Essays and Research Papers on Elections & Politicians

This 12 page paper examines the United States government in practice and how the structure affects the making of policy. Several sections shed light on different subjects. Topics include group norms, experience and expertise of the actors, the position of the branch, and the perspectives of the institution as a whole. Specific ...

This 3 page paper investigates who represents this district in the House and the Senate. The viewpoints of the politicians are noted as it respects welfare, the elderly and children and family issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper is an analysis of the New York Times article "Asian-Americans Note Issues Central to Them for Elections," published February 13, 2004.

A 5 page essay that presents the writer's viewpoint on the election process and the need for reform. The writer focuses on the topic of campaign finance and argues that the current system encourages corruption, which is an opinion recently substantiated by a US Supreme Court decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper provides an overview of George W. Bush and the Republian Party. Topics discussed include Bush's platform during the 2000 election, criticism of his positions and background of the Republican Party. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An account of Thompson's Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, with particular reference to gonzo journalism, the Watergate scandal, and the death of liberalism in relation to McGovern.

A 3 page research paper that outlines the political career of Senator Strom Thurmond. The writer argue that Thurmond will be remembered in American politics primarily due to his longevity, as he holds the record for the longest serving senator in US history. He was still an active member of the Senate for the State ...

A 4 page paper which argues for limits on U.S. Congressional terms. The paper argues for two terms of senators and also for representatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the positions of the Republican and Democratic parties in regards to health care issues and then looks at the issues considered crucial by the American Nurses Association. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

For political activists, candidates and the media, the question of roles, and which one is the best to use in any circumstance, is raised every day. On any given issue, what roles do experts, non-experts and others play in a political event? The answers began with the philosophies of men like John Dewey and Currin ...

This 10 page paper presents a position paper for Al Gore in respect to a speech he is scheduled to make in 2000 as Vice President. Attention is paid to Gore's candidacy as well as current position as second in command. Issues addressed are economic and project how the economy will be doing through 2005. ...

This 6 page paper examines the viewpoints of John Kerry and George Bush in terms of their stance on women's issues. Furthermore, by assessing their positions on these issues, this paper illustrates how the view of women has evolved politically. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Now that all is said and done, and Californians overwhelmingly ousted Governor Davis for Governor Schwarzenegger, what is in store for this admittedly inexperienced official and his eager constituents? Perhaps that is precisely the key to Arnold's success as the state's savior, inasmuch as political experience is what put ...

This 8 page paper provides a review of Rudolph Giuliani's book called Leadership. This former NYC mayor provides some anecdotes as he spouts his management philosophy. The philosophy is applied to corporate life. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that examines the campaign and defeat of Democratic nominee for the US presidency in 2000, Al Gore. The writer argues that Gore's defeat can be traced to two factors -- the reputation of the retiring president, Bill Clinton -- and his campaign strategy, which was too closely aligned with Democratic ...

12 pages in length. The extent to which minority vote has effected American presidential elections can be viewed from myriad perspectives; from political party to poll influence, the factors that impact the minority vote are certainly worthy of close consideration. Analysts routinely study behavior of minority voting and note that the primarily Democratic ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to the Gray Davis recall election of October, 2003. This paper outlines the problems that Gray Davis faced as governor of California and the underlying reasons for the recall and election of Arnold Schwarzenagger. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at women's roles in politics and how they are different from the roles of men. Women as voters, candidates and office holders are concepts each discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper covers the following topics: Roosevelt's New Deal and the arrangements he made with labor, agriculture and business; the games that are peculiar to Americans, and how the idea of individualism was at cross purposes with Roosevelt's New Deal; why Eisenhower had to turn to Congress for help with the Federal Interstate Highway ...

This 12 page paper examines the United States government in practice and how the structure affects the making of policy. Several sections shed light on different subjects. Topics include group norms, experience and expertise of the actors, the position of the branch, and the perspectives of the institution as a whole. Specific ...

This 3 page paper investigates who represents this district in the House and the Senate. The viewpoints of the politicians are noted as it respects welfare, the elderly and children and family issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper is an analysis of the New York Times article "Asian-Americans Note Issues Central to Them for Elections," published February 13, 2004.

A 5 page essay that presents the writer's viewpoint on the election process and the need for reform. The writer focuses on the topic of campaign finance and argues that the current system encourages corruption, which is an opinion recently substantiated by a US Supreme Court decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper provides an overview of George W. Bush and the Republian Party. Topics discussed include Bush's platform during the 2000 election, criticism of his positions and background of the Republican Party. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An account of Thompson's Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, with particular reference to gonzo journalism, the Watergate scandal, and the death of liberalism in relation to McGovern.