Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 5 page essay that offers a summary of the Manifesto, the purpose of the document, a brief explanation of specific terms included as they relate to the current essay. The focus of this essay is the Manifesto's comments on the individual, specifically how the individual proletarian is oppressed by different segments of the bourgeoisie. ...

This 6 page paper provides three answers to questions posed by a student in essay form. Each individual two page essay addresses the following topics: Evolution of the Party System, the Emergence of the Modern Electoral System, and Interest Groups and the Public Good. Theories are discussed and examples are included. Bibliography lists ...

A 10 page paper, including tutorial comments, that compares and contrasts the U.K. governmental process with the U.S. governmental process. The focus is on policymaking and includes comments on the citizens of both countries becoming disillusions with their governmental process. Influences on the political process for both countries are discussed. The essay ends with comments ...

A 8 page paper discussing four works by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau considered political in nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper examines the classic 1516 futuristic novel, Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Specifically discussed are More's literary technique and writing style as well as offers a comparison between the cultural and historical situation in which the work was produced to the cultural and historical situation in which it was read. ...

A 10 page overview of the impacts of technology on natinal sovereignty. The contention is presented that technological innovations in communications, the Internet, and transportation have not only made the world a smaller place, they have facilitated a break down in nationalistic tendencies and, consequently, national sovereignty. Bibliography lists sources.

This 6 page reaction paper focuses on this article that contends computer professionals will not be the thing to save democracy. The paper argues that democracy is not reliant on greater participation. Many ideas about e-voting, democracy and how society has changed are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how politicians should use social media in their political campaigns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines five key themes from Machiavelli’s political treatise, explains its relevance in contemporary international politics, and critiques Machiavelli based on the readings of Aquinas’ most influential philosophical texts, with specific references to happiness, ethics, and law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the varying economic strategies that can be put into play. Concepts such as workforce experience are explored in relation to national productivity. The question of whether immigration can be used to positively supplement the workforce is evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of the technological changes that characterized World War II. The author points out that just as interesting as the technological changes is the ideology surrounding this war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at The Great Society proposed by LBJ. Then, it answers the question as to whether or not technology has helped or hurt Johnson's vision. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page report discusses the fact that although almost a century separated John Locke’s writing from the creation of the British colonists “declaration of independence,” the Revolutionary War, and the ultimate development of the United States’ constitution, the thinking of John Locke (1632-1704) played an important role in the mindset of Americans in its earliest years. As a result, his thinking ...

A 12 page paper which examines how the famed author influenced his Russian homeland through his writings and actions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. Alexis de Tocqueville analyzed the pitfalls of individualism when he wrote Democracy in America, while Edmund Burke, in Reflections of the French Revolution, condemned diversity, nonconformity and individualism. Jean Jacques Rousseau critiqued community value within the literary boundaries of his Basic Political Writings. Is there such a thing as ...

This is a 6 page paper on the historical context in the lives of Edmund Burke, John Locke, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, John Stuart Mill, and John Dewey. Edmund Burke, John Locke, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, John Stuart Mill, and John Dewey could all be said to have written highly influential works within their lifetimes ...

This 5 page paper considers the concept of virtue as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of virtue to the constructs of leadership. In addition, this paper also considers the perspectives of a number of post-Renaissance theorists regarding Machiavelli's perspective. Bibliography lists 5 ...

An 8 page exploration of Thoreau’s philosophies as they relate to contemporary events in the twenty-first century. Written from the perspective of an observer at a policy retreat sponsored by Thoreau at Walden Pond this paper contrasts Thoreau’s ideologies with those of his workshop attendants, attendants composed of a veteran a student from the ...

This 3 page paper considers the writings of Thomas Paine and James Madison and compares them to the Philadelphia Workingmen's Committee's “This Monopoly Should Be Broken Up” to reveal differences in the way a republic was regarded. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper reviews the iron triangle of healthcare reform. In particular the role special interest groups have played in pushing through laws written to benefit the few over the masses is emphasized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the two documents. It is suggested that perhaps the Friedmans took things too far but basically, the writings are in agreement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper delves into Politics and Nicomachean Ethics as well as writings about Aristotle. It thoroughly examines the concept of democracy with a focus on what Aristotle believed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a detailed description of three sources and how they might be useful in writing about government accountability as it respects advertising issues. Information about the U.S., the U.K. and Canada are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines The Prince as well as other Machiavellian writings. His view on government is critically examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 22 page paper discussing the current conditions of rural community policing, which help to illustrate the areas in which people need to be educated in. This is a relatively new approach to stopping crime and as such still has room for a great deal of research and refinement. For the most part, however, it ...