Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 5 page research paper that examines the difference between "civic" and "ethnic" democracies (or nationalism). The writer discusses the dangers of the democratization process and how "civic" democracy leads to peaceful governments, while "ethnic" does not. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines the policies and practices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which is the federal agency responsible for coordinating the enforcement of all federal equal employment regulations, policies, and practices (EEOC, 2002). Examining the structure and implementation of EEOC policy offers insight into how the government is ...

A 6 page research paper plus outline on federalism and the structure of the US federal government. The writer argues that the changes that have occurred in federalism in the US have aided in its original purpose. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the issues that have arisen as a result of the Elian Gonzalez incident in terms of U. S. Immigration policy. This paper outlines the basic elements of the Elian Gonzalez story, the choices of the United States government, and the problem of the precedent set by the US reaction ...

A 7 page paper introducing the immediate and long-term problems facing Camden today (a poverty-stricken city in Southwestern New Jersey). The paper provides a detailed report and statistics on the city's plan to make changes not only to help their homeless and housing situations, but also recommended changes to government processes. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 3 page paper discusses various reasons why the democratic form of government is very difficult to create and sustain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which considers the past and current implementation of the Medicare health system in Australia, and looks critically at current government policies regarding the introduction of a two tier health system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the English language based on a thesis statement provided by a student. The concept is that when war is proliferated, governments use careful language to make their side more acceptable. The war between the U.S. and Afghanistan is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

A 7 page overview of the political face of Western Europe. Uses Great Britain and Germany as examples of democratic countries which incorporate an interesting blend of socialism into their politics and economics. Notes that there are tremendous differences even within Western Europe as to the role of the government in human welfare ...

A 6 page paper that presents the concept of self-reliance as supported by both Emerson and Thoreau. Both of these writers present arguments for self-reliance as a means of separation from governmental constraints. While Thoreau gives a very consistent consideration of the need for separation from government, Emerson tempers his presentation of self-reliance with ...

A 3 page paper identifying issues in a hypothetical case, listing and then discussing those issues. Issues address right to privacy; patent application requirements; insider trading; and government budgeting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at foreign relations between the USA and Afghanistan in the past and currently, with specific reference to US foreign policy regarding the Afghan government, international terrorism, bin Laden and the ramifications which the recent terrorist attacks have had in terms of American relations with both East and West. Bibliography lists ...

This four-page paper presents an overview of the change to a democratic form of government in Chile, Peru, Brazil and Mexico. Bibliography lists five sources.

7 pages in length. The concept of political revolution has existed as a discontented rumbling since the day man decided to govern himself. Since that time, the inherent conflict of maintaining a balance between political authority and the people upon which it is imposed has challenged even the most democratic governments. John ...

This 5 page paper evaluates the George W. Bush presidential cabinet. Each of the fifteen members are discussed in addition to the role they play in government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the problems of extreme liberalism. Far-left liberalism negatively affects those subjected to it. It grows government and stunts business, and prevents individuals from prospering as much as they could without governmental interference. The old saying that we need both liberalism and conservatism holds much wisdom, however. Unyielding conservatism is no ...

A 7 page paper comparing software to a living system. Still in development by Sandia National Laboratories is MentorPal®, software that employs neural-network technology to automatically offer “individual real-time advice to soldiers and other government teams in the field.” MentorPal has many of the features of a living system, defined as a system ...

This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to discuss Senator Joseph McCarthy’s efforts to find communists in the US government, an effort that finally ended in his disgrace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at intelligence collection and the dilemma faced by the U.S. government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper. One of the criticisms against the United States federal government is that agencies do not work together. They need to work together, however, for specific events, such as the release of hazardous materials or an oil spill. This essay discusses why they do not cooperate with each other, how some ...

10 pages in length. A contemplative look at the plight of urban poor and their lack of quality health care. In this paper, the writer addresses various aspects that define the problem: inadequate government aid; the trap of low-paying, unskilled, dead end jobs; and how preventive, primary health care is the goal of ...

This 5 page paper examines the aftermath of 9/11 and how the U.S. government jumped in and changed things with new policy. Various policies are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay addressing the question of whether our Federal Reserve chairman is a supply-side economist or an Keyesian, whether he favors the tax cuts proposed by George W. Bush, whether he if for free trade or protectionism, laissez-faire or tight government regulation, economic growth or wealth redistribution. The question of how Greenspan views ...

An 8 page paper that discusses the propositions of Putnam and Polanyi. Both believed that politics and economics are embedded in the culture. Putnam specifically suggested that community association was responsible for having an effective democratic government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page outline of the classical liberalist approach to protecting individual rights through the establishment of government. This paper points out both the similarities and differences in these men’s philosophies, asserting that they were unified in their desire to not only abolish feudalism but to establish a system which worked in protecting the ...