Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 5 page paper which discusses whether the two party system allows for fair representation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

2 page analytical review of David Evans' article "We Arm the World," a work that examines the U.S. hypocritical insistence on selling arms and our inability to make excuses for doing so now that the Cold War has ended. No bibliography other than article citation.

A 12 page research paper that encompasses two separate essays concerning the EU and EU relations with the countries of the Asian/Pacific region and Latin America. The first essay explores the motivation behind EU policies in the Asian/Pacific region (altruism or economics?) and the second essay explores how the EU has spurred regional associations in ...

This 5-page paper is a critical essay on Dennis Jett's book "Why Peacekeeping Fails," a commentary on the United Nation's peacekeeping forces. The paper examines some of Jett's arguments as to why the U.N.'s peacekeeping operations are largely uneffective, and what needs to happen in order to ensure working peacekeeping efforts.

A 4 page research paper that addresses 4 brief topics (each essay roughly 1 page long), which pertain to issues of national security and the transformational goals of the U.S. military. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper contains three distinct parts which are in and of themselves separate essays. All essays are on globalization and includes a North-South analysis. One focuses on inequality, another on free trade and the third on dependency theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

24 pages. Consists of five political essays on such things as Campaign finance, Corporate behavior, Diversity and Equality in gender, education, age and ability, Diversity and Equality in race and nationality, and foreign policy and security. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages on public opinion polls; their usefulness positive & negative aspects etc; 3 pages on electoral politics, political parties in the U.S. etc; 1 1/2 pages on the decline of party influence in U.S. politics, and 1 1/2 pages on suffrage in voting rights. No bibliography. (use description on order form-- i.e., "Electoral ...

This 6 page paper comprises 3 short essays on the NSC as a Presidential tool; pros and cons of war with Iran; and how intelligence can be coordinated among 16 agencies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. The fundamental objective of "The Cold War Blinders and the Tragedy of Vietnam" as found in Major Problems in American History, volume 2 speaks to man's inability - or outright refusal - to learn from his political mistakes. Authors Robert McNamara, James Blight and Robert Brigham seek to illustrate ...

2 page review of Ralph Hyatt's article "American Hearts have Hardened." Author describes some causal factors of our dissatisfaction with government and politics and mentions a few possible ways by which to reverse this trend. No bibliography (other than article citation).

This 3-page paper answers questions about suburban sprawl and state sovereignty rights in the wake of Bush v Gore in 2000. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay discussing John Locke's perceptions and philosophy regarding human ideas as the primary and the difference to ideas of the secondary qualities. No additional sources cited.

2 essays, each 3 pages in length. Essay #1 examines the various decision-making models that were used by those involved in deciding U.S. policy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Essay # 2 looks at the role that national interest plays in public policy and decision-making. No Bibliography.

This 47 page paper provides twelve distinct essays. The paper is divided rather evenly to address the following questions provided by a student: What are the functions that a good theory should fulfill? According to the criteria set out by James Rosenau in thinking theory thoroughly, would you describe yourself as a theoretical ...

A 5 page essay that offers a summary of the Manifesto, the purpose of the document, a brief explanation of specific terms included as they relate to the current essay. The focus of this essay is the Manifesto's comments on the individual, specifically how the individual proletarian is oppressed by different segments of the bourgeoisie. ...

A 5 page paper. This essay discusses the five missions of the Department and some of the strategies they use to fulfill those missions. The essay also suggests a new strategy for the Department, specifically, to investigate all individuals who are in the country on expired Visas. The essay discusses how many people and what ...

This 7 page essay gives reasons why being on time and following orders are vital in the military.

An 8 page paper. We have a serious energy crisis that few seem to be acknowledging. Leeb and Strathy, however, say we are on the edge of the most serious crisis ever. Beginning with the comments of these authors, this essay compares two economic energy policies, CARE from the 1970s and the Energy Policy Act ...

A 5 page research paper/essay, which includes a brief outline of the essay, that addresses wealth disparities in the US. This examination of the extremely wealthy and extremely poor attempts to examine the influences on the fiscal situation of each group that evolve from the dynamics of American culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper provides three answers to questions posed by a student in essay form. Each individual two page essay addresses the following topics: Evolution of the Party System, the Emergence of the Modern Electoral System, and Interest Groups and the Public Good. Theories are discussed and examples are included. Bibliography lists ...

A 10 page paper, including tutorial comments, that compares and contrasts the U.K. governmental process with the U.S. governmental process. The focus is on policymaking and includes comments on the citizens of both countries becoming disillusions with their governmental process. Influences on the political process for both countries are discussed. The essay ends with comments ...

A 6 page research paper that profiles a specific text. Understanding the War on Terror is an insightful anthology of essays, edited by James F. Hoge, Jr., that collectively seek to offer readers comprehension on what many Americans continue to regard as inexplicable. By examining the arguments made in a selection of these essays, this ...

A 6 page research paper that addresses two essay prompts. The first prompt deals with discussing challenges posed by the war on terrorism, which draws on essays compiled in an anthology edited by James F. Hoge, Jr., Understanding the War on Terror and the second prompt concerns the role of globalization in this war. Bibliography ...

A 15 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Ronald Reagan. The writer then discusses the communication of each election campaign, demonstrating how messages were conveyed to the public. Reagan always spoke simply and clearly. He was a master at sending a simple message that had profound implications, like "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down ...