Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 3 page review of a June 2004 article from the New York Times concerning the resignation of Governor John G. Rowland. The author of this paper observes that the article is written from a strictly objective view and its intent is obviously to outline the circumstances surrounding a tedious political situation. The ...

A 3 page review of this June 2004 article by Lisa Rapaport published in "The Bee". The author highlights the main points presented in the article and emphasizes that is useful not only in detailing the Supreme Court ruling but also in outlining the set of circumstances under which it occurred. It is ...

This 5 page paper provides an examination of the argument that Elshtain provides in support of the U.S. intervention in Iraq. This paper delves into the reasons for this author's support and her purpose for writing the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper examines the viewpoints of John Kerry and George Bush in terms of their stance on women's issues. Furthermore, by assessing their positions on these issues, this paper illustrates how the view of women has evolved politically. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of submarine warfare between the years of 1776 and 1918. This analysis illustrates just how powerful submarine warfare became as a military tool and how much technology has changed the impact of submarine warfare in comparison to its humble beginings. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines some of the timeline of the Iraq War from 1990 to the present. The paper discusses some of the causes and affects, and the continuation of a historical involvement with Iraq. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Machiavelli’s digressions in chapters 1 through 11. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the roles played by the different political parties in Congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines why uniformity is so important to the military and why it must be maintained. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. Political rhetoric played a tremendous role in the Middle Ages, ultimately – and perhaps unwittingly – setting the stage for today's political process and the extent to which speechifying has become more of an art than merely the communicatory effort of conveying information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 20 page paper analyzes why many people fail to reenlist into the Marine Corp after their tour of duty is over. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page overview of this segment of the Korean War. The author provides a timeline detailing American involvement in the war. Although most major encounters are covered, emphasis is placed on the involvement of the United States Army’s 7th Division, and even more specifically the 57th Field Artillery Unit. Bibliography lists ...

This 4-page paper answers some questions about the U.S. Navy, including its cultures, slogans, mission and core values and organizational character. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. The Western portion of the U.S. has experienced drought and water shortage for a number of years. This paper identifies some of the causes of the water shortage in Las Vegas, reports on what has been done and recommends actions to better manage this resource. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that proposes to change retirement benefits for members of congress. The essay begins by explaining how pensions are calculated, including the accrual rate. The writer then discusses why retirement benefits should be changed and suggests the steps that would be needed to make the changes and how likely it is those ...

This 5 page paper examines the concept of the New World Order and how it relates to the fall of communism and globalization. The cold war is discussed as it preceded the emergence of the paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 3 page paper discussing California’s current economic problems and then making recommendations for macro policy change to stimulate economic growth. The state expects a $15 billion shortfall in 2004-2005, and already is so business-unfriendly that 60 percent of 50 CEOs surveyed report that their companies have active plans to leave California for other ...

A 6 page paper discussing the effect that family, mass media, school and peers can affect political views. Many aspects of life influence political preference, and some are not overtly recognized as being influential. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the topic of capitalism, looking at it from Marx and Weber's eyes. Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is discussed along with classic Marx works. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Filename: SA045cap.rtf

A seven page paper which considers the policy frameworks and processes in the UK with reference to asylum seekers and refugees, in terms of the ideological constraints which underpin them and the current initiatives extant in the EU with regard to asylum policy. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A 5 page essay that discusses what constitutes a just war. The writer argues that the Geneva Convention is correct and that there should be no direct attacks on non-combatants, as well as no indiscriminate attacks regions containing non-combatants. This position is discussed, including pro and con arguments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 15 page paper summarizes the book Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. Also included are some observations made by reviewers. The chapter summaries are generally objective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses Kuwait's long-time problems and challenges with terrorism, focusing primarily upon the Gulf War and American intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the motives behind our actions in Iraq. The U.S. invasion of Iraq has had the halls of academia astir with questions such as: Was the invasion of Iraq a disguised form of Imperialism? Or was the invasion of Iraq a justified form of national interest? Or maybe both? ...

A 7 page paper assessing the state of outsourcing of work such as software maintenance and other knowledge-based, non-manufacturing jobs. The purpose here is to present a research process outline suitable for conducting a quantitative study of the effects of outsourcing. Reliability and validity are paramount requirements for such research. This type ...