Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

5 page review of an article from the American Journal of Sociology examining the relationship between work and welfare in poor, female-headed families, tracing the process single mothers follow to get off of welfare. Various social and economic issues are explored and it is ultimately concluded that background characteristics actually have very little direct influence ...

An 8 page paper based on Edin and Lein's Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low Wage Work, discussing some of the survival strategies of single mothers unable to support themselves and their children fully through either welfare programs or low-wage work. Full time low-wage employment appears to yield higher ...

A 5 page paper that studies the impact of welfare reform on single mother's collecting Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). This paper focuses on the inherent problems within the AFDC system that related directly to women's un-wed status, along with current misconceptions regarding participant status, education and ability to transition from the ...

A 6 page essay on Welfare States and services offered under our own system including Medicare, social security, unemployment, etc; Comparisons are made between the U.S. and other countries. No Bibliography.

Three questions are addressed in this 5 page paper about the state of the social security system in the late 1990's. Discussed are whether or not a person should feel entitled to benefits, whether or not the benefits will be there when a young person reaches retirement age as well as the debate surrounding privatization. ...

A 16 page paper discussing whether the Social Security Program in the United States needs reform, some of the significant issues, and possible solutions. It is argued that the most reasonable course of action would be to continue to collect FICA taxes as we always have, and for the government to invest at least a ...

This 10 page paper looks at the Social Security system in-depth, the current dilemma it faces as 'baby boomers' age, as well as possible solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page article review provides a comprehensive overview of Social Security in the United States. An argument is made that Social Security is in need of "an overhaul"-- as the current system definitely requires some reallocation of funds. The original purpose of Social Security is defined and specific issues unique to today's society are ...

A 6 page paper discussing the U.S. Social Security administration and presented as a 'policy report' being presented for use by a 'congressional policy maker.' Background, political ideology, developments and challenges, as well as recommendations for the future of Social Security are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing various solutions to poverty conditions that exist in this country today. Some of the solutions include the elimination of the welfare system, community involvement, which includes the participation of businesses and corporations, as well as family commitment and lower regulations in regards to adoption for unwed mothers who give ...

15 pages in length. Republican John Ensign did not lose the Senate race because he was not popular; indeed, the one-time veterinarian and casino director held much of the Nevada constituency in the palm of his hand. His clean-cut, family image, handsome exterior and outward appeal for the betterment of all Nevadans placed ...

A Fall 1996 (pre-election) discussion of why Bob Dole should be elected President of the United States based on his background and genuine concern. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper arguing that the campaign election contributions reform is indeed needed. The Clinton administration attempted to turn the Lincoln bedroom into a Days Inn for the highest bidder in the 1996 campaign, but there have been other presidential sleepovers, too. Several unsuccessful bills have attempted to distinguish between 'hard' and ...

A 10 page paper which discusses primary elections. The types addressed are simple primary and endorsed primaries. Different states are illustrated as well as different components possessed by both styles. In addition, a list of states is included which names the candidates who ran for governor in 1998, with some information pertaining to the amount ...

A 7 page paper on the effects that one year's national elections may have on the following year's state election. The writer describes possible consequences for incumbent NJ governor, Christine Whitman. Bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 2 page paper briefly explaining why neither deficit nor surplus operation is desirable when applied to the federal budget. Deficit spending robs from the future; surplus operation fails to gain full advantage of all resources available. Equilibrium is optimum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

15 pages in length. Determining whether or not private morality should be a component of political leadership is not the same as deciding if the person in question is capable of handling the demands of such an office. Indeed, while some believe there exists a distinct connection between the two issues, others think that ...

This 12 page paper explores the issue citing several races in the states of Georgia, Maryland, New York and Missouri. A thesis that such a polarity exists is discussed in light of the racial divisiveness in America in general. Causes and solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the current state of the U.S. economy. Indicators are viewed and predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research analysis on the purpose and evolution of public budgeting from the Great Society to the New World Order. Included are attempts at social engineering, economic corporate stimulus and the balanced-budget movement. Bibliography cites four sources.

A 6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in bibliography.

This 2 page essay talks about ideology of taxation. Political parties are evaluated and interest groups are addressed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page discussion of the discrepancies in tax incentives for mothers who choose to work inside the home as opposed to those available for mothers who work outside the home and utilize commercial child care facilities. Notes that there are very real discrepancies and concludes that although the costs are different for stay-at-home ...

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of wastefulness in governmental spending as it relates to the United States over the past two decades. The writer focus on budgetary and economic issues that have translated into wasteful spending in light of the end of the Cold War. Bibliography lists ...