Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 3 page consideration of what the future will hold in terms of how computers are utilized by the military. This paper contends that as computers evolve so too will the security systems that protect them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page reaction paper focuses on this article that contends computer professionals will not be the thing to save democracy. The paper argues that democracy is not reliant on greater participation. Many ideas about e-voting, democracy and how society has changed are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how politicians should use social media in their political campaigns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. The computer industry is heavily involved in politics in a number of ways. Companies in the industry are making large contributions to candidates and political action committees are being established to safeguard the interests of the industry. There is another side of involvement, which is the possibility of electronic and/or ...

This 5 page paper addresses this compelling issue. Gambling addiction is only one reason considered to support a thesis opposing Internet gaming. The paper concludes that Internet gambling sets people up to lose money and should be illegal in all states. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. IBM entered a guilty plea to selling sixteen computer work stations and a super computer to a Russian nuclear weapons laboratory. The sales occurred in 1996 and 1997 and were completed without IBM having obtained the necessary federal licenses required to sell computers for military purposes. While IBM agreed to pay an 8.5 million ...

This 5 page paper explains how Solzhenitsyn’s writing describe the way in which people overcame oppression at three levels: social, personal and historical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines five key themes from Machiavelli’s political treatise, explains its relevance in contemporary international politics, and critiques Machiavelli based on the readings of Aquinas’ most influential philosophical texts, with specific references to happiness, ethics, and law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 8 page paper discussing four works by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau considered political in nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes an article that suggests ways in which technology and globalization affect negotiation in the international arena. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the technology that seeks a new personal military defense weapon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper addresses the use of technology and the implications for National Security, both in peace and in war. This paper considers the notion that if the threat of regional conflicts grows, that technology has made it increasingly possible for small groups with extreme demands to threaten the health and welfare of ...

This 4-page pape discusses the importance of technology as it pertains to negotation on an international basis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the varying economic strategies that can be put into play. Concepts such as workforce experience are explored in relation to national productivity. The question of whether immigration can be used to positively supplement the workforce is evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines current and future trends. Various types of technology from stealth to computer to wireless are discussed. The future body suit with potentially life saving qualities are also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the responsibilities of government regarding technology in areas such as the technological infrastructure, encryption and information protection, and whether the Internet should be regulated and controlled. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 21 page paper looks at a scenario where a local government is considering the introduction an IT strategy to encourage more citizen participation in local government. The paper is written in 4 parts. The first part fop the paper looks at three potential methods of enquiry that could be used to assess the proposed ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at The Great Society proposed by LBJ. Then, it answers the question as to whether or not technology has helped or hurt Johnson's vision. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper discussing the idea of whether state governments need to take on subsidizing roles in the technology sector. The paper discusses the development of Teflon® and its later economic importance to the general economy, and takes the position that state government's role is best left at that which creates a business-friendly ...

A 5 page exploration of the question as to whether warfare in this period was the impetus for major changes in wartime technology. Concludes that while some changes were made these were the result of other stimuli than warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper explains the impact of the government on corporate business as regards technology. Has it helped or hindered business to get ahead by taking advantage of information technology? Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page overview of technology as it holds an importance in national security. The author emphasizes that technology not only forms the basis for such weapons as those that make up our national defense system but the basis for their management. Obviously, it is a critical component of national security. Bibliography ...

This 6 page report discusses the fact that although almost a century separated John Locke’s writing from the creation of the British colonists “declaration of independence,” the Revolutionary War, and the ultimate development of the United States’ constitution, the thinking of John Locke (1632-1704) played an important role in the mindset of Americans in its earliest years. As a result, his thinking ...

6 pages in length. Alexis de Tocqueville analyzed the pitfalls of individualism when he wrote Democracy in America, while Edmund Burke, in Reflections of the French Revolution, condemned diversity, nonconformity and individualism. Jean Jacques Rousseau critiqued community value within the literary boundaries of his Basic Political Writings. Is there such a thing as ...

5 pages in length. One of the most serious and explosive issues in the United States today is how to meet the educational needs of poverty stricken students in our elementary schools. If the current trends in educational achievement continue, millions of students will not obtain the education necessary for full participation in the economic and civic life ...