Essays and Research Papers on Selected Comp. Politics

This 7 page paper explains and examines the local government system in Japan made up principally of prefectures and municipalities. The paper considers the break down of power and responsibilities as well as issues such and decentralization and rationalization. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

(10 pp) How can Government's proper role in the economy be defined? Is there any reference point other than historical contingency or the wishes of politicians? In addition to providing enabling conditions for the economy, such as a proper legal system to support property rights, a monetary system, and security, government can also be ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the Indian Government’s actions against child labor and other issues in relation to international pressure and trade. Within the last decade, international pressure has been placed upon developing countries to eliminate child labor. Depending upon the source, it has been reported that there are between 11 and 60 ...

This 5 page paper considers the rise and decline of the British Conservative party between the years 1979 and 2001. The causes if the increase in popularity and the subsequent fall are identified and discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 15 page comparison of health care systems in Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Discussed are various programs, statistics, funding, etc; Bibliography lists 12 sources.

E-government is a concept that has revolutionised bureaucracy and the way governments operate in the 21st century. This 10 page paper explains the concept of e-government and using an example of use one Singapore which has adopted e-government, evaluates how effective one aspect of e-government has been and looks at the implications of e-government on ...

A 13 page paper which presents an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the United States' government and democracy from the perspective of the President in the year 2031. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which ideology may be seen in the British political system. Starting by considering how the current system started and the ideology behind the first governments. The paper then looks at how this is applied today. Using equality as an ideal the paper then considers the way ...

(9pp)Webster defines a "citizen" as a person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to government protection. According to the definition and this writers opinion,American Workers are indeed citizens.But let's check out the ideas of some of the major political theorists (Plato, Aristotle,Douglass, Gompers,and Wollstonecraft to find the support for this thought. Bibliography lists 9 ...

This 7 page paper looks at the anti-gun campaign in the UK, considering how it has been undertaken in terms of marketing and propaganda. The paper considers how government and government organisations can seek to manipulate community opinions, how it has worked in the past and compares the current strategies to those of the past. ...

A 5 page paper. This essay provides the background for Italy’s political system. It explains the different segments of the government and how they gain their positions. It provides information on terms of office. Italy’s government has changed over the years and these changes are described. There have been 60 governments since World War ...

A 9 page research paper comparing the office & duties of the President, State Governments, Justices, and various function of Armed Forces as they each exist in the United States and Mexico. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper explores politics during the Age of Enlightenment (the 18th C) which changed the feudal system of rule to a more centralized thoughtful government. Montesquieu, Locke, Kant, and Wollstonecraft are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper compares and contrasts two democratic countries; Macedonia and Austria. The paper explains the government systems, including the executive, legislature and judiciary, outlines the current position and election systems and considers their relevant in terms of the lifecycle. The paper also compares both systems with a democratic ideal. The bibliography cites ...

This 8 page paper examines Somaliland and its political background with the presence of clans and tribes in order to assess the local economy as an area of potential investment. The paper considers the current position of the area and government which is seeking to gain independence and the interactions with neighbours and pressures from ...

An 8 page comparison of the two countries in terms of the party system, electoral system, and the judiciary. Other information touched on includes the executive branches of government, recent changes in Mexico, and apathy in the U.S. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper creates a new government system for a new country. The system suggested is an indirect democracy with a president, two parliamentary houses and election based on a first past the post system. The bibliography cites 3 sources

A paper which looks at Melvyn’s Dubofsky’s theories regarding the interrelationship between labour and capital, and the way in which government intervention in the movement of capital and the development of the welfare state can be seen to have parallels in the socio-economic situation of the present day, both in the US and in other ...

The debate regarding universal healthcare in the US has been ongoing for decades, this 4 page paper assesses two different viewpoints, one where healthcare is seen as a right, and one where it is the responsibility of the individual and not the state. Both viewpoints are discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and the fears of instability. The ...

This 12 page paper explores the political situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma, looking at its’ history, the military junta regime, and the general circumstances which have led to the current position internally and the development of its current international relationships. The paper analyses this at different levels and uses be realistic, idealist and ...

A 5 page paper which examines the history of America’s involvement in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the history, context and progression of the Cameroonian Constitution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the history of Afghanistan in terms of geographic interests. Describes a country which is not only automatically subject to the whims of her nearest neighbors but also to countries such as the Soviet Union who saw her as a strategic military position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the very tense political situation between India and Pakistan and asserts that India should indeed declare war on Pakistan. This paper emphasizes the many reasons for this by giving many examples from history as to why they are entitled to begin this war. Bilbiography lists 7 sources.