Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

5 pages. There are some distinct differences in the political structures of the state of Texas and Illinois as regards to state governments. Part of this is due to the demographics and population; for instance, Texas has a larger land mass and smaller density in population and at the same time is comprised of different ethnic groups in different ...

This 5 page report discusses the various ways in which political science is classified and evaluated. The first issue is a comparison of the tradition versus the behaviorist approach. Next, a comparison is made between the similarities and differences between concepts of constitutionalism. The differences between state and federal government are outlined. A definition of the ...

This 6 page paper explores how organizational theory applies to various types of governments. Fascism, socialism and capitalism are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Alexander Hamilton's argument in support of a unitary executive (the Federalist Papers) originated from his assertion that "energy" represents an essential element in the executive capacity, a component he clearly and staunchly contended was important to good government. To Hamilton, the term energy represented the most critical components of ...

This 7 page report discusses the justifications for tariffs, their role in international trade, and the benefits of eliminating them. The importance of tariffs is relatively self-evident -- revenue enhancement for a government. It is one effective means of gathering income for government programs and objectives through a means other than taxing the general; citizenry of a nation. Of ...

A 4 page essay that discusses the view of Abraham Lincoln on the role of government and problems facing the nation during his presidency, with a particular focus on Lincoln's beliefs about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page research paper that explores the political system of these countries. The last several decades have seen dramatic political changes throughout the world. This examination contrasts and compares changing patterns of governance between Germany, Mexico and Japan. Evaluation of the political system in these countries necessitates also examining to what extent each ...

This 4 page paper tries to answer the question: Can Ordinary Americans Develop a More Effective Democracy? This paper relates the fact that when our Founding Fathers created the Constitution, one of the central dictums of the preamble was that if the government stopped working for the people, that another form of democratic ...

An 8 page review of our governmental structure. The questions of why this structure was put in place by our founding fathers and how effective it remains are addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. As the world continues to spiral toward complete and utter eradication, there exists a select sector of the population that refuses to allow this to happen without at least a good fight. Militia groups have long been at the forefront of controversy in their indignation toward government and its ...

5 pages. There are some distinct differences in the political structures of the state of Texas and other states as regards to state governments. Part of this is due to the demographics and population; for instance, Texas has a larger land mass and smaller density in population than most states and at the same time is more than ...

This 20 page paper argues that it is the responsibility of the states, not the federal government, to provide funding as a response to natural disasters; it considers the situation in New Orleans in particular. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

14 pages in length. Ever since the Constitution of the United States was drafted more than two centuries ago, government and its people have worked together under the umbrella of democracy. The past two hundred and twenty-seven years have been guided and governed by its fundamental basis of a constitutional government where both ...

A 6 page analysis of the book Demosclerosis: the Silent Killer of American Government by Jonathan Rauch. According to Rauch, the federal government of the United States has "demosclerosis." A disease that is inherent to stable democratic societies, Rauch defines this malady as " government's progressive loss of the ability to adapt" (123). ...

This 6 page paper discusses what the things are, social and practical, that lead the government to make ethical decisions, and why that is important. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper which analyzes the pros and cons of John Locke's 'Two Treatises on Civil Government' in terms of how it applied to the revolutionary. Specifically considered are the creation of state constitutions following the Declaration of Independence; theoretical problems of Locke's treatise concerning the foundation of imperial connection; how Locke paid ...

This 8 page paper suggests the practical, social and ethical obligations that characterize the role of government in society.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of US government. A number of discussion questions related to the infusion of law and politics are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the measures taken by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in planning for population growth over the next 20 years. This paper defines the central view of the association in terms of population growth and the fact that assessments have suggested that San Diego will ...

11 pages in length. Law - from conception to implementation - requires a long, complex process that is often sidetracked by any number of obstacles. To traverse the intricate weave of internal avenues a bill must travel in order to become a law is to appreciate the tremendous effort involved with establishing the ...

A 12 page paper that is comprised of five sections. The paper discuses the different types of structures for local governments. The writer discusses planning, zoning, variance and other issues, local leadership and governance is discussed as is environmental policy. Relations between state and local governments is also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper giving examples of distributive, redistributive, and regulatory policy in state government. Specific issues examined include the possibility of privatizing health care, the tightening of a state budget, and government-mandated policy in higher education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay on what is the role of government in society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses issues associated with the writer’s view of what the most appropriate role for government in the economy should be. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page observations of the many problems that can unfold in the face of natural disasters. This paper emphasizes that preplanning and coordination between all of the potential emergency relief players is a key element in emergency management. Bibliography lists 1 source.