Abstract This paper compares the two larger states in the United States. It shows how the two states are very different in terms of political history and workings of government; and how both states were once part of Mexico, at least in part, and continue to show signs of the original Mexican culture. The main focus of the paper is the development of the constitution is these two states and how this impacts today on their legislature and public administration systems.
From the Paper "California and Texas were long the two largest states in the union, now eclipsed by Alaska. The two states are very different in terms of political history and workings of government. Both states were once part of Mexico, at least in part, and continue to show signs of the original Mexican culture. Texas is considered a southern state and is generally more conservative than liberal-leaning California, a state with large liberal blocs in urban regions such as San Francisco and Los Angeles and a conservative majority in areas such as Orange County in the south."
From the Paper "BASIC FACTS ABOUT YUGOSLAVIA
Summary Background
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia consists of Serbia and Montenegro. as well as the federal republic. Officially, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is not recognized by the international community. The Federal government presents itself as the government of the sole successor of the former socialist Yugoslav Republic. The cities of Belgrade (Serbia) and Podgorica (Montenegro) are the country capitals and the the Federal Republic Capital is Belgrade.(1)
There is a combined population (January 2000 estimate) of 11,206,847 with 10,526,478 atttributed to Serbia and 689,369 people living in Montnegro.
The ethnic breakdown consists of Serbs (63 percent); Albanians (14 percent..."
From the Paper The way U.S. geographical patterns have developed in the period since World War II has been influenced greatly by technological changes over the same period. This was true in the era before the war as well, and the war itself brought a number of changes as war production altered manufacturing patterns. After the war, though, returning G.I.s and their families faced a changing landscape, with special efforts being undertaken to make it possible for more families to own a home, at least one car, and other new technological marvels. Business patterns also changed as there were new products to be produced and sold. The most important changes were in the areas of transportation and communication, which enabled changes in residential patterns that contributed to the growth of the suburb and in the long term to the decay of the central cities."
From the Paper " This research paper summarizes the history, economic development, resources, political evolution, society and culture of Taiwan (the Republic of China or ROC) from the standpoint of a private foreign investor. Taiwan is an excellent country in which to conduct an international business. Only one grave uncertainty clouds the horizon for private foreign investors, the current impasse in cross-strait relations between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China (PRC), which constitutes a large imponderable hazard for the foreseeable future.
History
Taiwan is comprised of a large (13,895 square miles) mountainous and subtropical main island lying about 100 miles off the southeast coast of China and many smaller surrounding.."
From the Paper "The last decade has been one of immense change. The face of industry has shifted yet again, this time in effort to accommodate a world that is digitizing, globalizing and of course, shrinking. The San Diego area in particular is in the midst of a sustained economic boom. Due largely- but not wholly- to the prosperity of the United States at large, San Diego has made the most of the technological revolution and has established itself as a haven for start-up tech firms and rapid development. Of course, the tried-and-true local industries that have long sustained San Diego do continue to create revenue in the region. Tourism, always a factor in San Diego, persists as an agent for the..."
From the Paper "This research paper discusses the major internal forces and trends which have characterized the evolution of India's polity and society since independence (1947) and which suggest that India will eventually become a politically integrated, first world nation. The world's most populous democracy, India has maintained its political unity and made substantial strides toward developing its economy and modernizing its traditional social structure despite formidable obstacles. Especially noteworthy is the economic progress India has made in the past two decades to open up its economy and to make it more competitive in world markets, especially in the services sector. India's transition from elitist post-colonial politics to a more inclusive federal and electoral system has, however, been..."
From the Paper " Brazil, or the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a federal republic which obtained its independence from Portugal in 1822. As of July 1999, Brazil's population was estimated at 171,853,126. Seventy percent of the people are Roman Catholic. The largest country in South America, Brazil has a developing economy and a labor force of 57 million, as well as the most well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and service sectors in Latin America.
Its legal system is based on Roman codes and its government consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch which is made up of 11 judges appointed for life. Brazil's military branches include the Brazilian Army, Brazilian Navy, Brazilian Air Force, the paramilitary Federal Police."
From the Paper "A demographic analysis of population changes and their implications in M"xico City, M"xico was performed. The results of the analysis are presented in this paper.
Defining M?xico City
?M"xico City" refers to the entire Metropolitan Area, or the "Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de M"xico? (ZMCM). The ZMCM is formed by the ?Federal District,? which is the M"xico's capital area, and those communities of the surrounding State of M"xico (of which there are 58 in 2000). The Federal District covers less than one third of the surface area of the ZMCM, but houses 42.3 percent of the total ZMCM population. The total ZMCM population in 2000 is ..."
