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PSPA-4080 Capstone

Walden University

Date: March 04, 2018

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Martin

Motivation to Serve

Alec Coppel intro video

The virtual community just as any other grouping in the mainstay political arena has the duty of participating in governance. In new harbor Delaware, Alec Coppel stands an excellent chance of serving the position of a mayor. The lawyer turned politician has a deeper understanding of the concern of the locals. He is open-minded and willing to engage the locals in addressing the interests of the city. The leader is responsible for communicating the agenda of the public based on the ideas expressed in the interview conducted on camera. The engagement of the politician and the public takes place via the media and such serves as the virtual community for ensuring New Harbor progress.

Character role

The information provided suggests that he communicates nobly about the intent to formulate policies that prioritize education and environmental issues. The lawyer understands that some of the audiences in the virtual community dislike his agenda. Sofia Velasquez, for instance, is uncomfortable with the leader’s attitude. She is responsible for criticizing the leader in proposing policies that affect public interest (Brunell, 2005). She serves as the mouthpiece of the residents of Delaware on the current issues in the American political landscape. Sofia Velasquez dislikes the ideological strategy of Alec Coppel.

American government

The second way of Sofia Velasquez participation in the political affairs entails proposing a solution to the economic concerns of the city contrary to the suggestion of Alec Coppel aired on the media platform. The responses of the citizens and the conversation of Alec Coppel arouse debates on matters of public interest through the expression of the same via media. The community is responsible for lobbying for the enactments of legislation that prioritize the interest of the masses. The community promotes accountability in action. Alec is aware that the criticism is warranted for the progress of the community. The engagement of the virtual community and the leadership in Delaware is necessary for the realization of the environmental, economic and political objectives in the town. The leaders in the community benefit from listening to the view of the public (Verba, Scholtzman & Brady (2000). In the case of Alec Coppel, he can accomplish numerous things through consultation with the residents of the city. He should not steer any role without engaging the community, which relies on the media in the conceptualization of his agenda as the leader of the people.

Government landscape

The media and leader’s role of sensitization of the people in New Harbor aligns with the legislative stipulation that demands government’s accountability. According to America’s legal requirement, those working in the commercial sector are capable of questioning the motive of a government in a decision, and such surmounts to advancements of democracy. The American constitution demands the inclusion of all stakeholders in decision making on matters affecting citizens. The law requires that the state consult the mayor and the public before making policies on governance. The same is necessary when budgeting for the needs of the citizens as noted in the works of Verba, Scholtzman, &Brady (2000). For that reason, in the context of New Harbor where the virtual community contributes ideas, the consultation proceeds as envisaged in the law.

Policy

Another development enshrined in the law that augurs with the responsibility of the community in New Harbor is the communication of the agenda of the local authority. The communal leadership must notify people like Sofia Velasquez about plans on security, healthcare, and education. The undertaking aligns with the democratic requirements suggested by Bowler & Donovan (2006). The process in most cases takes place via the media, and as such, the existence of the virtual community offers an excellent platform for communicating the idea. Delaware can benefit immensely from the election of a lawyer with experiences in education and economic matters. Alec can guide the community in tackling challenges of poverty and service delivery to the public in the city of New Harbor.

References

Abramson, P. R., & Aldrich, J. H. (2000). Challenges to the American two-party system: Evidence from the 1968, 1980, 1992, and 1996 presidential elections. Political Research Quarterly, 53(3), 495–522.

Bowler, S., & Donovan, T. (2006). Direct democracy and political parties in America. Party Politics, 12(5), 649–669.

Brunell, T. L. (2005). The relationship between political parties and interest groups: Explaining patterns of PAC contributions to candidates for Congress. Political Research Quarterly, 58(4), 681–688.

Verba, S., Scholtzman, K. L., & Brady, H. E. (2000). Rational action and political activity. Journal of Theoretical Politics, 12(3), 243–268.