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The primary goal of your final assignment is to critically analyze the specific topic you have chosen regarding American national government.

You have been preparing for this final assignment each week by constructing an Annotated Bibliography (Week 2) and a detailed outline of the Final Paper’s main points (Week 3) in which you focused on the following:

· Historical and constitutional basis for the American Government’s structure

· The system of checks and balances

· The various roles (e., public opinion, media, special interest groups, etc.) concerning public policy and elections

· The voting system and election process.

In addition, you have read the course text and course readings, reviewed videos, and researched additional material for each week’s assignments and this paper. This week, you will put all of those outlines, readings, reviews, and research together to evaluate policymaking and government program administration into one Final Paper.

As we wrap up our course, reflect on what you have learned about the key structures, systems, roles, and processes that embody our national government. Think about the strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages, and positive and negative impacts of these aspects of our democracy. Use what you have learned so far to evaluate a specific policy of our national government and recommend ways to enhance what works and repair what is not working well. It is important that your Final Paper utilizes your previous research and assignments, including the feedback that you received from the =Writing Center in Week 4. The assignment should also showcase what you have learned in the course. While your previous assignments will serve as a strong base for this assignment, it is very important that you implement feedback from your instructor and the =Writing Center, as well as further expand on the material. Appropriate transitions and headings are needed to ensure a cohesive Final Paper.

The Final Paper should utilize the POL201 Final Paper template
  Download POL201 Final Paper templateand be at least six pages in length (not including title page and references) and based on your previously submitted assignments. It is important to utilize APA Style Elements (Links to an external site.) headings for major sections of your paper in order to ensure that the paper is easy to follow.

Scaffold your paper around the following outline:

· Title page (see Introduction to APA (Links to an external site.))

· Introduction (half page) (see Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.))

· Describe the paper’s overall thesis.

· Provide an overview of main points.

· First Main Point (one to one and a half pages) describes the historical and Constitutional basis of American government’s structure and how this relates to the policy.

· Describe the main point.

· Support the main point with research.

· Second Main Point (one to one and a half pages) explains how the policy is involved within the process of checks and balances.

· Describe the main point.

· Support the main point with research.

· Third Main Point (one to one and a half pages) describes how the policy relates to public policy and elections and how the policy is portrayed by the media.

· Describe the main point.

· Support the main point with research.

· Fourth Main Point (one to one and a half pages) explains how the policy impacts voting and the election process.

· Describe the main point.

· Support the main point with research.

· Conclusion(see Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.))

· Review your main points.

· Review your overall thesis.

· References page (see Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.))

The Final Paper Assignment

· Must be at least six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must use at least eight scholarly sources in addition to the course text. A minimum of five of the resources must be from peer-reviewed scholarly sources from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library.

· The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Running head: PAPER TITLE HERE 1

PAPER TITLE HERE 2

Paper Title Here

Your Name

POL 201 – American National Government

University of Arizona Global Campus

Instructor’s Name

Month Day, Year

Paper Title Here

This is where the introduction for your paper should begin. You should indent the first paragraph and include a hook to draw your reader in and make the topic interesting. Your introduction should also include an overview of the main points you will discuss in your paper and conclude with a concise thesis statement of 25 words or less that clearly summarizes what your paper is about. Please be sure to not refer to the paper in your paper. For example, “In this paper, I will discuss…” is not appropriate for formal writing. Also, your paper should not use words such as I, we, or you. For more suggestions, please read about thesis statements on our Writing Center website: Thesis Statements. Your introduction should be at least ½ a page in length.

Historical and Constitutional Background

Your paper should include the four main headings as outlined in this template. It is vital, in order to fully meet the expectations for this paper, that you support your arguments utilizing scholarly sources. Be sure to summarize, paraphrase, and include in-text citations. You must properly cite all additional resources with in-text APA formatted citations and an APA reference list in order to avoid plagiarism. No more than 10% of your paper should be direct quotations. Each heading/topic should be a a minimum of 1 to 1.5 pages in length. It is important to include transitions and more deeply reflect and expand on the material from each week. Be sure to review the WayPoint feedback provided by your instructor from your Week 2 and Week 3 Assignments and the feedback from the Writing Center from your Week 4 assignment. Integrate the feedback into your revisions as you expand your analysis of each section for your final paper.

