Policy Issue

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Instructions
You are a lobbyist for an issue that you find important. For example, you would like to see the banning of smoking in federal buildings (Note: This policy has already been enacted.) You are going to make an informational pamphlet to highlight your points to prominent members of Congress. Research members of Congress that you will target in your lobbying. Explain why these members are critical to your goal. Make a plan of action and produce a pamphlet supporting your cause. Who will you be reaching out to? Why? Write a cover letter to a Congressional member and include your reasoning for reaching out to them in particular in the letter. Remember a lobbyist is only as good as the information they provide. A lobbyist who provides incomplete or unreliable information will soon be unemployed, or lose access to officials.

Cover letter should:

  • Follow a standard business format
  • Correctly address your Congressperson
  • Use the correct postal address
  • Explain your choice to write to this representative in particular, and provide your pamphlet. For example, maybe your research showed that this representative sponsored legislation on this issue in the past.

Pamphlet should:

  • Define the problem. Tells us exactly what the problem is. Detail its urgency and provide data. Be objective.
  • Analyze the problem. Provide relevant data. Tell us how to make sense of the data. Provide any findings
  • Offer a recommendation. Do not generalize. Be specific.
  • Must be persuasive.
  • Cite four scholarly sources

Submit your cover letter and pamphlet for grading.

Writing Requirements (APA format).

  • Length: Cover letter to Congressman should be only 1 page
  • Pamphlet should be 5 pages in length
  • 1-inch margins
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Reference page (minimum of 4 scholarly sources)

LA County-City-School-District .Gov

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Part 1: Government websites by State/local questions from Governing Cal. State & Local Governments-3

Your task is Search for government website within from your LA county district# 

Submit (3) websites relevant to (3) questions from readings documents, Governing Cal. State & Local Governments-3 below:  

Choose 3  questions choices from the following:

  •   Example of local government’s Legal Framework: general-law v. charter?  search  (1) either a city or school district or special district within your County # map, click Zipcode Map
  • Example of a Los Angeles County government One type of service website?
  • Example of the LAFCo’s role, incorporation process, website?
  • Example of a City government services website? within your County # map, click Zipcode Map
  • Example of a  City Government representation system, mayor-council vs. council-manager system? within your County # map, click Zipcode Map
  • Example of  a County  limited -purpose of Special districts,
  • Example of a  regional government and the problem it addresses?

The Process?  Search government websites based on Three (3) of the above bullet point or questions,

NOTE: the above questions are from module 3 click, Governing Cal. State & Local Governments

Source for the websites either google the name of the Local government from The map or use the LA County website click  https://lacounty.gov/government/

Part 2: Census and Demographics

Three website guides — Submit (2) websites and data relevant to the above (3) government websites Above:

County Statistics is an option:

  • Go to the  Los Angeles County, click  https://lacounty.gov/government/  > Census 2020  >
  • Once on 2020 Census click top of the page tab resources > additional resource > census maps & profiles by county district number [your group # zipcode map] click, https://census.lacounty.gov/
  • Zipcodes, map, and stat is a good start  to review demographic and other activity within [your group # zipcode map]

Equity  website on economic, earnings outcomes option:

–Background story to the website: click, NPR story (Links to an external site.)

(or copy/paste to URL:  https://www.npr.org/2018/11/12/666993130/zipcode-destiny-the-persistent-power-of-place-and-education )

Review for terms and possible national topic (left column) that may apply to your zip codes,

Equity  website on broad demographic, economic, readiness  option:

Go to, https://nationalequityatlas.org/

Click TAB INDICATORs > demographics and equity  dropbox 

General Los Angeles County data by Zipcode  option

Go to Additional Database: Los Angeles click,  http://www.laalmanac.com/cities/ci99a.php 

Since 1998, the Los Angeles Almanac has been a unique online reference devoted to providing statistical and narrative information about the people, places, and stories that make up the incredible panorama of Los Angeles County.

checklist

Did you include state/local group #.  click, People

How do I view my Canvas groups as a student?

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10661-421255565 (Links to an external site.)

  1. does the submission include:
  •  (3) government websites ? Are the websites of governments within the LA county board district = your group #?
  • (3)  URL/links of each of the website by question example?
  • (3) labeles or Titles

Are the government website(s) relevant to the questions? Explain with a note/sentence “how you found the site/relevant answer” 

Part 2

Part 2 census/demographic

  • Did you include at least (2) two (website sources)? with url/links?
  • zip code?
  • Example of Data category that interested you?

