Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

This 7 page paper discusses the impact of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2 page paper that explains the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses government backdoor spending and ways to control it and other spending. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the career of one of the most misunderstood presidents of all time. The author contends that Nixon’s positives far outweigh his negatives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page paper that briefly discusses the difficulty of fighting terrorism. The writer comments on the intelligence community and homeland security. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that describes the office of the president of the United States: the qualifications, term in office, removal from office, etc. Then, the writer describes the makeup of the executive branch and ends with a brief discussion of the views on the Imperial presidency of the current administration. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 3 page paper begins with a discussion about public administration/management. The essay then discusses the USPS, the managerial structure and the results of a study performed on management effectiveness. One recommendation is made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses public policy on same-sex marriage, which is a divisive public policy issue that continues to divide the nation, as there is no clear consensus on what either federal or state public policy on this issue should be. The following discussion of same-sex marriage draws on current sources ...

This 4 page paper describes the K Street project, a Republican lobbying effort in Washington, D.C. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the methods we can use to win the "war on terror" and whether or not it can be won in the first place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines if the War in Iraq is still wroth involvement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page contention that 9-11 should be considered the most important event of the last century. This contention is justified on the basis of the societal changes that have occurred since the September 11, 2001 terrorist destruction of the New York World Trade Center and the subsequent attack on the U.S. Pentagon itself. ...

This 3 page paper is a brief look at the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: What it is, when it was ratified, where it was originated and why it was needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page review of the life and accomplishments of Senator Ted Stevens. After serving forty years in Senate Stevens has just lost his seat to Mark Begich. This paper considers some of the reasons for that loss and possible implications to Alaska. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page consideration of the growing immigration problem our country is confronting. The author suggests placing a cap on the number of immigrants we allow in and exporting those that are here illegally. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses three issues with regard to the Minimum Wage: probable consequences of raising it; the differential aspects of the Minimum Wage and whether or not it’s effective in fighting poverty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that offers a student guidance on how to write a paper that addresses the process of naturalization for a Syrian woman who has been reunited with her family, has limited educational background and is over 55 years of age. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the policy cycle process. Various examples are given. Implementation is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses the legacy that U.S. President George W. Bush will leave behind when he leaves office. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses various issues about unemployment, including what contributes to it, how the government responds to it, and suggestions for alleviating it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page research paper that takes the form of a memorandum written for the Rudy Giuliani presidential campaign pertaining to the issue of immigration. The writer addresses past policy initiatives; the current stratus of the debate on this issue; the role it is likely to play in the election; and recommends policy. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page research paper that evaluates FEMA’s response to Hurricane Katrina from a PR standpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page reaction paper on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which reviews and analyzes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s work Crimes Against Nature. Bibliography lists 5 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.