Write an essay in which you assess the effectiveness of congress.

The 113th Congress (January 2013 to January 2015) ended with many comparing it to the historical “Do-Nothing Congress,” a Congress characterized by its perceived lack of productivity and resistance to many of President Harry Truman’s proposals. Now with the 114th Congress (January 2015 to January 2017) in full swing, and with some changes in party power (the Republican Party is now the majority in both houses), there is speculation that there will continue to be a decline in bills passed and tense relations between the presidency and Congress. Some even argue that Congress is broken. Do you agree? Is Congress broken? Write an essay in which you assess the effectiveness of Congress. Base your evaluation on at least two criteria associated with the responsibilities/powers of the institution (e.g. bills passed, representation of the people, government oversight, etc.). Important things to remember: Please do not use a font size larger than 12. Double-spaced. Correctly cite your sources. Consistent use of one format is expected. You may use the MLA citation style. Be careful to use appropriate academic sources. For instance, a blog or Wikipedia is NOT an appropriate source for this assignment. Books, academic journals, and newspapers are appropriate. You may also reference government websites and polling data. Do not use the course textbook as one of your academic sources. Please seek other outside sources.

How would you define intersectionality?

Please complete this assignment after listening to Black Trans Perspectives and the Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Use complete sentences and appropriate spelling, grammar and punctuation.How would you define intersectionality?How does intersectionality impact the black trans population?How is the current Black Lives Matter or Pride movement influenced by the work of the black trans population?What are some ways that intersectionality can be used as a framework to improve health outcomes?

discuss two (2) recommendations the authors make regarding the applicability of performance budgeting to the current United States government.

ORIGINAL WORK ONLY NO PLAGARISM! THIS IS A 2 PART DICUSSION NOT A PAPER/ESSAY MUST FOLLOW FORMAT BELOW: Week 7Discussion 1From the first e-Activity, discuss two (2) recommendations the authors make regarding the applicability of performance budgeting to the current United States government.Recommendation 1: (Place your response here!)Recommendation 2: (Place your response here!) In a new and separate respond to the following:Assume you have been appointed as the new budget analyst for a federal agency. Propose two to three (2-3) strategies for connecting performance indicators to the budget.Strategy 1: (Place your response here!) Provide examples to support your responseStrategy 2: (Place your response here!) Provide examples to support your responseStrategy 3: (Place your response here!) Provide examples to support your response Discussion 2From the e-Activity, provide three justifications for an increase to the four highest discretionary spending accounts.Justification 1: (Place your response here!)Justification 2: (Place your response here!)Justification 3: (Place your response here!) In a new and separate respond to the following:From the e-Activity, provide three justifications for a decrease to the four highest discretionary spending accounts.Justification 1: (Place your response here!)Justification 2: (Place your response here!) Justification 3: (Place your response here!)

Write a 3- to 4-page paper providing a summary and analysis of the interview and the health care reform issues you discussed.

You must know the health care reform very well. I have a 3 – 4-page paper based on an interview with a political leader. Some creativity is needed. I am looking for someone that really understands the health care reform what is working and what has not worked. I need to do this without an interview. I thought I would use a perspective ofDarrell Issa, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee, Application Assignment 1: Issues in Health Care Reform (Interview) According to the AACN (2006), ” Political activism and commitment to policy development are central elements of professional nursing practice” (p. 13). Throughout this course, you will hone the skills and competencies required for this type of involvement in policy.Research is an essential step in the process of acquiring the skills and competencies, and interviews are one form of research that can serve as a valuable source of information. As such, this Application Assignment (which you will start this week, and submit by the end of Week 9) provides an opportunity for you to identify a health reform issue of interest and discuss the issue with a state or national politician (or their aide).To prepare:· Identify a state or national politician (state representative or legislator, senator, congressman, governor, etc.), or aide, whom you would like to interview regarding current issues in health care reform. · As soon as possible, contact the individual’s office to request a meeting. Keep in mind that it may be difficult to get on their calendar, so plan accordingly. You may conduct the interview in person or by phone. Did not get an interview · In advance of the interview, ask yourself: o What health care policy issue is important to me personally? o What issue do I want to bring to this person’s attention?· With this in mind, develop your list of questions for the interview around your selected health policy issue. In addition, you may wish to include questions related to health care reform:· o What are your constituents most concerned about regarding health care reform? o What are the trade-offs associated with recent health care reform policy?To complete:· Write a 3- to 4-page paper providing a summary and analysis of the interview and the health care reform issues you discussed.Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from appropriate Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.

examine the recent trend in privatizing government functions and discuss if it posses any dilemma for the attainment of public interest.

