Research Paper

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POLITICAL RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
The Political Research Paper/ Portfolio fulfills the University research requirement and may include but is not limited to research of; The Federal Reserve, Czars, executive orders, U.S. Debt, political issues, politicians, voting records, media bias, conducting polls, observing Congressional hearings, discussing civil liberties and understanding the historical accuracy behind the constitution of the United States. Students must write their entire paper. Do not copy, paste and merely site. Do not site another person’s paper. The only thing that should come up in Turn it in as plagiarized is the website or info used to conduct research. Do not quote definitions as part of your writing. This is analytical writing/discussion, based on research conducted. It is suggested that correct headings or numbers are identifiable on each assignment. Portfolios are worth a large % of the total grade. Assignments are due on the due date and will not be accepted late. 5 minutes past due day and time, is late. The research must be a minimum of 14 pages single spaced, college caliber with references listed in MLA format. Written Evaluation of Political Research Portfolios: This is an analytical research paper. Research assignments, written papers, briefs and general essay papers or exams must display correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Analytical reasoning must be effective and founded in credible, accurate information. A paper, brief, argument, essay or exam that is false in application of the law or politics and instead is full of general opinions that are not supported by accurate credible evidence, will receive an F/0/ no points received/ no credit. Assignments need to be complete, at least 1 page in length per writing, single spaced, college caliber, to receive credit. MLA format is required in citing sources or websites must be sited. Any paper that has been plagiarized, wholly or in part, will receive a score of zero, with NO option for rewriting.
The following criteria describe the expectations associated with each grade:
A: The work exceeds the minimum requirements in many significant ways. An A is reserved for excellent and superior analysis of political issues, credible information, references are strong, and grammar is college caliber.
B: The work exceeds some requirements. Lacks proficient grammar, political analysis, and information is lacking in analytical reasoning and poor use of sources.
C: The work meets the minimum requirements for acceptable completion of the assignments. You have performed at an acceptable level.
D: The work falls short of minimum requirements. Grammar and analysis are poor quality.
F: The work fails to meet requirements in many ways.
The 1000 word-writing requirement is met by completing writing assignments including writing applications of the study of American politics. Examples include conducting opinion polls, media evaluations, political critiques, and group writing assignments.

The Issue: To research, and discover credible reliable information and be able to ascertain the truth and not be manipulated or persuaded without being educated.
Research: The following will be discussed in class, web sites shared, and info relayed to help students complete the research. Research the following 13 sections and discuss to the best of your ability. Please refer to the syllabus for all requirements, formats, and due date.
Section 1: The following are current controversial political issues in the United States. Consider this to be a debate on paper, please present both sides of the issue to receive full credit. Answers must be factual and not based solely on opinion. Opinions may be used in the conclusion, however credible info must be provided to support any opinions to receive credit. Additional topics may be added during the semester. This assignment is worth 40 points.
Voter ID laws Agenda 21 NSA Mandatory Vaccines
SEIU and ACORN Fast and Furious ISIS
NDAA / Patriot Act Drones Iran deal
Second Amendment Benghazi Common Core
Section 2: Research the following forms or theories of government listed below and discuss.
A. Communism B. Marxist
C. Socialism D. Monarchy
E. Republic F. Dictator
G. Totalitarianism H. Tyranny
I. Anarchy
Section 3: Examine the following historical documents: the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers. Use sources below or site your own sources and complete the following questions for each document and discuss.
http://thomas.loc.gov/
http://archives.gov/
1. Date(s) of Document:
2. Author(s) of Document:
3. What was the purpose, goal or intent?
Section 4: Research the power struggle between the state and federal government. Give examples. What determines who has the Power? Discuss.
Section 5:
a. What is the Federal Reserve?
b. What is the Free Market?
c. Currently the United States is in debt. What is the current debt amount? How did the United States become so far in debt? If you were able to decide the tax structure, what would you choose (flat, fair, progressive) and why? Should individuals that do not pay into the tax structure be entitled to receive or benefit from taxes? Why? How much of every dollar that you earn should you be entitled to keep?
d. SPENDING: Name 10 things the local, 10 things the state and 10 things the federal government spend the taxpayer’s money on.
e. Create a personal budget, assume you get a job upon graduation, figure out your salary at an entry level position; gross and net, subtract the local, state and federal taxes, the mortgage or rent and home owners insurance, food, pg and e, car insurance and car payment, health insurance and co-pays, vision, dental, gas, phone, cable, internet, prescriptions, household items, necessities (CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS), if children are included then you must include the cost of raising them (day care, medical expenses etc.)
Section 6: List local, state and federal politicians currently in office. Include all politicians in your local district, in your state and federal. This includes your school board member, city council member or supervisor. Not all elected officials are in your district; make sure you only list your elected officials. List your politician’s name, position, party affiliation. DO NOT LIST ALL MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Section 7:
President
1. What is an executive order?
2. How many executive orders has your current President signed?
3. Discuss the most unusual order you could find.
Czars
1. List all of the current Czars, their title and salary.
2. How do they obtain their position?

Section 8: Judges
Name local Judges and their party.
Name all Ca Supreme Court Judges and their party.
Name all U.S. Supreme Court Judges and their party.
What power do judges have according to article 3?

Section 9: Choose four media news sources to evaluate. Feel free to use any source that we have used in class. Which source gives the consumer more information or covers more topics of importance? Who owns the media sources? Which political party do they donate funds to? Find evidence of bias headings or biased reporting from one left and one right source? Papers must have two left leaning and two right leaning sources. Discuss.
Section 10: Conduct a poll of 10 people on political issues. Ask 10 political questions of 10 topics. You may use topics discussed in the course as your questions. List your questions. Questions must be college level questions. Discuss.
Section 11: Discuss 4 political parties of your choice and their platforms. What have you learned about the different political parties?
Section 12: Research the following 12 organizations. 6 are from the left and 6 are from the right. Add 2 of your own.
Move on Media matters
Tides Foundation Weather underground
Center for American Progress Organizing for America
Media research center Freedom works
Heritage foundation Center for Self Governance
Human events National Review
Section 13: Research and explain what a bond, prop, absentee ballot, provisional ballot and office block ballot are. Check California Secretary of State for anything cleared for the next election. If there is a bond or prop, please list.

Conclusion: What have your learned completing this assignment? Discuss.