Entries by Daphne Hanson

Budget maximizing strategies

age 51 Menifield provides a list of budget maximizing strategies adapted from other scholars. Considering contemporary politics and based on experience in an organization in which you participate or follow (or just good old common sense), discuss the following: Which two strategies do you think would be most consistently effective? Is there a strategy that […]

Historical origins of libertarian thought

Describe the historical origins of libertarian thought.  What economic and political situation are libertarians responding to? Describe the libertarian attitude towards taxation.  How does this view connect to the core value(s) of libertarian thought? In “Classical Liberalism as an Organizing Ideal,” James Buchanan speaks about the “services of a choicemaker.” To whom (or to what) […]

Need for the 14th Amendment

What was need for the 14th Amendment, why were southern states required to pass the amendment and why did many resist, and what year did it finally become law? Who did the Amendment help and how did it help them – and who did it leave out? Why were women upset? What issues from the […]

Supposed violation of civil liberties

Cases in US History which deal with a supposed violation of civil liberties. Please answer the following questions based on what you learned from the module and your understanding of civil liberties as protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th amendment. 1. Tell me whether or not you think each case violated Americans’  […]

Regionally based grievances

Regionally based grievances, such as Western alienation and Quebec separatism, are a defining feature of Canadian politics. Identify and explain 3 features of Canadian political institutions that contribute to these regional rifts. (Considerations may include Canadian federalism, theories of confederation, representation in the legislative branch, and the electoral system). Canadian federalism: Federalism is a political […]

China’s economy and globalization 

China’s economy and globalization  has recovered quickly while many other parts of the world are still battling waves of coronavirus outbreaks.Reasons why  the world needs Globalization rather than a retreat into protectionism Historically, China was a trading nation, and it continues to be one today. China is now the world’s largest trading nation, accounting for […]

Jose Rizal last farewell

explain the one of the stanzas of Jose Rizal last farewell. Write it with precision and clarity.   “I die just when I see the dawn break, Through the gloom of night, to herald the day; And if color is lacking my blood, thou shalt take Pour’d out at need for thy dear sake, To […]

Supreme Court case United States v. Zubaydah

Thoughts on the Supreme Court case United States v. Zubaydah are that the court ruled incorrectly 7-2 in decision to the United States. Zayn Husayn, also known as Abu Zubaydah, is a former associate of Osama bin Laden and was captured in Pakistan by US military and transported to Guantanamo Bay, but prior to arriving […]

Conducting  a leadership analysis on Hannibal

Conducting  a leadership analysis on Hannibal. What were the key leadership actions, qualities, styles….etc. that directly resulted in his success as a leader? In other words, what was his legacy as a leader? Briefly explain, with evidence, how one modern counterpart was successful by learning lessons from Hannibal of Carthage. Briefly explain, with evidence, how […]

Gender or sex-based inequalities

Summarize the literature covered in class related to gender or sex-based inequalities. How do these authors analyze and critique the issue of gender or sex-based inequalities? How do at least two authors define patriarchy and its negative impacts on both men and women, and show certain people can benefit from America’s patriarchal system? What solutions do they […]