Going Beyond The Existing Consensus: The Use Of Games In International Relations Education,
2017
CUNY Hunter College
Going Beyond The Existing Consensus: The Use Of Games In International Relations Education, Michael Lee, Zachary C. Shirkey
Publications and Research
Despite the popularity of using games to teach international relations, few works directly assess their effectiveness. Furthermore, it is unclear if games help all students equally, or if certain students are more likely to benefit than others. Finally, how closely the game must mirror the concept being taught to be an effective pedagogical tool has received scant attention. We address these points by discussing the use of an updated version of the classic American election game, Consensus, to help illustrate the role of domestic political coalitions in an international political economy course. Assessing the performance of 39 students via …
"Mistris Hutchinsons Double Weekly-Lecture": Puritan Assemblies And The Antinomian Controversy Of 1636-38,
2017
Liberty University
"Mistris Hutchinsons Double Weekly-Lecture": Puritan Assemblies And The Antinomian Controversy Of 1636-38, Courtney H. Forster
Senior Honors Theses
The Antinomian Controversy of 1636-38 was a complex religious conflict concerning politics and disruption of Puritan society. It began when the Massachusetts Bay colony split into religious factions within the Church at Boston. At the height of the controversy it seemed a majority of the congregation favored a grace-only means of salvation. Most in authoritative positions believed religious works were important to the societal foundation of a holy Puritan community. With the feared breakdown of society looming over them, they would prosecute and convict Anne Hutchinson for violating the cohesion of the colony. Hutchinson was a prominent woman in the …
Populism In America: Disenfranchised Voters And The 2016 Election,
2017
Louisiana State University
Populism In America: Disenfranchised Voters And The 2016 Election, Charles Evan Mcmichael
Honors Capstones
No abstract provided.
Knowing Where The Votes Are: Using The 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial Race To Locate Key Democratic Precincts,
2017
Louisiana State University
Knowing Where The Votes Are: Using The 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial Race To Locate Key Democratic Precincts, Jacques A. Petit
Honors Capstones
No abstract provided.
Fractured Europe,
2017
Louisiana State University
Unintended Consequences For Tanf: An Incubator For Domestic Violence?,
2017
Louisiana State University
Unintended Consequences For Tanf: An Incubator For Domestic Violence?, Eileen Deleo
Honors Capstones
No abstract provided.
Unintended Consequences For Tanf: An Incubator For Domestic Violence?,
2017
Louisiana State University
Unintended Consequences For Tanf: An Incubator For Domestic Violence?, Eileen Deleo
Honors Capstones
No abstract provided.
Reevaluating The Constitutionality Of Blanket Primaries,
2017
Brigham Young University
Reevaluating The Constitutionality Of Blanket Primaries, Soren J. Schmidt
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
I argue that the Supreme Court’s ruling in California Democratic Party v. Jones should be reconsidered and overturned, allowing states to adopt blanket-primary election systems. Given the crucial role that primaries play in the public process of elections, parties’ rights of association should not trump the right of the people to select their own representatives. In Jones, the Court applied a stricter constitutional test than necessary, leading to an erroneous conclusion. I demonstrate why a more flexible test would have been more appropriate for judging primary elections. Under this alternative test, public state interests are weighed against party rights injuries. …
Ethnicity, Religion And Violence In Bosnia-Herzegovina,
2017
University of Dayton
Ethnicity, Religion And Violence In Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jusuf Salih
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
The violence that erupted in the Balkans at the end of the second millennium made fierce enemies of people who had lived together in peace as neighbors, friends, classmates, and married couples. Nationalism, chauvinism, and religious fanaticism quickly grew stronger, leading to the disappearance of centuries-long harmony among its inhabitants. Among the reasons for the conflict were the experienced communist leaders who skillfully used religious slogans to advance their campaigns; also, religious leaders became close associates to political leaders with hopes that they would attain the religious rights denied and limited during the old governance. As a result, nationalism and …
What Happens When Social Pressures Collide? The Role Of Environmental Pressures Throughout Life,
2017
Boise State University
What Happens When Social Pressures Collide? The Role Of Environmental Pressures Throughout Life, Jeffrey Lyons
Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
How do competing social influences shape individual partisanship over the course of the life cycle? People enter and exit a host of environments over the course of the lifespan, and these environments provide social pressures that can conflict or reinforce early socialized attitudes. Socialization could be an agent for either opinion change, or opinion stability. Using the Youth-Parent Socialization Study and constructing partisan environmental measures at the county-level, I explore this question. The findings demonstrate that environments exert significant socializing influence over the lifespan, moderating the persistence of early forces. This helps to reconcile two competing perspectives on the enduring …
The Supreme Court’S Countermajoritarianism? What Impact Does Public Opinion Have On The Supreme Court Decisions?,
2017
Bemidji State University
The Supreme Court’S Countermajoritarianism? What Impact Does Public Opinion Have On The Supreme Court Decisions?, Evan Tompkins
Political Science Theses and Capstones
Although normative questions about the role of the Supreme Court as a countermajoritarian institution have been commonly debated in political science research, an updated empirical question on Mishler and Sheehan’s (1993), study on public opinion and its impact on the Court must be asked. It has been 25 years since the publication of their study and numerous high profile cases such as Bush v. Gore, Citizens United v. FEC, and Obergefell v. Hodges have brought nationwide attention to the Supreme Court and how it interacts with public opinion. Results from empirical measurements of the Supreme Court’s decisions and what impact …
