Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 10 page report discusses the California initiative approved by voters in 1994 that prohibited illegal immigrant children from public schools, to prohibit public health and welfare services for illegal immigrants, and impose other sanctions (including prenatal care for pregnant women and immunizations for children) throughout the state. In November of 1995, a Los Angeles federal judge issued an oral injunction that ...

This 8 page paper looks at eight separate foreign policy topics affecting the United States in some way. Many issues are broached including the recent conflict with China, the problems with Iraq, and the creation of a missile defense system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the first and last parts of "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon" by Karl Marx. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page report discusses the economics of both socialism and capitalism and how they are unique in terms of ideologies, overall politics, and their long term impact on a nation and its people. Certainly, socialism as practiced by the Soviet Union was very different from that of the socialists of France. Likewise, capitalism in the United States is obviously ...

5 pages in length. Women have long been the target of physical violence with few resources in existence to help them escape abusive situations. S.B. No. 1429 brings to light this ongoing tragedy by establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention. This bill not only ...

This 7 page report discusses pluralism, the most representative form of the American political system, and the fact that elitism and pluralism form the poles of the conflicting values. It then addresses socialism and capitalism in terms of political economies. Finally, the question of whether or not over-population in the U.S. and the world is a problem is also discussed. ...

A 6 page discussion of the historic factors which led up to the Oklahoma City bombing. Traces the decline of the general public’s decline in faith in the American government since the perceived governmental cover-up in the John F. Kennedy assassination, through the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms disaster at Ruby Ridge through the governmental ...

War is a social-political institution, that has taken many forms over the centuries. There are a number of theories that address the interactions of war and forms of political organization. This 5 page paper provides an overview of Greg Cashman's book, What Causes War? No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page paper provides a brief overview of the concepts and theories presented by Joseph S. Nye, Jr. in his book, Understanding International Conflicts. No additional sources are listed.

A 10 page paper. The position is taken that American leadership has resulted in a more stable and safer world system. Hegemonic stability theory is discussed - for a stable world-system, it is necessary for one nation to take the position of leadership. In the 19th century, it was Britain; in the 20th century, ...

14 pages. Colin Powell is one of our greatest examples of a twenty-first century leader. By examining his leadership style along with his views and examples of globalization, technology, customer power and expectations of those working for him and with him, one can readily see that Powell is a man to be admired and ...

A 5 page paper. The essay explains the key points found in a paper written by William J. Brennan, Jr., former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The paper is entitled Why Have a Bill of Rights? The reasons are discussed in this essay. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The U.S. Presidency and the Governorship of Texas: This 7-page comparative essay examines the offices of the Texas governorship and the U.S. Presidency for similarities and contrasts. Governing the State of Texas is in many ways comparable to running the entire nation – it just happens to be on a smaller scale. Bibliography lists 2 ...

The U. S. Congress and the Texas State Legislature: This 8-page comparative essay examines the political structures of the Congress and the Texas State Legislature. Although both are formidable structures within the constructs of this country’s socio-political system, comparing them is like comparing an AK47 to a 22-caliber handgun. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

7 pages in length. Richard J. Daley held Chicago's mayoral position from 1955 to 1976 and remains one of the windy city's most famous elected officials to date. While this distinction has earned him a place within the annals of Chicago's history, the manner by which Daley approached his mayoral tasks has long ...

A paper which looks at some of the similarities and differences between Turkey and Colombia, in terms of their economic structure, their social policies, the way in which they have been able to restructure in recent years, how they are perceived on an international level and the areas in which there is still a need ...

6 pages. This paper compares and contrasts the two groups known as the Chicago Eight and the Hollywood Ten. A comparison will be made on the individuals within the groups as well as what each group stood for. Their critiques of consensus, their strategies of dissent as well as experiences of repression will be discussed and compared. ...

5 pages. The Department of Defense uses Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, (MIPRs) also known as DD Form 448s, which must be filled out with the acquisition of any sort of contractual action. Due to the streamlining of this acquisition process, it has impacted in some ways the MIPRs. It is the impact of the MIPRs that this ...

A 6 page paper. The SEC has delayed and refused to accept accounting standards as put forth by the IASC. U.S. GAAP standards from the FASB are more stringent in its requirements. Currently, any foreign company who wants to register with the SEC and be listed on an Exchange in the United States must reconcile ...

A 5 page outline of this volunteer-driven association. Emphasizes the dual focus of national security and member welfare. This focus extends into such diverse areas as member recreation and workplace management and is a focus which benefits both the volunteer service, the members, and the community at large. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. It is difficult to ignore the tremendous financial trouble that plagues the United States Social Security system, with the primary problems being America's current number of retirees and the fact that the Social Security trust fund has not been properly invested in the past. If no such problems existed, ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of what a typical week in the life of a U.S. President is like. Some of President Bush's activities in 2001 are discussed. Several other contemporary presidents are referenced inclusive of Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of who can run for the Senate and what steps are required for candidacy. Procedures such as getting one's name on the ballot to fundraising are also discussed. Several examples of Senate elections are referenced such as Hillary Clinton's and Jon Corzine's 2000 campaigns. Bibliography ...

8 pages in length. The separation between church and state is not merely a formality; rather, the distinction found within the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment clearly defines the objective behind such segregation as being for the benefit of a peaceful society. That church and state remain two entirely independent and unattached ...

This 5 page report presents an argument regarding world trade that can be easily argued against. It’s thesis is that in the processes of development throughout the world, meaningful international trade plays the key role in assuring that a nation is able to take full advantage of its resources and capabilities. As the ongoing “globalization” of the world continues, it ...