Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

12 pages in length. The very nature of political parties is to provide each voter with a perspective in line with their own beliefs. When the Republican and Democratic parties came into existence, there was no confusing one with the other; rather, the distinction was foremost to each party's political reflection: Republican, individualism; ...

A five page paper which considers Plato and Machiavelli's influence on the structure of the US Constitution, and the criticisms which they might make of it in a contemporary context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which considers the extent to which President Bush's policies on anti-terrorism, Iraq and state-supported religious groups are in violation of the tenets of the US Constitution.

This 5 page paper discusses the insights and ideas of John Locke who is considered to be the father of liberalism. This paper analyzes some of his books and summarizes his philosophies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the relationship between the President of the United States and Congress in relation to forming public policy. This paper referes to the book "The President and Congress" by Lance Leloup and Steven Shull. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper outlining and evaluating the realism and liberalism perspectives in international relations. Familiarity with the perspectives of realism and liberalism in international relations can inform assessment of relations between nations. Realism is a long-standing component of assessment of events in international relations, and liberalism can be used to explain the ...

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of democracy in the administrative state by exmining the book, "Democracy in the Administrative State" by Emmette Redford. Furthermore, this paper examines the entire issue of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper examines the life and works of George Orwell. Furthermore, this paper explores his political agenda as well as his critical response to his famous works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the view that the two theorists are very different in an ongoing controversy that seems to see the pair as either very similar or very different. The authors' works are explored. Differences between the two are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page examination of the liberal concept of freedom of the press. The contention that liberals consider private property and free markets to be a precondition for freedom of the press is examined in relation to the philosophy of John Locke and the political concept of capitalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Machiavellianism. Half of the paper provides a discussion on the topic, inclusive of examples. The other half of the paper is an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the many lessons which are available in the lesser developed world among indigenous tribal units. Reviewing the observations presented by author David Maybury-Lewis in “Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World”, this paper contends that our current move toward global economic development and globalization is occurring at the ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing three of the major challenges to the global political economy. Recent developments in the global economic community have led to several concerns and challenges which must be met politically and economically in order for an effective transition to take place among all nations active in international trade and ...

This 5 page paper looks at several authors and their ideas about world politics. The world as it exists since the cold war is discussed. Kagan, Kennedy, Pastor and Snyder are authors who are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper begins with an explanation of what public administration is and then provides a history public administration in America beginning with Woodrow Wilson's article, "The Study of Administration," published in 1887. Wilson wanted to make a clear distinction between administration and politics and had a number of followers. This essay traces the ...

A 7 page paper which examines the possible tensions or conflicts that exist between Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and Discourses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper of a chapter by chapter summary of Friedrich August von Hayek’s “The Road to Serfdom” (1944). Friedrich August von Hayek (1899-1992) wrote “The Road to Serfdom” in 1944 and has since been cited as one of the major economic and capitalism sources in regards to the free market. Hayek’s ...

A 5 page analysis of the text Power and Democracy in America, which grew out of a 1960s panel discussion on whether or not the mechanisms of the American democratic system of governance are sufficiently flexible to accommodate the exponential increase that the US government experienced in the twentieth century. The symposium participants were Professors ...

A 15 page examination of the factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. With certain manipulations, however, the trade regime can evolve to promote the prosperity and the development ...

A 21 page examination of the multitude of factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. The framework for positive change, however, is already in place in this region with ...

A 3 page discussion of the many strengths exhibited by the U.S. Constitution. While the production of this document was immersed in controversy and difference of opinion, what resulted was a document which has withstood the test of time, a document which the writer declares has no match in regard to its strength and ...

This 3 page review takes a critical look at Hoppe's Democracy. Democracy and Monarchy are compared. The book is reviewed as possessing good points but having no real solution to contemporary political woes. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper takes a look at this book that contends that there is a class divide in society and this is exacerbated by the Internet. The work is discussed in relation to society. No additional sources cited.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the definitions of “nation” in Hutchinson and Smith’s text “Nationalism”. John Hutchinson and Anthony D. Smith published their Oxford reader “Nationalism” (1994, 1995) to cover a study and a term which has evolved greatly over the past several centuries in light of the American and French Revolutions which ...

This 5 page paper provides a brief summary of this famous statesman's life as well as to provide an evaluation of his character. Several traits are explored which are his influential nature, his courage, and his superior intelligence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.