Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 4 page essay analyzes the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy according to the use of ethos, pathos and logos. Bibliography lists only the primary source.

This 6 page paper discusses several different issues: the trial of Dusko Tadic, did NATO wage a just war against the Serbs, what is a just war, the is the Bush Doctrine and how it applies to the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, why is it preferable to prosecute crimes against humanity at the ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of principles of democracy. The disparity between principles and practice is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes the importance of the election of 1828 and evaluates the political policies that characterize the Jacksonian era. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which public policy draws on economic concepts. Two economic concepts; opportunity cost and marginalism, are examined in the context of public policy, with an explanation of the concept and how it is useful in the field of pubic policy analysis. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper. Shrinking budgets along with renewal reports have led the United States Army to practically re-invent itself. The biggest initiative was regionally aligned forces. This essay explains what regionally aligned forces are, who it involves, the six identified geographic combatant commands, the benefits, and the potential problems with the innovation. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper. The 9/11 attacks on America was a dramatic sign that the U.S. could not protect itself. Intelligence agencies had missed any cues that were there. It led to the establishment of a new Cabinet-level department in the federal government, the Department of Homeland Security. This essay discusses the need for ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of both sides of the issue of income inequality. This paper attempts to determine if Obama has been successful in implementing methods to reduce income inequality or unsuccessful in realizing change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the many shortcomings that characterize current approaches to maritime transport and national security. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers Hitler ability to take the voice from the people and to speak on their behalf. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the situation at the border and how to monitor policy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes whether public opinion can be swayed by the media and how presidential campaigns have changed over time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses a fictional candidate, ‘Bitzi’ Johnson Miller who is running for the governorship of Texas. The subheadings include description of Miller, cultural and regional support, demographic support, ideological support, campaign issues, changes of winning, and what to do about a rumor about her opponent. The paper includes a political ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the debate on torture. Arguments against torture are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page essay presents a detailed and persuasive argument that supports the need for maintaing the level of military funding necessary to support personnel and maintain combat readiness. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page paper. This essay provides the history and background of the USPS along with the financial challenges they are now facing and the reasons for those problems. The paper reports the age criteria for hiring at the USPS and the U.S. Postal Inspection Services (USPIS) agency and recommends a change of the ...

This 3-page paper discusses emergency preparedness in Elmont, NY. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the changes that have occurred between US relations in the Middle East during the Cold War years and those that have occurred since the dissolution of the USSR. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper weighs out the relative importance of the economy, foreign affairs, and candidate image in the upcoming presidential election. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of social welfare policy. Historical, economic, social, and political factors are emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper that begins with a thesis which suggests that a lack of democracy is not the only cause of terrorism. The paper explores the general consensus that terrorism is caused by having no means of expressing dissatisfaction. Other motivations are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In eight pages, the failed 1961 U.S. invasion at Cuba’s Bay of Pigs is examined. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Carville's book, "Had Enough?". The deficiencies of the GOP are highlighted in a review of the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the components of Article 92 of the UCMJ and discusses leadership and military bearing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 17 page paper that provides an overview of globalization. Its impact upon the United States is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 12 sources.