Title your selection, i.e., the demographics, equality, and location, & Zipcode and how you found the data about people, economic status within your group# district, or Los Angeles County?

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overning California State and Local Government

What states require strict obedience to Dillon’s rule?

A. Alabama, Idaho, and Nebraska B. California, Utah, and New York C. Texas, California, and Arizona D. Tennessee, Florida, and California

In order to deal with problems such as air pollution and waste management that affect large

geographical areas in California,

A. regional governments have been formed. B. special districts have been given authority to deal with these types of problems. C. a council-mayor system has been implemented. D. secession movements in a number of cities have developed.

Which of the following local government has “City of Refuge Laws”?

A. Roseville B. San Francisco C. Oxnard D. Fountain Valley

The most common form of local government in California cities is the

A. mayor-council system. B. commission government. C. city manager system. D. councils of governments.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of reform government at the local level?

A. At-large council elections B. Nonpartisanship C. City Manager plan D. Concurrent elections

What does Dillon’s Rule establish?

A. The basic legal framework for relations between state and local governments. B. The basic legal framework for relations between the executive and legislative branches. C. The basic legal framework for relations between the judicial and legislative branches. D. The basic legal framework for relations between the executive and judicial branches.

 

 

In California, school districts are governed by

A. the President of the United States. B. locally elected boards of education. C. Congress and the Department of Education. D. the governor of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. In California, what is the general purpose of local governments, such as cities and counties?

A. Manage interstate highways, regulate foreign trade, and maintain weapons and training for security agencies such as Home Land Security. B. Manage fires, clean streets, and protect the health, safety, welfare, and overall quality of life of all who live within their jurisdiction. C. Regulate banks, alcohol and gun sales, print currency, and exchange intelligence information with various clandestine agencies. D. Protect the border, regulate interstate commerce,negotiate with foreign countries, andmonitor the sale of prescription drugs, alcohol.

_________ are limited-purpose local governments filling the need for services that counties and ci

A. Charter (or Home Rule) Counties B. Unfunded mandates. C. Special Districts D. California Coastal Commission

The _________ has the authority to control all development within the 1,000-yard-wide shoreline zone

along the entire California coast.

A. Charter (or Home Rule) Counties B. Unfunded mandates. C. Special Districts D. California Coastal Commission

True / False — In California, most cities are governed by the mayor-council system

True / False — All local elections in California are nonpartisan

Legislative Policy Paper

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Paper must be double spaced, with 12 point font and include section headers for each of the paper sections noted below (Three Representational Roles and Role You Choose, Influence of Legislative Leaders, Rank and Explain Influences of Institutional Factors, and Explain Your Vote)

Objective: The objective for this assignment is for students to understand and critically analyze the multiple pressures on policy makers in Texas as they most listen to their leaders, the governor, the voters (social responsibility) and their own conscience (personal responsibility) in deciding how to cast their vote on a controversial issue.

Assignment: You have recently been elected as a Republican to the Texas Senate from a competitive district (even number of Democrats, Republicans and Independents) just outside of Dallas. One of the first bills that you must vote on is House Bill 3- a Bill to require the death penalty for anyone convicted of selling opioids for a third time. Your constituents support the bill as does the Governor your party, but you oppose it on grounds that the death penalty should be reserved for heinous crimes (pre-meditated murder). The Speaker of the House opposes the bill as well.

In explaining how you will vote on the bill, be sure to explain the following:

  • List and discuss each representational role (trustee, delegate, politico). What Representational Role you will adopt (trustee, delegate or politico). (Unit 4 Written Lectures, Slide 4-25)
  • How will the Speaker of the House, the Lt. Governor and Governor of Texas influence the fate of the bill? (Unit 4 Written Lectures, Slides 4-9, 4-10, 4-18 & 4-22 )
  • How do you think constituents might try to influence your vote? (Unit 4 Written Lectures, Slide 4-20)
  • Which factors noted above and in your notes (constituents, governor, party leaders and your own opinion) will influence your vote? Rank them in importance. (Unit 4, Written Lectures, Slide 4-20, 4-21)
  • Will you vote for or against the bill? Please explain your answer thoroughly. You should refer back to the representational role here. (Unit 4 Written Lectures, Slide 4-25)Running head: [Shortened Title up to 50 Characters] 1

    [Shortened Title up to 50 Characters] 2

    Title

    Your name

    West Coast University

     

     

     

    Table of Contents Abstract 3 [Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines] 4 References 5 Tables 7 Figures 8

    Abstract

    [The abstract should be one paragraph of between 150 and 250 words. It is not indented. Section titles, such as the word Abstract above, are not considered headings so they don’t use bold heading format. Instead, use the Section Title style. This style automatically starts your section on a new page, so you don’t have to add page breaks. To apply any text style in this document with just a tap, on the Home tab of the ribbon, check out Styles.]

