Please post an original current event for class discussion relating to Voting and Elections by replying below. A current event is a news story that has been published, and has a theme related to politics. *Make sure to use a current and relevant article. make sure to write a summary of articles, and the chapter summary. Make sure to analyse
How do different political systems influence the distribution of power and resources within a society, and what are the implications for social justice? Democracies emphasize citizen participation and accountability, while authoritarian regimes centralize control, often suppressing dissent. Some argue that capitalism fosters economic growth but exacerbates inequality, whereas socialism aims for equity but may hinder individual incentives. In what ways do political ideologies shape policies on wealth distribution, healthcare, and education? Considering contemporary global challenges, which political system is best suited to address issues such as climate change, human rights, and economic crises?
Please download and complete Evidence Log #5. (I Chose china). diligently follow all the directions. use and properly cite the textbook. ask me if you think I need to provide more of the textbook or missed a term. Requirements: The evidence column should include properly cited references to the textbook. The application column should include information about your chosen country and include properly cited references to independently researched sources. Please include a Works Cited notation at the end of your Evidence Log (DO NOT upload a separate Works Cited document). Evidence logs that do not demonstrate the use of the textbook (in the Definitions/Explanations section) AND at least one independently researched source (in the Application section) will receive a score no higher than a D. Encyclopedias like Wikipedia or Encyclopedia Britannica are not allowed. Points will be deducted for their use. The goal here is to engage in college-level research, which for some of you may mean giving up more basic resources you've relied on in the past.
Begin your CODEL project by researching your country and preparing the country overview. the country is england This overview should be succinct and cover the following: Introduce your country to the members of the CODEL. This should be brief (1 to 2 paragraphs) and provide some historical and cultural information about your country, not simply "the facts". Is your country a constitutional monarchy? Was it historically significant geopolitically? What is the ethnic breakdown of its people? Does it have a reputation (good or bad) for something? This should be a narrative that tells a story. Continue your country overview with relevant, specific and/or unique country data and statistics (i.e. population, land mass, GDP, form of government, major industries and import/export, treaties/trade status with U.S., relevance in the region, etc.) HINT: THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO USE A TABLE OR CHART! INCLUDE any CURRENT EVENTS or POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS that you think Members of Congress would want to know about your country!!! Introduce members of the CODEL to the current government and its elected leadership. HINT: Provide background information on your country's leaders; not simply their names!! Cite your sources! Begin compiling your resources and citation lists. I recommend you begin researching background on your country with a Google search. Make sure the sources you use from your search are reputable and the data is accurate. I also suggest using the CIA World FactbookLinks to an external site. and the State Department websiteLinks to an external site. under the “Countries and Areas” tab. You may also explore Project Resources. In order to receive credit: This assignment is for completion credit only and is intended to adequately prepare you for your final project. Submit a DRAFT, NOT AN OUTLINE in the form of a Google doc link or file upload. Evidence of research reflecting the list above Draft citation page The instructor or TA will provide feedback to each final project component. This feedback is intended to help you improve your final memo and we expect to see feedback incorporated into the final memo. Next
First, 1. Review the Actione for structure and organization of topics. 2. Research the COVID global health topic to establish your knowledge base and identify key policy and leadership challenges for any national leader. 3. Analyze the approaches of New Zealand and Brazil specifically. What did each leader achieve with his/her message? What was the result of these two leaders’ actions regarding the COVID pandemic in their countries? Then, Write a 2-page information memorandum discussing COVID-19 leadership successes or failures and articulating national strategic interests in the matter. Think of yourself as an Action Officer briefing a senior diplomat. Address the following: What are the COVID-19 global health challenges? What was the result of various successful and unsuccessful global leaders' actions regarding the COVID pandemic? Explain your analysis in your information memorandum addressed to me. Information and facts in memos must be real, current and accurate. Submit your document as a file upload in Word format. There is a 2-page max limit.
select either prompt: 1. Do you believe policy makers understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various INTs? Why or why not? Do you think it matters in terms of policy making? 2. Do you think policy makers have the tools and knowledge they need to balance risks and rewards when it comes to intelligence collection? Can you find a recent example to share with your classmates where you think policy makers failed to appreciate the risks involved? Note: I do care about your own thoughts on these topics, and your takeaways from the resources provided. Your posts should include "I" statements, should be distinctly unique from your peers' and not derived from AI platforms. Instructions Ensure that your post and replies engage and encourage discussion. Use these opportunities to cultivate and share your perspective on the issues and challenge those of your classmates.
