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

This 5 page paper uses an article submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. This opinion piece suggests that the system is strong but there are some problems with it. Today's leaders are compared with the Founders. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines presidential elections and how people vote. Whether people are disenfranchised is discussed. The electoral college and the red/blue map are also items included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines some of the facets of the office of President of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses the support and opposition to the Iraq War, and the reasons for each position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page contention that the criteria for the FAS Test (feasibility, acceptability and suitability) were met during the Panama invasion. This paper uses Woodward's views to support that contention. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page discussion of the decisions for U.S. entry into World War I and the Iraq war. Were these decisions based on misjudgements and misperceptions? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which considers whether or not race is considered as part of a domestic and foreign policy decisions, focusing on the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the two most effective Presidents from past Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Johnson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper evaluates Bill Clinton's presidency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the highs and lows, good and bad, and distinctive features of FDR's presidency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper examines the F.D. Roosevelt administration and its foreign policies during World War II. The focus is on relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. How flawed policies may have in part sparked the Cold War is demonstrated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page review on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s book “Crimes Against Nature.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 6 page paper examines the purpose of the inaugural address. George W. Bush and John F. Kennedy's inaugural addresses are summarized and discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that argues that President George W. Bush's address to the nature after 9/11 demonstrates the elements of eloquence in speech-making. Examination of this speech shows that it draws its tremendous emotional appeal from several features. First of all, there is the context of the rhetorical situation. To this situation, President Bush ...

This is a 3 page annotated bibliography on John F. Kennedy. The bibbliography has 6 sources.

This 5 page paper uses Neo-Aristotelian methods to critique a speech by President Dwight Eisenhower about the dangers of nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page overview of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the first chapter of this book and contests some of the suggestions. The Ferraro campaign is the focus of the chapter. Whether or not Ferraro was the right candidate is discussed. The potential for a woman to be president is also a part of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper defines Democratic Theory and asks how well its elements are reflected in the governance (responsibilities/powers/behavior) of the President. Bibliography lists 4 source.

This 3 page paper looks at President Jimmy Carter and his wife and their participation in Habitat for Humanity. Their alliance with the organization is evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on the 2008 Democratic primaries and the state of Nevada. Can Edwards win it? Why is he doing so poorly there? The situation is analyzed and suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether President FDR was shaping public policy while in office, or following public opinion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper uses neo-Aristotelian criticism to analyze one of President Bush's speeches, the one in which he "made the case" for war with Iraq. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses FDR's first 100 days in office and why they were so important, as well as some of the opposition he faced and why. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper uses neo-Aristotelian criticism to analyze President Bush's speech given in Cincinnati in October, 2002, to "make the case" for war with Iraq. Bibliography lists 4 sources.