Overview
You only answer one question of your choice from each section
Response to each question must be between 1000-1500 words.
Section 1 (Answer one question)
1-In 2016 Hilary Clinton was projected to defeat Donald Trump in the presidential election. Similarly, in 2022 Republicans were projected to defeat Democrats in a landslide victory dubbed ‘the red wave’. In both elections the outcomes were different from the projections. Explain the causes of the inconsistencies between the projections and the results of the election.
2-Many Americans do not believe that the federal bureaucracy serves the public interest. Therefore, a range of reform strategies have been proposed. Critically examine the proposed reform strategies. Which of them do you believe will be most effective and why?
Section 2 (Answer one question) 1-Compare and contrast the strategies that political parties and the interest groups utilize to achieve their goals.
2-It is often said that the Judicial branch is the last defender of individual rights and liberties. Discuss this statement using the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)'s majority opinions (decision) on any controversial issues such as: abortion, affirmative action, marriage equality, etc. Section 3 (Answer one question) (A). Critically examine each of the four competing theories of economic policy. Which one of these theories do you believe is most effective? Justify your answers with relevant examples.
(B). According to Trudy Govier, Americans have three positions on the welfare system. Explain the three perspectives. In your view, which of these viewpoints best describes most Americans? A. What constitutes a threat to American Interests? Is preemption a reasonable foreign policy doctrine in this post-September 11 world? (B). Propose recommendations to the United Nations Union security council on how to permanently resolve the Israeli - Palestinian conflict.