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The United States: The League of Nations and the UN
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A 5 page paper which
discusses whether the League of Nations has been weakened by the absence of the United
States, and whether the UN has been damaged by the presence of the United States. The
argument presented states that the United States has harmed both of these organizations it
has helped to implement, in the name of self interest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAlofnun.wps
Paper Title: The United States: The League of Nations and the UN
Political Anger: The Basis for the Contemporary Lack of Civility in American Politics
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A 9 page discussion of the intent and consequent decline in effect of the Constitution and the government of the United States. Discusses the intent of the framers of the Constitution and how this intent has been undermined by special interest groups, the media, and the general tendency to accomplish one's goals outside the judicial process when necessary. Provides extensive information about the original precepts of our government and how these have changed over time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPpolAng.wps
Paper Title: Political Anger: The Basis for the Contemporary Lack of Civility in American Politics
Merit Pay & Government Reform, Clinton Administration
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A 9 page analysis that explores the merit pay considerations for the Clinton Administration in its government reform movement—both immediate and long-term. As part of the discussion, the writer analyzes administrative reform decisions centered around staff 'entrepreneurship,' accountability, alternative reward systems, unionization, retirement pensions, and health care. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Meritpay.doc
Paper Title: Merit Pay & Government Reform, Clinton Administration
Socio - Political Theories Behind The Cuban Missile Crisis & Vietnam
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Social and political theories attempt to explain motivations behind executive decision making in this 10 page paper. Highlighted are the decisions reached by President John F. Kennedy during the 1960's in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cubanam.wps
Paper Title: Socio - Political Theories Behind The Cuban Missile Crisis & Vietnam
Warren Christopher's Legacy of Peace
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A ten page paper that outlines Warren Christopher's four-year tenure as U.S. Secretary of State and the lasting effect of his actions as Secretary. Emphasis is placed on the Dayton peace accords and Christopher's role in negotiating peace and ending the war in Bosnia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCWarren.rtf
Paper Title: Warren Christopher's Legacy of Peace
Freedom: Federalist and Communist
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The viewpoints taken by Hamilton and
Madison in the Federalist Papers are extremely different than those of
Marx and Engels in The Communist Manifesto. This 7 page paper asserts
that Marx and Engels were arguing that the capitalist system as it
existed in Europe was flawed by way of the economic stratification that
existed at the time. Their position held that freedom was derived by
abandoning the yoke of economic class distinctions. The Manifesto
greatly exceeded the Federalist papers in addressing the issues of
freedom. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTusmarx.wps
Paper Title: Freedom: Federalist and Communist
Power in the Intergovernmental System
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Some analysts would claim that power in the recently established intergovernmental system resides with the big states, those with the highest populations and, hence, the most voting power. Others claim the main power in the intergovernmental system resides with those states smart enough to get the most federal monies in the form of block grants by putting in the best applications for those grants. Some say it resides with big business. This paper posits that the power, for the moment, resides with the federal government. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVintgov.rtf
Filename: JVintgov.rtf
Paper Title: Power in the Intergovernmental System
An Overview of the 2002 U.S. Congress
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A 5 page review of the function
of our U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in comparison to the two
other primary arms of our government. This paper emphasizes the
personal diversity which exists among Congressional representatives,
noting the major office holders of the House and the Senate and
providing a brief description of several. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
PPgovLdr.rtf
Filename: PPgovLdr.rtf
Paper Title: An Overview of the 2002 U.S. Congress
STATE AND FEDERAL APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
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This 5-page paper discusses several issues pertaining to the environment, including federal and state government approaches toward environmental policy, and use of cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness tools toward controlling emissions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTstfeen.rtf
Paper Title: STATE AND FEDERAL APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
Wit And Wisdom: Will Rogers And Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
was a man known for his satire, as was Will Rogers. Both men found that
they were appreciated for putting the political arena into a common
man's perspective and, often, with their tongue in their cheek. This 5
page paper explores, briefly, the lives of these two great men,
comparing and contrasting their special contributions to satirical
humor. It also includes a one page outline. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: KTrogben.rtf
Paper Title: Wit And Wisdom: Will Rogers And Benjamin Franklin
Filibuster of Civil Rights Act of 1964
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This nine page paper discusses the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and in particular, the historic filibuster that opponents of passage used to try and block it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVFilibu.rtf
Paper Title: Filibuster of Civil Rights Act of 1964
"Justices Restrict Right to Sue HMO: Parties Can't Allege Malpractice if Insurance Refuses to Pay for Care"
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A 3 page review of this June 2004 article by Lisa Rapaport published in "The Bee". The author highlights the main points presented in the article and emphasizes that is useful not only in detailing the Supreme Court ruling but also in outlining the set of circumstances under which it occurred. It is just as useful, however, in the fact that it assesses what the ruling could mean to Americans.
