Watch the presentation by Tim Goeglein, Special Assistant to former U.S. President George W. Bush. Answer the following questions based on his message. This presentation was recorded live at a residential GOVT 220 class in 2013. Answer the questions fully and organize your answers to match the questions. Proper grammar and spelling are factors in grading.
The topic I would be doing would be on/about Alexander Hamilton in regards to The Federalist Papers. This topic is significant, because it draws on the Founding Father whose writing influenced/shaped the composition of the Early American Republic, and has given rise to many institutions/developments that can be traced to this day. As quite a controversial and well-debated document, The Federalist Papers was designed as a series of essays used to defend the Constitution—upon which we still call upon today. The five sources that provide a basic foundation to begin the project are: “To Begin the World Anew” by Bernard Bailyn, “The Political Psychology of the Federalist” by Daniel Walker Howe, “Ethos in Law and History: Alexander Hamilton,
Barndt explains how Allen's work on political education is not only focused on classroom learning but also real-life political participation. In doing so, Allen emphasizes the idea that political education must be lived, not just learned. This aligns with Allen's vision of teaching democracy in the classroom as she emphasizes the importance of being an active participant in the democratic process. However, this also raises an important critique of Allen's approach, it is overly optimistic and may not be enough to address the structural inequalities that exist in society. Despite this, Barndt recognizes that Allen's vision of political education is important and necessary for promoting civic responsibility and democratic participation.
I have learned so much from my high school american history course so far and I’m genuinely shocked by how interesting the information we are learning is. When I generally think about history it bores me but when I started learning about history this year everything changed. I think it’s very important to know history because without those historic events we quite possibly wouldn’t be where we are today. So that’s what I will be trying to do.
This semester was very insightful. American History is essential to society and the path she is going. The importance of history is revealed in our Hollitz: Thinking through the Past. It portrayed just how important our founding fathers described their journey. The Declaration of Independence paved the way to freedom.
The lesson I would pick as the most important to teach to someone in American History is The U.S Constitution. America’s first government document was written on September 17, 1787 by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, lead over by George Washington. What the U.S Constitution did was it set up America’s national government, fundamental laws and it promised to give basic rights for its citizens. At the 1787 convention, delegates came up with an idea to have a more powerful federal government with three branches; executive, legislative and judicial branch with a system of checks and balances to make sure a certain branch did not take too much control over another one or was at the top of the other branches. Also, the
Prior to taking POLS 1101, I had already obtained much knowledge about America under British rule, and the struggle that led us to become the independent country we are today. What I did not know is our current government structure and the processes and systems of our government. I also learned more about the Electoral College, the United States Supreme Court, the Nuclear Deal, and Britain’s “question time.” I enjoyed participating in these discussions, because each post required research, exploration, and consideration before meaningful dialogue; it requires students to analyze textbooks, the media, and much more, leading to one gaining a well rounded knowledge on a subject. I have also enjoyed the opportunity to read what my peers had to say on the exact same question, comparing and contrasting our answers and opinions.
Mesilla or south Arizona had large deposits of gold and Euro-American worried that the occupation of the French and their creation of cities would make them owners of the land area. President Franklin Pierce, therefore, appointed James Gadsden to negotiate purchase as land as possible in the northern Mexico/south Arizona area. In the end, the United States literally threatened Mexico into selling g the land of more than 45000 acres for 10 million dollars. The purchase was officially signed in 1854 by president Franklin Pierce and granted the USA sovereignty of the southern tips of Arizona and some northern parts of New Mexico. The significance was once again an increment in the size of land for the United States.
The Public Affair Academy is calling my name and I am more than eager to answer its call. I want to join the Public Affair Academy because I would like to study in the field of sociology. While being involved in the Performing Arts Academy, I have grasped a founder understanding of human interactions and I would like to study in depth with the subject. I believe the Public Affair Academy and its sociology branch will enrich my studies and add to my high school career. Teaching me skills that I can apply to all aspects of my life as I continue on to greater education.
At the beginning of this semester, Fall 2016, I came into Political Science 101 with the idea that it would be nothing more than simply an entry level course that was required for my major. However, from day one, I realized that my initial assessment of the course was wrong. Sitting here at the end of the semester, I realize that in order to be an active participant in our government you must have some basic, yet very important, knowledge about the creating and inner workings of our government. To this effect, what I felt was most important in understanding our government and the current state of affairs in our nation was the Constitution. This document outlines the purpose of the government, as believed by the framers, as well as the plan for the
Democracy? Protection. Books? To learn. America?
Analyzing the politics of public services: a service characteristics approach In their academic article “Analyzing the politics of public services: a service characteristics approach,” Richard Bratley and Daniel Harris provide a tool to explain political dynamics of specific services. They argue that their framework to analyze political dynamics has been tested and can be used on current issues across fields such as education, sanitation, water and health. According to the authors, their analytical framework can successfully be used as a tool for “understanding why services and tasks within them differ in the types of political dynamics they tend to attract.” They support this claim by describing how service characteristics affect the politics
This is because political thinking will teach us the rights we have. We must thank politicians, as they are the main reason why many people have equality and freedom today. Some countries around the world still need equality and freedom, and I believe it will become possible thanks to the great politicians. It is important for every student to learn about civics, as it will teach them more about the political part of life. Civics will also give students awareness about the civic issues that are happening around them.
Public policy is strategies, procedures, or acts relating to any concerns that may be reflected as a significant national matter. Public policy, also termed “domestic policy has existed in the White House since the 1960’s” (The White House, n.d.) It is designed or intention is to solve domestic issues, just as foreign policy is tailored for international affairs. Many Policy’s are written and designed with the American citizen in mind, ranging from economics, education, health, immigration, energy and climate, Civil Rights, Disabilities, Ethics, Family, Fiscal Responsibility, Homeland Security, Poverty, Rural, Seniors & Social Security, Service, Taxes, Technology, Urban and Economic Mobility, Veterans, to Violence Prevention (The White House, n.d.).
A complex issue such as education policy draws in on several fields, from science to social studies, and requires students to make connections and synthesize information presented in seemingly different subjects, a critical yet neglected skill today. Students need to articulate their opinions and back it up with facts. As someone who loves politics and macroeconomics and is passionate about education, such a class would be a nice integration of all the subject
