Essays and Research Papers on Government

This 12 page paper examines the United States government in practice and how the structure affects the making of policy. Several sections shed light on different subjects. Topics include group norms, experience and expertise of the actors, the position of the branch, and the perspectives of the institution as a whole. Specific ...

A 4 page discussion of the manner in which the Iraqi people were depicted by the media during this turbulent time in history. The author asserts that although this depiction may appear negative from an American perspective, it really was a reflection of the Iraqi ideology. Just as the strong nationalistic tendencies of ...

A 6 page paper assessing the statement that the United States does not fit either the Participatory, the Liberal-Representative or the Pluralist models of democracy. The paper discusses each to conclude that America’s democracy is closest to the pluralist model, in which there are more than one or two types of ultimate reality. ...

A 5 page overview of the varied safety considerations which exist in the modern Army. Noting the evolution which has occurred in regard to the types of employees and the types of jobs that characterize the Army, the author utilizes private industry to emphasize the importance of health and safety training for the Army. ...

A 13 page paper discussing the benefits, problems and responsibility for including the public in urban planning. The paper uses the decline and decay of Detroit and the development of urban sprawl in neighboring areas as an example of an area in which residents have tried to have input but were thwarted for several ...

A paper which considers English as an international language, with reference to Edward Said's concepts of Self and Other in relation to the language of minority cultures, and the global use of English in a multicultural postcolonial society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews an article by Nikita Khrushchev's son who seems to have nothing but admiration for his father. The article is critically reviewed and discussed in terms of its accuracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper investigates who represents this district in the House and the Senate. The viewpoints of the politicians are noted as it respects welfare, the elderly and children and family issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper that begins by introducing the WTO and the function of this international trade organization. The North American Trade Agreement is then discussed, focusing on reports of the results of NAFTA at its 10-year anniversary. Data are reported for Canada, the United States and Mexico. The writer comments briefly on the soundness ...

A 14 page assertion that many changes occurred in the ideology surrounding the leadership of this country over the course of the twentieth century. As changes occurred in the political ideology of the country itself, corresponding changes occurred in all levels of society. Organizational structure in particular witnessed considerable evolution during this century. ...

A 5 page research paper that antitrust regulation over the last three decades. The writer argues that this examination demonstrates that there is a political side to antitrust enforcement. This is quite evident by comparing and contrasting the manner in which antitrust regulation was handled through the administrations of four US presidents -- Nixon, ...

This 3-page paper is an analysis of the New York Times article "Asian-Americans Note Issues Central to Them for Elections," published February 13, 2004.

This 7 page paper looks at classic works by Machiavelli, Hobbes and Plato and contends that the theories are somewhat applicable today. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the premise that author Mark Hertzgaard establishes in his book, "The Eagles Shadow" that one source of America's downfall is its consumerism. This paper examines the position Hertzgaard takes on this matter by illustrating his viewpoint on the Kyoto Treaty. Furthermore, this paper takes the position that Hertzgaard ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of media coverage on such political scandals as the Lewinsky/Clinton debacle by applying the theory of agenda setting, yellow journalism and briefly touching upon the Lawrence/Bennett article entitled "Rethinking Media Politics and Public Opinion: Public Reactions to the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal." Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper arguing the thesis statement, “Over the years, it has become obvious that the U.S. Army’s use of tactical artillery and smart bombs in city combat saves lives.” The paper uses examples of Hue, Vietnam and Baghdad in both the Persian Gulf and Iraq Wars. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 4 page research paper on the Civil Rights era. During this time the executive branch, under both Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, aided the cause of civil rights by promoting significant legislation and anti-discrimination public policy. However, the Civil Rights movement was first aided by the Supreme Court through the landmark decision ...

7 pages in length. The United States is built upon a solid foundation of three primary elements: peace, democracy and the free market; to eliminate any one of these factors would remove the synergistic composition that has resulted over the past century. Michael Mandelbaum's "The Ideas That Conquered the World: Peace, Democracy, and ...

A 3 page discussion of the roles and responsibilities of public administration. Compares the views of Gerald Caldwin, Woodrow Wilson and Frank J. Goodnow. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page discussion of the factors which have led to a decline in collective responsibility in this country (U.S.). Tracing the evolution of our political philosophy from the formation of the Constitution to modern times, the author blames an emphasis on special interest groups as being responsible for immobilism, single issue politics, and ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of major works of philosophy and their application for modern political thought. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 5 page essay that presents the writer's viewpoint on the election process and the need for reform. The writer focuses on the topic of campaign finance and argues that the current system encourages corruption, which is an opinion recently substantiated by a US Supreme Court decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at the views of Hobbes, Locke and Marx regarding human nature, human rights, and the structure of government. Bibliography lists 8 sources

This 2.5page paper addressees the questions: What difference can a president make? And How effective can the president be? The paper begins by reporting some of the many sources of constraints on the president. It then uses four presidents as examples of effectiveness and the differences they made. The paper ends with a general ...

This 7-page paper provides an overview of George W. Bush and the Republian Party. Topics discussed include Bush's platform during the 2000 election, criticism of his positions and background of the Republican Party. Bibliography lists 7 sources.