Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

A brief, 3 page overview of immigration reform in the United States and measures such as the Immigration Control Act of 1986-- which Congress has taken to curtail the problem. The writer proposes that we need to adopt and maintain a more "positive immigration program." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

12 pages in length. Explains the Texas gun control efforts. Focus is on those opposed to firearm legislation. Gun-prohibitionists constantly argue that the Second Amendment guarantees only a right of States to maintain militias. In doing so, they ignore not only the plain text of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, but ...

This 16 page report discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), more commonly referred to as “Star Wars.” The administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan envisioned a program for a missile-defense shield, based in outer space that was supposed to be able to render nuclear weapons obsolete. SDI, implemented or not, meant decisions would have ...

This 5 page paper looks at two points of view on this subject, first delving into American sentiment and then looking at how India sees the relationship between the two nations. Some historical information is provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper presents an example book review of Jo-Ann Mort’s anthology on the AFL-CIO. The compilation of writings includes a variety of topics including those pertinent to American politics as well as those which affect workers abroad. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses whether the League of Nations has been weakened by the absence of the United States, and whether the UN has been damaged by the presence of the United States. The argument presented states that the United States has harmed both of these organizations it has helped to implement, in the name of self ...

6 pages in length. The flat income tax system proposes to assign a uniform percentage tax from ten to twenty percent for all Americans and remove the current system involving complex deductions, credits and exemptions. Such a system would be expected to boost economic development and encourage savings since the double income taxation ...

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion about the decline in voter turnout throughout the nation. Possible causes and different research techniques are all detailed. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page discussion of public housing and how it relates to factors such as race and discrimination in mortgage lending. Points out the blatant discriminations which exist in the residential lending market. Concludes that fair mortgage policies mean upward mobility for public housing residents and improved conditions in public housing in that they translate into more ...

A 14 page paper that explores the political, social and economic tensions that surrounded the formation of the state of Kansas directly preceding the onset of the Civil War. Discussed are the political factions that struggled for control of the Kansas Territory and the national issues that were behind this struggle. Also discussed ...

This 21 page report discusses three separate aspects of the ways in which the America labor movement has changed and continues to change. While not all agree on what that means or where organized labor will ultimately take the workers they represent, it is clear that the metamorphosis is well underway. Political action and grassroots activism have been two of ...

The viewpoints taken by Hamilton and Madison in the Federalist Papers are extremely different than those of Marx and Engels in The Communist Manifesto. This 7 page paper asserts that Marx and Engels were arguing that the capitalist system as it existed in Europe was flawed by way of the economic stratification that existed at the time. Their ...

A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the abortion pill RU-486. The paper presents a first person speech, coming from a proposed future president, which argues that Congress and the Senate must approve the use of RU-486. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. Discusses the 1984 landmark decision in which a judge's ruling in a flag burning case was overturned by a Chief Justice; goes over both viewpoints and why it was overturned. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. This presents the argument that Chief Justice Rehnquist was correct in his overturning of this landmark decision. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the Saturday Night Massacre during the Watergate Scandal, and now it affected the American people. Richard M. Nixon, the events of Watergate and the outcome are all detailed. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 12 page paper provides background information on the SDS as well as other movements prevalent during the 1960's. The thesis of this paper is that the SDS did not succeed because the organization had a socialist bent, something that did not mesh with a rising conservative movement. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This three page paper compares the US and Texas Constitutions, asserting that in all respects the US Constitution can be seen as superior. The Texas constitution as the younger constitution, in theory should be better, however the paper gives many examples of flaws brought about by addition complications. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This seven-page-paper presents a discussion on the issue regarding seperation of church and state when it comes to prayers in public schools. Bibliography lists six sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses how all human beings are prone to involve themselves in life looking out for their own interests. Self-interest, from this perspective, seems almost inherent, and thus is clearly related to politics, where self-interest is very much a part of any policy. In discussing the self-interest of mankind and of politics, the paper discusses ...

An 8 page paper that argues the thesis that society's taxpayers are obligated, both financially and morally, to support death row inmates as they await execution. Discussed are the main arguments that surround this issue and the views of both the proponents and the opposition are presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the 1995 Supreme Court ruling ( in Town & Country Electric, Inc. v. NLRB) that supported the union in their fight for equal treatment in hiring. Salting is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. Compares three topics: gun control, death penalty, and abortion; between the Federal Constitution and the Georgia State Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

10 pages in length. Interest groups, a major part of American politics today, are organizations of people who share the same interest and attitudes about a particular topic. They endeavor to influence public policy. These groups are normally organized for the purpose of being with people of like-minded moral reasons, for the social aspect, and to help with ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses Microsoft's political contributions as they relate to the company's anti-trust lawsuit. Bibliography lists 7 sources.