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With the presidential election coming up in less than a year, we hear hundreds of different promises from candidates about a variety of different issues relating directly to domestic policy. Understanding what domestic policy is, how and why it is created, and who influences the simple stages of policy making are critical to becoming an informed voter. After understanding the basics of domestic policy, we can begin to figure out what “promises” these candidates are stating and at which ones are…

As I prepare to graduate, I need to think of life after Olivet. This can be challenging because there are so many areas that interest me in psychology. One thing I am sure of is I want to go to graduate school. During my time as an undergrad, I have taken courses that will help clarify what my interests are and sharpen my skills in those areas of interests. As of now, there are a few options I am considering pursuing. Two of those careers are an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist…

Increasing involvement in politics, evading tyranny, and new concepts and programs being developed in the states were the main reasons our Founders produced and choose a federalist government. The founders and sponsors of a federalist government were George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. “As James Madison pointed out in The Federalist, No. 10, If "factious leaders kindle a flame within their particular states," national leaders can check the spread of the "conflagration…

protecting themselves in the United States. Americans protect themselves by having labor laws and fair minimum wages. Not only do Americans protect themselves in the work place, but also they protect themselves by producing safe and quality products. “The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ensures manufacturers produce quality products that are safe for consumers” (Loll Designs 2015). If safety is something that a person is worried about, then they should buy American, and they are…

Presidents, for example President Roosevelts New Deal Program. The idea of Cooperative Federalism can be defined as, “the federal and state governments share power in many policy areas (Wilson 3-1c).” Other factors for this change could include the U.S. Constitution been amended twenty-seven times and social programs like Obamacare testing the boundaries of federal power. There has even been a push for a “Devolution Revolution,” attempting to return many functions to the states. But the…

There are many issues that have been the center of many debates throughout this country to that of legalizing marijuana to that of legally allowing transgender to utilize bathroom that they categorize themselves to be either female or male. The issue of individuals of the LGBT groups is a topic that is dear to my heart and that has been publicized more so within the last few months or so; especially during the presidential election and is challenged by many peoples within the public sector to…

Years into the future after the damages of Hillary Clinton and Trump. Came a man from the shadows of Paterson New Jersey. This man came to fix the issue of America and his name is Enrique Bonilla and is the first Hispanic president of the United states which later becomes named Paterson. During President Enrique eight-year term he has done many things to change the country. First by making the us capital name Paterson. Then he stopped police brutality and everyone in a peaceful community. He…

There has been an imbalanced relationship between Native American inhabitants and European settlers (Hasbargen 1). These poor connections resulted in the “ill conceived policies” captured in the October 7th Senate Resolution, which officially asked for forgiveness to American Indians. This was a consequence of the “ill conceived policies” and other violent actions done by the US Government and its citizens. In this Resolution, the Senate audaciously highlighted events such as The Trail of Tears,…

Connected Estimation in Instruction, Lihshing Wang and a group of scientists from the College of Cincinnati convey a third confirmation based viewpoint to the advantages and disadvantages of NCLB by looking at the exploration on the four after issues" (U.S. Branch of Training, n.d.) 1. evaluation driven change 2. Models based appraisal 3. Evaluation focused responsibility 4. High-stakes…

“Equality Implies Individuality” People who are in high positions of power and privileges should make a positive influence to the community rather than using it for their own convenience. In this world, it really cannot be avoided that there are inequalities everywhere. There will always be someone who is weak and powerless, and in contrast, someone who is influential and dominate. But sometimes, some of those people who are high in power tend to have more benefits, like getting special…