Task Statement  Task: Use a theory or set of concepts to analyze a feature or consequence of a social institution, an interpersonal process, or an intra-personal state

Task Statement 

Task: Use a theory or set of concepts to analyze a feature or consequence of a social institution, an interpersonal process, or an intra-personal state. A student will complete this task either in each of two separate disciplines or in sequence within a single discipline.  Criteria:  1. The student must explain a theory or set of concepts.  2. The student must use the theory or concept to accurately analyze a feature or consequence of a social institution, an interpersonal process, or an intrapersonal state.

Please read the article Reforming welfare reform postsecondary education policy: two state case studies in political culture, organizing and advocacy.

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/_/print/PrintArticle.aspx?id=135842521

Please answer the following questions:

1. 1. What led to the success of Maine and Kentucky’s Temporary Assistance to Needy families Post-Secondary Reform movements?
   2. Was “devolution” effective for Maine and Kentucky? Explain your answer.
   3. Do you agree with Elazar’s definition of the American Political System? Why or Why not?
   4. Education improves health outcomes and social mobility in communities: What was the strategy or plan for Maine and Kentucky to address poverty and improve education and health outcomes?
   5. What are the social determinants that impede racial/ ethnic minorities from experiencing improved educational and health outcomes?
   6. Why do you think infant mortality and birthrates decrease as a result of increased higher education?
   7. What could  Maine and Kentucky have done differently to improve implementation?
   8. How effective was organizing, advocacy and lobbying? What strategies are transferable regardless of the political culture?
   9. What is your state policy on Temporary Assistance to Needy families Post-Secondary Reform?

Please format your paper as follows:

1. 10. Use full APA 6th Edition format, including a cover page and reference page. Must be a minimum of 1000 words (more is better) for your contribution, this does not cover the cover page and reference page. 
   11. Provide a paragraph that provides the essence of the case studies
   12. List all of the questions and then provide your answers under each question.
   13. Use a minimum of four outside sources for research.  Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and WIKIPEDIA are all unacceptable.
   14. Write a conclusion summing up the determination you have arrived at about the cases