Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 5 page paper discussing general principles of government, particularly as defined by Plato’s Republic. We have come to a place in which it appears that the people have relatively little voice in the operation of the federal government, but that cynical view results more from lack of citizen involvement than from any fault ...

This 3 page paper answers several questions/comments about political parties in the U.S. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

This 14 page paper compares and contrasts the two types of governments. There is a slant towards the support of the totalitarian model, negating much of the rhetoric spouted concerning the virtues of democracy. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

14 pages in length. The advent of computer technology is, in and of itself, a positive move toward overall advancement, but the loss of individual privacy has come to represent a high price paid for such progress. As far as government infiltration is concerned, it has reached the point where bureaucratic functions have ...

This 7 page paper outlines the United States government's system of checks and balances. A discussion of recent historical events shows how the system is often challenged but remains stable. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. Across the nation municipal and county governments have faced decreasing budgets for several years. This leaves local governments looking for innovative ways to promote economic development that will also provide needed or welcome public services. This essay reports some of the innovative partnerships that have been developed among local governments and ...

This is a 15 page paper comparing the differences in monarchies, democracies and socialist governments. Comparisons include the traditional and theoretical definitions of each government and social system as well as modern day examples of each structure. Discussion also includes the fundamental changing roles of “class” within each government as a result of political change. ...

A 4 page paper providing recommendation to the British government regarding additional financial aid to Ethiopia. The recommendation for the British government and for the governments of other Western "rich" countries giving aid to Ethiopia is to maintain historic levels of financial assistance, followed with increased financial assistance entrusted to NGOs to administer and ...

This 5 page report discusses four specific areas: The basic foundation and the most simple idea behind political parties, special interest groups, and social movements; Goals and tools of U.S. economic and social policies; How democratic is the U.S. government; and, the modern U.S. government and the government in 1900. No bibliography.

An 8 page overview of the form of public administration from Plato’s observations to the advent of e-government. Public administration has been accused in the past of being anything but responsive to citizens, but the current shift to e-government heightens transparency and accountability. Further, the current climate of partnership between governments and the ...

5 pages. There are two main issues plaguing our country today and those are the use of illicit drugs and the less than adequate education received by the general population. The government has failed to solve both problems in the past and it can be assumed it will be making no headway in ...

A 5 page analysis of the book by Frank Bryan and John McClaughry which proposes to radically change governance in the state of Vermont. The authors would change the fundamental unit of state government to 'shires,' that is, small geographical regions with about 10,000 citizens each. The writer shows how this concept could have radical ...

An 8 page paper. This paper provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The paper discusses the purpose of the Department, its goals and its budget. The paper also comments on fiscal regionalism, globalization, cutback and surplus management, foreign trade zones and funding to other governments, such as state governments. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper discussing the macroeconomic costs of rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of two record-breaking hurricanes and the floods resulting from levee breaks. The paper suggests that reestablishing the French Quarter as a tourist attraction and giving 10,000 households $100,000 each perhaps could be more beneficial than intense government involvement. ...

A 7 page paper that responds to specific questions. The paper explains expenditures, expenses, encumbrances, government capital project, general and proprietary funds. The paper also discusses the government's main sources of revenue, how the budget is developed, long-range and short-range spending plans, which departments receive the most money, and how policy translates into spending. ...

it is popularly believed that the guerrilla war in Guatemala had its roots in a CIA-led overthrow of the government in 1954 at the behest of the United Fruit Company. This 2 page paper argues that the embarrassing loss in Vietnam and the overriding public sentiment concerning America's role there led the Government to ...

This 8 page paper provides numerous examples delineating the concepts considered in the creation of the American form of government. Examples of how government interacts with the nature of man to determine our behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the attitude of the French government towards terrorists and the actions they are prepared to take as well as the related subject of hostage situations and the policy and apparent behaviour of the French government in these more difficult circumstances. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

5 pages. Government spending on goods and services is a significant fraction of the total output of the economy. Total consumer spending, investment, government spending and net foreign spending on final goods and services are the components that make up most of the gross national product. This paper goes into lengthy detail of ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how Puerto Rico is an iconoclastic synthesis of two governments--the imposed U.S. government and the remnants of the Spanish commonwealth that were in effect at the time the U.S. assumed control of the island in 1898. The paper explores these issues in light of legislative and judiciary ...

A 15 page analytical research paper on the controversial issues resulting from our (U.S.) Democratic government's allowance of open election contributions and government funding. Numerous case studies are cited including that of Bill Clinton's acceptance of large contributions from various individuals during his 1996 Presidential campaign. The writer concludes that Campaign contributions are, a traditionally ...

This 9 page report discusses issues associated with the government established by Australia’s Constitution, the debates surrounding changing it, and the most fundamental structure of Australian government. The issue of republic versus “constitutional monarchy” is discussed and the ultimate determination is made that the Constitution is not appropriate for 21st century Australia. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

A 9 page overview of the similarities and differences which exist between the ideologies of these two noted authors. While West attributes societal problems to our government, particularly the problems we are currently seeing in the African American community, Elshtain sees those problems as a result of individual choices. West sees advantages in ...

This 5 page paper studies three different topics that impact today’s society; concepts of freedom, equality and order; violent protests against the government and media and the government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the different ways in which public policy may be pursued by government. The model used looks at the level of government involvement and defines voluntary instruments, such as families and charities, mixed instruments such as coercion with tax incentives, fines and subsidies and compulsory instruments such as regulations, direct provision ...