Checks and Balances

Your second section should focus on the checks and balances that are involved within the policy you have selected.

Public Policy, Elections, and Media

The third section of your final paper should focus on how the policy relates to public policy, elections, and is portrayed by the media. Each paragraph of your assignment should be clear and easy to follow. The University of Arizona Global Campus has several valuable resources to help you write a strong paragraph, such as How to Write a Good Paragraph page and the Integrating Research tutorial.

Voting and the Election Process

The fourth section of your paper should focus on how the policy is impacted by voting and the election process. In addition to being well-written, each paragraph should include an in-text citation for all information summarized, paraphrased, or quoted from outside sources. The Writing Center provides many resources to help you follow correct citation style (primarily APA) and gives lessons and examples of how to paraphrase and cite sources. The Introduction to APA page is a good place to start.

Conclusion

Your paper should conclude with a review of your main points and a review of your thesis. The conclusion should not introduce any points that have not already been addressed in the main body of the paper. This is an opportunity to solidify your ideas for the reader and leave a lasting impression.

Remember to start your references on a new page. Space down until References is as the top of the final page of your paper. References

References

Your paper must utilize at least eight scholarly resources in addition to the textbook. A minimum of six of the resources must be peer-reviewed scholarly sources from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. The following are commonly used references. Please fill in the required information, and if you need more help, see the
Formatting Your References List
page. References are listed in alphabetical order.

Textbook (Online edition): *

Author, A. (Year published). Title of book: Subtitle of book (edition, if other than the first) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from from URL

Example:

Witt, G. A., & Mossler, R. A. (2010). Adult development and life assessment [Electronic version]. Bridepoint Education.

Online Journal Article (such as from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library):**

Author, A. (Year Published). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page range. doi:# or Retrieved from journal’s homepage URL

**When including a URL for an online journal, you must search for the journal’s home page and include this in your reference entry. You may not include the URL found through your university library as readers will not have access to this library.

Examples:

Churchill, S. D., & Mruk, C. J. (2014). Practicing what we preach in humanistic and positive psychology. American Psychologist, 69(1), 90-92. doi:10.1037/a0034868

Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher Education, 17(10), 32. Retrieved from http://www.trinitydc.edu/education/files/2010/09/Women_in_higher_
Ed_Trinity_Transistions_10_08.pdf

Online Magazine:*

Author, A. (Year, Month Date Published). Article title. Magazine Title. Retrieved from URL

Example:

Walk, V. (2013, April 29). Can this woman fix Europe? Time. Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,213969.html

YouTube Video:*

Author, A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month, Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL

Example:

Apsolon, M. [markapsolon]. (2011, September 9). Real ghost girl caught on video tape 14

[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyGCbxD848

Web Page:*

Author, A. (Year, Month, Date Published). Article title. Retrieved from URL

Example—Corporate web page:

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2008). Police and detectives. Retrieved from http://bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos160.pdf

Example—Article or section within web page with no author:

Presentation tools. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://web2014.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools-presentation.cfm

*Please delete the notes in this document before submitting your assignment.

Running head: Week 4 Final Draft- Every Student Succeeds Act 1

Week 4 Final Draft- Every Student Succeeds Act 7

Week 4 Final Draft- ESSA

Ronda Kemp

POL 201 American National Government

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Kimberlee Neitz

2/20/2022

Week 4 Final Draft- ESSA.

