Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 3 page review of the discretionist view of public administration first elucidated on by Carl Friedrich in 1940. This paper contrast that view to that of instrumentalist view presented by Herman Finer in 1941. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses military orders, how they instill discipline, and the necessity for obeying them. It also considers what a military member should do when he or she receives an illegal order. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers 10 short answers to specific political questions. Issues covered include Texas governorship, Texas judiciary, U.S. President as Commander-in-Chief, nomination of Supreme Court Justices, how a bill is passed, affect of NAFTA on Texas and taxation. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 16 page overview of the reconstruction and emergency management considerations that are being made in Iraq. Emphasizes the importance of coordination between military personnel and civilian personnel such as those employed by Wackenhut Inc. Bibliograhy lists 13 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the era through original newspaper sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper describes the philosphy of public finance, and how it differs from corporate finance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses the issues behind voter manipulation/strategic voting, and how it influenced some election outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of this critical Iraqi battle. This paper delineates participants and notes successes as well as failures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper uses M. Homan’s text as a guide to discuss the process of organizing and lobbying and how to make it effective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the arguments by Pojman regarding the death penalty and then the writer provides his own perspective on the issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the relationship between public service and professionalism. In today's world, the reputations of many traditional professions are under attack. There is widespread skepticism that public interests are being served (Sullivan 19). Lawyers are routinely denigrated and physicians are regarded as caught under the thumb of the dehumanizing aspects ...

A 4 page paper which examines Joseph Liechty's article Mitigation in Northern Ireland: A Strategy for Living in Peace When Truth Claims Clash and then refutes its validity in some respects using Marc Gopin’s Between Eden and Armageddon and Appleby's The Ambivalence of the Sacred. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper argues the position that liberalizing trade does not necessarily compromise environmental concerns. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines war through the eyes of Plato, Machiavelli, Rousseau and Locke. Only primary sources are used. The Iraq War is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the Iraqis have been lied to by both Saddam Hussein and the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper argues that freer international trade contributes to the fight against global poverty, but that such trade is often blocked by richer nations’ policies of protectionism and high tariffs. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 11 page paper provides a comparative overview of the United State and China, with an assessment of major political and economic factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Blackwater, the private mercenary army that appears to be immune to any prosecution for their lawlessness both in Iraq and New Orleans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the two theorists. Primary sources are used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses two books: "The Market System. What It Is, How It Works, and What To Make of It" by Lindblom and "Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships" by Savas. The writer reports and discusses the major ideas and beliefs of each author. The writer also comments that these two approaches could complement ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the Cold War with the War on Terror, or what some call the Long War. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 20 page paper that includes an abstract and a 4 page annotated bibliography. The essay begins with background information regarding the development plan and millennium development goals. It discusses U.S. involvement, including activities already accomplished. The writer reports the budget year in the U.S. as compared to the Afghan budget year and discusses ...

This 6 page paper discusses one problem with nuclear weapons: their proliferation, and ways to solve it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. As a democracy, Britain strives to uphold the most efficient and effective election process as a way in which to provide the equitable elements so inherent to self-governing societies. While this is a commendable - if not requisite - component of any civilized global community, it has been met ...

This 5 page paper discusses Florida, its first congressional district, its senior senator and the representative from the first district. Bibliography lists 6 sources.