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Papers On U.S. Federal Politics/More Issues
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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