Referendums as a Swiss instrument of democracy?

Referendums as a Swiss instrument of democracy?

example:

A referendum permits all citizens, via the petition method, to submit actions of the Legislature to the ballot prior to these turning into law. The referendum also allows the Legislature to submit regulation to the electorate for consent or dismissal. Voting in a referendum is like voting in the general election, the main change is what is expected from voters to enter on their referendum ballot document. In a referendum, voters are expected to enter ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the check box opposing each question on the ballot document.

At a national level, referendum is a frequent event in Switzerland where a direct democracy is a crucial element of the political environment. All Swiss nationals 18 and older can vote, even the Swiss nationals listed as living in other countries. This structure of a “direct democracy” obliges any modification to the constitution to be presented to all the people in the form of a referendum. One example of this is the 2001 proposal of Switzerland entering the EU, with a 77% of electors dismissing it. Then in 2002, Swiss voters joined at last the United Nations with a 58.4 approval percentage. What brings a lot of attention from the international community, is the incredible high voter turn out to pass or not referendums, which at instances is much higher than the electors turn out for Political candidates seeking to hold local or national offices. It should not come as a surprise that the Swiss have voted about 306 times since 1848, with 299 proposals approved, and 334 denied. Of course, there is also the risks of the so-called “tyranny of the majority” where some referendum are aimed directly at minorities and how these could get affected, thankfully there some political instruments that can turn this instances around and mend them if necessary.

The rest of Europe, and the US show some sort of shyness towards making referendums a definitive tool in their democratic systems, and while there are good precedents, there is still not a widely positive consensus on the topic.

Word count: 301

Source: Beach, Dereck. Referendums in the EU. 2018

Is a referendum doomed by “the tyranny of the majority”?

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Well, in my opinion, any democracy can, at some point lead to a “tyranny of the majority”, where the vast majority of the people can dictate legislature for decades, but, they most important element to consider, is not what opinion the majority have, but how diverse that majority actually is, because in countries with small numbers of immigrants, ethnic groups or even almost null racial disparity, it clearly puts those groups at a disadvantage.

The Visible and Invisible Worlds of Salem

This week you will be reading a chapter from After the Fact called, The Visible and Invisible Worlds of Salem. It focuses on the growing pains that many communities in the colonies were facing (they were no longer the same as when they were founded), and in the case of Salem these tensions exploded into the violent persecution of witches.

In this chapter the authors of the book want to address:  how do changes in science/knowledge (like the develop of Psychiatry) change historian’s understanding of the past?

PLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER IN THE ATTACHED PDF. It will be below the questions that you will answer after reading the chapter

So first you need to read chapter 3, and then answer the following 3 questions:

  1. What started the hysteria? Who was involved and affected by the events that followed the initial accusations?
  2. What were the pros and cons of pleading guilty to witchcraft?
  3. What aspect of the Salem witch trials did Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum study? What were their findings, and how did this affect the interpretation of the events in Salem?

Each answer should be a few paragraphs long and fully answer all parts of the question.

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What are some formal properties of African American language?   

What are some formal properties of African American language?

The Story of English:  Black on White”

Write 2-3 pages (at least 500 words.  Write double spaced in essay format. Cite Haviland with page numbers and refer to the video by its title.

Below is the video guide (again) and the essay question for this assignment.

Video Guide

The video illustrates many of the topics in Chapter 5 on Language and Communication.

  1. What      are some formal properties of African American language?      (Descriptive Linguistics)
  2. How      and where did African American English begin?  How has the language      changed through time?  (Historical Linguistics and Culture      Contact)
  3. How      do class, race, gender, age, occupation, and region influence the talk of      the social groups in the video? (Sociolinguistics)
  4. How      do speech patterns relate to identity and educational issues?

5. In what ways are issues about how we talk political?

  1. What      are your reactions to the local context of the video? (Philadelphia in the      past)

how does the author describe their current view of the United States,  its taxation system, job opportunities, freedom of religion, and governmental checks and balances?

Please answer the following questions by posting your answers below. Respond to each of the following questions with a few sentences per answer. Your analysis should be well thought out, finely edited, and informative. Think of this as weekly practice for your examination writing. Grading rubric found in upper right-hand corner of this assignment by clicking the “three dots.”

Chapter 5: (20 points with standard rubric)

1) By reading the Italian experience of migration, in what ways did the Italian community retain their culture, and in what ways did they adopt an Italian-American ethnicity? Discuss.

2) The Greeks, Jews, and Armenians are called the diaspora people throughout history, migrating away from their homelands due to various factors and pressures around them. Focusing on the Greeks and Armenians from this chapter, what events prompted these people to rethink their circumstances? Once they decided to migrate, did they retain their culture and heritage within their community?

3) European immigrants had to live in a duality, between Old World traditions and their New World  surroundings. In what ways did these people have to redefine their ethnic identities?