Issues and Dilemmas of Contemporary Public AdministrationIn 3-4 pages, discuss public interest, administrative responsibility and some of the recent ethical obligations confronting public administrators in their day to day decision making. Also examine the recent trend in privatizing government functions and discuss if it posses any dilemma for the attainment of public interest. Be sure to use relevant examples to illustrate your point.

Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution.

Students will write a research/argumentative essay, 500-750 words in length, from the topic below. The purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept, and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills. The project consists of producing a 500-750 word essay on one of the provided topics (see below), as well as a works cited page for sources containing information used in the essay. The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment; papers not formatted properly will not receive a passing grade.***Be sure to include a strong thesis statement (debatable claim) as a part of your introduction paragraph. Please see thesis statement information below. Students should use Courier or New Courier 12 point as the paper’s font, double space the text, and create one inch margins on all four sides of the page. In addition, the assignment should be formatted according to MLA style for papers with no title page.Writing Assignment TopicWhat are the key components of consideration that went into forming the Texas Constitution?Key Areas to address include:Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution.Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.Submission Instructions:Complete your assignment using word-processing software such as MS Word, Open Office (download free software at http://www.openoffice.org/), or other per course requirements.Save your file as an .rtf file to ensure that it can be opened at any computer.Submit your assignment by selecting the writing assignment link in lesson 1, browsing to, and attaching your saved file from your desktop. Make sure to select SUBMIT. You may view your posting both on this page and under My Grades.

Summarize the attack, the initial investigation, and the manhunt for the suspects.

On April 15, 2013, two (2) bombs were set off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three (3) people were killed and over 260 were injured. The initial investigation and manhunt spanned several days after the bombing. The media covered these events live as they occurred and in great detail.Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the bombing incident, emergency response to the incident, media coverage, and the investigation post incident. In context of the incident, also research the debate between the public’s right to know versus operational security.Write a three (3) page paper in which you:Summarize the attack, the initial investigation, and the manhunt for the suspects.Describe the media coverage of these events, and assess the degree to which the media affected the public’s perception of the attack.Evaluate the extent to which the media helped or hindered each of the following:The immediate emergency response at the scene of the bombingThe investigation of the incidentThe manhunt for the suspectsAssess the importance of the media’s role as a force multiplier for terrorists.Take a position on the debate between the public’s right to know versus operational security.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

suggest three measures that are recommended by either protocol, other police departments’ use of force policies, or police academy training that could have been taken to address the armed criminal.

Please respond to the following: From the e-Activity, suggest three measures that are recommended by either protocol, other police departments’ use of force policies, or police academy training that could have been taken to address the armed criminal.Select either a real-life or fictional example of an ethical law enforcement officer. Next, identify three attributes of the law enforcement officer in question that make him / her a model of ethical behavior

Briefly explain DHS’s shift in identity to a homeland security enterprise.

1) Briefly explain DHS’s shift in identity to a homeland security enterprise.Your response should be at least 75 words in length 2) Briefly explain the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 3) After reading through the DHS Science and Technology Directorate: Strategic Plan found at http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st/st-strategic-plan.pdf compose a paper discussing what you have learned about how DHS S&T’s mission “to strengthen America’s security and resiliency by providing knowledge products and innovative technology solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise” guides the homeland security technologies used by first responders and other agencies/organizations with homeland security responsibilities. Be sure to discuss the impacts of criminal and terrorist threats on the development of homeland security technologies as they relate to the key areas of prevention/protection, mitigation/interdiction, inspection/detection, and intervention/response. Your paper should consist of no less than 500 words, and references and citations must be provided using APA format

What are the important points of developing the Mission, Vision, and Value statements and how important are these statements to the development of the Strategic Plan for the organization.

Assignment 7.3 Research Strategic Planning Using the Bellevue Library Database, find two scholarly research articles on Mission, Vision, and Value statements for a nonprofit organization. Using APA format, summarize the content of the two articles in a 2 – 3 page document. What are the important points of developing the Mission, Vision, and Value statements and how important are these statements to the development of the Strategic Plan for the organization.