Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

A 3 page book review that examines Southern Politics and the Second Reconstruction Numan Bartley and Hugh Graham (1975). This book charts the political development of the South from the time of the New Deal and World War II through to the 1972 presidential election, which witnessed a Republican sweep of the once solidly Democratic ...

A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page summary and reaction to the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page prediction of what the Democrats will focus on with their newly established control of Congress. This paper reveals that while not all of the Democrat's focus will be bad, much of it will be concerning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the social and political controversy concerning the institution of marriage in the past few decades. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses various aspects of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that takes the form of a memo on the war on terror, both domestically and in Pakistan. This memo addresses the recent response to the global war on terror that have taken place in Pakistan. Then, it will discuss the status of Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech and ...

A 6 page paper that begins with a very brief overview of what happened and then reports various experts' opinions about the reasons for the attack and what happened immediately after the attacks. The writer also reports the anniversary events that took place in the three locations and some comments from public opinion polls. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper argues that Washington should become a state. The Constitution is discussed as well as the necessity for an amendment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Has Madison's quest for "auxiliary precautions" reached fruition? Indeed not. Should further steps be taken to ensure the sanctity of each institution from encroachment by the others? Absolutely. Yet was resides at the crux of this dichotomy is how the very nature of democracy has been ...

This 4 page paper describes a photo of Katrina survivor Cynthia Scott; and discusses a poem about the hurricane and its aftermath. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the new Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and identifies two issues that are currently important to the agency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the need for a national identification system. This paper reviews the controversy surrounding the identification system and emphasizes that somehow privacy rights of individuals must be balanced with the very definite need for improved national security. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not naturalized citizens should be able to run for President of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is in the form of a speech that tells the audience what they need to know about terrorism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses what are – or should be –the major issue in the national election coming up in 2008. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses ways in which American social attitudes influence border control measures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper which offers a summary and reaction on the Noise Control Act of 1972. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page exploration of the factors that typically discourage private investment in rural areas. With very few exceptions, monies are invested with the express purpose of returning a profit. In comparison with rural areas, metropolitan areas have more of the people and the infrastructure that is needed to accomplish that purpose. ...

This 4 page paper discusses a seminar at the Cato Institute on the subject of the "war on drugs" and some of the speeches given there. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page outline for a presentation discussing the performance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf coast region. The outline focuses on New Orleans because FEMA's single staff member in the area evacuated to the Superdome and was continually informing Washington of the situation there ...

A review of several of the most troubling public policy arenas of the modern day. These include health, welfare, education, and energy. The paper outlines concerns in each and emphasizes the importance of public policy in addressing these concerns. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the impact any such resolution would have on the establishment of a strong democracy in Iraq. The author contends that the key to effective decisions in regard to Iraq and other critical issues is bipartisanship not a one-sided domination of any issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page book review of Reich's autobiography of the Clinton years. Reich envisioned federal initiatives designed lift up those Americans who have been bypassed by the new knowledge-based global economy. His memoir records his disappointment and his triumphs as a member of the Clinton Administration. No additional sources cited.