Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 3 page paper discussing the mission and goals of the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy and its "Fighting for Democracy" analysis of widely diverse individuals who fought in World War II, in the face of racial and ethnic discrimination. The goal of the Center is to demonstrate to students that individuals ...

This 3 page paper discusses Social Security and why it can be considered a tiered system. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 22 page paper providing full cost-benefit analysis of the effects of Proposition 82 which will require free universal preschool for all of California's 4-year-old children. Discount factors used are 3 and 4 percent; teachers are given a raise only once and no other costs increase over the 30-year life of the program. ...

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts these two able leaders but suggests that one has a heightened degree of morality. Machiavelli's ideas are relayed and a bit of history about each leader is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the phenomenon of globalization and what China must do to become a truly global economy. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 10 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the main points from Pat Buchaanan's 2002 book The Death of the West. This text is discussed in light of eugenics attitudes from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and the writer argues that the lingering influence of these attitudes can be seen in Buchanan's position on ...

This 6 page paper discusses the agency, its duties, and some of the challenges it faces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that summarizes and analyzes an article by James L. True and Glenn H. Utter of Lamar University, which offers a public policy administration perspective on the issues involved in gun control and their implication for public administrators. These authors take the position that the ongoing national debate over gun control ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the militarism in England and India. This paper considers the origins and purpose. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines both types of leaders. A list of examples of each kind are contained in an Appendix. The paper focuses on an intricate discussion of traits and compares and contrasts the two styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page review of absolutism as it prevailed in this time period. The author asserts that because England gradually moved towards constitutionalism she prevailed while France was ultimately embroiled in a revolution. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In this 6 page paper, the writer analyzes the entitled article in terms of omnipotent control. Background material by author Jones supplied by student. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the modernization, dependency, world systems and globalization theories of development for the purpose of assessing the statement, "Development is too important to be left to the market." The paper concludes that the statement is true. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page review of the article by author Bruce Stokes. This paper examines Stoke' views on the Muslim world's attitudes towards the U.S. and suggests what can be done to change those views.

A 7 page paper which examines the intense negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis, specifically concentrating on the conflict within the President’s own advisors, known as Executive Committee of the National Security Council, as to how best to respond to the two letters sent my Premier Nikita ...

This 4 page paper discusses Trotsky's article "What is National Socialism?"; how his opinion differs from Karl Marx, and whether Emile Durkheim could explain some of the ritualistic elements more clearly than Trotsky. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 1 page paper compares and contrasts terrorism in the United States and abroad. Similarities are duly noted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines opinions to the issues raised at a 1996 symposium. The writers examined are William J. Bennett, Midge Decter, James C. Dobson, Mary Ann Glendon and John Leo; the paper argues that only Glendon and Leo's thinking carries any weight. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. Strongly criticized throughout its recent history, FEMA's response time – according to those who challenge the Agency's performance record – has left much to be desired where Hurricane Katrina is concerned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that all sailors should get the same pay whether they are married or single. The housing differential is the focus of discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page contention that revolution is a very real possibility in Central Asia and particularly in China. The author contends that Human rights violations couple with numerous other societal problems to produce a volatile environment. All it will take is the one flame that will set the explosion into action.

This 4 page paper is a design for a research project on exports from Louisiana. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page comparison of these two political philosophies. The author defines each and gives examples of the divergence in viewpoints on issues such as gun control and criminal justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers Marx's idea that class conflict defines societies and their historical development, in light of the remarks of two other writers, William Domhoff and Edna Bonacich. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper takes the form of a letter to the editor discussion reasons why we need campaign finance reform. Bibliography lists 3 sources.