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A 3 page book review that examines Joseph S. Nye’s book The Paradox of American Power. In this text, Nye argues that, despite its superpower status, it is still impossible for America to have absolute control over world events. The write explains and summarizes Nye’s views. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page thesis paper provides an analysis on Alexis de Tocqueville's 'Democracy in America.' The paper supports the idea that Tocqueville actively promoted religion as evidenced by his infamous work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page outline of the role of religion in the 2000 and the 2004 elections in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which considers the perspective of Voltaire, Kant and Condorcet on organised religion, and the extent to which the Enlightenment thinkers had a direct impact on social change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages. When looking at the relationship between religion and the First Amendment there are those who would agree that the role of religion is becoming less and less a part of the life of the average citizen. Because of the extreme measures the government has taken in separating religion from any endeavor ...

This 5 page paper explores the history of religion as it impacted and was impacted by politics in our country's earliest history. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing whether or not Marxian Communism can be considered a religion in itself. Marxian Communism was considered a functional alternative to the society in which the oppressed proletariat lived within the 1800s. The definition of religion includes aspects which are functional for society, in which Communism can fulfill; however, ...

A 5 page paper comparing the writing and opinions of Baron De Montesquieu, ('The Persian Letters') Alexander Pope ('Essay on Man'), Voltaire ('Candide'), and Rousseau ('Discourse on Inequality') in terms of their views on government and religion.

This 3 page essay considers how public policy is influenced by religion, conceptualizations of morality and the dominant view of the world taken by the societies originating the policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the importance of religion in the 2008 Presidential election campaign. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of terrorist subversion of ideological state apparatuses. Examples are given of how international terrorism has used religion, the media, and the democratic process to further its agendas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the political influence of religion. The role of religion in the same sex marriage debate is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a brief synopsis of 16 articles that discuss the impact of religion on voting behaviors of Americans. Many discuss the outcome of the 2000 presidential election citing moral reasons, among others, for Gore's defeat. Most also comment on the effects of religion on party identification. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews Jefferson’s beliefs in regard to whether or not the state should either oppress religion or encourage it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the misperceptions surrounding the need to separate religion and government. This paper presents arguments on both side of the controversy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper traces the evolution of the way our county regards the degree to which government can intermix with religion. Is there a wall of separation? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Liberalism, the fundamental basis upon which American political thought was conceived, expects much from its constituents while at the same time giving little to those who do not embrace its philosophy. This, in fact, is what has been brought to task time and again about the vastness of its ...

Vocational rehabilitation revolves around the principles of beneficence, autonomy, and trust. The Rehabilitation Act amendments strengthen this relationship. There is one source listed in this three page paper.

A 10 page paper assessing the legality of faith-based initiatives as promoted by the Bush administration. The merits and dangers of government support for faith-based initiatives could be discussed for so long that no one is able to accomplish any good, and still without arriving at any common ground to which all could freely ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that quickly reviews case law in regards to prayer in school. The writer discusses the case of Engel v. Vitale and also the use of the three-prong Lemon test for deciding the constitutionality of religion in schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the numerous causes behind the 1978-1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran and indeed behind the Hizb Allah (Hezbollah) movement in Lebanon which occurred the following year. These causes were religion, nationalistic and social. While the effects of each were focused on the Middle East, the West was also heavily ...

The Prince is Niccolo Machiavelli's most famous work, however, the Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius provides an addendum to the principles set down in The Prince that illuminate and expand on his political philosophies. This 3 page paper argues that it is Machiavelli's most basic tenet that nothing renders a republic more firm and stable than ...

A 5 page essay that offers a book review and discussion of Harris's The End of Faith, Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason, which, first of all, examines the areas of the author's argument in which, Harris is shockingly frank, but undeniably correct, before addressing the point at which Harris strays into propositions ...

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A 5 page research paper that discusses aspects of Germany. Specifically, the writer examines how aspects of religion, language and politics are connected. This is then compared to the U.S. and relate to the U.S. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

20 pages in length. Political structures of New York and Massachusetts are characterized by a very strong leadership tradition, inasmuch as they are very boss-oriented. Contrarily, the midwestern political structures are significantly more democratic. The issues that ultimately caused these differences were not merely political; in fact, religion and settlement had a ...

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