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Compare and contrast the roles of city managers and mayors

American State & Local Politics

This is a series of six questions that needs to be done in APA format with in text citations and references. My book needs to be used as at least one of the references. NO PLAGIARISM! Each question has a minimum amount of words that are required–the amount required will follow each question in parenthesis. Please keep questions together as they are numbered so it doesnt get confusing when submitting awnsers back to me. I need this assignment back by Sunday 11/02/14 by 10:00 P.M No later unless you can get it back to me by today late evening. I have a lot of errands to run today so I will be looking for handshake off and on today please go ahead and start working on the assignments because as always I dont let anyone else do my work–I always give it all to you. I have a paper coming up for this clas for Unit 7 that I will soon be submitting to you-please be looking for that! Thanks for all your hard work and Please NO PLAGIARISM!!!

Question 1

Discuss the factors that tend to distance local government from citizen control.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the roles of city managers and mayors.

Question 3

Describe the trends in representation of minorities and women in local politics and the impact of their participation.

Question 1

Compare and contrast the elite and pluralist models of community power.

Question 2

Contrast four major planning practices: PUDs, impact fees, exaction, and developer agreements.

Question 3

Discuss the types of taxes state and local communities implement and the necessity of these taxes. Explain how governments manage budgets when there is a lack of revenue.

Write essay on political and religious conflict in england

Essay Topics

The following topics will appear on the exam in question form. You can answer any one of the seven essays.

The reign of Louis XIV.

The political and religious conflicts in England from the English Civil War through the Glorious Revolution.

The manner in which the Scientific Revolution changed concepts of the universe, nature, and God.

The philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment or the goals of enlightened despotism.

The origins and legacy of the French Revolution.

The positive and negative consequences of the Industrial Revolution.

The outlook of any two of the following ideologies: conservatism, romanticism, nationalism, liberalism, or socialism.

Identifications

Eight of the following twenty identifications will appear on the exam. You will define and discuss the significance of four of the eight terms on the exam.

Versailles                                                 Pugachev’s Rebellion

Mercantilism                                             Slave Trade

Glorious Revolution                                   Storming of the Bastille

St. Petersburg                                          Robespierre

Nicolaus Copernicus                                   Waterloo

Francis Bacon                                            Steam Engine

Sir Isaac Newton                                        Luddites

Voltaire                                                     Adam Smith

Jean-Jacques Rousseau                              Thomas Malthus

Joseph II                                                   Karl Marx

Compare eastern and western halves of the roman empire

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey and Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy, are two examples of churches from the 6th and 5th centuries respectively. Hagia Sophia is an example of Byzantine architecture while Santa Maria Maggiore is an example of Roman arch

1.Examine the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire. What contributed to its fall?

2.Compare and contrast the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire and examine the development of the unique Byzantine culture. Discuss this in terms of social, political and economic structures.

DQ:Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey and Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy, are two examples of churches from the 6th and 5th centuries respectively. Hagia Sophia is an example of Byzantine architecture while Santa Maria Maggiore is an example of Roman architecture. Note the similarities and differences between these two churches. What can we learn from architecture about the culture in which it was built? Use the websites below to guide your answer. More information on differences may be found in this week’s announcements.

Describe americas incredible industrialization

American History after 1865:

1.) Describe Americas incredible industrialization and urbanization from 1865 to 1940. What were the key elements of this change and what were the costs of such rapid industrialization (i.e. environmental and human costs and the Great Depression)? How did activists and politicians respond to these changes (in the Progressive Era and the New Deal)? How did wars and overseas expansion affect the economy?

2. ) Agree or disagree: Between 1865 and 1940, most Americans lives improved. In your response, you should discuss which groups (economic, ethnic, and gender) benefitted the most and which benefitted the least. Discuss all relevant groups of people. Was life becoming fairer, healthier, and more interesting? Were there more opportunities? Explain with details.

Describe the incident and its environmental impact

Unit II Case Study Research the Mount Polley mine spill. Write a case study of at least two pages (not including title and reference pages) on this event. Your case study should address the following items:

• Describe the incident and its environmental impact.
• Summarize the physical and chemical characteristics of the waste.
• The article mentions poor regulation and oversight, an industry-friendly attitude, and political contributions from the mining company as contributing factors in the spill. Which of these do you think could have contributed the most? Take a position and defend it, using at least one outside resource.
• Discuss one factor that may have contributed to the accident that was not mentioned in the article. Your case study should include at least four credible sources, including the textbook. All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA style. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Developed to ensure equal access to public education

Use the Internet to research two (2) to three (3) articles on access and equity in the field of public education over the past fifty (50) years. Next, identify and discuss ways in which you feel that certain students are being left out in public education. Finally, identify one (1) program which has been developed to ensure equal access to public education in the U.S. and explain why you think it is effective.

