Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 13 page paper discussing the airborne and space-based antiballistic lasers. The military engagements that the US has been involved in over the past decade have highlighted to the American people the advances that technology has introduced into combat and defense. One of the most promising developments for the future, the airborne laser, ...

This 8-page paper covers the following topics: Roosevelt's New Deal and the arrangements he made with labor, agriculture and business; the games that are peculiar to Americans, and how the idea of individualism was at cross purposes with Roosevelt's New Deal; why Eisenhower had to turn to Congress for help with the Federal Interstate Highway ...

A 3 page overview of the differences which existed between these political approaches. The author provides a general overview of absolutism verses totalitarianism then provides a more in-depth view of the two systems in France and the former USSR. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page research paper that explores whether or not the Bush administration should be held responsible for the current high rate of unemployment. The writer examines the opinions of experts, the current situation, and the political impact of this issue on the 2004 election, focusing primarily on the role of the presidency in regards ...

This 12 page paper explores a variety of types of laser weapons. The Space-based Laser, the Space-based Laser with Relay Mirrors, Ground-based Laser (with Relay Mirrors) and the Airborne Laser (with Relay Mirrors) are each discussed. Practical and political ramifications are assessed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the major points of the Patriot Act and an individual’s reactions to it. Americans are fond of bickering among themselves, but we band together well in the face of crisis. In this sense we are very much like an old-fashioned large family. Patriot enables the mechanisms by ...

A 3 page paper exploring ways that the government’s response to the threat of terrorism can affect the criminal justice system. If determined, individual terrorists and certainly terrorist organizations can wreak havoc on all aspects of the criminal justice system. Terrorism or the threat of terrorism is worth our attention, however; Homeland Security ...

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts both volumes of Alex de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper argues that Clinton's policy decisions created a weak climate for which the U.S. was a target. Several examples are provided. The opposing view is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing nine options that the United States has for dealing with the government of North Korea regarding North Korea’s commitment to military buildup and threatening language regarding nuclear capability. When the time comes for action regarding North Korea, the choices available to US decision-makers likely will be best left to ...

A 5 page paper which examines the significance and relevance of the ideas of Antonio Gramsci. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 5 page paper that supports the notion that FDR saved capitalism from itself. When Roosevelt took office, the country was in an economic crisis. Laissez-faire policies, excessive industrialism and crony capitalism were the order. Roosevelt changed all this with his New Deal. This essay provides an explanation of why FDR is credited with saving ...

10 pages in length. Evaluating the above statement speaks to the resolve and resiliency America has when it is faced with enacting new or meeting the terms of existing foreign policy, a concept that reflects an attempt to coexist within the boundaries of civilized reality; however, the divided interpretations of what civilized reality truly ...

This 5 page paper discusses the foundations and rationales for the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights and judicial review. Who and/or what influenced the writers of these documents that would guide a new nation are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper gives a brief outline and critical review of Karen Secombe's book, So You Think I Drive A Cadillac. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines microcredit, and a 1997 conference where the concept was discussed. Quotes to come from the conference are evaluated along with ideas on how to eradicate poverty. Entrepreneurism is discussed as a good alternative to welfare. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper assessing the state of the US economy and the response of the Federal Reserve Board at the end of 2003. In a speech made to the American Economic Association in early January, 2004, Fed governor Ben S. Bernanke reviewed the state of the economy; provided rationale for the Fed’s actions ...

A 2.5 page paper which evaluates how well each of these agencies satisfied President Roosevelt’s ‘three R’s’ of relief, recovery, and reform. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper addresses the important role played by Special Operations Forces in the war on terrorism. As one author said, these quiet professionals move silently and invisibly and they strike deadly. This war on terrorism is a different kind of war, an unconventional war and one where the threats are diffused and hidden. ...

This 7 page paper examines the web site called Accuracy in Media at http://www.aim.org . The paper contends that the site is inherently conservative but passes itself off as a neutral organization. Bias in media is discussed. No bibliography.

This 15 page paper considers the different arguments regarding operation enduring freedom. This paper outlines some of the existing arguments, including the belief that the current efforts of the United States in response to the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon is defined by the necessity for a response ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the budgeting process in state governments, which is inextricably linked to political processes and policy determinations that in turn define budgetary directives. Political theorists and budget analysts have suggested the policies dictate elements of the budgetary process, but the availability of fiscal support and the support ...

A 6 page paper discussing the need for economic stimulus following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On September 10, 2001, the stock market was uncertain but holding its own, and many of the nation's largest companies were announcing disappointing second quarter business results. After the longest period of economic expansion known ...

A 6 page paper which examines to what extent realism is successful at explaining the incidence of international terrorism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing diminishing democracy in the United States. Many of us have become cynical about our nation, grateful to be citizens of the world’s greatest nation but also cognizant of the many problems we have that appear to defy not only solution, but in many cases even accurate definition. Though ...