Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the essential elements of capitalism and democracy in the U.S., as well as explores the impact of capitalism and democracy upon education in relationship to John Dewey's "Democracy and Education." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at individual rights and explicitly analyzes the sentence "The worth of a State, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it" which comes from the work. The role of mass media in society, according to On Liberty, is explored. No additional sources cited.

5 pages. This paper explores what democracy really means in the world of political science. Delving into political ideology and the emergence of a political system, democracy is a more important political force than almost any other political science discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the phenomena of social stratification as seen through the writings of Karl Marx and Max Weber. This paper contends that Weber’s view of a multidimensional stratification is more applicable to contemporary U.S. society than is Marx’s view of a two leveled separation of bourgeoisie and proletariat. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page report discusses the ideas of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), Italian historian, statesman, and political philosopher and focuses on his beliefs that a ruler is not bound by traditional ethical norms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper is in the form of a persuasive letter that attempts to convince a friend that nationalism is not necessarily based on the homogeneity of communities. Terms are defined and concepts explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the views of Marx and Hegel on the role and usefulness of the state. Each sees the state as being necessary in the beginning, but that is where their views depart from each other. The natural conclusion of the evolution of the state in Marx’s view ...

A 7 page overview of the history and premises of the electoral process and the advantages of that process over popular vote. The author notes the controversy which has raged over the electoral process since the problems encountered in the 1990 presidential election but uses statistics from that election to demonstrate that the electoral ...

This 5 page paper looks at Enlightenment ideals and compares and contrasts these to political ideologies such as communism and fascism. The world is looked at in terms of ideas from the Enlightenment era to modern times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines the thesis that the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are documents of unfulfilled promises. The thesis is supported by Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall's remarks about the Constitution in 1987. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages. This paper is based on David Foot's book Boom Bust and Echo: How to Profit From the Coming Demographic Shift. Considers whether or not the political culture is changing due to demographics that are also causing political discontent. Some feel it is time to start thinking ahead as politicians tend ...

A 6 page paper. Traditionalist perspectives began to develop in the late 19th century in terms of having a name applied to them. American incorporates the liberalist perspectives as their traditionalist beliefs. This paper explores the traditionalism is expressed in this nation and what if any changes have occurred in this perspective over the ...

An 8 page discussion of the complex factors which can lead to resistance. This paper analyzes a fictional scenario to determine if resistance to the established government is justified. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the system of checks and balances. A brief discussion on the Federalist and anti-Federalist position is also provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page overview of the ancillary impacts of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. This paper contends that while the objective of relief efforts in Afghanistan have been to improve the sub-human conditions and famine which many Afghanis have to endure this effort has resulted in more negative impacts than positive. In reality, very ...

A 7 page discussion of the history of federalism in the United States. The author emphasizes the role state rights have played in this country since its inception. This role characterizes the difference in the concept of dual federalism verses cooperative federalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page analysis of how John Stuart Mill regarded custom as evidenced in his essay "On Liberty." This is then compared with the stance of Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre, and the three differ. No additional sources cited.

11 pages in length. Analyzing the extent to which this citation reflects the politics of the United States towards the region from the Monroe era up until the present day, the student will want to discuss the fundamental basis of the Monroe Doctrine, its significant impact upon domestic and global issues, as well as ...

5 pages in length. The concept of neoliberalism speaks to the changes that are occurring in relation to globalization and international politics within modern Latin America; however, it is not associated with the cause of democratization. An example of this can be found with the neoliberal export-oriented industrialization model, which was implemented during ...

This 5 page paper presents a thorough analysis of The Bill of Rights. Included are many specifics from how this bill originated to how it applies today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

14 pages in length. American politics had been on such a roll since the Jeffersonian era that it only seemed appropriate -- to the politicians, at least -- that the concept of political machines be utilized to aid those needing financial campaign support. Through these machines, local, state and national parties were able ...

18 pages. Based on the debates of the constitution of 1787 the original representation in the United States might not still apply today. This paper discusses those debates and whether they still apply or if a fractional representation might be more appropriate. Some of the information in this paper is derived from ...

This 8 page paper embraces a fictional account of a colony in the future and then proceeds to analyze the future in terms of the past. Actual colonial accounts are referenced from the twentieth century. The future colony is described in detail. Colonialism is evaluated as a concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this book that focuses on twentieth century life. The author's thesis is explored and critiqued. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book as well as an evaluation. The book is also discussed in the context of career. No additional sources cited.