Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

This 5 page essay/research paper describes and analyzes the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes to answer questions concerning federalism. The author of this paper compares the United States to Australia regarding health care policies. There are six sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes to answer specific questions about politics and voting. The author of this paper talks to a family member and explains why they should vote and talks abotu campaigns. There are seven sources cited in this paper.

This 4 page paper examines some of the unintended consequences that have resulted from the Department for Homeland Security polices since 2002. Impacts from the Patriot Act, immigration polices and TSA practices are all discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

An 11 page paper. This essay explains how the Department works and discusses some of the Department’s practices and policies. It also reports opinions regarding success or failure. Some believe the Department of Homeland Security has made a mess of everything while other believe their practices have led to a safer America. Examples are included. ...

This 5-page paper discusses provisions of the USA Patriot Act, some of the pros and cons of those provisions, and whether governmental statutory authority has overstepped its bounds. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about why voting is important. The author of this paper also discusses why Americans choose not to vote and voting laws in Kansas. There are five sources cited in this paper.

This 4-page paper examines whether individuals should be willing to give up their civil liberties with the hopes of trying to prevent future terrorist attacks. There are 4 sources cited.

A 9 page paper. This essay discusses separate issues. The first involves the FDA, what they are, what they do and what their relationship with the pharmaceutical industry is. The second part considers the survival lottery, which is about organs donation. The last section discusses whether or not we own our own bodies, tissues, etc. ...

This 4 page paper is written as though part of a newly elected President's inaugural address. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. The author of this paper discusses the war on drugs and includes a literature review. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This 2 page essay argues that the Patriot Act is eroding American constitutional rights. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper. In July 2011, certain members of Congress worked with the President to pass what was referred to as the Grand Bargain. It was never adopted. This essay discusses leadership styles of some of the people involved in that debacle as reported in Time magazine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper. The Department of Energy failed to comply with laws, policies, and mandates concerning the transfer of uranium and uranium tails. Some of their actions were for the purpose of keeping USEC, a private company, alive. This report discusses the history of USEC. The report will explain when DOE made the ...

This 5 page paper considers the evolution in interpretation the wording in the Second Amendment has been subjected to since United States v. Miller. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper examines the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper pertains to 2 interviews that explored the impact that the events had on the interviewees. It covers how their opinions and perceptions have changed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of public administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses the morality of the U.S. government's request of Apple to provide a hack to open the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorist shooters. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines the importance mechanization and automation had in changing not just American’s personal lifestyles but the economic success we garnered with other countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper emphasizes the importance of planning for emergencies prior to the fact and responding effectively. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 pages research paper/essay that, first of all, discusses the importance of the First Amendment, and then relates the history of the Fairness Doctrine, relating this to an Amendment proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin that was designed to stifle conservative talk radio. The writer argues against this. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the Second Chance Act of 2007. The author of this paper discusses the concept of transition programs. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page paper consists of 2 responses to YouTube video produced by OXFAM America. Both responses focus on this video. Bibliography lists 1 source.