I need to answer this question bellow as an essay (5 pages long). I will send you the reading materials and the details later.

The question is:

1.  At the end of program on international affairs, it is appropriate to review the foundations of the field.

2.  Discuss the four principal models of international relations.

3.  You might begin by briefly listing and describing the four, including their origins and evolutions.

4.  You might also explain how each is related to corresponding theories of political economy.

5.  Finally, you might consider how there models are useful in understanding current issues in global affairs, such as globalization, democratization, transnational actors and issues, and the information technology revolution.

6.  Be sure to cite the relevant literature- specifically referring to authors and their ideas- throughout your answer.

This assignment looks at the needs of a Human Services issue that you find important. The needs analysis will allow you to begin working and researching an issue that a Human Services professional can improve.

Tasks:

Identify and research a specific Human Services issue of personal interest. Conduct a thorough needs analysis for the problem using application of theory and research. Make sure to include the following in your needs analysis:

1. Research and identify a Human Services issue.
2. Conduct a needs analysis of the problem, which includes an analysis of the cause of the problem and any significant factors of the issue.
3. Describe the demographics of the selected population and how the population is affected.

Create a 1- to 6-page report on the needs analysis in proper APA format. The report should demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes of Theoretical Application (PO 1), Research (PO 3), Multicultural Sensitivity (PO 5), and Professional Ethics (PO 6).

This needs analysis will serve as a topic approval for M4 Assignment 2 LASA. When the needs analysis is graded, the instructor will also determine if this topic is satisfactory for the needs assessment in the LASA. If not, the instructor will work with you to determine a satisfactory topic.

Prejudice and Stereotyping in High-Stakes Testing

Reducing prejudice and stereotyping are common concerns for educators particularly those developing the instruments used for high-stakes academic competency testing. In this assignment, you will explore the connection of cognitive psychology to learning and instruction by studying the mitigation of prejudice and stereotyping in high-stakes academic competency testing.

Directions:

• Use APA style for their writing assignments.
• This assignment requires that at least 4 additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, 
• 1,200 word

 explores how cognitive psychology is used in the development of high-stakes academic competency tests to mitigate prejudice and stereotyping in the test items. Include the following:

1. A brief review of the theories of cognitive psychology and their applications to learning and instruction. (Benchmarks C 3.4: Apply the theories of cognitive psychology to learning and instruction.)
2. A discussion of how cognitive psychology can mitigate prejudice in the creation of high-stakes academic competency test items.
3. A discussion of how cognitive psychology can mitigate stereotyping in the creation of high-stakes academic competency test items.

******* Synthesize scholarly references*****Must be 1,200 words*******

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.
3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

• Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
• Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
• Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
• Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
• Explain how the federal system of government works.
• Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
• Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
• Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment 5-3:  The case of Andrea Yates made the headlines in 2001 and continues to stir controversy today. Originally found guilty in the courts, Yates was retried and found “not guilty by reason of insanity.” She was to be committed to a mental hospital for treatment.
Research the Andrea Yates cases and the use of the “not guilty by reason of insanity” plea in the justice system.  Summarize your research of the Yates case. After critically thinking through your position on this case, explain your position and your reasoning for that position.
This essay should be a minimum of 250 words and is worth 20 points.  Complete the assignment as a word-processed document and submit through the Assignment 5-3 assignment link.