Essays and Research Papers on Government

This is a 5 page paper discussing federalism in regards to watershed and water system deterioration in the U.S. Geoffrey O’Gara’s book “What You See in Clear Water: Life on the Wind River Reservation” touches on a local watershed issue which has seen the involvement of local, state and federal authorities and agencies which has ...

5 pages. Considers the remarks the President made in a September 12, 2002 speech at the United Nations.

This 5 page paper provides a look at the problems in the Middle East and why peace talks have failed. Several important peace talks have been noted. U.S. involvement is highlighted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the leadership qualities which allowed Bush to experience a modicum of success in the Gulf War, but which ultimately worked against him on the domestic front during election time. Examples supported with texts from various analysts and experts on the Gulf War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages. Of all the cities in Texas, one of the most interesting and fun to visit is that of San Antonio. This paper explains about some of the main reasons why San Antonio would also be one of the best cities to choose if one were moving to Texas. Bibliography lists ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of why it is important for people in the U.S. to speak Spanish. Business and political aspects of the subject are addressed. The debate between those who believe that it is important to keep English as the primary language versus supporters of assimilation is included. Bibliography lists ...

5 pages. This paper is a thorough report concerning the U. S. A. Patriot Act and the legalization of it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper looks at the election process and how political parties are influential in respect to outcomes. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at several authors and their ideas about world politics. The world as it exists since the cold war is discussed. Kagan, Kennedy, Pastor and Snyder are authors who are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper begins with an explanation of what public administration is and then provides a history public administration in America beginning with Woodrow Wilson's article, "The Study of Administration," published in 1887. Wilson wanted to make a clear distinction between administration and politics and had a number of followers. This essay traces the ...

A 6 page contention that the political campaign process changed substantially in the past few decades. The emergence of candidate-centered campaigns has been at the helm of many of these changes. With that emergence has come substantial increases in campaign cost and the consequent problem of financing those costs. Money, after all, ...

This 15 page paper discusses the ideas of Johnson who believes essentially that American foreign policy has created a world-wide resentment and anger towards America. This paper highlights much of Johnson's evidence such as U.S. drug policies, involvement in the Middle East, Asian relations, and more. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper gives a brief overview of the beginning of Vietnam War, the US involvement. Aquinas' Just War Theory is applied to the US involvement in Vietnam. Loads of examples and quotes which support the thesis. This is an integration style paper, quotes are cited from text. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 32 page paper discuses the United Nations Human Development Programme, the UN Human Development Report and the UN Human Development Index. The paper begins with an overview of the history of the United Nations Development Programme, which can be traced back to the establishment of the UN itself. The evolution of the programs is ...

8 pages in length. The United Nations was formed to mediate between countries on the verge of war. Their constant intervention, treaty alliances and overall arbitrating status has proven beneficial in many instances; however, they are not an almighty entity that can avert all global conflicts. The purpose of the United Nations ...

This 24 page paper delves into the question of nation building and first looks at how George W. Bush sees things. Much of the paper addresses current concerns but a great deal of historical information is provided. The concept of nation building is discussed in depth and many examples are included. Specifics ...

This is a 12 page paper discussing the relevance of the hegemonic stability theory in the age of globalization. The theory of hegemonic stability is relevant in today’s increasing trend of globalization. The many issues involved include largely the existence of American hegemony since the end of the Second World War and more recently since ...

13 pages in length. The rumble of massive change has permeated throughout the UK government for years. Because a particular bureaucratic system has worked in the past is no reason to assume it will continue to work for a given community's future social, political and economic needs, which is precisely the issue surrounding ...

A 10 page overview of the criteria which are important in allowing a Foreign Service Officer not just to perform the duties of his or her job but to excel in those duties. The author emphasizes that the successful Foreign Service Officer must be well prepared in certain key areas. These areas include ...

A 10 page paper. The Military (MIL) Standard (SD) 882B System Safety Program Requirements is issued by the Department of Defense and is to be used by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense. Within this document are more than 200 tasks a contractor must do, although the contractor may select the tasks ...

A 10 page paper which examines the various elements and reasoning behind the condition of war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the possible tensions or conflicts that exist between Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and Discourses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper of a chapter by chapter summary of Friedrich August von Hayek’s “The Road to Serfdom” (1944). Friedrich August von Hayek (1899-1992) wrote “The Road to Serfdom” in 1944 and has since been cited as one of the major economic and capitalism sources in regards to the free market. Hayek’s ...

5 pages in length. Establishing political policy is a process both lengthy and involved, more often than not fraught with painful compromise. From the very first inkling of interest to the final and official signature, the comprehensive process requires myriad explicit steps to ultimately enact policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page evaluation of the proper role of the U.S. in the United Nations. Noting that United States has been an important force in shaping the ideologies and political direction of the U.N. since its inception, this paper asserts that continued U.S. involvement in the U.N. is critical to maintaining the strength and ...