Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 6 page paper which examines where it originated (considering the influence of America’s Founding Fathers and the formulation of laws after the Revolutionary War), how Western law was incorporated into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, its similarities and differences to Islamic law, and explores how modern law has changed its conceptual focus. ...

10 pages in length. Terrorists must be held to the same levels of accountability as all other people on this planet are mandated under international laws; for them to escape prosecution for such heinous crimes against humanity while other lesser criminals are put on trial is a catastrophic breach of conduct to which nations ...

This 4 page paper discusses two events that shaped Hollywood: the Paramount decree of 1948, and the operation of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses various issues in international law including customary international law and human rights; animosity against the death penalty; the Geneva conventions; the Nuremberg legacy; and the arrest of Augusto Pinochet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of international law. The UN condemnation of Syria shelling Turkey in October 2012 is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page review of the criticism surrounding the IMF austerity plans that arose in the late 1990s. Some have questioned whether this approach was indeed justified as a form of "tough love". Others, however, have contended that it was in effect just a means for IMF to pull out of situation(s) and ...

This 3 page paper examines the Declaration of Independence to determine how natural law and natural rights are concepts included. The declaration is analyzed and quotes are included. No additional sources are listed.

A 30 page overview of environmental resource law as it relates to the protection of the world's fisheries. The efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) are highlighted, particularly in regard to their efforts to curb fishery piracy and to insure adequate water quality. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 5 page paper explains Duverger’s Law and how it can be used to explain party systems, and why it may no longer be a suitable model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that evaluates the role of international law and arms control in regulating international behavior. The writer argues that current events substantiate the assessment that historically, these factors' ability to stabilize political relationships is limited. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which California’s local law enforcement officials respond to emergencies, and what they can do if they decide they need federal assistance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the obligations of American citizens. The paper illustrates how, according to the Constitution, citizens are obliged to pay taxes, obey laws, etc. No additional sources cited.

A 19 page consideration of gun control laws. This paper uses history to argue that gun control is not the solution for crime. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at electronic voting. Answering questions set by the student different systems are outlined and different options such as the use of Java, Macromedia Flash and Active X, as well as SET verses SSL for security, the advantages and disadvantages of a individual network or the internet and issues of e-mal ...

An 11 page paper discussing the claims of the Clinton administration that it should be immune from prosecution in the investigations that ultimately uncovered the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Executive privilege is a concept that gives the chief executive – i.e., the president – of the country the right to act outside of normal ...

A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the consequences of speeding with particular reference to military law. The writer discusses research that shows that speed increases the risk of traffic accidents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the book, "The Dance of Legislation" in order to discuss how a bill becomes a law. This paper gives step-by-step analysis of just how this happens. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page examination of the history of international law and the implementation and function of the International Criminal Court. The author examines the reasons behind U.S. resistance to this international entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the importance of this 1982 law. The author of this paper emphasizes that, despite its many challenges and despite its potential for misuse the Freedom of Information Act is a critical element in insuring transparency, fairness and efficiency in executive government. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

2 pages. This is a summary of an article concerning immigration to the United States. This one-page summary gives a synopsis of the article that is an interesting one concerning the 'Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Bill' and whether it is an immigration policy that truly will make a difference in ...

This 3 page paper discusses Kassindja and Bashir's book, Do They Hear You When You Cry, the true account of Kassindja's plight to escape Female genital mutilation in Togo, Africa. The writer's thesis is that strangers will come forward to help an individual who is experiencing injustice and brutality. The writer also reports how this ...

This 5 page paper evaluates voter turnout in the 1998 and 2000 elections for four states, each representing a different part of the nation. Voter laws in each venue are discussed, particularly as it respects the homeless. Charts for each state are provided with appropriate statistics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of this Supreme Court Case reviewing the question of whether state university facilities can be used by students for religious purposes. Additional case law is included to illustrate the intricacies that are involved in this decision. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages. Describes the ways the same law would be enacted in Great Britain and in the United States, and the slight differences between the two. If, for instance, both countries chose to enact a new law stating that the speed limit were to be reduced to forty miles per hour in order ...

A 5 page overview of U.S. immigration policy and law. The author argues that while this is some obvious bias, immigration law is a needed component of American society. Some means must be in place to insure that immigrants will become productive members of our society rather than an economic and social drain. ...