Which fiscal issues currently dominate political discourse (choose at least three)? Are these issues federal, state, or local issues? Have policymakers proposed solutions to the problems? If so, what are the proposed solutions? Why have the solutions not been adopted, and what role does partisanship play in fiscal debate? How might policymakers alter their strategy […]
In your concluding paragraph, you may share your own view on the main danger(s) or weaknesses of contemporary democracies. Democracy appears as an obvious and ideal regime for many around the world. Yet, historically, political thinkers and philosophers have often worried about democracy, and warned against giving too much power to the ‘people.’ What are, […]
Sharon is a 45-year-old woman living in the United States who recently was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Sharon believes that she is Abraham Lincoln. When asked by her mother if she believes that she has any special powers or abilities that other people do not have, Sharon responds by saying, “I don’t know. I don’t eat […]
The civilly committed person can be released when the court finds the individual safe to return to the community. Because of the high bar, they must reach, some men will voluntarily undergo chemical castration or the injection of medications such as Depo-Provera. In other parts of the world, castration is regularly conducted on men who […]
Can you tell me why you think there has been an increase in anxiety diagnoses in our society? Some mental health professionals go as far as to say we have an anxiety pandemic with some generations. What are your thoughts on this?Explain giving relevant examples or experiences on the matter
How well or poorly did Milgram’s sample represent the population at large? If you were to replicate Milgram’s study, describe what characteristics of the “experimenter” or “victim” you might change and what effect that might have on the outcome. Describe the specific factors in the procedure that you felt made it difficult for the participant […]
Jesus of Nazareth is considered the founder of Christianity, even though born and raised a Jew. In his lifetime, Christianity did not exist; however, after his death and resurrection, his disciples brought his teachings forward into the world of the Roman Empire and after some years of persecution, those teachings became Christianity is an umbrella […]
Explain how the mitzva of Machatzis HaShekel demonstrates fairness and Jews being equal in the eyes of Hashem. Why do you think this idea is expressed through this particular mitzvah? Despite differences within Klal Yisrael, how do mitzvos become unified people?
What is a formal argument that the film The Purge demonstrates a fictional depiction of civil religion in the United States? I need to utilize specific parts of Bellah’s civil religion theory to make arguments and use specific scenes/moments in The Purge as evidence for my claims
Religion is a more significant aspect than others. It has significantly changed what the USA is now and continues to influence the USA significantly such as public policy. How have religions given a distinctive shape to modern society in the United States from the 1920s forward? (other than Public policy.) Please cite specific events/examples.
