Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies (U.S.)

A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning whether or not President Bill Clinton betrayed the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. The writer argues that, whether or not one defines Clinton's "Third Way" as simply election rhetoric, a more moderate form of liberalism, or conservatism in disguise, analysis of Clinton's presidency and ...

A 5 page paper that supports the notion that FDR saved capitalism from itself. When Roosevelt took office, the country was in an economic crisis. Laissez-faire policies, excessive industrialism and crony capitalism were the order. Roosevelt changed all this with his New Deal. This essay provides an explanation of why FDR is credited with saving ...

A 5 page research paper that antitrust regulation over the last three decades. The writer argues that this examination demonstrates that there is a political side to antitrust enforcement. This is quite evident by comparing and contrasting the manner in which antitrust regulation was handled through the administrations of four US presidents -- Nixon, ...

A 4 page research paper on the Civil Rights era. During this time the executive branch, under both Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, aided the cause of civil rights by promoting significant legislation and anti-discrimination public policy. However, the Civil Rights movement was first aided by the Supreme Court through the landmark decision ...

This 4 page paper looks at presidential campaigns in the latter part of the nineteenth century, and early part of the twentieth, to explore how money concerns were voiced in the context of elections. Many details about various elections are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the positive and negative aspects of the electoral college. Examples of close elections are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at several presidential campaigns and evaluates the tactics and techniques used. Many details about various elections are included. There is a focus on nineteenth century campaigns. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 2.5page paper addressees the questions: What difference can a president make? And How effective can the president be? The paper begins by reporting some of the many sources of constraints on the president. It then uses four presidents as examples of effectiveness and the differences they made. The paper ends with a general ...

This 7-page paper provides an overview of George W. Bush and the Republian Party. Topics discussed include Bush's platform during the 2000 election, criticism of his positions and background of the Republican Party. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the differences between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in regards to how they served their country. This paper contends that both were great men and great Americans, even though their backgrounds and missions were strikingly different. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 5 page rhetoric analysis utilizing the neo-Aristotelian approach. The author approaches Kerry’s speech from the perspective of the five canons of the neo-Aristotelian approach: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery, asserting that Kerry makes an effective utilization of emotion to alter his audience’s stance on the issue of the Vietnam War. ...

6 pages in length. President Bush's speech to Congress on September 20, 2001 attempted to quell a terribly distraught country and calm the nerves of those who were at odds with one another. Clearly, the war on terrorism has not represented a significantly popular time in United States history, inasmuch as 911 proved ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the 1980 presidential election that propelled Ronald Reagan into office. The election campaign is discussed in depth and facts and figures are relayed in the context of this informative report. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper provides a glimpse at one of the most important elections of the twentieth century, when Ronald Reagan seized control of a struggling nation and plunged it into a decade of abundance. Information is provided about the election itself as well as the primaries. A state by state discussion ...

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, ...

This 16 page paper provides an overview of these two elections. Candidates are discussed as well as what went on in the conventions. The two elections are compared and contrasted. Specific statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the politics of these three elections. The paper focuses on central themes and issues which are the economy and the incompetence of the past administration. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the topic of civil rights and elections between the years 1948 and 1968. Background information is included regarding each of the elections during the time span. The civil rights movement is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the elections of 1920, 1940 and 1960 along with the international pressures that surrounded them. Specifics of the campaigns are relayed in this informative overview. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper examines elections between 1920 and 2000. The significance of choosing a president from a particular state is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines these three elections and contends that the candidates themselves were underdogs at first, but then went on to be very popular. Other themes are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which the media has dealt with the Bush administration's failure to produce weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Comparing the media's handling of the initial Persian Gulf War with the current war in Iraq, the author contends that the media dislikes George W. Bush and is ...

This 4-page paper describes the personality of Democratic presumptive nominee (2004 election) John Kerry, where his personality would fit in on Barber's scale, and the implications of this for a Kerry presidency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at this topic by examining not only theory but actual presidencies. Several examples are provided and an emphasis is placed on George W. Bush. Various presidents are discussed in terms of other success in legislative functions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at nominations to the federal judiciary. Political aspects are highlighted. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.