pen and the Phone”. First, summarize the two actions taken by President Obama in which he acted without Congressional support, and then, summarize the subsequent responses by House Speaker John Boehner and Senator Chuck Grassley. (minimum word count: 175)
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B3: [5 pts.] On pp.,331-333, the authors provide an introduction to Chapter 13: “Student Loans, Debt, and Bureaucracy.” Drawing upon their information and analysis, summarizethe core problem and the Obama Administration’s response to this problem.(minimum word count: 175)
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B4: [5 pts.] On p. 330, the authors provide a Current Controversy: “Are Federal Bureaucrats Paid Too Much?”.Drawing upon this discussion, first, summarize the compilation of 2008 data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and then, summarize the Congressional Budget Office analysis regarding wages and benefits between 2005 and 2010. (minimum word count: 175)
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Questions B5 &B6draw upon pp. 299-309 in the AmGov text. Here, the authors discuss these five specific Presidential roles: Chief Executive; Commander in Chief; Chief Diplomat; Chief of State; and Lawmaker. For these questions, you will be evaluatingPresident Obama by creating a “Report Card”. To that end, you will need to select TWO of these five roles, and for each selected role, complete the following tasks:
B5a: [1 pt.] Identify one Role and the grade you give President Obama[Insert Your Response Here]
B5b: [3 pts.] Provide 1-2 specific reason(s) for giving him this specific grade (175-225 words)[Insert Your Response Here]
B5c:[1 pt.] Include a link of an online article, news item, etc. that supports your grade and reasoning[Insert Your Response Here]
B6a: [1 pt.]Identify a second Role and the grade you give President Obama[Insert Your Response Here]
B6b: [3 pts.] Provide 1-2 specific reason(s) for giving him this specific grade (175-225 words)[Insert Your Response Here]
B6c:[1 pt.] Include a link of an online article, news item, etc. that supports your grade and reasoning.[Insert Your Response Here]
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