Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 2 page review of Martin P. Wattenberg's (1996) book entitled "The Decline of American Political Parties." In brief, the author examines such issues as party management and the role of the media. No Bibliography.

This 5 page report discusses voter participation and the lack of it in U.S. elections. The writer examines why voter participation is important, what difference does it make, and what could be possible solutions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page research paper arguing that the role of interest groups is essentially to complement that of political parties and not to compete with them. The writer includes a number of good analytical points and examines the varying capacities in which interest & pressure groups can become involved in the Democratic election process. Bibliography ...

An 8 page research paper examining public opinions about the impact of social integration and the social environment on political participation relevant to civil rights. The writer looks at things that motivate people to act politically as well as things that cause them to believe that doing so would be futile. An extensive literature review ...

An 10 page essay on the 1994 Senate race in which the writer argues that the year was actually a turning point in which the emphasis on party politics began to change and candidates remained focused upon emphasizing their own individual ideals. Two New Jersey candidates are compared to each other thought this analysis (Hatayaian ...

A 6 page definitional overview of public administration and how the United States Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level development concerned with people and humanistic concerns, constitutes a primary example of how the concept works. Information on the various sub-departments and their functions is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page analysis of the book by Robert N. Bellah, et al (1985). In the 1830s, the French scholar Alexis de Tocqueville recorded his insightful observations pertaining to the American character. This work relates to Tocqueville's Democracy in America and gives it a modern context, based on the authors' sociological research that shows how ...

A 5 page paper discussing and comparing theories of Henry David Thoreau and Thomas Jefferson as they relate to government's importance to the individual citizen. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper discussing the future of America's political parties. An old saying that holds too true is that the Democrats institute the social programs and the Republicans work them into the budget. In looking back over the decades of only this century, that rule of thumb appears to be irrefutable. ...

A 6 page analysis of U.S. party politics, party switching, and elections from 1980-98 - within the context of Anthony Down's 'Economic Theory of Democracy' (1957). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages the writer discusses whether political parties matter. It is ultimately argued that political parties do, in fact, still represent significant importance in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines John Stuart Mill's concept of an ideal marriage, and his description of what a good marriage should be like, as considered in "The Subjection of Women."

This paper provides an overview of four articles on international politics. This paper outlines the central premise of the articles on the views of Tony Blair and German redevelopment as they relate to perspectives on welfare and social reform.

A 6 page comparison of the theories of the factors which cause political change as proposed by Thomas Ferguson in 1995 and James Sundquist in 1973 (first edition). Concludes that Sundquist's 'conflict' explanation is superior to Ferguson's 'investment' explanation even though the first was proposed over two decades previous to the last. Bibliography ...

A 10 page analysis in which the writer argues that Theda Skocpol in her book "Protecting Soldiers and Mothers," and also Kristi Andersen in her book "After Suffrage" address similar territory in that both of these political scientists look at how female participation in the American political process in the late nineteenth and early twentieth ...

This 5 page report discusses Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore’s views on the issues associated withthe environment. It is one issue has made it abundantly clear that Al Gore has a front-runner position over George W. Bush. From his years in Congress, his authorship of a truly significant book detailing environmental concerns facing America and the world ...

This 10 page report discusses American political cartoons and the commentary they make regarding events taking place in the public arena. Of course a cartoon is supposed to be a light touch. It does not exactly accuse. But in many ways, it is far more powerful than any accusation because it has the power of social sanction. Cartoonists are simply using ...

This 5 page paper considers the views of men like Michael Mandel and Ian Green, who assessed the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the role that the Supreme Court plays in the perspective on legalized politics in Canada. This paper considers the claim that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms ...

5 pages in length. Probably the most important piece of any government puzzle is that of the political parties. According to most polls, however, they are widely felt to be in decline today. It is important to understand the role as well as to explore the health of political parties not only in the United States ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses idealism and realism as they relate to five contemporary articles. No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. Mankind has deceived its furry, finned and scaled friends by its disgraceful disregard for their basic rights as living beings. Nowhere is it written that humans, while perhaps the most developed of all species, are the rulers over their nonspeaking counterparts. Whether or not a person believes animals have ...

5 pages in length. Discusses the beginnings of Head Start, how it works, how it is funded, and who it is meant to help. Also includes information about Early Head Start. Informative and interesting paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723) was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on August 5, 1999. Identifies several flaws in the bill and its key supporters and opponents. Includes a 1 page letter to a Congressional representative urging that the bill not be ...

This 3 page report briefly discusses the philosophy and work of the social scientist Seymour Martin Lipset (1922- ) and the economist, writer, and political adviser, John Kenenth Galbraith (1908 - ). Lipset has offered numerous examples of the ways in which modern humanity, but especially in America, has embraced or denied various political and social ideologies. ...

5 pages in length. Turn-of-the-century California politics has changed in many ways in comparison to contemporary politics, particularly with regard to the women's movement. Indeed, women's suffrage presented itself in quite fearless style as the country moved into the twentieth century, inasmuch as the women's movement had gained a significant amount of progressive ...