Essays and Research Papers on State & Local Politics

A 3 page paper which examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 20 page research paper that discusses the recovery of the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Two weeks after Katrina, President Bush stood in Jackson Square in New Orleans and promised that the federal government would do “’what it takes’” to rebuild the Gulf Coast region (Brush). Since ...

This 3 page paper argues that Washington should become a state. The Constitution is discussed as well as the necessity for an amendment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the need for a national identification system. This paper reviews the controversy surrounding the identification system and emphasizes that somehow privacy rights of individuals must be balanced with the very definite need for improved national security. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is in the form of a speech that tells the audience what they need to know about terrorism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses five pieces of legislation in Washington State that address victim’s rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses ways in which American social attitudes influence border control measures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page exploration of the factors that typically discourage private investment in rural areas. With very few exceptions, monies are invested with the express purpose of returning a profit. In comparison with rural areas, metropolitan areas have more of the people and the infrastructure that is needed to accomplish that purpose. ...

9 pages in length. The nature of HB 250 is to establish a manner by which suspicious deaths of elderly individuals is investigated by an appointed team to determine if abuse and/or neglect lead to the individual's demise. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the problem of unemployment in the United States. The paper first established the problem looking at the level of unemployment in general and specific terms and then considers the way that fiscal policies could be used to tackle the unemployment problems. The bibliography cites 6 sources. The bibliography cites ...

This 10 page paper discusses the move toward privatization of public goods and services, and argues that it is not always appropriate. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the impact illegal immigration has had on the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Colorado’s attempt to amend its electoral process, what the Electoral College is and why the amendment failed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

State Structure and Patterns of Participation in A 6 page consideration of how state structure affects who participates in the political process. This paper contrasts Great Britain, France and Nigeria. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The very foundation of a state is said to be an instrument for the betterment of society whereby it facilitates democratic and equitable progress for the people who live and die there. However, while this may be true in theory, it is hardly a reflection of reality. One ...

14 pages in length. The writer discusses both sides of the debate with regard to establishing an independent Palestinian State. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Rep. Connie Mack IV of the 14th Congressional District in Florida, and the junior senator, Mel Martinez. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page consideration of the impacts to civil freedoms that have resulted from our attempts to thwart terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Florida, its first congressional district, its senior senator and the representative from the first district. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Texas politics by looking at three governors: W. Lee O'Daniel, Coke Stevens, and Beauford Jester. How conservatism played a role in Texas politics is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses NY Governor Eliot Spitzer’s plan to make it possible for illegal immigrants to get driver’s licenses, and argues that the plan makes solid sense. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the need for affordable housing; mixed use developments; and global implications of increased urbanization. The poor and elderly of the inner city continue to face many challenges, some of which appear to be insurmountable if left solely to the market to mitigate. There is a wealth of opportunity ...

There is a perceived conflict between the need to show stewardship of public funds with accountability and transparency and the issue of privacy. This 3 page paper looks at how and why these conflicts arise and how a balance needs to be achieved. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is a brief look at the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: What it is, when it was ratified, where it was originated and why it was needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page review of the life and accomplishments of Senator Ted Stevens. After serving forty years in Senate Stevens has just lost his seat to Mark Begich. This paper considers some of the reasons for that loss and possible implications to Alaska. Bibliography lists 7 sources.