From the Paper "Puerto Rico has been classified as one of the world's most beautiful islands. Its sandy, white beaches entertain thousands of tourists each year. It is commonly known as the "Hawaii of the East Coast." Statehood arguably should be a simple issue, but it is not (Gallup, 1). In a recent episode of "The West Wing," a character playing an advisor to the President of the United States said "Outside of a couple of baseball players and Ricky Martin, most of the American people know nothing about Puerto Rico, nor do they care." His assistant replied, "That may be true, but they're going to have to face up to the question of what to do with Puerto Rico sooner or later." This paper addresses the question of what to do with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico..."
Abstract The author compares and contrasts Clarksville, U.S.A and Izmir, Turkey in this creative writing paper describing her trip back home after many years in America.
From the Paper "As I stepped off the plane, the warm air of my homeland caressed my face. I held back tears as a foreign but hauntingly familiar language passed by my ear. After sixteen years, I finally went back to Turkey. Two wonderful Americans had raised me in Clarksville, Tennessee, but I always felt like a part of Turkey. I kept waiting for the feeling that I was out of place but it never came. My favorite city of my visit was Izmir. Izmir is so like Clarksville that it felt like home. In fact, I call the city ?my Turkish home.? "
Analysis of political structure & conflict in Bahrain. Includes discussion of ruling family, Al- Khalifa, attempts at democracy, & former status as British protectorate.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 8 sources, 1996, $ 79.95
From the Paper The political structure of Bahrain allows for a degree of participation in the political process on the part of the citizenry. However, at the same time the political reality is that one family controls the political life of the country and constitutes the government of Bahrain and has for some time. The Al Khalifa family is headed by Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa, the eleventh ruler of the Al Khalifa dynasty, which has ruled the country since 1783. He has been the ruler of Bahrain for 35 years and succeeded to the throne in 1961 when his father died. At that time, Bahrain was still a British protectorate, and Isa ibn Salman negotiated the termination of Bahrain's dependent status after the British announced in 1968 that they would withdraw all their defense forces from the Persian Gulf region. Bahrain achieved complete independence in 1971, at which time Isa ibn Salman assumed ..."
From the Paper The Indian peoples of Brazil have seen their tribal way of life disappearing in the face of forces from the rest of Brazil, much as indigenous peoples everywhere have seen an erosion of their way of life:
What has amounted to a genocidal process of attrition dates back to the arrival of the first white men, and the abuse and killing of native Brazilians has gained fresh impetus in recent decades as Brazil has opened up its frontiers in an effort to tap the vast resources of the Amazon basin (Page 85).
The elite of Brazil et the priorities for the nation, and they have always put their own comfort and enrichment ahead of that of the native Brazilian. The Indians have had to yield in every confrontation with the forces of "progress," and the exploitation..."
From the Paper "This research examines selected aspects of the economic, political and social environments of the Republic of India. This research focuses on (1) the culture of India, (2) the type of country India is, where "type" infers political structure, (3) the country's transportation systems, (4) the energy structure in India, (5) the communications systems in the country, where transportation systems are not (as is usually the case) considered as a part of the country's communications structure, (6) the degree of urbanization in India, and (7) the status and role of science in India.
Culture
Ethnically, 72 percent of Indians are Indo-Aryan. Dravidians account ..."
From the Paper "ETHIOPIA: A COUNTRY STUDY
Introduction
This research develops a country study of Ethiopia. Topics covered include: (1) legal system; (2) political system; (3) economic system; (4) cultural values; (5) trade policies and practices; (6) trade bloc affiliation; (7) status of structural economic reform; (8) external debt; (9) international trade potential; and (10) social customs.
Legal system
The basic penal code observed in Ethiopia was implemented in 1930 (Ofcansky 319). This code defined specific offenses and provided specific punishments for those offenses. Acts of omission were not punishable by law. The code distinguished between preparatory acts, attempted crimes, and completed offenses. A criminal.."
From the Paper "NEW ZEALAND: A COUNTRY STUDY
Introduction
This research presents a geographic country study of New Zealand. This country study deals with natural and social geographic characteristics and the economic and political geography of New Zealand. The topical areas covered are the geologic development, the land, the climate, the development of flora and fauna, the advent of people and mammals, social development, and economic and political characteristics.
Geologic Development
Between 130 million and 150 million years ago, in late-Jurassic and early-Cretaceous periods, the New Zealand Geosyncline stopped subsiding, at least in part. The great accumulations of sediment, by this time turned into rocks, were heaved up in a .."