Spoilers And Signatures: Ballot Access And Third Party Performance,
2017
Bemidji State University
Spoilers And Signatures: Ballot Access And Third Party Performance, Cameron Shepard
Political Science Theses and Capstones
Third parties and independents face several hurdles to success in the United States because of the two-party system. One of those hurdles is state ballot access laws, which place obstacles in the way of minor candidates that major-party candidates do not face. Research into the phenomenon of third-party performance has shown that third-party candidates do better in non-competitive races when the possibility of causing the spoiler effect is small. But very little research exists to show how much of a difference those requirements make, or if the number of candidates on the ballot is correlated to overall third party support. …
The New Evangelicals: How Donald Trump Revealed The Changing Christian Conservative Base,
2017
Bemidji State University
The New Evangelicals: How Donald Trump Revealed The Changing Christian Conservative Base, Michael J. Herbert
Political Science Theses and Capstones
I analyze how Donald Trump, who many see as an uncertain standard bearer of Christian values, given his colored personal life and various tortured exchanges on the Bible, became the champion of Christian conservatives. Using Pew data from a January 27th, 2016 survey, I analyze how the Republican presidential candidate went from the lowest rankings of religious association just 10 months prior, to winning the highest white evangelical support since George W. Bush in 2004. More research will be conducted on how the specific group known as evangelical voters has changed, as well as what other variables such as economic, …
A House Divided Cannot Stand: The Case For Latino-Black Coalitions,
2017
Western Michigan University
A House Divided Cannot Stand: The Case For Latino-Black Coalitions, Sarah Perez
Dissertations
Ethnic and racial groups are increasingly challenging the African-American-White dichotomy that has historically characterized race relations in the United States. In an increasingly multiracial/multiethnic society, the question of racial and/or ethnic cooperation is an important aspect of the larger American political process. This study examines what attitudes will lead to increased support for coalition building between African-Americans and Latinos. The research questions are: what are the attitudes that are likely to produce strong coalitions between Latinos and African-Americans? Conversely, what attitudinal barriers stand in the way of potential multiethnic coalitions? There are four sets of limitations that could affect support …
A Tribute To Dr. James Opolot,
2017
Texas Southern University
A Tribute To Dr. James Opolot, Ihekwoaba D. Onwudiwe
African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies
No abstract provided.
Why Recognition Matters: The Death Of Absolute Sovereignty,
2017
University of New England
Why Recognition Matters: The Death Of Absolute Sovereignty, Cameron Armstrong
All Theses And Dissertations
This thesis delves into the rise of the ISIS Caliphate against the backdrop of the historical context of state formation. As ISIS attempted to form a nation state, which they deemed a Caliphate, due process must be given to understanding the brief life and death of this entity. Analyzing the writings of Jean Bodin, Thomas Hobbes, Lassa Oppenheim, and others will lay a foundation of the formation and obligations of states as applied to the 2014 rise of ISIS as a government. This discussion goes on to conclude potential countries that should take center stage while discussing the future of …
Paese Di Accoglienza: Il Successo Di Un Modello Innovativo Di Accoglienza Dei Richiedenti Asilo In Italia,
2017
Arcadia University
Paese Di Accoglienza: Il Successo Di Un Modello Innovativo Di Accoglienza Dei Richiedenti Asilo In Italia, Isabela Arena Secanechia
Senior Capstone Theses
This work discusses Italy's migrant reception system including its flaws and their effects. Furthermore, this work explores an alternative, sustainable model of migrant reception created in Riace, Calabria, that has been successful in varying towns across Italy. Ultimately, this work argues that this system, which is beneficial to both Italians and incoming migrants — specifically asylum seekers — can and should be implemented nationally to counter the current flawed system.
Arctic Flashpoint: The Russo-American Rivalry,
2017
University of Dayton
Arctic Flashpoint: The Russo-American Rivalry, Matthew Bernard Mackowiak
Honors Theses
With the steady melting of Arctic ice, the door has opened to northern shipping routes and access to Arctic oil reserves. As a result, the Russian Federation has jumped at the chance to control as much of the Far North as possible, aggressively militarizing Cold-War-Era bases and staking claims of vast maritime territory. With all of these recent developments, the political climate at the top of the world is changing dramatically. How is Russia flexing its muscles to control Arctic natural resources and what does this mean for the national security interests of the United States? This study will examine …
Wilken's "The Christian Roots Of Religious Freedom" (Book Review),
2017
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Wilken's "The Christian Roots Of Religious Freedom" (Book Review), Paul Hartog
The Christian Librarian
A review of Wilken, R. L. (2014). The Christian roots of religious freedom. Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press. 55 pp. $15.00. ISBN 9780874625006
Ashford And Pappalardo's "One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope For American Politics" (Book Review),
2017
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ashford And Pappalardo's "One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope For American Politics" (Book Review), Joseph Baumstarck Jr.
The Christian Librarian
A review of Ashford, B., & Pappalardo, C. (2015). One nation under God: A Christian hope for American politics. Nashville, TN: B & H Academic. 160 pp. $14.99. ISBN 9781433690693
