Essays and Research Papers on State & Local Politics

This 8-page paper provides an overview of Texas' emergency preparedness and mitigation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the bureaucratic process in the state of Maine, with a specific focus on the partisan politics. This paper considers the complications in recent years following the election of Paul LePage as governor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of Mann's 'Playbook for Progressives'. Each of the twelve roles is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay examines the ICMA Codes of Ethics that have been instituted in the past and follows their evolution into the present. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which public policy draws on economic concepts. Two economic concepts; opportunity cost and marginalism, are examined in the context of public policy, with an explanation of the concept and how it is useful in the field of pubic policy analysis. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of political machines. They are contrasted with the later reform movement and modern models. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of city governance. The relationship between class division and policy is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of emergency management. The efforts during the 2009 Fargo floods are used as an example. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of public and urban policy. Means for measuring impacts are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of local politics. The role of mayors in affecting policy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes to answer questions concerning federalism. The author of this paper compares the United States to Australia regarding health care policies. There are six sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes to answer specific questions about politics and voting. The author of this paper talks to a family member and explains why they should vote and talks abotu campaigns. There are seven sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of issues related to political agenda and national policymaking. This paper asserts that the political climate tends to blurr the lines between private and public, church and state. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page research paper consists of 10 summaries of reports issued by the Inspector General Office for the City of Yonkers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper answers 6 questions that pertains to an Inspector General report from 2006 for the City of Yonkers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay reports some real cases of corruption in different levels of the U.S. government. It includes the Sheldon Silver case and a case about school funding. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about why voting is important. The author of this paper also discusses why Americans choose not to vote and voting laws in Kansas. There are five sources cited in this paper.

This 6 page research paper/essay provides a comprehensive overview of an investigation conducted by the Inspector General's office in Yonker, New York. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the conflict in Farmingville, New York associated with Mexican immigrant labor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides information on the Rampart scandal as well as the concpet of the strip search. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the popular initiative passed in California 1978. The author analyzes the successes and failures of the bill. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Discusses pros and cons of gun control in the U.S. while pointing out that the current solutions aren't particularly effective.

This 8-page paper focuses on emergency management in Moore, OK, through analysis of the two EF-5 tornadoes that struck the area in 1999 and 2013. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares the US Constitution to the Texas Constitution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about direct democracy and how it influences making policy with initiatives and referendums. The author of this paper discusses direct democracy in the United States at the state, local, and national level. There are three sources cited in this paper.