Ethics in any setting—be it in law, medicine, business, or especially in politics—reflects the values and beliefs of the larger public. How these values transfer from the general public to the profession is a compelling question that long has been a subject of debate in the annals of Washington politics. You might argue that the power of the ballot box is the primary vehicle for the public to ensure that ethics are upheld to a standard that is suitable and reflective of the public interest. But how many voters do you think believe that their votes are making an ethical statement when they cast their ballots for offices at the local, state, and federal levels? It would seem that most individuals go to the ballot box to either show approval or disapproval of issue-based concerns. The individual’s concerns might include taxes, health care, national defense, and the economy, rather than to voice their opinions about ethics.In both houses of Congress, there are ethical committees that have attempted to quantify what they believe are sound ethical practices for lawmakers. For this Discussion, it is not important for you to know the specific ethical guidelines that govern members of Congress. Instead, consider what ethical codes you would impose upon your member of Congress (or upon a legislative member of your home country) and how you arrived at the values that guided those codes. Is it fair or reasonable for members of Congress to be held to an ethical code at least as high as those found in other professions? Should majority opinions and values (e.g., Judeo-Christian values) impact and influence the creation of ethical codes? After all, couldn't a member of a religious minority argue that their views and values should have equal merit in determining ethical codes? Reflect upon the values you think are relevant to ensuring the quality of the legislators and the regulation of their behavior.Think about why ethical guidelines are important in the public policy arena. Pay particular attention to the different ethical guidelines and how they are applied in a variety of situations. Select two or three ethical guidelines you believe are most important. Think about why you believe these guidelines are most important.With these thoughts in mind:By Day 3Post an explanation of how you think ethics impacts public policy. Be specific by explaining how ethics has impacted a specific example. Then, describe two or three ethical guidelines for decision-makers and policy analysts that you believe are the most important. Explain why you chose these guidelines.Benn, D. (2009). Ethics, social capital and governance: Implications for public policy. Social and Economic Studies, 58(1), 141–151. Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Feldheim, M. A., & Johnson, G. (2004). Normative education: Putting the public servant in public service. Global Virtue Ethics Review, 5(3), 7–29. Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Menzel, D. C. (1999). Rediscovering the lost world of public service ethics: Do we need new ethics for public administrators? Public Administration Review, 59(5), 443–447.Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Steffeck, J. (2010). Public accountability and the public sphere of international governance. Ethics & International Affairs, 24(1), 45–67.Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Required MediaLaureate Education (Producer). (2014). Ethics and public policy [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Application: Post-9/11 LegislationNote: The Application Assignment is due BEFORE the Discussion this week.In an effort to better prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks and strengthen national security following 9/11, the U.S. government enacted new legislation. Congress passed several legislative acts, such as the Transportation Security Act, Homeland Security Act, Comprehensive Security Act, and USA Patriot Act, to help federal, state, and local governments ensure public safety as well as identify and foil terrorist activities before they are carried out. In the readings this week, you explore these legislative acts and discover why some have been more effective than others in strengthening national security.To prepare for this assignment:Review the assigned pages in Chapter 9 in the course text Terrorism in Perspective, focusing on the Patriot Act.Review the assigned pages in Chapter 8 in the course text Introduction to Homeland Security. Focus on post-9-11 national security legislative acts.Reflect on the knowledge you have gained about post-9/11 national security legislation.Select two post-9/11 national security legislative acts to use for this assignment.Consider the intent of each and also think about the strengths and limitations of each.The assignment: (2–3 pages)Briefly describe the intent of two post-9/11 national security legislative acts you selected.Explain at least two strengths and two limitations of each post-9/11 security legislative act you selected.Explain at least one insight you gained or conclusion you had about post-9/11 national security legislation as a result of completing this assignment.Support your Application with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.Submit your assignment by Day 3.Referneces, 9/11 Report Chapter 10 http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/911/report/.

Assignment InstructionsYour essay will be automatically uploaded to Turnitin.com and an originality report will be generated for you. No action is needed on your part. Please contact your instructor if you have questions about this process or your report.http://apus.libanswers.com/writing/faq/2325Submitting the wrong file is not an excuse and will result in a zero so ensure you upload the correct file the first time!Grading Rubric - see attachment in Supporting Materials belowWhile I cannot personally vouch for the following, you may find them useful:When Can I Study?: The iStudiez Pro app already allows students to schedule their lives and receive alerts when assignment due dates approach, but with the crowded schedules of today’s students, when can they study? Students can input their course and work schedules, family commitments and sleep needs, and this app will schedule optimum study times throughout the day.Cite This!: EasyBib helps students manage their research notes, but what about when to cite? Most students know that they should cite direct quotes, but don’t realize that they also need to cite information they paraphrase or ideas they have learned elsewhere. This app will scan a paper and highlight passages that may require some form of citation in instances other than direct quotes.APA Generator for Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.J_G.apa_generatorAPA 6th ed. for iPad:http://www.imarksweb.org/bk/apa+manual+6th+edition+for+ipad/ Assignment #7a – Research Paper and 7b (associated DB).Please note that when cited in this course "Research Paper" and "Research Project" are synonymous.Write a paper in MS-Word or an MS-Word compatible format of a minimum of fifteen pages in length exclusive of the title and reference pages. The paper must be written in APA style format (see attachment below). Please leverage the resources available in the "APUS Online Library."Using the material available in your course and on-line and/or from other sources, devise a plan for setting up a state-of-the-art airport security system. You must discuss the following points as a minimum:The security force - selection, organization, training.Airport lay-out - suggest a design which maximizes security management efficiency and passenger flow while minimizing discomfort and delay to air travelers. You may use diagrams to supplement your work.Describe the system for screening passengers step-by-step as a process describing each piece of equipment used and its function. You may diagram this system if you wish.Describe how you would integrate systems for maximum efficiency.Discuss security management of freight air carriers in brief.Your paper should be oriented towards a primary commercial service airport in the United States. This is a best-case scenario so consider the budget funded. Discuss passenger screening in terms of concentric ring theory (defense-in-depth). In other words, passenger screening must consist of at least three overlapping layers. In terms of system integration, discuss the integration of passenger screening system design with other security components used at the airport, ie, closed circuit television systems (CCTV), barriers, access to the airside operations area, etc.Your paper will be graded on the Rubric criteria which is explained in detail in Rubrics folder in "Lessons."