Evaluate and then suggest the most important problem with top-down models of policy implementation by citing at least two problems associated with this model.

PREVIOUS POST WAS INCORRECT Week 10 discussion 1 & 2 must be answered in format listed below:DISCUSSION 1“The “Underwear Bomber”” Please respond to the following:· In the textbook, Birkland argues that the “underwear bomber” case tipped the balance in favor of using screening machines that showed a clearer image of a screened passenger’s body under his or her own clothes. Take a position on the following question and provide support for your position: Do you agree that public sentiment supports the use of such machines?· Take a position on the following question and provide support for your position: Does the failed attempt to bomb Northwest Airlines flight 253 in 2009 (“underwear bomber”) reflect policy failure or policy success? Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 10.1:>> Did you take a position on screeners? 4 pts)>> Did you pick between policy failure or success with justification? (2 pts)>> Is your post free of grammatical and typing errors? (1 pts)>> Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)>> Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts) DISCUSSION 2“Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up” Based on the lecture, address the following:· Evaluate and then suggest the most important problem with top-down models of policy implementation by citing at least two problems associated with this model. · Evaluate and then discuss whether bottom-up approaches address these problems. · Analyze the bottom-up shortcomings.· On balance, evaluate which model you think would best aid someone who is attempting to design a policy and support your reasons. Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 10.2:>> Did you cite two problems with the top down model? (2 pts)>> Did you make a claim about how bottoms-up addresses the problems? (1 pts)>> Did you assess bottoms-up weaknesses? (2 pts)>> Did you analyze the whole model? (1 pts)>> Is your post free of grammatical and typing errors? (1 pts)>> Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts) >> Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)

Describe the current problem that the issue presents to the nation. Indicate what the impact of not solving the issue will cause and why you think it has not been solved.

Hello, I need to complete my part for my presentation, which is below. I will also attached our group power point so you can see my group member to their assigned parts.Please see the attached docs. Thanks.* I. Problem. Describe the current problem that the issue presents to the nation. Indicate what the impact of not solving the issue will cause and why you think it has not been solved. On a scale of 1 (Low) to 5 (How), identify how urgent you think the problem, explaining your answer..

Describe four examples of key energy plans.

Develop a paper that focuses on energy planning. In your paper, be sure to:Describe four examples of key energy plans.Assess the main goals of the energy-planning efforts.Detail the actors involved in the energy planning.Explain the issues that must be overcome to ensure the effectiveness of the chosen energy plan.Your paper must be four- to five- pages in length (not including title and reference pages), and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must cite at least two scholarly or professional sources in addition to the textbook.

Create a SWOT analysis for the chosen company.

Assignment DetailsThis assignment can be delivered using this template or a format of your choice. It should include one strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) chart (the SWOT analysis must be in a chart format) and supporting paragraphs for each quadrant.Please include a summary of how to position this product in the marketplace based on the SWOT analysis.This Web site provides some examples that you can review.The competition greatly affects the decisions that a company makes regarding how it will position itself in the marketplace. One tool that is commonly used to access the competitive situation and how the company differs is called a SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A good best practice is to complete a SWOT analysis for your product and that of the leading competitor. This comparison allows you to identify ways that your product can own a particular position in the marketplace.Considering the food and beverage industry, select 1 fast-food restaurant. Pretend that you are the marketing manager of the company.Complete the following tasks:Create a SWOT analysis for the chosen company.List 2–3 strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.Under each chart, write a paragraph supporting your choices.To summarize your assignment, please use the SWOT analysis for your company to discuss the company’s unique position in the marketplace.Deliverable Length: 3–5 pages (not including cover page and resource page)

address the Electoral College as it currently functions, as well as the proposed changes discussed in the two articles.

Unit V Article Critique Access the CSU Online Library. Within the database “Academic OneFile,” locate and read the following articles: Gregg, G. L. (2011). “Unpopular vote: Enemies of the Electoral College aim to scrap the Founders’ design.” The American Conservative 10 (12), 33+. Underhill, W. (2012). Changing up the Electoral College? State Legislatures, 38(1), 9. Upon reading the two articles, write a response essay of at least 500 words. Your essay should address the Electoral College as it currently functions, as well as the proposed changes discussed in the two articles. Are you in support of the current Electoral College? Do you agree or disagree with the proposed changes? Is it right for states to circumvent the Constitution on this matter? Your essay should be well thought out and include direct references to the articles. Limited direct quotes are permitted. All references (paraphrased or quoted) should be correctly cited using APA format.