    Keywords: [Tap here to add keywords.]

    Title

    Introduction with a thesis statement

    HISTORY

    Provide a brief history of your culture

    CULTURAL CONTEXT

    Example you picked Middle East Ottoman Empire

    Represented in the US

    Explain how your chosen culture is represented in the United states

    Individualistic/Collective

    Is your culture individualistic or collectivistic? Provide at least one example

    Artistic

    What are some of the artistic (art, music, architecture, dance) contributions of your culture

    Values

    What are some values of your culture? Provide at least three examples

    Religion

    Discuss your culture’s religion(s)? include name and basic belief system of at least one of the major faiths

     

    SEX AND GENDER ROLES

    What are some of the sex and gender role differences in your culture? Provide at least three examples

     

    ACCULTURATION

    Discuss what we would need to know to acculturate into your culture (if a past one, what would we need to do for preparing for our time machine to fit in) Provide at least one concrete suggestion

     

     

     

    CONCLUSION

    References

     

    References Last Name, F. M. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, Pages From – To. Last Name, F. M. (Year). Book Title. City Name: Publisher Name.

    Bower, H. (2001). The gender identity disorder in the DSM-IV classification: A critical

    evaluation. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 35, 1-8.

    doi:10.1046/j.1440-1614.2001.00859.x

    Castillo, R. J. (1996). Culture and mental illness: A client centered approach. Pacific Grove, CA:

    Brooks/Cole

The 2000 And 2016 Presidential Elections Brought Renewed Attention To The Already Controversial Electoral College.

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1.Please introduce the purpose of your essay.

2.Briefly and fully describe the electoral college. Please include and explain the specific number of electors: representing the states and Washington D.C.; and what numbers are required to win the presidency.

3.Pleasedescribe and explain at least, (2)pros and (2)cons of the electoral college.

4.If you could improve the electoral college; please choose to either abolish or reform the system. Please provide two scholarly arguments and then present your two reasons why you would reform the electoral college and explain why your reforms would create a more democratic electoral college? If you choose to abolish the electoral college, specifically explain which voting system would replace it and 2reasons why your voting system would create a more representative presidential election. Please provide sourced arguments both pro and con to support your position to reform or abolish the electoral college.

PSCI G180 ESSAYS Becker 2020

 

(50 Points)

 

Due November 15, 2020

The essay exam is based on the following two essays. The student will choose one of the two essays

and write a paper approximately 4-5 Pages in length to be submitted online. Please utilize several

sources with a consistent citation method and have a bibliography at the end of the paper.

 

I.

The 2000 and 2016 Presidential elections brought renewed attention to the already controversial

electoral college.

 

1. Please introduce the purpose of your essay.

2. Briefly and fully describe the electoral college. Please include and explain the specific number of

electors: representing the states and Washington D.C.; and what numbers are required to win the

presidency.

3. Please describe and explain, at least, (2) pros and (2) cons of the electoral college. 4. If you could improve the electoral college; please choose to either abolish or reform the system.

Please provide two scholarly arguments and then present your two reasons why you would

reform the electoral college and explain why your reforms would create a more democratic

electoral college? If you choose to abolish the electoral college, specifically explain which voting

system would replace it and 2 reasons why your voting system would create a more representative

presidential election. Please provide sourced arguments both pro and con to support you position

to reform or abolish the electoral college.

 

II.

The 2008 and 2012 Presidential elections stimulated interest among young adults in the American

political system. However, previous election cycles (since the 1970s) often reveal a lack of interest in

citizenship and lower voter turnout among adults under 30 years of age, especially when compared to

older adults (over 65). Moreover, some Americans have predicted it could decline again in future

elections (as it did in 2014).

 

1. Please introduce the purpose of your essay.

2 Provide 2 possible sourced reasons for the overall decline in citizenship and voter turnout among

adults under the age of 30. Compare and contrast younger adults (under 30) with adults over 65

years of age, in terms of basic citizenship activities, as well as voting turnout in multiple

elections. Please provide statistics and other cited evidence to support your position.

3. Please provide 2 suggestions that might boost interest and participation. Explain why your

suggestions could possibly prevent a similar decline among younger adults. Please provide

several sourced arguments to support your suggestions to stimulate citizenship among younger

adults.