Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 4 page paper gives the overall stance of the candidates, then selects homosexuality as an issue of debate and concern. Argument is made for support of Bush on this topic. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page consideration of the advances and shortcomings that have been made in welfare reform. Noting the mandates of the 1996 welfare reform act, the author points out that while some of the more developed areas have seen some improvements, they have done so only with improvements in the infrastructure that is needed ...

A 10 page paper which examines the relevance of property according to these two influential political philosophers, specifically considering how they agreed and disagreed with each other. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In this 9 page paper, the writer continues the case of the city of Shelby and crime. At this time, the city is considering a community court modeled after the Manhattan Community Court. Major demographics of the city are reported followed by a five year incidence report of different so-called nuisance or quality of life ...

A 3 page paper assessing Anthony Down’s view of economic theory of democracy and political parties’ reaction to it, followed by linking Downs’ theory with Thomas Hobbes’ position on self-interest in Leviathan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing South Korea’s economic recession and how the country might choose to address the matter. Currently it is not friendly either to business or to the wealthy, who have the means to establish other businesses that can provide jobs and contribute to overall economic growth. The paper recommends that ...

A 45 page research paper that explores the development of the this legislation and its historical context; what it means to accountants and IT organizations; how it is projected to develop in the future and, most importantly, how it is expected to eliminate investor risk of another "Enron" type scandal by preventing companies from indulging ...

A 2.5 page paper which examines the significant impact Gorbachev had on the former Soviet Union’s relationship with the United States during his tenure as General Secretary of the Communist Party (1985-1991). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper critically assessing the two former candidates’ positions on the economy, education, national/homeland security, health care and the environment, for the purpose of declaring which is “best” for the office of President. Overall, it is George Bush that is the better prepared of the two. Kerry’s positions sound noble but ...

A 6 page paper that provides a discussion of this book, beginning with how the story came to be in the first place. Comments about the backgrounds of the authors are provided. The writer discusses the themes of the book and ends by commenting on the value of the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that outlines the process for electing the US president. The writer discusses the requirements laid out by the Constitution and then focuses on how the electoral college makes it possible for the candidate who did not win the popular vote to win the election. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the founders' intent and how they tried to render a fair situation. Contemporary society is discussed in respect to this problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper begins with a brief introduction to how the U.S. president is elected. The author then discusses surveys, reporting how American voters identify themselves in terms of ideology, and political party. Data regarding religion, education, income, race as they relate to political parties are presented. The results of the 2004 presidential election ...

7 pages in length. The presidential election of 2004 rendered a stronger voter turnout than many of its predecessor; that this particular election served to create a political fervor of tremendous proportion is clear example of just how volatile the issues of war and the economy weighed upon voters of all ages, ethnicities and ...

This 4-page paper discusses Marx's labor theory of values and compares it to the paper on "The Other Civil War."

This 3 page paper provides an analysis of Machiavelli's The Prince as it respects the relationship between princes and the people. Machiavelli's ideas are briefly compared with Hobbes and Locke's. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page observation of the many changes that have occurred in political advertising. The author contends that these changes are as dramatic as they are deleterious. Although advertising was a component of political campaigns in the 1980s, today the skill with which a candidate manipulates voter perception through political advertising is the most ...

A 3 page paper. Three categories of policy analysts and their basic emphases are reported. The issue that seems to drive policy analysis today is reported and the need for ethics to be included in policy analysis is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the lessons these various war hold for our future. Each was preemptive yet none managed to achieve world peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper that draws on political analyses to profile the politics in each of these states over the last 40 years. Southern politics has change radically over the last four decades. The following analysis profiles political developments in North and South Carolina in two periods, 1945-1975 and 1985 to the present. Bibliography ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the political environment of these states. Over the last half century, politics in the South, that is the southeastern states that joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War, have changed markedly. Where once the South could be counted on to be solidly Democratic in its political orientation ...

This 4-page paper attempts to align Social Security and its payment with certain policy making models.

This 8 page paper examines the strained relationship between the United States and Germany in 2004. Historical references are made. Much attention is given to George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper highlights reasons why the war is necessary and how the outcome will be positive. The war on terror is discussed in general as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page overview of the problem of bioterrorism. Addressing the debate surrounding proper governmental intervention to prevent bioterrorism, this paper emphasizes the physical and psychological impacts of the problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.