Essays and Research Papers on Government

This 6 page report discusses the multimedia theater group, Critical Art Ensemble (CAE) and two of its best-known publications and the intent of both t he organization, its publications, and its philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Lyndon Johnson as portrayed on books written by men who were once their most trusted aides and advisors. In All Too Human, former Clinton administration top dog George Stephanopolous tells the world what his experiences were like as one of the president’s most influential ...

This 5 page paper looks at the real life failed bill SB 773 that wanted an opt in provision to protect a consumer's right to protect his or her personal information from telemarketers. Advice is given to Speier in a hypothetical futuristic situation that draws on actual facts. Bibliography lists 4 ...

An 8 page discussion of the nature of nationalism. The author addresses the question of whether nationalism is a uniquely western phenomena or whether it has examples among eastern countries as well. The contention is made that nationalism exists the world over and can have both positive and negative results. Bibliography lists ...

14 pages in length. The election of 2002 stood for more than America's basic right to choose its varied political representatives; rather, it reflected a significant change in the overall governmental fabric that comprises the nation's people. That both the House and the Senate were caught in the midst of an unprecedented struggle ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the communist ideology with the democratic ideal. How people who support each ideology would view the September 11th attacks is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the perspectives of Samuel P. Huntington and Thomas L. Friedman on globalization. The works discussed are “The Clash of Civilization and the Remaking of World Order” by Huntington and “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Friedman. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 11-page paper focuses on sociologist Kenneth Waltz's 1959 book, "Man, the State and War." In addition to reviewing the book and discussing Waltz's theories, the essay determines the relevancy of those theories today, in the aftermath of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page accounts for the absence of a US-Soviet arms control regime governing the possession, testing or use of anti-satellite weapons. The paper considers the current situation and the historical events that have lead to this. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the Office of Homeland Security and whether or not there is a need for its existence. Both Republican and Democratic views presented. Overview of the Homeland Security Bill included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. Captain Rockwood experienced a collision between conscience and duty, a test of one's moral constitution from which no human can escape unscathed; if the issue at hand is so daunting as to erect such a pillar of doubt, while at the same time drive one to contemplate the validity of ...

This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.

16 pages. The idea behind the forefather's intent for democracy, beyond the inherent rights born out of the Constitution, was to bridge the gap between rich and poor. It was critical that all people had the same opportunity to create a prosperous life, no matter how they differed from one another: all people ...

9 pages. In the majority of cases, terrorists subscribe to the theory that the world is an unfair and unjust place to live, and that it is the United States that causes this injustice. Therefore, they believe that by causing mass destruction and casualties they are making the world a more just place. ...

A 5 page discussion of the societal problems which spawned these two revolutions. This paper emphasizes that while the French Revolution was fought to end an absolute monarchy, the American Revolution was fought to preserve the independence to which American colonists had grown accustomed. Includes five pages of text and a one-page free ...

This 5 page report discusses the current state of the American economy and Bush Administrations role in it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page investigation of the social causes of terrorism. This paper investigates terrorism from a group fractionation standpoint. The author outlines Marx’s theory of conflict in comparison with the structural functionalist approach first founded by Radcliff-Brown and Evans-Pritchard and Max Weber’s multidimensional model of societal stratification. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

12 pages in length. The very nature of political parties is to provide each voter with a perspective in line with their own beliefs. When the Republican and Democratic parties came into existence, there was no confusing one with the other; rather, the distinction was foremost to each party's political reflection: Republican, individualism; ...

A five page paper which considers Plato and Machiavelli's influence on the structure of the US Constitution, and the criticisms which they might make of it in a contemporary context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which considers the extent to which President Bush's policies on anti-terrorism, Iraq and state-supported religious groups are in violation of the tenets of the US Constitution.

This 10 page paper analyzes the critical issues surrounding the insertion of US troops into Somalia in 1993. With great detail, this paper shows step by step the mistakes which were made and what the resulting consequences were. Also included are examples of what should have been done and what policies have resulted from this ...

This 5 page paper discusses the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt and rates him a 5 (5 being the highest rating). This paper discusses his plan of New Nationalism and compares it to Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 25 page paper discusses the Tet offensive and how it truly changed the course of the Vietnam war. This paper analyzes in-depth how the North Vietnamese used this offensive as a means of getting America to back out of the war. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ideas of Edmund Burke and his significant contributions to conservatism. This paper highlights his philosophies and his impact on politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the insights and ideas of John Locke who is considered to be the father of liberalism. This paper analyzes some of his books and summarizes his philosophies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.