Primary Source Mini-Assignment: (10 points for participation/analysis)

After reading the PDF file titled “Crossroads to be Faced,” a primary source memoir of an individual who is calling out to the world to consider whether to come to the United States, please answer the following questions. Answers do not have to be large paragraphs for these questions, however must analyze and answer the questions meaningfully.

1) How does the author describe the “Old Country,” the way of life, taxation, forms government, overall lifestyle, etc.?

2)  In contrast, how does the author describe their current view of the United States,  its taxation system, job opportunities, freedom of religion, and governmental checks and balances?

3) After reading this excerpt, do you feel that the author truly believes their own words and is writing from overflowing patriotism,  or is perhaps writing for a newspaper/journal of some sort to spread U.S. exceptionalism throughout the world as propaganda? Essentially, do you believe this is a personal memoir or a promotional public piece?

Note: Please use evidence from at least TWO articles, primary sources, or videos posted in this week’s Canvas module to supplement your answers. Two sources for all questions may be used, not necessarily two per question. Please either bold or cite your sources within your answers!

explain four factors that led to the increased industrialization and the growth of big business in the United States between 1870 and 1900. 

explain four factors that led to the increased industrialization and the growth of big business in the United States between 1870 and 1900. 

Complete the question below and submit your word document to Turnitin.  You are allowed to use your textbook and reader – BUT make sure that you document ALL of the information used from those sources.

Basic Directions:

Minimum of 800 words and no maximum word length  – but make sure that you answer the question asked.

Essay must be typed in double spaced in Time New Roman font

Essay must be double spaced.

Document the sources you use with by MLA or APA format – listing a works cited page or putting quotes around sentences is NOT enough documentation.

You can only use a maximum of 3 direct quotes throughout your essay – these quotes can only be 2 sentences in length.

Question:

Identify and explain four factors that led to the increased industrialization and the growth of big business in the United States between 1870 and 1900.  Also include the explanation of how three Robber Barons (by name) impacted the industrial growth of the U. S. is your essay answer.  Be specific in your essay answe

Truman Doctrine was a milestone in American History

ccording to the Podcast who was the architect of the Truman Doctrine.

Cite from the Podcast how the Truman Doctrine was a milestone in American History list at least 3 ways and cite the source.

According to the Podcast what was the Marshall Plan and how was it different from the Truman Doctrine?

Based on what you have read in the textbook and learned from the Podcast, were the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan effective measure to contain the spread of Communism?

The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan Podcast

or use the link below

https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.coldwarstudies.com/cw_podcast_3b.mp3

In order to receive full credit, you must respond to me with a minimum of 200 words. You must also respond to at least two of your classmates, the responses must be a minimum of 100 words and add to the discussion. Each response is graded according to a rubric. Your response must demonstrate historical evidence (which means you will need to use your textbook and podcast and footnote and cite your sources, refer to the example in the start here module). You must use sources in all three of your post and footnote the sources and include the reference. Correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are expected.

Are DuBois’ ideas still relevant in the 21st century?

Are DuBois’ ideas still relevant in the 21st century?

How did Booker T. Washington think that blacks could improve their circumstances in the South? What did he ask them to give up, at least temporarily? Did Booker T. Washington’s ideas have merit then and what lessons if any might they contain for 21st century African Americans?

According to DuBois, who were the “talented tenth”? • What responsibility did they have to the African-American race? • Are DuBois’ ideas still relevant in the 21st century? Why or why not? If they are still relevant, who would represent the “talented tenth” of today? What responsibility, if any, do they have to the African-American community? Why would prominent whites approve of his approach?

Liberty Challenged in Nineteenth Century America Thesis

Assignment 2.1: Liberty Challenged in Nineteenth Century America Thesis and Outline
Due Week 7 and worth 50 points

America became a free independent nation. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the former mother country, England, recognized that its children, the colonies, were now on their own. A constitutional republic was birthed, and thus the challenges began. Slavery, the “Peculiar Institution,” was a monumental issue facing the country. Would it die or would it survive and possibly take a nation divided with it? This sectionalism followed Americans up into the Civil War. Dissect this crisis by addressing parts I and II below.

For the next part of this assignment, you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please consult the Virtual Writing Center (VWC) for tips on how to construct a proper thesis. Visit the “Developing Your Content” section.)

Part 1:

  1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
    1. State your thesis on the significance of this slavery issue, as exemplified in your research. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment, you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Virtual Writing Center (VWC) for this assignment.)

Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment, you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please consult the Virtual Writing Center (VWC) for this assignment.)