The (ESSA) got enacted into law by former President Barak Obama in 2015. The “No Child Left Behind Act” was reworked into the ESSA (NCLBA). As a result of the enacted ESSA regulation, the federal government lost control over how kids are taught and what standardized tests they must take. It’s up to the states to decide what educational objectives they should establish for their pupils now that they have the authority. Republicans and Democrats agreed on this as one of the gestures of cooperation. Because this new reform can benefit children regardless of whether they have a handicap, come from low-income households, are black or white or Hispanic, parents, teachers, and states all agreed on this new adjustment. Equal educational opportunities for all students are at the heart of the ESSA policy. As part of this strategy, the federal government will concentrate on ensuring that all students have equal access to resources rather than focusing on a specific class of pupils in particular. The Every Student Succeeds Act was enacted to guarantee that all students, regardless of their handicap, color, or ethnicity, get an excellent education (Adler-Greene, 2019). Comment by TutorMe Tutor: I recommend you spell out the exact name and then put the (ESSA) beside it. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: This is an incomplete sentence. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Great introduction; however, I do believe you need to include a thesis statement. What is the purpose of you writing this paper? What is the stance you’re attempting to take with writing this paper?

Historical and Constitutional Background

Education in the U.S. has been in danger of repeating several historical mistakes for decades since the government has not appreciated various political influences that have eroded the educational base. As a long-standing problem, how are impoverished children and children with disabilities being provided with the proper education and resources? The Secondary Education enactment (ESEA) got reauthorized in 1965 with the ESSA policy. Equal educational chance for every student, irrespective of their color, ethnicity, handicap, English proficiency, or financial status, was the principal state statute that permitted federal funding for K-12 schools under the ESEA policy (Darrow, 2016). Johnson’s War on Poverty led to the implementation of the ESEA program. In his opinion, Darrow (2016) noted that equitable access to education is essential to a child’s potential to lead a productive life. In its 50-year history, the ESEA has undergone many changes. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Change this into a statement. I wouldn’t’ recommend having questions in your academic work such as this…

After the ESEA policy was put in place, it was reauthorized many times in hopes that the education system would improve. While the government has always had tremendous influence over education, the passing of the ESSA empowers states to have more control over how their children are taught. As a result of the ESSA law, educators are encouraged to set different educational goals for their students to help them prepare for consistent testing. English language learners have a significant role in the new policy under the NCLBA policy, based on ESSA. Due to the ESSA policy, English language learners were not a precedence. Advocates of the ESSA were ecstatic about this new development. This new strategy places English language learners at the top of the priority list, allowing many students who struggle with English equal educational opportunities. Many students in the United States come from countries where English is not the primary language. Placing English learners at the top of the priority list is crucial because many of these kids will now get the education they deserve. ‘English Learners’ As a result of the ESSA policy’s emphasis on English language learners, the law contains provisions requiring all instructors to have advanced degrees in English language instruction. States should incorporate boosting English language procurement as part of their answerability strategies under ESSA. English language novices come from various settings and bring their own unique experiences to the classroom. To be qualified to teach English as a second language, a teacher must attain the ESSA’s necessities for English language proficiency (Green, 2019). As with the ESEA policy, the ESSA policy guarantees that all children get the greatest possible education. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Is this different than ESSA? Comment by TutorMe Tutor: What is the NCLBA? Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Not sure the point of this part.

Checks and Balances

It’s an excellent illustration of checks and balances since the Act stripped the national government of all of its educational powers once it was approved. Federal control over the educational system had been devolved to the states before the ESSA program. According to Miller (2014), “it has long been understood that state and local governments have primary responsibility for public education” (p. 608). When it came to subsidizing the educational system, the federal government handled programs like grants. Education grants were funded by grants provided by the federal government, which was in charge of all financing. The federal government had established that if some institutions did not satisfy the educational requirements they were searching for, they would not get subsidies from the federal government. As a result of the ESSA policy, states now have discretion over the requirements that must be satisfied in the educational system. Because of this approach, states are under even greater pressure to ensure that low-performing schools are doing well to continue receiving federal cash. State education departments must still be kept informed of students’ educational aspirations even if these goals are now in the hands of the states (Heise, 2017). For the Department of Education to maintain track of the schools and what they are doing to improve the education system, it is important to keep them informed of the objectives. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Delete the highlighted words. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Make into a second paragraph.