If you were asked to solve the problem, what would you propose?

Social security for retirees is paid through payroll taxes on the current workforce. However, because retirees are living longer and increasing in number, the inflow of payroll tax revenue from workers at some point will be insufficient to fund the outflow of social security payments. One solution to the problem would be to increase taxes on workers. Another solution would be to reduce retiree benefits and require workers to wait longer before they become eligible for social security benefits (the earliest eligibility is currently 62 years of age). If you were asked to solve the problem, what would you propose?

How has a continuous strategy of marketing innovation proved successful for USA Today and USAToday.com?

2Q. How has a continuous strategy of marketing innovation proved successful for USA Today and USAToday.com? Do you believe that USA Today is well positioned for the future? Explain. 3Q. What are the SWOT implications for USA Today as it looks toward its future? What strengths and opportunities can USA Today leverage as it looks for a competitive advantage in the distribution of news and information?4Q. Based on USA Today’s experiences with print and online news, evaluate the long-term potential of printed news and the newspaper publishing industry. Do you believe printed newspapers will continue to survive despite digital competition?

explain the ethics issues needed to support customer needs.

Assignment 7: Week 7: Paper 4Research two articles in the library or on the web that pertains to explain the ethics issues needed to support customer needs. This should relate to any ethics breach that has been reported to the public as well as supported by government oversight documentation.This assignment should be two pages in length, plus the title and reference page. Remember to include a link to both of the articles and make sure that the paper includes at least one reference. As always, read all the lesson notes in Week 7 before you start this assignment as new or current events may have been updated since the start of class.Instructions: •Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two page paper.•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. APA GUIDELINESUniversity of California Berkeley Library APA Style Citation http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/APAstyle.pdfPurdue University APA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav RESEARCH and WRITINGAPUS Online Library Tutorial Centerhttp://www.apus.edu/Online-Library/tutorials/index.htm PLAGIARISMAvoiding accidental and intentional plagiarismhttp://www.plagiarism.org/ **Refer to the [assignment grading rubric ] for details on how the assignment will be evaluated.

how questions about communication and citizenship are interlaced with popular culture and everyday life.

The goal of this activity is to see how questions about communication and citizenship are interlaced with popular culture and everyday life. Each student will give a presentation (May 3rd or 5th) to the class (3-4 minutes) that both showcases a rock-n-roll song (or any genre of song), and connects the song with ideas related to communication and citizenship. Presentation should be 3-4 minutes (including playing at least one (1) minute of your song) -In your presentation, please include:Some background information on your song (year of release, artist, a brief summary of what it is about, and any information that might help the audience put the song in context).Tell us what reading(s) your song relates to. The song i choose Resources

What ideas, positions, or assumptions do you want to challenge?

It is import for people to know and understand local, national, and world events. This assignment consists of accessing a news article pertaining to the federal government. The source must be less than one week old from the time of submission. Acceptable sources are: The Dallas Morning News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and The Economist. The purposes of this assignment are: 1. to increase your ability to research current events in government, 2. to increase your understanding of a particular area of government, 3. to connect concepts you are learning in class material with real-world issues. You are to include the following criteria in your assignment: 1. Article title and source – a. Using the MLA style of citation, where did you get the article? b. You must include the article in a format so that it can be retrieved: 1) If you are using an internet source, include the url so it can be accessed. 2) If you are not using an internet source, cut out, photocopy, or print the article, then scan or attach it. 2. Summary – Briefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article. 3. Connection – Connect the article to one or more concepts we have covered in class. a. Define the concept(s) that you state the article connects to. b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept(s). 4. Viewpoints – Identify the different perspectives that could be present in, or affected by, what is included in your article. Think about our discussion of changing demographics. How might the information in the article affect people from different groups such as race or ethnicity, age, region, religion, family structure or size, education, gender, etc. 5. Reaction – Take a position on the issue contained in the article. a. What ideas, positions, or assumptions do you want to challenge? b. What do you agree with and why? Write your paper in paragraph form using good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Write the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. The paper should be one to two pages in length, doublespaced, one inch margins, and 12-inch point font. It should be turned in via eCampus. This is not a critique of whether the article is good or bad. This assignment is to make a connection to the classroom material and to explore the different sides of the issue.