Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

A 6 page discussion of the political environment which existed post World War I and extended into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. The author explains the social factors behind the New Deal and how these factors evolved and the New Right eventually emerged. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the entanglement of the United States in the affairs of Vietnam which led to the war. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at the political environment and why it is important to policy making as well as why it is significant as it respects the relationship between the executive and legislative branches. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the controversy over allowing legal immigrants the right to vote. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines governmental multicultural policies from the Progressive Era to the administrations of Nixon and Reagan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page review of this June 2004 article by Lisa Rapaport published in "The Bee". The author highlights the main points presented in the article and emphasizes that is useful not only in detailing the Supreme Court ruling but also in outlining the set of circumstances under which it occurred. It is ...

A 3 page paper which examines the roles played by the different political parties in Congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the pharmaceutical brand-name industry and its political influence in the U.S. The brand-name pharmaceutical industry in the United States has a great deal of influence over the legislation which controls the drug industry in the U.S. In addition, there is a great deal of political influence on the ...

A 5 page review of the book detailing the 1993 downing of two MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Mogadishu and the fighting which extended through the night. This event now holds the record for the longest sustained American firefight since Vietnam. The author of this paper contends that if Bowden’s book can be ...

A 4 page discussion of the many changes which we have incurred. Using the examples of women and minorities obtaining the vote, this paper contends that the political framework which our founding fathers set up is still firmly in place. Yes, America still revels in the democratic and capitalistic premises upon which it ...

A 6 page paper which examines the events at Ruby Ridge in 1995 and then examines what could have been done to prevent to incident, or at least reduced the loss of life and property. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing Latinos, immigration and poverty in the U.S. The January 2003 U.S. Census reported that for the first time in history, Latinos have become the largest minority group in the U.S. That being said, Latino immigrants are also one of the poorest populations in the U.S. with more rather ...

This 12 page paper examines the ACLU's case for not supporting the Campaign Reform Bill. Specifically, this paper outlines the basic argument for their non-support as it was presented to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the role of the executive within governmental agencies according to Seidman. In Harold Seidman’s text “Politics, Position and Power: the Dynamics of Federal Organization” (1997) he discusses “The Executive Establishment: Culture and Personality” (Chapter 8). While there is an executive hierarchy within the government agencies, influence and position ...

This 8 page paper presents an overview of this political philosophy. Aspects of conservatism and liberalism are discussed as well as the views of the Republican and Democratic parties. A discussion on the legalization of drugs is included. International politics is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the Central Intelligence Agency with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their relationship has long been a tenuous one, and this paper explores the reasons behind this reality. Furthermore, this paper explores how this relationship between the two agencies impacts the current situation with Iraq. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper examines how the U.S. is affected by funding the Israelis against what the U.S. calls terrorism. Current legislation is discussed in relation to this issue as is interest groups, bureaucratic agencies, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates an article called Losing Hope that focuses on Hope VI, a program involved with funding public housing. The paper focuses on a thesis and how the article both proves and disproves that thesis. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page summation/analysis of Isaac Kramnick and R. Lawrence Moore's essay "Is American a Christian Nation?" The writer argues that these author offer a persuasive argument for the separation of church and state as envisioned by the framers of the US Constitution. In so doing, the authors argue that this separation is essential to ...

A 3 page paper which examines to what extent the public should be involved in political decision making. The paper takes the middle of the road argument and argues that the public should be allowed to have a say, but perhaps ultimately a great deal of the decisions should be made by the government in order to meet the ...

This 3 page paper looks at this 2002 publication by Maryanne Borrelli. Gender as it plays out in politics is discussed. The book is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses what the USA Patriot Act is about, who its policymakers are and the importance of special interest groups in circumstances like these. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper illustrates and examples the dangers that flight crew and cabin crew face when arriving at and departing from ports in Central and South America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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 ...

5 pages in length. One major problem in America today is that most Americans have no idea who they really are or what America really represents. What America is and what she should be are really the same thing when one looks at it from a democratic perspective; from a capitalist viewpoint, America ...