Discussion  3(a)

Please answer the following questions:

1. Who founded Political Science?

2. How did Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau differ?

3. What are the Classical Theories of Political Science?  Please give be specific!

Your initial post should be at least 150 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. 

Discussion  3(b)

Please answer the following questions:

1. Define Marxism and Capitalism

2. What are the similarities and differences between Marxism and Capitalism?   Be sure to explain Adam Smith and Karl Mark in their approaches to political theories.   Please be specific!

*Include any sources you use

Your initial post should be at least 150 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. 

Quiz #1

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Select any issue from international 

affairs that involves a difference of 

opinion. What are

the different sides. 

Use levels-of-analysis to explain which 

side

should or, will,

prevail. Or use 

them to explain why an event happened 

the way that it did. Provide a theoretical 

ethos to support your view.

Both China and Russia have changed profoundly in recent decades, although many have observed a high degree of continuity as well.  Pick one of the two countries and discuss how it has changed politically since the days either of Mao Zedong or of the Soviet Union.  To what extent has there been continuity in their political structures and practices?  To what extent do you believe these changes confirm the optimism of Francis Fukuyama and others that the world is gradually moving towards democracy, and to what extent do you feel that the experience of the country you chose contradicts this prediction? 

Be sure to write a coherent, well-structured essay of approximately five (5) double-space pages in length, giving citations for all sources you quote or use in a substantive way (including any online sources you may use), with a reference page at the end. These should include references from both of the assigned textbooks for the course, as well as any other sources you find relevant.  Also, try to organize your answer well, with both introductory and concluding paragraphs indicating the overall direction of the paper, and the general argument that you are making. 

Patrick H. O’Neil, Karl Fields, and Don Share. 2015. Cases in Comparative Politics. Fifth ed. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. 

 Patrick H. O’Neil. 2015. Essentials of Comparative Politics. Fifth ed. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. 

Dear everyone

I need a help on my short assignment and I need two versions to be done in two hours it’s pretty short and wont take time few sentences each version. Instruction and example below:

In this optional first set of arguments, students can earn EC if they: 

• Start an argument by formatting it (P1–premise1, P2, P3, etc., then C–conclusion).  You should provide at least two premises, one conclusion, and evidence (link or citation) for at least one of the premises. 
• Enhance an argument by adding evidence (link or citation) to one of the premises or additional premises (with evidence). You can add a Comment to explain your changes if you wish.
• Critique an argument by adding a comment that identifies the flaw (weak evidence, non-authoritative source, etc.). You can also add another counter argument (P1, P2, P3, C; with evidence) and add a comment to the original one.
• Identify the type of argument (Inductive, Deductive, etc.) and explain your reasoning.

Sample argument: Putnam’s Decline Thesis

Decline Thesis: American Exceptionalism

P1: America’s political participation AND civic engagement have declined. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

P2: European political participation has declined, but not civic engagement. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

C1: America’s  decline is unique (‘exceptional’).

Decline Thesis: Europe’s Next

P1: America’s political participation AND civic engagement have declined. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

P2: European political participation has declined, but not civic engagement. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

C2: Europe may soon decline in civic engagement.

Decline Thesis: Civic <> Political 

P1: America’s political participation AND civic engagement have declined. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

P2: European political participation has declined, but not civic engagement. [Evidence: Stolle/Hooghe]

C3: Social capital and political participation are not related.

 DUE:   Sunday December 29 by 5PM Central Standard Time

Policy Identification

According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice:

Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation.

Required Readings

Birkenmaier, J., & Berg-Weger, M. (2018). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and fieldwork (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

· Chapter 8, “Social Work Practice in the Field: Working with Organizations, Communities, and Policy” (pp. 186-206)

Website

Website of Organization Chosen that works with Veterans with PTSD and any Trauma

https://www.resiliencemn.org/

To prepare: identify a social problem ( Social Problem Chosen are Veterans and Combat Veterans with PTSD) that is common among the organization  At Veterans Resilience Project  (or its clients) and research current policies at that state and federal levels In Minnesota that impact the Veterans with PTSD. Then, from a position of advocacy, identify methods to address the social problem (i.e., how you, as a social worker, and the agency advocate to change the problem). You are expected to specifically address how you and the agency can effectively engage policy makers to make them aware of the social problem and the impact that the policies have on the agency and clients.

The Assignment (2-3 pages):

· Identify the social problem in Minnesota

· Explain rational for selecting social problem

· Describe state and federal policies that impact the social problem

· Identify specific methods to address the social problems

· Explain how the agency and student can advocate to change the social problem

Use APA format and intext citation and references. Required Reading and Website of Organization, Also outside creditable sources and Plagiarism Checker.