Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 5 page research paper that critically analyzes an article by Graham E. Fuller regarding the weakness and future of the nation-state. The writer summarizes the article, which predicts the downfall of the current nation-state and that borders will be redrawn along ethnic lines, and then argues that Fuller's vision is far from conclusive, citing ...

A 5 page discussion of the historical role of the U.S. in world affairs. This paper notes that the U.S. as equally regarded as the most powerful nation in the world and the most glorious by most of her citizens. This role, however, has required both perseverance and strength to maintain in terms ...

This 5 page paper looks at the social program in the United States, how it began and where it is headed. Problems within the system that might plague Generation X is discussed. Alternatives such as privatization are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the connection of ideas between Karl Marx, Bruce Barton, Juliet Schor, Joseph Heller and Nina Munk. Since the early writings of Karl Marx in the 1800s and his ideas that capitalism was bringing about the oppression of the working masses, several of the same elements have surfaced throughout ...

This 5 page paper looks at the American Revolution from two points of view. Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution and Jameson's American Revolution Considered as a Social Movement are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages. This paper discusses the structure of the Constitution of the United States from the perspective of the debate over it's founding as well as the role the Supreme Court has come to play in American political and legal development. Some further topics included in this paper are the rights and liberties, ...

5 pages. This paper answers the question 'under what conditions might a multi-party system develop in the United States'. This question has many answers, and one focus is on that of American exceptionalism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of liberalism and realism under the international relations (IR) theory umbrella. The paper assumes that George Bush is being briefed on these points of view. The paper concludes that attacking Iraq is the correct thing to do. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper details the proposed components of the airline passenger's bill of rights. Efforts to legislate the airline industry are exampled and the pros and cons are analyzed from an economic standpoint and a consumer viewpoint. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Robert Putnam’s “Democracy”. Robert Putnam’s “Democracy” tells of the importance of social capital in modern day democracy. Overall, it can be said that communities and countries which exhibit higher degrees of social capital and interaction also shift the idea of the “me” or self-interest to that of the ...

This 5 page paper contends that democracy is necessary to keep order in society. Plato and Aristotle's ideas on democracy are the focus of this paper, but contemporary thought is explored as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines and analyzes the life and works of Machiavelli. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. When we look at how Justice Black was allowed to serve on the Supreme Court and the fact that he did, in his own way, serve fairly and doing good for all people in an equal sense, we must consider the philosophy of civil rights in general. Being a former Klansman ...

A 6 page paper which examines the pros and cons of America opening its borders to immigrants. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. Plato and Aristotle harbored decidedly different perspectives when it came to the requirements of a good political ruler. For Aristotle, the greater good set precedence for all other political considerations; those who do not approach government in this manner are overlooking the primary function of its existence. Plato, on ...

This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.

5 pages in length. On the surface, there may not seem to be many differences between civilian and military life other than the obvious: stricter lifestyle, uniforms and world travel. Far beyond these few distinctions, however, resides a whole host of differences that one might not automatically attribute to military life. Bibliography ...

5 pages. This is a summary of the problems that were found to be prevalent in the last Presidential election with some possible solutions using Internet-based software and ATM technology. The strengths and weaknesses of this software are discussed. Also covered are reasons why people to not turn out to vote in ...

A 5 page paper which examines the impact federal policy has had on state and local communities and on economic development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the long contemplated New Hampshire primary and how it impacts presidential races. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page book review that summarizes the basic points from Milton and Rose Friedman's classic text Free to Choose. The writer offers a detailed description of some of the arguments that the Friedmans use to defend capitalism and argues that their explanations of economic issues are lucid and easily comprehended by novices to ...

A 6 page paper which examines “Plunkitt of Tammany Hall” and discusses how George Washington Plunkitt played with the stereotype of the corrupt urban politician. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page discussion of the various faces of environmental activism. The author of this paper observes that environmental activists are not always a ideologically cohesive group in regard to the manner in which the attempt to influence environmental decision making. The contention is presented that environmental activism is not always constructive in ...

This 5 page paper looks at Machiavelli's The Prince and how the concept of virtue is treated. Several contemporary leaders are referenced ( Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush). How Machiavelli's principles are applied to today's politics is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses three of the concepts Hazlitt puts forth in his classic Economics in One Lesson: the Broken Window fallacy; Blessings of Destruction and Public Works Promotes Taxes. The Blessings of Destruction is an extension of the Broken Windows fallacy. Hazlitt's general theme is that people fail to look beyond the immediate ...