Discuss the problems of executive management in the executive branch, such as the lack of managerial ability among top elected officials, the brief tenures of political appointees, the conflicting goals between the White House and the department in the realm of staffing choices, and the existence of interdepartmental friction.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words or more: Discuss the problems of executive management in the executive branch, such as the lack of managerial ability among top elected officials, the brief tenures of political appointees, the conflicting goals between the White House and the department in the realm of staffing choices, and the existence of interdepartmental friction.Do you think these problems are inherent in a government the size and scope of the United States or do you think they are due to antiquated systems that need to be reformed?How can they be reformed to promote better management in the executive branch?

Define the concept and explain to your group members how the article illustrates the concept.

Before submitting, check the following: 1) Is the article used about the Texas State Government?2) Does the article used comply with the time frame specified in the instructions?3) Is the article used from one of the two acceptable sources listed in the assignment directions? Access a news article pertaining to your assigned topic concerning the Texas state government; topic selection will be in class. You need to analyze the article and make specific and direct connections to two (2) concepts that we have covered in class. In an effort to include information about the last general election in Texas, held in November 2018, articles can date from within the last year. Acceptable sources are: 1) The Texas Tribune https://www.texastribune.org/ or 2) The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/. If you are interested in another source, send an email to Professor Giglio for approval. You are to include the following criteria in your assignment:1. Article title and source – 5 pointsUse the MLA style of citation for your work cited information.2. Summary – 5 pointsBriefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article.Connect the article to two (2) separate and distinct concepts that we have covered in class.3. Connection 1 – 15 points Connect the article to a concept we have covered in class. a. Define the first concept that you state the article connects to.b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept.4. Connection 2 – 15 points Connect the article to a second concept we have covered in class. a. Define the second concept that you state the article connects to.b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept.5. Presentation (in class) – 10 pointsIn your small group in class, you will have 5 minutes to:1. Provide a summary of your article2. Identify one concept that has been covered in class that the article connects to.3. Define the concept and explain to your group members how the article illustrates the concept.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. Use the MLA style of formatting and citation. The paper should be approximately two pages or more in length, double-spaced, one-inch margins, and 12-point font. It should be turned in via eCampus in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.For the oral presentation, members of your group will be confirming, in writing, that you have provided a summary of the article and they will identify a concept that you are linking your article to. Topics include: Chapter 4 – Political Parties Chapter 5 – Campaigns and Elections Chapter 7 – The Politics of Interest Groups

share times when you have or could observe these theories, and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.

Scope: Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment where you will reflect on course concepts and your practical connection to a working environment. Only start to write an Outline to no more than a simple draft reflection, of approx 250 words. Later we will increase it to 500-700 words (2 to 3 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, and/or theories of this course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work/employment environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories, and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.

Does the United States Constitution prohibit or allow the use of the death penalty in the United States?

The Constitution speaks in a very clear voice on some matters. For example, it says that the United States House of Representatives shall be apportioned according to the population in the states, or that the Senate shall be composed of two senators per state. But other clauses are not so clear. For example, what is meant by the 8th Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, the 2nd Amendment’s reference to the right to bear arms, or the 4th Amendment that deals with unreasonable searches and seizures? Does the 8th Amendment, for example, allow the government to execute people for certain crimes? Does the 2nd Amendment allow people to own guns? Does the 4th Amendment allow the state to search your home without a warrant? These and many other issues are open to interpretation due to the words in the Constitution.Two Supreme Court justices, Scalia and Breyer, discussed two different ways of viewing the Constitution–the “original meaning” of the document and the “living Constitution.” For example, the “originalists” (Scalia) argue that the 8th Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual does not prohibit the death penalty. Those who support the “living Constitution” argument (Breyer) say that the Constitution should reflect new circumstances and “evolving standards of decency.” Please view the videos on the Constitution. Focus on the different ways that Justices Breyer and Scalia interpret the Constitution. 1. Original Intent and the Living Constitution start 12 minutes into the video2. The Constitutional Role of Judges from 1:09 into video to 1:15. Then 2:04 to 2:10. We will focus on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution for our discussion this week The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution says the following:“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”Your question for the week: Does the United States Constitution prohibit or allow the use of the death penalty in the United States? You must make your argument from the “originalist” or “living Constitution” perspective. Do not just state your personal opinion. Use arguments from Scalia (originalist) or Breyer (living Constitution) to support your argument.

Identify and define the characteristics of a bureaucracy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to making and administering policy through a bureaucracy.

1.Your response to the question below should be at least 125 words long. Identify and define the characteristics of a bureaucracy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to making and administering policy through a bureaucracy.2. Your response to the question below should be at least 125 words long. What are some of the factors that have led to the growth and development of the federal bureaucracy? Are these factors likely to allow for a serious downsizing of the federal government in the near future?3. Your response to the question below should be at least 125 words long. Describe the various approaches to interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Which do you think makes the most sense?4. Your response to the question below should be at least 125 words long. Describe the power of judicial review that allows the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn federal, state, and local policies. Is it democratic that the Court – made up of nine unelected officials – has such broad power? Why or why not?

write and submit their own explanation of why or why not the US Constitution matters today.

students will write and submit their own explanation of why or why not the US Constitution matters today. There is not necessarily a “right” answer for this assignment, instead students will be graded on completeness, spelling, grammar, and format.*2 of 10 Weekly Reading Summaries and Reflections. (1 page typed, double-spaced, 12 point font)NOTE: One Quotation is required for the assignment that you’ll be able to find in this link http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htmThe quote must be relavant to the assignment and should be 3 words or more

Explain why each characteristic is influential in motivating a person to vote.

Individuals who are frequent voters share common characteristics, regardless of the nation in which they may reside. Identify and describe at least three of these common characteristics. Explain why each characteristic is influential in motivating a person to vote. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Explain the auditing and other assurance services your firm offers and the benefit each has for the client.

ACC 546 Week 1 Individual Assignment Auditing Introduction LetterWrite a letter to Apollo Shoes addressing the key points listed below; assume the role of an auditor at a local firm when composing the letter. · Explain the auditing and other assurance services your firm offers and the benefit each has for the client.· Explain your role in providing the available assurance service to clients.· Describe the requirements for meeting the standard for services you offer.