Essays and Research Papers on Elections & Politicians

This 5 page paper looks at the way that different groups of people may use strategic voting and how the effectiveness will vary depending on the circumstances of the vote. It id also argued that instead of being seen as manipulative when used in the higher echelons of the political structure it can be seen ...

A 12 page overview of the electoral process and how it contrasts with the popular vote. Provides a historical background for the implementation of the electoral process pointing out that the process was never intended to reflect popular will. Contends that this process is superior because it protects the interests of smaller states ...

A 9 page paper which discusses how charismatic politicians are not necessarily needed in mobilizing popular political consent in our present day. The paper also discusses how Michael Foot was quite possibly a victim of the media in British politics and research. The texts used within the paper are "The Fall of the Public Man" by Richard Sennett, "Amusing ...

A 5 page paper arguing that Gore should be declared the winner of Florida and therefore of the presiency of the United States. Supporters and opponents alike cite Gore's determination and competitive nature as being beneficial to America in today's business environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 17 page paper looks at the way that negative campaigning effects the democratic system, arguing that it is a destructive force. The paper starts out by examining what we mean by democracy and negative campaigning and then uses the Gore and Bush election campaigns of 2000 to illustrate negative campaigning techniques. Finally the paper ...

This 11 page paper looks at the book by Edmond Killina which considers the election of Kennedy over Nixon in 1960. The results were very controversial and this book considers these on a national and a local basis, giving us an insight to the events and giving us lesson to bring into the present. The ...

An 8 page paper which discusses the Supreme Court cases which dealt with the recent election involving Bush and Gore. The decisions are illustrated and discussed as well as analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 21 page paper compares and contrasts the election between Kennedy and Nixon in 1960 and the election between Gore and Bush in 2000. Kennedy and Nixon charted new territory when they had their debates televised and it won the election for Kennedy over Vice-President Nixon. The televised debates between Gore and Bush most likely ...

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the application of the electoral college in the United States and other countries, and considers a way of assessing public opinion regarding change in the existing system in the United States. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the power of advertising. Proclaims that advertising is really aggressive capitalist attack seeking to persuade the mindless millions which live among us to buy a particular product. The product itself can take a variety of forms, from the latest toy to the most high tech gadget for your ...

(5pp). In 1974 Congress passed a set of laws that changed the amount of money which could be donated to an individual campaign. Contributions to candidates are now limited to $1,000, per contributor, that's called" hard money." But of course many people and organizations, including special interest groups such as defense ...

A 6 page paper which summarizes the author’s intent. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page contrast of the economic policies of past president Bill Clinton with those currently being proposed by President George W. Bush. Outlines the ideologies of each man in regard to critical issues such as tax cuts, the economics of healthcare, big business, and other key economic considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of what America has come to call the 1970's scandal of the Nixon presidency. The events are outlined, including details of the break-in and the investigation to follow. The Saturday Night Massacre is touched on and the legacy of the scandal is explored. Bibliography lists 8 ...

This 11 page paper presents a speech for a fictitious candidate who must address the subject of racism and prison reform. The speech contains the candidate's views on racism and the mythology of black youth being criminals. Angela Davis's opinions are noted and several other references to true life politicians and figures are referenced ...

(5 pp.) Isabel Allende's fiction, set in "an undetermined Latino country," is influenced by three literary elements: historical fiction, magical realism and feminism. In this discussion we will examine the element of feminism in her 1987 novel Eva Luna. Spanish translation also follows text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page essay that analyzes American political parties based on a comparison of the web homepages. The writer looks at the Republican and Democrats and then uses the Libertarian Party homepage as a representative of the minor parties. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

( 9 pp.) What makes a conservative? Parents? Upbringing? Past experiences, Or the ability to put all of those things together, be aware of history, and come to some personal conclusions? In the case of Arizona Senator and basic maverick, Barry M. Goldwater (1909 - 1998), we would have ...

This 7 page paper explores the issue of ethics in terms of Edwin O'Connor's novel, The Last Hurrah and Primary Colors by Anonymous. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses voter participation and the lack of it in U.S. elections. Only 49 percent of the people of eligible age participated in the 1996 presidential election that re-elected Bill Clinton to the White House and continued the Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Unless American citizens make the effort to participate in ...

(6 pp) When I first learned of elections in Civics 101, one thing I remember thinking to myself was that I would never want to be president of the United States. Here it is a thousand years later, and I still have not changed by mind. Yet, if you should run into ...

This 8 page paper offers a comparison of the 1960 and 2000 presidential elections. In both cases, the count was close and in both cases, fraud was alleged. The difference was that Nixon rejected any notion of filing lawsuits while Bush filed a number of lawsuits. Similarities and differences between the two elections are discussed. ...

6 pages in length. No one is immune from the current problems that have occurred as a direct result of the Electoral College style of electing a president. If left up to the popular vote alone, one might readily surmise that the campaign approaches might also differ from those of past elections. ...

This 5 page paper supports the notion that re-election is the sole factor to motivates members of Congress when making public policy. Several examples are noted. Federalist 10 is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Cultural/ Political Reflections of the Eisenhower Years: This 10-page essay examines a number of domestic and international, cultural/ political events for evidentiary reflections germane to the1956 election and the Eisenhower years. It was a harried time for the average American, who was still trying to purge the bitter aftertaste of WWII. Yet despite the ...