Public Policy, Elections, and Media

Elections are commonly rationalized as a way for people to influence government choices by selecting contestants when it comes to policy that is being presented in the media. The media influences people’s perceptions of political events, such as elections. Many individuals turn to the media to stay abreast of proposed government initiatives. The media provides the general public with a wide range of news and information. “The assumption often is that the electorate will shape government policy by selecting candidates based on their policy positions,” noted ICPSR (2008). (para. 1). With the passage of a measure, the House or president of the Senate will strive to garner popular support. The subcommittee will vote once the measure has been presented to see whether it agrees with the new bill that has been offered. Afterward, they cast their votes, and then they’ll bring it to the House floor for a vote, and if it obtains the popular of votes, it’ll proceed up to the Senate house. The measure will need the support of at least 60 senators. A committee will be formed to work out an agreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then it will be sent to President Obama for his signature or veto. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Cite this information.

Voting and the Election Process

In the United States, legislation begins as a bill before being enacted. House of Representatives like the Senate and the President must pass a measure before becoming law in the United States. A new policy will be implemented every couple of years, and the NCLBA will review the ESSA, the most recent amendment to the ESEA policy. The legislation will either be revised or replaced depending on the president’s views on the educational system. Ex-President George Bush reworked the ESEA rule and introduced the NCLBA in 2002 to believe it would significantly impact the education structure, particularly in the states with schools with poor performances (Karcher and Knight, 2021). States have to focus on schools that weren’t doing well to achieve the NCLBA’s requirements. Congress refused to continue the NCLBA strategy after 3 to 5 years. As a result of states failing to observe the NCLBA’s criteria. The ESSA strategy was developed, hoping that the plan would have a better effect than the NCLBA. Nobody knows whether Congress will extend or replace the ESSA policy when it expires. The day will come when Trump must decide whether or not to renew the Act or whether or not to maintain it. This might change based on how well ESSA is doing, so the Trump administration may intervene to improve or alter it (KLEIN and ALYSON, 2017). When a new policy is announced, the success or failure of that policy is generally gauged by looking at what can be altered about it and whether or not it was a success. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: APA rule is to write out any number under 10 Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Only capitalize the first two letters of their name.

Conclusion

Education is a fundamental right for all students regardless of their color or origin; thus, the Every Student Succeeds Act was created. Many people have expressed worry about the educational system throughout the years, including that many students are not getting the quality education they need. Teachers must now create lesson plans that benefit all students, not just those in a particular class; if they are to ensure that students with learning disabilities obtain the instruction, they need to reduce bullying. All states must fight to improve schools that aren’t doing well, and creating clear objectives for children might help alleviate some of the anxiety they have about life before the states gained authority. Now that states have authority over how kids will be taught, these objectives must be created to know what they need to concentrate on while learning. Many policy discussions and disagreements have taken place throughout the years, but the ESSA policy was the first one that both Democrats and Republicans agreed on in a long time.

References

Adler-Greene, L. (2019). Every Student Succeeds Act: Are schools making sure every student succeeds. Touro L. Rev., 35, 11.

Darrow, A. A. (2016). The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) What it means for students with disabilities and music educators. General Music Today, 30(1), 41-44.

Heise, M. (2017). From no child left behind to every student succeeds: Back to a future for education federalism. Colum. L. Rev., 117, 1859.

ICPSR, (2008) ICPSR Teaching & Learning with ICPSR. Retrieved 21 Jul 2019, from https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/instructors/setups2008/background/publicpolicy.jsp

Karcher, H., & Knight, D. S. (2021). Funding Structures and State Capacity for School Improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act: Case Studies of Five States. Journal of Education Human Resources, 39(4), 397-429.

KLEIN, & ALYSON, (2017). MAKING SURE THAT SCHOOLS MEASURE UP. 36(16).

Miller, J. (2014). Telling Schools What to Do, Not How to Do It: Reimagining the Federal Government’s Role in Public Education. McGeorge Law Review, 46(606-628.