Discuss intelligence collection strategies and potential impacts on civil liberties, specifically, is it ever justified to infringe on such liberties?

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Discuss the importance of defining the intelligence problem and devising a comprehensive approach to analytically solving the issue. Discuss how failure to share information and failure to properly analyze collected information can lead to Intel failures. Discuss intelligence collection strategies and potential impacts on civil liberties, specifically, is it ever justified to infringe on such […]

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weapons proliferation issue:

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Take on the role of a policy analyst at a weapons proliferation think tank, e.g., the Arms Control Association, and write a 2 page policy brief based on the weapons proliferation issue portrayed below. “A policy brief is an advocacy and policy-making tool which communicates information to policy-makers and advocates for a certain course of action.  […]

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the Adequacy of the Criminal Justice System

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the Adequacy of the Criminal Justice System One of the more interesting aspects of studying political science is examining public policies to learn how and whether they work to achieve the goals that gave rise to them. Public interests are not well-served if public policies fail to respond adequately. Relevant to the study of Texas […]

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Presidential Power Comparison of Obama and Bush

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Reflective Writing 2: Presidential Power Comparison of Obama and Bush Assignment Overview & Purpose: You are going to be watching two 50 min. videos length, and writing a reflection that analyzes presidential action of Bush and Obama in order to assess the development of executive authority, and analyze constitutionality. I have provided you with multiple […]

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How likely is it that Texas will eventually adopt a merit selection process

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In the chapter on the Texas Judiciary, we looked at partisan judicial elections and the questions these elections raise about fairness, representation and integrity.  Suggestions for change —  notably the move to merit selection — have been repeatedly made, and repeatedly ignored.  So what’s at stake with this reform measure? For this debate, I’d like […]

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How could you defend an argument that re-redistricting was not illegal, and how could you defend the argument that re-redistricting violated the Voting Rights Act

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Reflective Writing 1: TX Legislative Branch Reflective Writing: Texas Legislative Branch, Redistricting, Campaigns and Elections under Federalism Requirements and Completion Instructions When completing your essay, you must provide in-text citations for any work that is directly quoted or paraphrased.  When writing your essay, respond to the prompt thoroughly, and completely. Your response should be your own […]

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risks and defenses for a business or agency

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The final paper will consider the risks and defenses for a business or agency.  This is similar to the Company exercises, but this will be an individual project and not a group exercise. First, select an entity, either a business, governmental agency, or NGO.  It may be an entity with which you are familiar or […]

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Which part of the Constitution addresses individual privacy rights?

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In this assignment, you will analyze a case involving  public safety versus    an individual’s privacy. Read the following article from  the New York    Times concerning Carpenter v. United States, a case  recently    decided by the Supreme Court. Liptak, A.  (2018, June 23). Warrant required for   cellphone tracking data.    New York  Times, p. A1(L). Retrieved from   http://link.galegroup.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/apps/doc/A543973598/   STND?u=oran95108&sid=STND&xid=753160e8 For […]

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national Flood Insurance Program as an example. 

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Americans are a giving, compassionate people.  They willingly support any number of domestic and international causes that bring relief and hope to those in need.  Is there a limit to this generosity?  Some analysts point to what they call “Donor Fatigue.”  This describes a situation where people no longer give to causes that they supported […]

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Identify the most important Supreme Court cases and executive actions and their impact on law and on our society.

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Instructions: You must write an essay (500 words minimum) in which you address the following two questions or topics: The fundamental values that inform how are democratic government is legitimated and organized are enshrined on the Declaration of Independence and in the Constitution of the United States. 1Identify and discuss the basic ideals and principles […]

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