Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 10 page paper provides a brief overview of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Bibliography lists 8 sources. An outline is included.

This 5 page paper delves into the Howitzer from its early roots in the Vietnam era to the present day Paladin system to the future Crusader. Its impact on warfare is discussed. Benefits and detriments of using this weaponry are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(5 pp) Although our assignment said to write about the best and worst Presidents of the United States, it seemed that once someone finally did get elected, that they did have some qualities that would indicate, they were probably sharper than most pencils in the box, I am thinking about them in a plus ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the political philosophy of the Renaissance political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli. The writer argues that Machiavelli's books – The Discourses, The Art of War, and his posthumously published masterpiece, The Prince – marked what is generally considered to be the beginning of modern political science. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the candid and often humorous memoir written by Bill Clinton's first-term Secretary of Labor on what it was like to be a member of the President's inner circle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Based upon the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw, director Edward Zwick's "Glory" addresses the issues of power and authority within a multiracial setting. Shaw, who was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War, volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers; from this ...

This 5 page paper looks at the McCarthy era with a focus on the testimony of Lillian Hellman. Two of her works are explored and examined in light of her politics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents the pros and cons for the ban set against international family planning funds. The paper argues primarily against the ban. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses the Supreme Court cases which dealt with the recent election involving Bush and Gore. The decisions are illustrated and discussed as well as analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(8 pp) Who is Charles Taylor and what is he doing to Liberia? According to Sheer (2000), from 1990 to 1997, 30,000 to 60,000 armed fighters (10 percent of whom were under the age of 15) raped, stole, and killed their way across the country of what used to be 2.5 million people. ...

A 6 page paper which summarizes the author’s intent. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing this article by Edward Goetz. This article is presented as being the report of "research," but its greatest value is in demonstrating when research is not research at all. The article attempts to make broad generalizations without taking broad categories into account. Using metropolitan housing as its focus, it examines microeconomic ...

10 pages in length. The writer discusses Iran's arsenal of mass destruction weaponry, as well as addresses how it has been able to build such a military storehouse. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

15 pages in length. An interesting paper about two very interesting political figures. James Edward Ferguson served as the governor of the State of Texas from January 19, 1915 to August 25, 1917. His wife, Miriam Amanda Ferguson, served two terms as the governor of the State of Texas, from January 20, 1925 to January 17, 1927 and ...

(5 pp) Of the many labels that have been given to Karl Marx is unfortunate that economist is often not one of them. The best-known label of course, along with his friend and collaborator, Friedrich Engels is socialist and the development of the philosophy that led to modern communism. Yet for this ...

A 5 page contrast of the economic policies of past president Bill Clinton with those currently being proposed by President George W. Bush. Outlines the ideologies of each man in regard to critical issues such as tax cuts, the economics of healthcare, big business, and other key economic considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 5 page overview of the Texas Lottery. Contrasts the importance of the lottery to the generation of state revenues and the potential for adverse societal impacts. Emphasizes that there are profits to be reaped but that these profits do not come in the form of lottery winnings. Instead, the Texas Lottery pays ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of what America has come to call the 1970's scandal of the Nixon presidency. The events are outlined, including details of the break-in and the investigation to follow. The Saturday Night Massacre is touched on and the legacy of the scandal is explored. Bibliography lists 8 ...

A 10 page overview of the many factors which interplayed to result in an American loss in Vietnam. Attributes this loss to internal politics rather than to an ineffective or amoral military as some authors have contended. Emphasizes that the strength and accomplishments of our military during this war were undermined by politicians and ...

(5 pp). When asked in an interview (Kreisler 2000), what is important about politics, John Tussman said that, "politics is the art of providing for the general welfare; and in principle is not competitive." However the "reality of what is happening now", according to Tussman is that politics is about "advantage and power." ...

(5 pp) In February of this year (2001), California Public Utilities send a message to its subscribers, "Yes the energy shortage is real!" It then goes on to say that the State of California has a population of 35 million and is the world's sixth largest economy. Obviously that is a lot of ...

This 5 page paper explores the meaning of social justice as it was held by John Locke and by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews a variety of books to see how Vietnam has been historically documented. Only books are used to see the various views on this controversial topic. Views on the pacification programs of the era are the focus of discussion. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page report discusses international Internet gambling in the context of thinking exercised by a liberal Marxist. The traditional Marxist viewpoint follows the original thinking of Karl Marx that all events in human society are determined by economic forces. Marx’s ultimate goal was to liberate the world from the evil of acquisitive materialism and lead the human race to a ...

(5 pp) There are those who say that we as humans create our own reality. This can also mean that each one of us have our own sense of reality. We may be able to deal with that, because it is considered personal. Yet the same can be said of history; ...