Week 8 POLITICAL SCIENCE DISCUSSION

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1: The main social insurance programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment compensation are funded by a payroll tax on the earnings of individuals who may receive benefits. Do you think the social insurance programs are effective? How are social insurance programs affected by the socioeconomic and political forces? Explain your answers.
Option 2: Research government regulations on a particular area of your choice, such as food, drugs, product safety, fracking, environment, etc. Do you think the government regulations go too far? Do you think the government needs to add more regulations? How are lobbyists involved concerning regulations on food and drug safety, and our environment concerning fracking? Explain your answers.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Minimum of 1 scholarly source which can include your textbook or assigned readings or may be from your additional scholarly research.

Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Cite your sources when applicable (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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DISCUSSION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IN WEEK 8
DISCUSSION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IN WEEK 8

Respond to one of the following alternatives in your first post, and name the beginning of your post with either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1: The main social insurance systems, such as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment compensation, are supported by a payroll tax on workers who may be eligible for benefits. Do you believe that social security programs are effective? What impact do socioeconomic and political factors have on social insurance programs? Explain your responses.

Option 2: Research government regulations on a particular area of your choice, such as food, drugs, product safety, fracking, environment, etc. Do you think the government regulations go too far? Do you think the government needs to