Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 3 page paper discussing the other side of FDR’s presidency. FDR’s administration was no more successful in ending the Great Depression than Herbert Hoover’s administration had been. It was World War II that put an end to the Depression, rather than any specific actions of FDR. His zeal to see the ...

This 13 page paper discusses the theoris of AJ McMichael and his book, Planetary Overload. His book is analyzed and compared to other scholars in this field. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 4 page critical-thinking paper analyzing a passage included as an appendix. The passage complains that a contractor submitted the lowest bid for a defense department contract yet was not awarded the contract. The paper analyzes underlying reasons and the author’s faulty logic. Bibliography lists ` source.

A 5 page overview of the manner in which U.S. foreign policy has changed in Latin America. In recent years, in fact, it can be contended that Latin American is neither a current priority in U.S. foreign policy nor one which will occupy our immediate future. Never-the-less, our geographic proximity to this region ...

A 4 page discussion of the concept of a “new age of imperialism” as encouraged by journalist Sebastian Mallaby. The author of this paper observes that suggestions such as this inevitably raise unrest among those that are not as comfortable with imperialism, those who see imperialism more as a negative force in both historical ...

A 4 page discussion of the many changes which we have incurred. Using the examples of women and minorities obtaining the vote, this paper contends that the political framework which our founding fathers set up is still firmly in place. Yes, America still revels in the democratic and capitalistic premises upon which it ...

This 5-page paper focuses on political structures within Texas as defined by the constitution, including the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches. Also included are proposed topics for reform. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines if the United Nations is as relevant today as it was when it first began. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page overview of the manner in which this country’s role in the world has evolved over the last one-hundred years. The author notes that these changes can be related to economic factors as well as the social and cultural differences which exist not only between us and other countries but which also ...

A 6 page paper which examines the events at Ruby Ridge in 1995 and then examines what could have been done to prevent to incident, or at least reduced the loss of life and property. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper examines the role of labor unions in the United States, from the 1960's through today. This paper examines the works of noted authors such as Taylor Dark and Max Green in relation to their views on the current status of labor unions and their future outlook. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 3 page research paper that explores the topic of how the US should form foreign policy to address this issue. The writer discusses the activist movement that has pressured the government to make opposition to religious persecution a central part of foreign policy. The argument in this paper is presented but not developed due ...

5 pages in length. The reputation of American politics has taken a hard beating over the last several years with botched elections, inappropriate behavior of elected officials and a whole host of other questionable occurrences that have more than blemished the United States political system. Two of the most infamous of these episodes ...

A 3 page research paper that examines how "recession" is defined, how it is determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and status of the latest economic recession that began in March 2001. The writer discusses NBER's announcement that this recession is over and how the monetary policies of the Fed affected ...

A 5 page research paper that explores the changing nature of the concept of national identity, with a focus on Great Britain. The writer outlines the parameters of this debate in the UK and then discusses how the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism apply, suggesting that Great Britain is moving towards the ...

This 7 page paper discusses the formation of policy in the UK as being directly linked to the study of the political parties as opposed to the study of the legislators themselves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page overview of the problems which have unfolded in postwar Iraq. The author reviews the world commitment to overcoming these problems. The contention is presented that even in the face of continued radical resistance many nations, and the United States in particular, have proven that they not only have the fortitude ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at John Locke's Second Treatise and how he viewed politics. Ideas about freedom and the social contract are explored in depth. Quotes from the original source are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the statement, “the most serious immediate problem for the environment today is damage to ecosystems; the most serious long-term problem is global climate change.” The paper uses Dow Chemical and ABB Group as examples of multinational organizations using sustainable development to enhance business results and reporting according to the ...

A 3 page paper which considers the different political leadership methods advocated by these two French Enlightenment philosophers, evaluates their strengths and weaknesses as they related to society, and considers how their methods impacted society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and recent issues with the EU, WTO and US. Since the food shortages during the war years in Europe, agricultural policy has remained a key objective within the European community. The formal principles of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) were established at the ...

This 5 page paper contemplates the idea of a just society by looking at Plato's Republic and Marxian theory. The ideas of each author are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page report discusses Marx's ideas regarding the alienation of the individual and how that relates to his concept of objectification and his larger ideological constructs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the issues surrounding the world controversy over the American-led Iraqi invasion. The writer discusses the events leading up to the invasion, the effects and whether or not the invasion could have been avoided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing five of the issues on gun control. Issues on gun control range from those which are concerned with constitutional rights and the values of citizens to those which relate to the types of policy, if any, which should be in place. Opponents of gun control, including the most ...