Essays and Research Papers on Comparative Politics

This 9 page report discusses issues associated with the government established by Australia’s Constitution, the debates surrounding changing it, and the most fundamental structure of Australian government. The issue of republic versus “constitutional monarchy” is discussed and the ultimate determination is made that the Constitution is not appropriate for 21st century Australia. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

This 12 page paper begins by explaining what the democratic peace theory is and why it works most of the time. The writer reports and comments on why so few nations have been successful in changing from an autocratic government to a democratic government. The conditions and characteristics that are conducive to institutionalizing democracy are ...

This 7 page paper looks at the anti-gun campaign in the UK, considering how it has been undertaken in terms of marketing and propaganda. The paper considers how government and government organisations can seek to manipulate community opinions, how it has worked in the past and compares the current strategies to those of the past. ...

This 10 page report discusses the French system of government in which the Prime Minister and the President represent different political affiliations. France is not unique among European nations in terms of the attitudes engendered by cohabitation. Concerns revolving around the ability of the government to effectively cooperate within its multiple agencies and departments should be carefully examined, as should resulting international ...

A 5 page paper. This essay provides the background for Italy’s political system. It explains the different segments of the government and how they gain their positions. It provides information on terms of office. Italy’s government has changed over the years and these changes are described. There have been 60 governments since World War ...

A 5 page essay on how individuals acting as leaders and risk takers will change the world. The writer argues that although governments are often looked to for answers--the type of changes needed are in contrast to those governments' interests and the answer does not reside in government (except through democratic change). The ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses how Sweden's government, Riksdagen, is a unicameral system that has been in existence since 1970, drawing its political power from being a parliamentary democratic monarchy with three hundred forty-nine members where the Head of State is the king, but he has no authority in the governing of ...

A 9 page research paper comparing the office & duties of the President, State Governments, Justices, and various function of Armed Forces as they each exist in the United States and Mexico. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper compares and contrasts two democratic countries; Macedonia and Austria. The paper explains the government systems, including the executive, legislature and judiciary, outlines the current position and election systems and considers their relevant in terms of the lifecycle. The paper also compares both systems with a democratic ideal. The bibliography cites ...

This 8 page paper examines Somaliland and its political background with the presence of clans and tribes in order to assess the local economy as an area of potential investment. The paper considers the current position of the area and government which is seeking to gain independence and the interactions with neighbours and pressures from ...

An 8 page comparison of the two countries in terms of the party system, electoral system, and the judiciary. Other information touched on includes the executive branches of government, recent changes in Mexico, and apathy in the U.S. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. Brazil has had an interesting and varied government throughout the years, going from military rule to a subsequent transition to civilian rule. South America's largest nation, Brazil has always speculated on what the future holds. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper creates a new government system for a new country. The system suggested is an indirect democracy with a president, two parliamentary houses and election based on a first past the post system. The bibliography cites 3 sources

This 26 page paper examines the justification for the Iraq war. The discussion starts by looking at the UN Charter and the circumstances under which military force is allowed. The background to the war is examined, including the repeated breaching of UN resolutions by the Iraqi government, The war itself is then considered along with ...

This 45 page research study considers the nature of human rights organization work in Colombia and the impact on struggles to maintain Colombian internal security. This paper supports the thesis that Colombian internal security has been negatively influenced by human rights organizations, and defends this argument through the use of the current literature and ...

A paper which looks at Melvyn’s Dubofsky’s theories regarding the interrelationship between labour and capital, and the way in which government intervention in the movement of capital and the development of the welfare state can be seen to have parallels in the socio-economic situation of the present day, both in the US and in other ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of healthcare in the United States and Germany. Comparisons are made across a number of dimensions such as cost and access. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The debate regarding universal healthcare in the US has been ongoing for decades, this 4 page paper assesses two different viewpoints, one where healthcare is seen as a right, and one where it is the responsibility of the individual and not the state. Both viewpoints are discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

8 pages in length. There exist a number of elements that significantly influence global economy, not the least of which is that of health care. As well, the issues surrounding the health care system comprise a program that is both monetarily inflated and gravely lacking in patient concern. The writer discusses how ...

A 15 page comparison of health care systems in Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Discussed are various programs, statistics, funding, etc; Bibliography lists 12 sources.

The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and the fears of instability. The ...

This 12 page paper explores the political situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma, looking at its’ history, the military junta regime, and the general circumstances which have led to the current position internally and the development of its current international relationships. The paper analyses this at different levels and uses be realistic, idealist and ...

A 5 page paper which examines the history of America’s involvement in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the history toward the Unification of European states and then analyzes the current status from an economic standpoint. Predictions based on past attempts at reunification are discussed, experts opinions offered and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the history, context and progression of the Cameroonian Constitution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.