Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

A 5 page paper discussing the nature of the US president's relationship with Congress, and whether that influence is increasing or decreasing. Without the presence and demands of war, it appears that most presidents have less influence with Congress than they would like. The paper uses FDR and George W. Bush as examples. ...

A 3 page paper which argues that the President of the United States should not be able to wiretap someone without a warrant in order to protect the nation’s security. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper considers this question in detail. The author provides statistics that would suggest the answer was yes. They argue, however, that the U.S. is not broke but that we just spend our money on the wrong things. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 15 page review of the man and the time. This paper explores Hamilton’s incentives and justifications in establishing the backbone of the U.S. economic system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the heated controversy over bilingualism, and argues that the intensity of the debate derives from its connection to English as the language of the United States, and only secondarily to bilingual education. It also argues that bilingual education has been proven to be effective and should be continued. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page summary of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper discusses the move toward privatization of public goods and services, and argues that it is not always appropriate. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 9 page review of the many societal costs we have endured as a result of our counterterrorism efforts. Counterterrorism has had both direct and indirect impacts to our rights as American citizens. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the impact illegal immigration has had on the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that concentrating the media into the hands of a few right wing companies guarantees the end of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how constitutions guarantee and safeguard democracy and rights. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the conflict that has arisen in trying to meet the multi-use designation of this national monument. This paper is written from the perspective of a Native American stakeholder who contends that the Lakota Nation should have control of this region. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page summary of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 2 page paper that discusses what 'intelligence' is and the purpose of the intelligence community and the purpose of the Dept. of Homeland Security. The writer comments on the relationship between intelligence and homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses eight articles that have addressed the idea of "strong interrogation" as a tactic to combat terrorism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Rep. Connie Mack IV of the 14th Congressional District in Florida, and the junior senator, Mel Martinez. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page consideration of the impacts to civil freedoms that have resulted from our attempts to thwart terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers 10 short answers to specific political questions. Issues covered include Texas governorship, Texas judiciary, U.S. President as Commander-in-Chief, nomination of Supreme Court Justices, how a bill is passed, affect of NAFTA on Texas and taxation. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the era through original newspaper sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Blackwater, the private mercenary army that appears to be immune to any prosecution for their lawlessness both in Iraq and New Orleans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines increasing inequality in American society. There is no doubt that inequality is on the rise as the gaps continue to widen between the various rungs on the socioeconomic ladder. This fact alone necessarily creates dissatisfaction and it is conceivable that increasing inequality could eventually undermine the foundations of American ...

This 3 page paper is broken down into two sections. Each of the sections provides information on the Constitution and Bill of Rights respectively. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the provisions of the USA Patriot Act, and offers an opinion against the legislation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.