Filename: PPhmoArt.rtf
Paper Title: "Justices Restrict Right to Sue HMO: Parties Can't Allege Malpractice if Insurance Refuses to Pay for Care"
"The Institutionalization of the U.S. House of Representatives"
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A 3 page review of the 1968 article by author Nelson W. Polsby. This article
traces the history of the U.S. House of Representatives from its initial formation in the mid 1700s to the mid 1900s and supports the authors
contention that within these two centuries the House of Representatives has become progressively more institutionalized. No additional sources are
listed.
Filename: PPhouseR.rtf
Paper Title: "The Institutionalization of the U.S. House of Representatives"
"Who Will Tell the People" by William Greider
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A 3 page paper which reviews and analyzes William Greider's book "Who Will Tell the People?" No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwhowll.rtf
Paper Title: "Who Will Tell the People" by William Greider
14th Amendment
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A 5 page research paper that explores the Fourteenth Amendment, its purpose and how Supreme Court decisions subsequently affected its implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kh14am.wps
Paper Title: 14th Amendment
14th Congressional District - Florida
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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.
Filename: HV14FLCD.rtf
Paper Title: 14th Congressional District - Florida
2004 Presidential Campaign
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A 6 page paper that comments on specific aspects of the election: perceived strategies of the campaign, one focus of the media, polls and focus groups, image spin, the influence of the vice-presidential candidate and the effect of being the incumbent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGelc04.rtf
Paper Title: 2004 Presidential Campaign
3 Questions About America
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5 pages in length. One major problem in America today is that most Americans have no idea who they really are or what America really represents. What America is and what she should be are really the same thing when one looks at it from a democratic perspective; from a capitalist viewpoint, America has been following a road paved with gold for but a privileged few since the arrival of the Industrial Revolution. No bibliography.
Filename: TLC3QuesAm.rtf
Paper Title: 3 Questions About America
9-11, FIRST RESPONDERS AND FUNDING DELAYS
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This 8-page paper attempts to determine why first responders have not seen much of the billions of dollars in federal funds promised to them since the 9-11 terrorism attacks. The paper addresses the political nature of distribution of such funds, and how the lack of funds has provided a dire impact on city, county and state governments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MT911del.rtf
Paper Title: 9-11, FIRST RESPONDERS AND FUNDING DELAYS
9/11 - Five Years Later
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A 6 page paper that begins with a very brief overview of what happened and then reports various experts' opinions about the reasons for the attack and what happened immediately after the attacks. The writer also reports the anniversary events that took place in the three locations and some comments from public opinion polls. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PG9115.rtf
Paper Title: 9/11 - Five Years Later
A Change in the American Political Landscape since 911
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This 8 page paper argues that American politics has changed since the September 11th attacks. Issues raised are the expanse of presidential power, change in partisan politics to some extent, and a compromise of individual freedom. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA252911rtf
Paper Title: A Change in the American Political Landscape since 911
A Consideration of a Non-Binding Resolution to Prevent the Dispersal of More U.S. Troops to Iraq
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This 4 page paper discusses the impact any such resolution would have on the establishment of a strong democracy in Iraq. The author contends that the key to effective decisions in regard to Iraq and other critical issues is bipartisanship not a one-sided domination of any issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPiraqTroops.rtf
Paper Title: A Consideration of a Non-Binding Resolution to Prevent the Dispersal of More U.S. Troops to Iraq
A Consideration of Richard A. Clarke’s “Against All Enemies: Inside America’s War on Terror”
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A 4 page paper which critiques and summarizes the controversial 2004 firsthand account of how America’s leaders are handling terrorism by a one-time National Security Council insider. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGenemies.rtf
Paper Title: A Consideration of Richard A. Clarke’s “Against All Enemies: Inside America’s War on Terror”
A Look at America's Two-Party System
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This 5 page paper looks at how Founders viewed the idea of political parties and what they might say at the state of politics today. Positive and negative aspects of the two party system are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA151Two.rtf
Paper Title: A Look at America's Two-Party System
A Memo on the War on Terror
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A 6 page research paper that takes the form of a memo on the war on terror, both domestically and in Pakistan. This memo addresses the recent response to the global war on terror that have taken place in Pakistan. Then, it will discuss the status of Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech and Habeas Corpus in the United States, both prior to the events of 9/11 and afterward. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khpkwot.rtf
Paper Title: A Memo on the War on Terror
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