Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 5 page overview of the power that comes with the American presidency. The contention is presented that although a president might have the capability of inflicting short-term damage to our system of government and our nation, there are provisions in place to make sure that damage is only short term. Bill Clinton, ...

A 5 page discussion of the lure of "democratic fair dealing". The author contends that there were certain detrimental considerations associated with Harry Truman's vision regarding the capitalistic growth of our country. This so-called democratic fair dealing went hand in hand with certain detrimental impacts to tradition and culture. Americans were hit ...

This 8 page paper evaluates machine politics and how it has changed over the years. Tammany Hall is used as an example, but the focus is on contemporary times. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper examining the question, “Is the U.S. a well functioning democracy or is it in fact an oligarchy?” Likely all Americans feels governed by the few from time to time, but in fact America possesses a pluralist democracy. The paper supports this position with examples of crisis and how the ...

This 5 page report discusses British parliamentarian and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1730-97) and his essay titled "Reflections on the Revolution in France" and why he discounted the revolution. It also discusses why Burke should be thought of as a political "conservative." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper that first explains what global stratification and what the terms First World, Second World and Third World mean. Modernization and dependency theories are then explained. The writer comments on how and why the United States gained influence and continues to hold significant influence in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the political environment which existed post World War I and extended into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. The author explains the social factors behind the New Deal and how these factors evolved and the New Right eventually emerged. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page research paper that explores the postmodern philosophy of Zygmunt Bauman in regards to the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century. The writer first gives a detailed explanation of what precisely is meant by modernism and postmodernism in this political context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper looks at U.S. v. Eichmann, including the facts of the case, constitutional issues presented, majority decision and rationale, dissent and rationale, and analysis of the decision on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVeichma.rtf

4 pages in length. Looking back at the social and political debacle of McCarthyism makes one consider just how far the "defenders of the faith" should be allowed to go to protect America's system of government? When one examines what, if any, limits should be placed upon the methods and actions taken against ...

This 15 page paper summarizes the book Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. Also included are some observations made by reviewers. The chapter summaries are generally objective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In response to another hypothetical attack on U.S. soil resulting in the hypothetical desire to inter based on ethnicity, Senator X addresses the issues raised by esteemed colleagues, Senators Bombast, Egoist, Utilitarian and Ontologist, some with split decision within the separate categories. Senator X argues against based on deconstructing boundaries as the proper response in ...

This 15 page paper creates a Machiavellian Archetype and applies the model to three recent situations: the war in Iraq, the 2000 presidential election and the 1994 Republican takeover. Current events and specific people like Newt Gingrich and George Bush are discussed as it respects the archetype. Recent situations are evaluated in respect to ...

A 10 page discussion of the evolution we have witnessed in the U.S. in regard to our societal and governmental cohesiveness. The author explores the roles played by the two party political system and the growing number of special interests groups. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

For political activists, candidates and the media, the question of roles, and which one is the best to use in any circumstance, is raised every day. On any given issue, what roles do experts, non-experts and others play in a political event? The answers began with the philosophies of men like John Dewey and Currin ...

A review of several of the most credible theories regarding democratic citizenry. The author reviews democratic citizenry from a multicultural framework, a framework which has varied significantly over the years. The works of Alex Tocqueville, W.E.B. DuBois, John Rawls, Kenneth M. Dolbeare, Seyla Benhabib, and William E. Connolly are each considered in this ...

A 3 page paper which examines the political views of Machiavelli and how those views influence us today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines this topic through the eyes of Machiavelli and Socrates. Political ideals of each, as well as their views on education, are discussed in depth. Political education is also included in general terms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Machiavelli’s digressions in chapters 1 through 11. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Political rhetoric played a tremendous role in the Middle Ages, ultimately – and perhaps unwittingly – setting the stage for today's political process and the extent to which speechifying has become more of an art than merely the communicatory effort of conveying information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the concept of the New World Order and how it relates to the fall of communism and globalization. The cold war is discussed as it preceded the emergence of the paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 10 page discussion of the motives behind our actions in Iraq. The U.S. invasion of Iraq has had the halls of academia astir with questions such as: Was the invasion of Iraq a disguised form of Imperialism? Or was the invasion of Iraq a justified form of national interest? Or maybe both? ...

This 6 page paper provides three parts. The first is 4 pages long and is on the life and leadership of Tito, the leader who ran Yugoslavia. The second part is on Martin Luther King and the third is on Yasser Arafat. Effective and ineffective leadership is discussed along with legitimate authority set ...

This 4 page paper summarizes and critiques this classic work. The applicability of this work to other areas such as business is also discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page discussion of the relative importance of the world's naval forces. By World War II, in fact, the battleship had come to be regarded as the ultimate offensive weapon. During this time the theories of Clausewitz, a Prussian military strategist, were commonly employed by most of the major world players. ...