US GU Assg #6–Please see attached instructions. Thank you.
Assignment #6: Politics in the City
Required Readings:
Watched the video: Poverty, Politics and Profit (full film) | FRONTLINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iei3HtdBbQ
Read the article
https://www.njlm.org/809/3982/Forms-of-Govt-Magazine-Article
Read the PDF
https://cliftonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/city-facts-2019.pdf
Read the article
https://www.cliftonnj.org/101/Council
U.S. Global Urban Presentation- PP6 (See attached).
Please write a short essay for the following questions:
Which of the three systems of city government does your city have?
Mayor-Council Systems
The Commission Plan
The Council-Manager Plan
Which system do you think is in the best interest of the residents? Explain why?
Prepare an original and thoughtful (including references) response of 400 words.
Student participation includes the following attributes:
Comments show evidence of a thorough reading and analysis of the material(s) -- this means the inclusion of references
Points are relevant to the discussion in terms of increasing everyone’s understanding and are not merely a regurgitation of the readings.
Care is taken to distinguish among different kinds of information; i.e. facts, opinions, assumptions, or inferences.
There is a willingness to test new ideas rather than remain cautious and safe.
Submissions utilize correct word usage, spelling, and punctuation.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE WRITER:
Follow the instructions above and response to the questions. The essay should be no less than 400 words in length. Sources cited should be included.
You should quote at least three works mentioned in the required readings.
Sources cited should be from reading documents.
Answer #1: The City of Clifton, New Jersey is my city and has The Council-Manager Plan.
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