Essays and Research Papers on Government

This seven-page-paper presents a discussion on the issue regarding seperation of church and state when it comes to prayers in public schools. Bibliography lists six sources.

(12 pp) Neither Bush nor Gore seem to have impressed most of the swing voters after a Washington Post survey last week. In fact, many have reservations about both major party candidates. Martha Howland, who lives in a Columbus, Ohio suburb said she "is not pleased with either of the presidential candidates, ...

This 5 page report discusses Vice President Al Gore’s campaign for the presidency from the perspective of a successful political consult who wants Gore to make a significant impact with the voters through his choice of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. The consultant believes it is time that Gore announce a running-mate and that running-mate should be a woman, from a ...

5 pages in length. Takes a current look at the Federal Reserve situation and what the future might hold. the definition and explanation of what the Federal Reserve System does are included in this up to date paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This excellent 5 page paper discusses the fact that philosophy is an academic arena which most view as having little to do with the real world. In viewing the presidential hopefuls, however, and studying their party platforms, we can see how some of their policies and views reflect statements and ideals set by such philosophers as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, ...

An 8 page paper which discusses how all human beings are prone to involve themselves in life looking out for their own interests. Self-interest, from this perspective, seems almost inherent, and thus is clearly related to politics, where self-interest is very much a part of any policy. In discussing the self-interest of mankind and of politics, the paper discusses ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the 99 Philadelphia mayor campaign between John Street and Sam Katz. The writer analyzes the differing images that these candidates presented of the city. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses Thomas Jefferson and James Madison as they relate to American politics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper that argues the fact that Aristotle's ancient view of the inherent state of human nature, a state which posits that man is born into a natural state of civilization that nurtures the cause of the common good, is a more fitting assumption of man's nature as it was intended than is ...

This 5 page paper considers the arguments presented by Henry David Thoreau in his work Civil Disobedience. This paper considers the fundamental points, his moral assertions and the impact that Thoreau's views have on an assessment of the United States government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the influence of the impact of the Second World War on the development of the mass society. This paper asserts that for countries like England, France and Germany, the events that occurred following the end of World War II determined the shift in recent years towards a mass culture. ...

An 8 page paper that argues the thesis that society's taxpayers are obligated, both financially and morally, to support death row inmates as they await execution. Discussed are the main arguments that surround this issue and the views of both the proponents and the opposition are presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the many changes now occurring in the textile industry, particularly in light of the end of the decade-long phase-out of the Multi-Fiber Agreement (MFA) that will end in 2004. An old GATT-based agreement, the MFA is being replaced with the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), which ultimately will ...

A 12 page overview of the International Council on Social Welfare. Outlines the activities of the ICSW from it inception in 1928 to its current activities. Emphasizes its role as a UN negotiator, especially its role in the 1995 Copenhagen Summit and the UN Summit. Concludes that judging from the outcome of ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses two topics: Liberal internationalism as it relates to world conception; and feminism as it relates to world politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the role of fiscal and monetary policy in encouraging business activity and creating an environment in which business can thrive. Both can affect plans for expansion as well as contractors' abilities to function in an industry where capital needs can be intensive and steady cash flow cannot be guaranteed. Bibliography lists 6 ...

8 pages in length. Historians have advanced two broad theories about the role of anti-Communism in American foreign policy after 1945. In the first, anti-Communism is a consistent theme throughout, one that drove virtually every foreign policy decision and action and had a huge impact on domestic life in the United States after ...

10 pages in length. The writer discusses reasons behind NAFTA'S implementation, disputes that occurred along the way, as well as what the future may hold. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the 1995 Supreme Court ruling ( in Town & Country Electric, Inc. v. NLRB) that supported the union in their fight for equal treatment in hiring. Salting is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides insights into changes that occurred in California since the middle of the nineteenth century. Cultural, political and economic variables are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page summary and analysis of Robert A. Dahl's classic study of the political processes in a typical American town (New Haven, Connecticut) which is detailed in Dahl's book, "Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City." No additional sources cited.

A 3 page analysis of Raleigh Miliband's book, "Divided Societies." In this text, Miliband uses the societal model first proposed by Marx as his point of departure, and proposes how it is still applicable today with slight alterations. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page analysis of Anthony Downs' classic book, An Economic Theory of Democracy, which is a highly readable introductory text to the basic of voting theory. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page report discusses American foreign trade policy and its associated issues. Economic data show a unmistakable statistical connection between trade liberalization and economic expansion. Economic theory points to solid reasons for that linkage. All nations, including the poorest, have specific assets — human, industrial, natural, financial — that they can use to produce goods and services for their own domestic ...

5 pages in length. The writer analyzes Bush and Gore's platforms and discusses the difference between their economic principles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.