Category: Political science

write an executive summary examining your critical thinking by comparing the UK with Japan, their political history and institutional evolution becoming modern states democracies.  You will be prompted to identify the key factors defining these two nations as strong and modern democracies; research on their history reflecting on regime change, political behavior, and governmental structure. Identify these nations (UK and Japan) based on their historical governmental development and principles if they are nation-states, state, or just a nation. Identify the key factors defining these two nations as strong and modern. What are the differences in terms of governmental institutions? Where there ever authoritarian, weak, or failed nation-states before they became modern states? 
Use chapters 1-3 as well as other resources (no Wikipedia) :  https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Saint_Mary’s_College_(Notre_Dame_IN)/Introduction_to_Comparative_Politics
another resource : https://issuu.com/caterhamschool/docs/preview_2023/s/26971790

Kindly see attached for a copy of the final paper’s instructions, rubric, and topic. 
***I have attahed a few topic choices below please choose one and follow the instructions and rubric. Thank you so much***

150-350 words each 
If you had to compare Hobbes’s Sovereign to Plato’s regime types, which one would say it most resembles?  What kind of powers must the Sovereign possess (discuss at least two)?  What about human nature makes such an arrangement necessary?
According to Locke, what is the origin of private property if it is naturally held in common?  What are the two main limits on its accumulation, and how could one get around that?
Locke claims that the fundamental rule for all commonwealths should be salus populi suprema lex (§158).  Explain.
What is the difference between “self-regarding faults” and “acts injurious to others” (sometimes, “immorality”)?  Where does Mill say the distinguishing line is between these types?
According to Smith, why is the relationship between workers and masters combative?  Whose side is the government on?
PLEASE USE INFORMATION FROM FILES ( I ATTACHED)
You must cite outside material.

As we have seen in the readings and the lectures, feminist approaches to the study of international relations are typically guided by one of three empirical questions:
Would the world itself be different if more women held positions of power?
Would our view of the world be different if more women were engaged in the development of I.R. as a field?
Do women face unique problems in “the stuff” of International Relations?
Write up an 1-page analysis of any one of the multimedia pieces. The following elements should be included:
a summary of the main findings of the presentation in your own words (1/2 page)
a brief discussion of why one of the 3 “mainstream” theories of IR – Realism, Liberalism, or Constructivism – is inadequate for addressing the issues discussed in the source you reviewed (1/2 page)
a bibliographic citation to the source
Source:
J. Ann Tickner “Why Women Can’t Run the World,”  International Studies Review, Vol. 1, No. 3 (Autumn, 1999), pp. 3-11

What is the Caroline principle? Explain the scope of self-defense under international law. 
Note: 
Read Ch. 19 (International Law and the Use of Force by States) to answer the question.
Use proper in-text citations (author’s last name and page number)

Preamble: In this lesson activity you are prompted to define through research what it identifies a nation-state? What are the characteristics that can identify a modern state in comparison to strong, weak or failed state. Is a nation comes first? or the State is created first? Justification: Through research and comprehensive analysis you will be able to identify the definition of a ‘nation-state’ that will help you compare modern states nature vs weak or failed states. Therefore are the strong states defined as modern or post modern, and are there successful democracies? Considering their history some may have derived from regimes.
Task and Mission: Write 300-500 words of bullet points or paragraph suggesting your opinion and choices
Try to use terminology, facts from the Chapters and Links.
Suggested Research Guidelines: Utilize the Online Library, ebooks selected in the syllabus and Links under Module 2! Submission Format:
Use up to 3-5 resources in your ‘Bibliography’ not Wikipedia or any other open source multimedia.
see Announcement tab and links… on 2 ebooks free 
https://commons.libretexts.org/book/socialsci-18213Links to an external site.
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Political_Science_and_Civics/Introduction_to_Comparative_Government_and_Politics_(Bozonelos_et_al.)Links to an external site.

write an executive summary examining and comparing  Iran with China, their political ideology, governmental regime and institutional structure that define their ‘state, identity and culture’ as nations.   You will be prompted to identify the key factors defining these two nations political ideology by research on their history reflecting on regime change, political behavior, and governmental structure. Identify these nations (Iran and China) based on their historical governmental development,  identity and cultural principles have been shaping the political ideology and form of government. Identify the key factors defining these two nations as authoritarian or totalitarian? (theocracy and oligarchy form of governments) What are the differences in terms of governmental institutions between Iran and China? Is Political Ideology shaping the institutions or the other way around for these nations? Where there ever authoritarian, weak, or failed nation-states or strong? Is theocracy and oligarchy a form of government?  Do they share some aspects of governmental power? Please evaluate and define the institutional principles of these two nations have been shaped or not by the political ideology of their government. 
for one source please use: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Saint_Mary’s_College_(Notre_Dame_IN)/Introduction_to_Comparative_Politics