I am in need of a discussion post as well as 2 responses. Will need the discussion post within 24 hours. Response posts will be made available once discussion is completed. Reading material and rubric attached. Discussion: Class, this is the final forum of the course. From our readings from Week 8, we see that the field of emergency management including the Incident Command System and NIMS have changed drastically over the years. The NIC has been developed in order to make sure that our incident management systems are as efficient and effective as possible. Going forward, there will inevitably be changes that will positively impact our emergency response and disaster planning organizations. In the past 50 years we have seen significant changes to the field of emergency management in our country. Some of the notable turning points in the field of emergency management include the following: 1974 - Disaster Relief Act of 1974 - The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 authorized the president of the United States to implement a program of disaster preparedness and relief aid that would enable use of all federal agencies. The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 states that any federal assistance offered is dependent upon the president authorizing such aid in the form of issuing a declaration. 1979 - FEMA is created. 1988 - Stafford Act - Part of the reason for the change from the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to the Stafford Act was the fact that the federal government was concerned about expanding disaster declarations beyond only natural disasters, and this included other types of incidents such as technological disasters (Three Mile Island in PA) and other instances outside the scope of natural disasters. Terrorism is not yet included. Federal assistance could be requested by the state on behalf of either the local government or state government. However, the request from the state must come from the governor. 2002 - Homeland Security Act - The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks resulted in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FEMA is now included under the umbrella of DHS. HSPD-5 established the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan (NRP). HSPD-8 established policies to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies by requiring a national domestic all-hazards preparedness goal, establishing mechanisms for improved delivery of Federal preparedness assistance to State and local governments, and outlining actions to strengthen preparedness capabilities of Federal, State, and local entities. 2005 - Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act - the performance of FEMA and other emergency management agencies during Hurricane Katrina results in the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) of 2006. The act enhances FEMA's responsibilities and its autonomy within DHS. Significant and meaningful changes to FEMA were made to increase preparedness levels of the general population and aid in mitigation and resilience efforts. These changes also included incident management assistance teams, pre-positioning of resources, expedited federal services, and including considerations for individuals with special needs. 2012 - Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 - Hurricane Sandy was the first major test for FEMA after Hurricane Katrina prompted the changes seen in the PKEMRA. SRIA changes the way that FEMA can deliver federal disaster assistance to survivors. Further improvements to disaster assistance are included in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. For this final forum, compare and contrast the responses to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy (or another hurricane of your choosing after Sandy). Make sure to focus on the changes to FEMA as a result of the PKEMRA of 2006. Report on two areas where improvements were made in the response and incident management between Katrina in 2005 and Sandy or another hurricane occurring in 2012 or beyond. Also address how you think ICS, NIMS and the field of emergency management will continue to adapt and change in order to meet future challenges. Reading material links: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?c... https://www.hstoday.us/federal-pages/dhs/fema-outl...
I am in need of an initial discussion post. Discussion: Mitigation and preparedness includes a multitude of steps and considerations that we have only been able to skim in this course. Please reflect on 1) your favorite part of the course and 2) the most surprising or interesting thing you learned during the past 8 weeks. In the Emergency Management profession the “Hot Wash” is a valuable comment gathering system that is performed after each event to continuously strive for improvement. We encourage each of you to participate in a Hot Wash by providing 3 positive comments (Up) and 3 negative comments (Down) about the activities in this class relating to Bobsville. 3 Up (Positive Comments) 3 Down (Negative Comments) As a Program we take every student’s comments in consideration to make adjustments to the course. Thank you for your participation in the simulations and we look forward to your feedback.
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the material we have covered during the course. For this project students will come up with a fictitious incident response plan and develop a Powerpoint presentation containing a minimum of 10 slides. Develop a response plan for a mock incident involving a facility or location in your community. This is a single incident of your choosing, such as a fire, active shooter, natural disaster, etc. We are looking for you to simulate an incident response and use your project as an opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned about the incident command process during the course. The Powerpoint presentation should contain the following slides: Slide 1 - Title Page Slide 2 - Overview of the Incident Slides 3 - 9 - Comprehensive Response Plan Last slide - References Decide who will be the Incident Commander (IC). Or you could choose a Unified Command (UC). Develop the five ICS functional areas and specific responsibilities for each area pertaining to your incident. A completely developed and detailed Incident Action Plan (IAP) should be included as part of your presentation. You should also include maps, images as well as the completed ICS Forms (excel file) we worked on during the Week 6 Forum. You should use a minimum of three sources to support your plan. These sources may include applicable federal, state, or local laws, as well as research or other sources relevant to your plan. Your powerpoint presentation should contain a minimum of 10 slides, including your title and reference slides. All sources used must be properly cited. Your references should be formatted in APA style.
Continuing Bobsville's non-structural mitigation efforts, create a Public Service Announcement campaign to educate residents on how to prepare for tornado season. Address the following elements: Household Mitigation Activities and Preparedness Supplies FEMA recommends What you need to do at different phases of a tornado (Watch, Warning) Developing a Plan to Sustain Yourself after a Tornado Record your message as a slide presentation with speaking notes that could be used to give a 5-7 minute speech. Cite several sources. Create a trifold brochure to be distributed with the same information. Cite your sources. Create 2 minutes of audio segments that convey the same information (combinations of 30-second segments, 1-minute segments, or one 2-minute spot). PLEASE do not worry about the audio portion. Instead, I request you provide detailed speaking notes for me to complete them myself.
