Essays and Research Papers on State & Local Politics

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the South Boston neighborhood as it is described in the news stories of 1970. This paper considers the issues that were raised, the implementation of bussing and the approaches to addressing suburban development and their impacts on the progression of South Boston. This paper outlines ...

This 10 page paper considers the issue of the privatization of the welfare system in Louisiana. This paper considers what many perceive as the negative approach to welfare reform in Louisiana. This paper considers the pros and cons of privatization and why considerable criticisms have been waged against what has been deemed a ...

This three page paper compares the US and Texas Constitutions, asserting that in all respects the US Constitution can be seen as superior. The Texas constitution as the younger constitution, in theory should be better, however the paper gives many examples of flaws brought about by addition complications. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the 99 Philadelphia mayor campaign between John Street and Sam Katz. The writer analyzes the differing images that these candidates presented of the city. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper provides insights into changes that occurred in California since the middle of the nineteenth century. Cultural, political and economic variables are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

8 pages in length. Compares three topics: gun control, death penalty, and abortion; between the Federal Constitution and the Georgia State Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 15 page paper examining the issue of outsourcing of public library services. Libraries have always outsourced specific duties, but now entire operations are being outsourced in some areas. In library services outsourcing, it appears to be more important for the government body to oversee as much of the transition process and subsequent operations as possible. ...

This 10 page paper considers the impact of the city of Chicago's residency policy, which requires that officers live within the city limits of Chicago. This paper assesses the impacts of the policy on both officers and their families, and the implications for the community policing model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

10 pages in length. The race for U. S. Senate in Florida is heating up and is currently neck and neck between two candidates, Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Bill McCollum. By looking at their weaknesses and strengths, their past work and their major issues, this paper will give the student a look at how each candidate adds ...

A 7 page paper which discusses what special interests groups are and how they generally prove helpful to the democratic process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page outline of the many considerations which surround hurricanes. Hurricanes present one of the most catastrophic of all natural disasters. Their development and maturation offers a fascinating climatologic study, a study which is intensified when one realizes the damage to life and property which can result with their advent. Climatologists ...

5 pages. Compares the New York and New Jersey Supreme Courts in some of their decisions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing this article by Edward Goetz. This article is presented as being the report of "research," but its greatest value is in demonstrating when research is not research at all. The article attempts to make broad generalizations without taking broad categories into account. Using metropolitan housing as its focus, it examines microeconomic ...

15 pages in length. An interesting paper about two very interesting political figures. James Edward Ferguson served as the governor of the State of Texas from January 19, 1915 to August 25, 1917. His wife, Miriam Amanda Ferguson, served two terms as the governor of the State of Texas, from January 20, 1925 to January 17, 1927 and ...

26 pages in length. The writer addresses issues ranging from politics to natural rights to reasons behind the Challenger tragedy. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page overview of the Texas Lottery. Contrasts the importance of the lottery to the generation of state revenues and the potential for adverse societal impacts. Emphasizes that there are profits to be reaped but that these profits do not come in the form of lottery winnings. Instead, the Texas Lottery pays ...

5 pages in length. This paper is a focus on the labor market statistics and human resources available in the state of New Jersey. Labor force is the sum of employment and unemployment. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing unemployment by the labor force. Bibliography includes 6 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the California initiative approved by voters in 1994 that prohibited illegal immigrant children from public schools, to prohibit public health and welfare services for illegal immigrants, and impose other sanctions (including prenatal care for pregnant women and immunizations for children) throughout the state. In November of 1995, a Los Angeles federal judge issued an oral injunction that ...

5 pages in length. Women have long been the target of physical violence with few resources in existence to help them escape abusive situations. S.B. No. 1429 brings to light this ongoing tragedy by establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention. This bill not only ...

This 5 page paper considers the book of this title by Gary F. Monocrief, Peverill Squire and Malcolm E. Jewell The undertakes a book review and discusses the arguments put forward regarding the reason for weaknesses and lack of vitality in the state legislature system.

A 9 page paper which examines the political works of Clarence N. Stone, in "Regime Politics," and Paul Peterson, in "City Limits." No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a public administration case and addresses some specific points of conflict, issues regarding accommodation and active collaboration and the way in which the primary issues in a public organization can be addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the New York bill that purports to protect the privacy of consumers. The purpose of the bill is to make sure consumers are not required to provide their numbers when it is not necessary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the new branch of the federal government created in response to terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, specifically considering the challenges and obstacles involved in coordinating efforts between all federal, state and local agencies in combating terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages. This essay relates to municipal administration as based on articles in scholarly journals. This critical analysis of administrative tactics and policies as based on the articles will help the student to assess the necessary requirements for successful public administration techniques in such things as urban management and public policy. Bibliography lists ...