Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

6 pages. This paper evaluates the city of Miami, Florida and its city government. Describes what type of city Miami is, and how it has been affected by demographic changes such as urbanization, suburbanization, deconcentration and regional shifts. Topics also include the type of city government that Miami has, as well as the type of elections. The mayoral ...

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not states should institute stricter controls on immigration than what is provided by the federal government. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the four forms of Athenian government (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy and oligarchy) and then compares Athenian democracy with American democracy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper uses Voltaire's Letters on the English or Lettres Philosophiques to consider why England was seen as a good model of government by many thinkers, especially French philosophers of this time. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the effect of government policies on the American economy. The writer argues that while many aspects of Keynesian economic theory are still applicable today, examining the effects of the global marketplace shows that this picture is rapidly changing, which means that Keynesian policies and tactics no longer work ...

An 8 page paper discussing the 1998 disappearance of the federal budget deficit and the possibility of linking government spending to growth of GDP. Linking government spending to GDP would result in total chaos within the government and in all of the programs on which it manages to spend so much. While ...

This 3 page paper discusses the benefits of having an ex-military person as the leader of a local or even the federal government.

This 6 page paper looks at various roles that women have in government. It is suggested that while appointments are made to high positions, women still have trouble becoming elected. The reasons for this are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing what government’s role should be in the national economy. The paper concludes that true laissez-faire is not workable, but neither is the heavy-handed regulatory environment in which business is able to operate with only part of its abilities put to use. The federal government walks a fine line ...

This 5 page paper reviews the function of government. The importance of law is emphasized and a distinction is made between public law and administrative law. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the elements that have impacted a shift in minority activity in local and state government represented in Gainesville, and demonstrates this same change in much of the state of Florida. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 18 page discussion of aviation safety. The author asserts that the government must be ever vigilant not only in terms of terrorists threats but also in the more commonly encountered problems of mechanical and human error. Details of the economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks are provided as are ...

A 5 page paper in which the writer first discusses the First Amendment and then discusses the effects of government censorship, including one legal case. The writer uses McCarthyism as the classic example of the devastation that government censorship can cause. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer discusses the Oregon Death With Dignity Act as it relates to 1997 Supreme Court allowing each state to decide for itself. Statistical data also provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines the two political philosophies as espoused by Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics and Machiavelli in The Prince, and determines which is the superior argument.

A paper which looks at the development of labour relations from the postwar settlement to the present day, with particular reference to the impact which successive governments have had on trade unions. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 4 page overview of the many considerations that go into the letting of government contracts. This paper details the bid process, follow-up and considers what occurs when contractors default on their obligations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the concepts of reformed and unreformed city governments and compares the two types. Pros and cons of each type are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses reasons why the government’s focus on safety since 9/11 has focused so narrowly on aviation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing one company's justification for requesting exemption from government cost disclosure requirements. Cajun Company was acquired by a much larger organization active in government contracting. Cajun's senior management had avoided government contracting in the past, simply because of the weighty regulations surrounding it. An organization it has done business with over the years ...

Approximately 6 pages describing the role and function of the New Jersey government's executive branch. Excellent for those studying government & politics as well as related topics. Bibliography lists 4+ sources.

This 5 page paper considers the differences and similarities in two of the worlds best known democracies, the United Kingdom and the United States. The advantages of both electoral administrative system are considered and evaluated for strengths and weaknesses with a conclusion which balances these factors to decide which is the best system overall. The ...

This 6 page paper discusses the high costs of American pharmaceuticals, offers solutions for reform and compares the industry to industries in other countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In nine pages this paper evaluates the democratic form of government currently in place in the United States and recommends improvements with the Constitution, civil liberties, the electoral college, passage of bills into law, the roles of the President, and the Supreme Court among the topics of discussion. Four sources are listed in the ...

A 9 page analysis that explores the merit pay considerations for the Clinton Administration in its government reform movement—both immediate and long-term. As part of the discussion, the writer analyzes administrative reform decisions centered around staff 'entrepreneurship,' accountability, alternative reward systems, unionization, retirement pensions, and health care. Bibliography lists 9 sources.