Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 4 page paper examining the question, “Is the U.S. a well functioning democracy or is it in fact an oligarchy?” Likely all Americans feels governed by the few from time to time, but in fact America possesses a pluralist democracy. The paper supports this position with examples of crisis and how the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of gunpowder as it is introduced and utilized on the battlefield throughout five centuries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines F.D.R.'s New Deal and compares and contrasts it to The Great Society concept as well as the concept of progressivism. How the New Deal affects society today is also examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page discussion of the intent and possible retributions of this proposed legislation. The Haitian immigration issue is examined in detail and the contention is presented that while there could be some positive impacts of this implementation there are also some very real societal considerations which must be made. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 8-page paper goes into a description of federal legislation discriminating against those with disabilities (physical and psychological). Also included is how the state of Maryland enforces this legislation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 24 page paper explores the reasons for the seemingly united Congress after 9/11. The passage of the Antiterrorism Act of 2001 is the focus of this paper. Various Senators are discussed in terms of how they voted and what issues are important to them. Were they pressured to support the legislation or ...

This 5-page paper supports the thesis that the United States military should not be used as the world's global police force. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses British parliamentarian and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1730-97) and his essay titled "Reflections on the Revolution in France" and why he discounted the revolution. It also discusses why Burke should be thought of as a political "conservative." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper reports the numbers of legal and illegal immigrants living in the U.S. The essay also includes data regarding poverty rates between immigrants and native Americans. The writer questions the policy of allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and suggests a temporary moratorium be placed on all immigration. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 10-page paper focuses on whether or not multinational corporations are actually in control of trade patterns and trade decisions worldwide. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that first explains what global stratification and what the terms First World, Second World and Third World mean. Modernization and dependency theories are then explained. The writer comments on how and why the United States gained influence and continues to hold significant influence in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the political environment which existed post World War I and extended into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. The author explains the social factors behind the New Deal and how these factors evolved and the New Right eventually emerged. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 17 page paper listing step-by-step instructions for setting up a nonprofit corporation in New York State. The paper moves line by line through IRS Form 1023, not only because it is the federal application for tax-exempt nonprofit status, but also because at one place or another, Form 1023 requires every item that the ...

A 10 page research paper that explores the postmodern philosophy of Zygmunt Bauman in regards to the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century. The writer first gives a detailed explanation of what precisely is meant by modernism and postmodernism in this political context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which the media has dealt with the Bush administration's failure to produce weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Comparing the media's handling of the initial Persian Gulf War with the current war in Iraq, the author contends that the media dislikes George W. Bush and is ...

This 3 page paper discusses the entanglement of the United States in the affairs of Vietnam which led to the war. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 4 page paper which argues for limits on U.S. Congressional terms. The paper argues for two terms of senators and also for representatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper that provides a profile of Utica, including geographic location, land mass, climate, demographics, income and socio-economic data. The writer also identifies the problems in this city. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the logistics private and governmental organizations must navigate in order to recover, fix or destroy satellites in geosynchronous or LEO orbits. This paper discusses such issues as why satellites fail and the legal and regulatory considerations arising from automated/robotic servicing. In addition issues such as salvage rights and insurance ...

This 6 page paper contends that free trade is advantageous but both sides of the argument are explored. Globalization and other concepts are defined. Outsourcing and offshoring are also concepts defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the development of the defense policy of the Monroe Doctrine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the 2003 book written by New York Times' reporter and war correspondent Chris Hedges. Hedges points out that the actual truth of war is that it has a bottomless and nauseating impact on the collective consciousness of humanity. Bibliography lists only the primary source.

4 pages in length. Looking back at the social and political debacle of McCarthyism makes one consider just how far the "defenders of the faith" should be allowed to go to protect America's system of government? When one examines what, if any, limits should be placed upon the methods and actions taken against ...

This 4-page paper discusses the link between oil and international politics, and asks what the U.S. should do to end its dependence on foreign oil. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the many problems which combined to result in our failure in Vietnam. The United States failure to defeat the Viet Cong in the Vietnam war stands as blight on the face of the most powerful nation on earth. That failure, however, can also stand as a lesson as ...