2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

  1. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision. Note: Be sure to provide two (2) outcomes for each legislation.
  2. Suggest three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible with our political and economic system.
  3. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that led to the Civil War.
  4. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early development.
  • Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritages of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction have shaped America’s history.
  • Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
  • Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and policies of the government.
  • Specify ways that women and minorities have responded to challenges and made contributions to American culture.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in American History to 1865.
  • Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865 using proper writing mechanics.

McCarthyism and Anti-Communist Campaigns

Instructions
Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

Option 1: McCarthyism and Anti-Communist Campaigns
The Cold War brought about an irrational fear of communism and communist activities in the United States. As we are learning this week, one of the most vocal instigators of this paranoia was Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy delivered a speech about the imminent threat of communism on February 9, 1950. Perform a search on the internet and locate and read Joseph McCarthy’s speech given in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 9, 1950. Copy and paste the following keywords into your Google search bar: “Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia.” The speech is also referred to as “Enemies from Within.”

Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts:

  • Explain how Senator Joseph McCarthy defined communist nations within the speech. What specific threats did these nations pose?
  • Assess if Senator Joseph McCarthy charges were accurate.
  • Analyze anti-communist sentiments during the Cold War era, were these sentiments valid. If so, how? If not, why not?
  • Explain if there are other examples of events similar to the Red Scare that have occurred throughout history and modern day.
  • Examine what happened to people who invoked the Fifth Amendment, refused to appear or were found in violation of the law as defined by the Congressional Committee.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 4-5 pages (not including title page and references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page
  • In-text citations that correspond with your end reference

Grading
This activity will be graded based on W7 Case Study Grading Rubric.

W7 Case Study Grading Rubric – 200 pts

W7 Case Study Grading Rubric – 200 pts

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

5.0 ptsMeets length requirement

0.0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

15.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of the assignment.

12.75 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the assignment.

11.25 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the assignment.

9.0 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the assignment.

0.0 ptsNo effort

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

50.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

42.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

37.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

30.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.

0.0 ptsNo effort

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport

50.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

42.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

37.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

30.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.

0.0 ptsNo effort

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage

20.0 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

17.0 ptsThe writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.

15.0 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

12.0 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0.0 ptsNo effort

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow

20.0 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.

17.0 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.

15.0 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.

12.0 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.

0.0 ptsNo effort

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration

20.0 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study and properly integrates the source.

15.0 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study but does not properly integrate the source.

0.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the case study.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting

10.0 ptsAll sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.

8.5 ptsMost sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.

7.5 ptsMost sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.

6.0 ptsSources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.

0.0 ptsSources are not cited.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format

10.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include all 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

8.5 ptsPaper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

7.5 ptsPaper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

6.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

0.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include less than 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.

10.0 pts

Total Points: 200.0

The Battle of King’s Mountain

Students must submit one of these identification terms in paragraph form through the Assignments Tab if Canvas by the deadline specified in the Syllabus and in Assignments.  It is worth thirty points.  Be sure to cite properly, as per the MLA Format every time that any information is directly copied (and quotation marks are needed), paraphrased (writing someone else’s ideas in your own words) or for any facts that are not common knowledge (like “the sky is blue”).  Be sure to provide a works cited section with a bibliographic citation of each source used; Be sure to include the Date Accessed is the date that YOU previewed a particular website or watched a YouTube video because website/video content can change.  As per the syllabus, students must use a minimum of two sources, that are to be cited in the body of the paragraph as well as the works cited section for that identification term to be counted for a grade.  For more information, please consult the “Weekly Assignments” section of the syllabus.

Please note that the textbook is an acceptable source for all of the identification terms:

David Shi, America: A Narrative History, Volume 1, Eleventh Edition. New York:  W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2019.

Identification Terms For Chapter 5:

The Battle of King’s Mountain

Write a paragraph describing the setting of this battle, including such factors as when and where it took place, as well as the names of the leaders of each side and the nationality were the troops on each side. Write a second paragraph that describes the main events and consequences of this battle.

History.com Editors, “Battle of King’s Mountain.” History, A&E Television Networks October 8, 2019.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-kings-mountain Date Accessed:

No Author or Date Listed: “King’s Mountain.” American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/kings-mountain

Date Accessed:

Dean, Philip, “Battle of King’s Mountain South Carolina.” Dean Communications April 8, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SiyvqJKlTU Date Accessed:

Phillis Wheatley:

Write a paragraph about her identity and background and another paragraph about her poetry.

No Author or Date Listed: “Phillis Wheatley.” Poetryfoundation.org. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/phillis-wheatley

Date Accessed:

The Biography.com Editors, “Phillis Wheatley-Poems, Quotes, and Facts.” The Biography.com Website, A&E Television Networks

March 2, 2020. https://www.biography.com/writer/phillis-wheatley Date Accessed:

On the Shoulders of Giants, “Phillis Wheatley: African-American Author.” On the Shoulders of Giants April 27, 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXXukDoHl4 Date Accesse