Using the case outline (Part I: How the Courts Address or Respect Our Rights as Citizens) you submitted in Week 6, prepare and submit a presentation, either a narrated PowerPoint, The presentation Point presentation will need to include:
Name the case
Discuss the facts of the case
Discuss the history of the case (what laws or legal action was taken)
Discuss the issues or the facts of the case and legal questions the court must decide
Discuss if the court’s decision or holdings were for the plaintiff or the defendant and the reasons for the decision.
Discuss the concurring and dissenting opinions from the judge or if a jury trial, the jury
References slide with a minimum of 2 scholarly sources.
Requirements
Length: The presentation must be 10-15 slides long if using PowerPoint (excluding cover and reference pages) or 3-5 minute long if using a video presentation.
Font should not be smaller than size 16-point  
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style  
Title/Introduction slide required
References slide minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)
Use the speaker notes to elaborate on the content on the slides
Facts of the Case
30 pts
Identifies numerous facts that go above and beyond highlighting the importance of the case and make the case foundations explicit.
26 pts
Identifies a number of facts that highlight the importance of the case and make the case foundations explicit.
23 pts
Identifies several facts that make the case foundation clear but omits at least one important fact.
20 pts
Identifies some facts but omits more than one important fact crucial to understanding this case.
0 pts
No effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistory of the Case
30 pts
The presentation covers an exceptional level of case history to make the legal actions surrounding the case clear and detailed.
26 pts
The presentation demonstrates points of case history surrounding the legal actions of the course case.
23 pts
The presentation provides brief points of case history surrounding the legal actions of the course case; however, additional explanation is needed to make the history clear and in context
20 pts
The presentation provides such a minimal number of points of case history surrounding the legal actions that the history of the case is not clear.
0 pts
No effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegal Questions
20 pts
The presentation clearly points to the specific civil liberties issues that the courts had to determine to issue a verdict.
18 pts
The presentation points to the general civil liberties issues that the courts had to determine to issue a verdict.
15 pts
The presentation provides some information regarding the general civil liberties issues that the courts had to determine to issue a verdict, but at times is unclear or inaccurate.
12 pts
The presentation is not clear or largely inaccurate regarding the general civil liberties issues that the courts had to determine to issue a verdict.
0 pts
No effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision or Holdings
20 pts
The presentation clearly lists whether the court ruled for the plaintiff or the defendant along with the reasoning provided by the court and key details directly related to understanding the ruling. Any holdings or court imposed conditions as part of the verdict are also listed.
17 pts
The presentation lists whether the court ruled for the plaintiff or the defendant along with the reasoning provided by the court but includes few details related to the ruling.Holdings or court imposed conditions are not clear.
15 pts
The presentation lists whether the court ruled for the plaintiff or the defendant but the included reasoning is unclear. Holdings or court imposed conditions are also omitted.
13 pts
The presentation lists whether the court ruled for the plaintiff or the defendant but omits the reasoning. Holdings or court imposed conditions are either omitted or incoherent.
0 pts
No effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVerdict: Concurring and Dissenting Opinion
30 pts
The presentation clearly points to the verdict and provides clear detail of the affirming and dissenting opinions.
26 pts
The presentation points to the verdict and provides information on the affirming and dissenting opinions.
23 pts
The presentation provides the verdict but information on the affirming and dissenting opinions is minimal.
20 pts
The presentation does not provide the verdict and/or information on the affirming and dissenting opinions is unclear or lacking.
0 pts
No effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation: Narration and Delivery
15 pts
Audible and clear volume without ambient noise, has a good pace, and stays to the topic. Overall excellent delivery.
10 pts
Audible and clear volume, generally with good clarity and little or no ambient noise, has a good pace, with few or no interruptions and stays to the topic. Overall very good delivery.
6 pts
Quite clear and audible with some volume or ambient noise issues but still has a good pace with some interruptions but generally stays to the topic. Delivery needs improvement.
2 pts
Narration has volume and audio issues with background noise, and often trails off the topic. Delivery needs major improvement.
0 pts
No effort
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation: Overall
50 pts
The presentation includes all required components, is visually clean and appealing with effective use of visuals.
35 pts
The presentation includes most required components, makes effective use of visuals.
30 pts
The presentation includes few of the components, has some visuals.
20 pts
The presentation does not include most of required components, is visually hard to follow with no visuals.
0 pts
No effort
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Visuals: Mechanics and Usage and Relevance of the Visuals
20 pts
The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Effective use of visuals
17 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Visual aids used adequately
13 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Visual aids could be improved.
8 pts
The student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message. Visual aids used poorly
0 pts
No effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
10 pts
The references are provided in accurate APA format.
8 pts
The references contain a few minor error in APA format.
7 pts
The references contain several minor errors in APA format.
6 pts
The references contain major errors in APA format.
0 pts
No effort
10 pts
Total Points: 225
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Powerpoint Presentation 
Identify two civil rights and two civil liberties. For each civil right and civil liberty you identify, locate a United States Supreme Court case that addresses the civil right or civil liberty. For each case, include a discussion of the facts of the case and the holding of the court. Utilize speaker notes to explain your presentation as if you were presenting to an audience. Your presentation should include:
Identification of two civil liberties 
Identification of two civil rights
Summary of four United State Supreme Court cases, one for each of the civil liberties and civil rights identified
Incorporation of speaker notes to explain each slide

Explain the trade-offs and politics described in the podcast.  After listening to this story, has your attitude toward any current efforts to be environmentally friendly?
LINK TO PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07r8t2