Analyze the role of important financial reporting statements

Assignment 1: Financial Statement Analysis

Select one (1) of the following publically traded health care organizations: Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) or Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA).

Suppose you are a newly appointed CFO of your chosen health care organization. One of your first tasks is to conduct an internal financial analysis of the organization. Conduct a brief financial analysis and review of the chosen company’s financial statements for at least three (3) consecutive years. After conducting the analysis, interpret the data contained within the statements.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Based on your review of the financial statements, suggest a key insight about the financial health of the company. Speculate on the likely reaction to the financial statements from various stakeholder groups (employee, investors, shareholders). Provide support for your rationale.

Identify the current industry trend that has the most significant impact on your chosen organization’s financial performance. Indicate the trend’s impact on the financial performance of the organization. As the CFO, suggest at least one (1) way that you might minimize the impact of the trend on the organization.

As the CFO, suggest one (1) key strategy that you might use in order to improve the financial performance of the organization. Recommend an approach to implement the suggested strategy. Provide support for your recommendation.

Use at least four (4) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Evaluate the financial statements and the financial position of health care institutions.

Analyze the role of important financial reporting statements – income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows – and explain how they relate to one another and to the underlying sources of data.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in health financial management.

Write clearly and concisely about health financial management using proper writing mechanics.

Creating a marketing plan

Imagine you are creating a marketing plan for a company that will sell kites. As you consider the marketing program, what types of strategy should you consider including in the plan? Propose one specific example of each type of strategy that you are considering and present your rationale (reasoning) for your strategy selections.

Discussion of role of cognitive function in shaping behavior

The brain, nervous system, and sensory systems work together to shape behavior. Cognitive functions also shape behavior. In this assignment, you will explore the interrelations of brain, nervous system, sensory systems, and cognitive functions in the shaping of human behavior.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Directions:

Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words that addresses the role of the brain, nervous system, sensory systems, and cognitive functions in shaping behavior. Include the following in your paper:

A discussion of the role of the brain, nervous system, and sensory systems in shaping behavior.

A discussion of the role of cognitive function in shaping behavior.

A discussion of the interrelation of the brain, nervous system, sensory system, and cognitive functions in shaping behavior.

Discuss pros and cons of the uniform crime reporting system

Assignment: Predicting Crime with the Uniform Crime Reporting System

In your final consulting assignment, the mayor of Centervale and the city counsel have asked you to help them understand how to better predict crime rates.

An important part of the criminal system is tracking data to help society develop a better understanding of crime and to prevent further crime in the United States. Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statistical report on crime in the United States, called the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). In this assignment, you will access this report, familiarize yourself with its functionalities, and analyze the data to develop a prediction.

All the information you provide is to be presented in a formal 3- to 6-page paper that properly uses subheadings to categorize information. Be sure to use specific information from external sources to support your ideas.

Part 1: Learning the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting System

Access the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting System at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/ucr and familiarize yourself with the site.

Using research and data from the site, address the following:

• Explain how individual agencies classify information that is compiled into the report.
• Analyze and identify resources public safety officials, like sheriffs or police chiefs, have to classify or categorize crimes in their cities, counties, and states.
• Discuss the pros and cons of the Uniform Crime Reporting System and the yearly reports.

Part 2: Analyzing Specific Data

An important goal of the criminal justice system is to use the information gathered about crimes to understand and predict criminal behavior. Access the homepage of the UCR (http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/ucr) and complete the following steps:

1. Select a type of crime to research (e.g., “Violent Crime” or “Property Crime”). Then, choose a specific crime within one of those categories (e.g., Violent Crime: Murder).

2. You will need both national data and your state’s data for the crime you chose.

a. Choose your state to research that type of crime: Under “Browse By,” click “City Agency,” click “Table 8,” and choose a state.

b. Gather the national data for that type of crime: Under “Browse By,” click “National Data”; use the tables to answer the questions.

Using research and data from the site and other external sources, address the following:

• Explain how the UCR can help public safety officials predict crime and present crime rates to the American public.
• Based on the data and what you have learned in the course, forecast the criminal activity for the nation, your state, or a selected city.
• Compare the UCR data for the crime you selected with the same statistical information for that crime in 1950 (you will need to search for these statistics). Are there similarities or differences or can you infer from the data that the trends have remained the same?
• How can government officials use the crime statistics data from the 1970s to predict crime twenty years later? How reliable are the statistics in the UCR? Are law enforcement agencies required to report their criminal incidents for compilation in the yearly UCR?