Political Science papers

This paper looks at the argument over the legalization of marijuana, with an emphasis in support of legalization and decriminalization.

An analysis of the correlation between the principles of liberalism, realism and international society theory and the American decision to intervene in Lebanon in 1958.

This paper explains Antoni Gramsci's philosophical ideas in relation to Marxism and historical ideology.

A summary and analysis of the article "Contradiction and Overdetermination" by Louis Althusser.

This paper provides a comparison of three different approaches to the study of power.

This paper discusses the crisis facing the United States health care system.

This paper examines the differences in Max Weber and Karl Marx's ideas about the economic structure of modern capitalism.

This paper critically examines Karl Marx and Max Weber's differing views on capitalism.

A discussion of the important role of the media within a democracy.

This paper discusses the media's criticism of the use of the presidential pardon.

An analysis of elements of Marxist ideology that arise within Andy Warhol's art works from the 1960s.

This paper reviews Michael Harrington's views on poverty and capitalism.

This paper examines three major claims advanced by Malcolm Gladwell which question the traditional American conception of health care insurance.

This paper discusses capitalistic motivations behind music.

This paper discusses the scope of practice, legislation and challenges of the acute care nurse practitioner role.

A press release tribute to the life of Senator Robert Bryan.

A discussion of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).

A review of Niccolo Machiavelli's theories on human nature and society in his books, "The Prince" and "Discourses".

An examination of the congressional-executive rivalry in foreign policy in the Bush administration.

This paper looks at the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in order to examine federalism in the United States.

This paper discusses and compares the Civil War, World War I and World War II.

A comparison of the viewpoints of Tarak Barkawi in "Globalization and War" and Thomas Friedman in "The World is Flat".

A close look at the relationship between Europe and Israel since the 1940s.

This paper compares two books which discuss current U.S. policy in the Middle East.

This paper examines the American government's post 9/11 surveillance of citizens.

This article discusses post-traumatic stress disorder and looks at advancements in fighting the disorder.

This paper addresses U.S.-Russian relations and their importance for US security and global interests.

This paper examines Charles Taylor's belief that political philosophy and political science are intrinsically linked.

This paper analyzes political relations between the European Union and Ukraine since its independence.

This extensive paper discusses the devolution of power in Scotland and Wales from 1966 to 1999.

This paper uses Ukraine as a case study to examine Russia's attempt at regional domination.

This paper argues that the role of the public in politics should be limited.

This paper examines the foreign policy of Turkey since its establishment in 1923.

This paper explores how Australian tourism has changed since the 2001 bombing of the 'Twin-Towers' in New York and the 2002 bombing of 'Paddy's Bar' in Bali.

This paper explores whether or not the general public is capable and qualified to govern in a participatory democracy.

This paper discusses how the Irish rose from the ghetto to positions of power in New York in the 1800s.

This paper provides an examination of the problems inherent to the American public school system.

This paper describes the Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759.

This paper analyzes Karl Marx's early thinking regarding the needs for a German revolution.

A comparison of the modernization and dependency theories of under-development of third world countries.

This paper explores the economic systems that influence states' economic policies.

This paper discusses the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Mexico and Canada and its impact on the U.S. job market.

This paper looks at the dependency theory vs. the modernization theory for explaining why large parts of the world remain under-developed.

This paper looks at the various causes of the American Revolution.

This paper explores the merits and drawbacks of privatizing the Canadian health care system.

This paper discusses how a leader-first leadership style can transition into a servant-first approach.

This paper examines policy options regarding homeless African-Americans.

This paper discusses the geography of Toronto from a global point of view.

This paper reviews the book "A Trading Nation: Canadian Trade Policy from Colonialism to Globalization", by Michael Hart.

An examination of the nation of Singapore and its international significance to the United States' national security.

This paper explores the economics of the proposed single-payer healthcare system in the United States.

An analysis of the positive and negative impact of immigration on the United States.

This paper examines the history and ideology of Hezbollah.

This paper explores the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its jurisdiction over the American workforce.

An analysis of the Marxist interpretation of the history and form of commodities.

This paper explores the role of private security firms in improving national security.

This paper discusses four criminological theories and explanations for crime.

This paper criticizes the social reform policies of France's ex-President, Francois Mitterrand, in regards to foreign policy.

This paper provides a critical assessment of the development of the essential facilities doctrine in European Commission (EC) competition law.

An explanation of three approaches that the US can take to provide due process to suspected terrorists.

This paper strongly contends that outsourcing American jobs has no beneficial contributions to American society, or the American worker.

This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both the current American electoral college and an alternative popular vote system.

This paper analyzes the population growth and expansion in late nineteenth century Los Angeles.

This paper explores whether state and local authorities in the US are responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws.

A look at the achievements made by the E.U.towards a European refugee policy through a review of Joanne Van Selm's "European Refugee Policy: is There Such a Thing?".

A review of Thomas Risse-Kappen's book, "Bringing Transnational Relations Back In. Non-State Actors, Domestic Structure and International Institutions".

This paper discusses whether the UK's legal response to terrorism is necessary or unduly excessive.

This paper discusses what is wrong with the current system of employment tribunals as a forum for resolving individual employment disputes.

This paper offers a critical examination of the various steps that have been taken to improve the making of tax law.

A look at the argument that the pension protection fund is simply an unnecessary burden on properly funded and effectively managed pension funds.

A review of Karl Marx's views on the capitalist society.

A comparison of the executive power awarded to the Chancellor of Germany and the President of the United States.

This paper explores the variables that increase the risk of homelessness.

A comparison of the executive branch of the US government and the executive branch of the German government.

This paper examines the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its application to security and judicial matters.

This paper provides an assessment of strategies to promote public policy implementation.

This paper decries the unlawful and inhumane treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay.

This paper compares and contrasts gay rights with civil rights.

This paper discuses past and present U.S.A. immigration laws and the attitudes of citizens towards immigrants

This paper discusses globalization's political and economic realities, nation states and the citizen.

This paper discusses the puzzle of the complex role of the Falun Gong religious movement in contemporary China.

This paper explores how the events of September 11 negatively influenced economic conditions in America.

An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.

This paper presents brief summaries of the lives and contributions of nine economists and philosophers.

This paper examines the federal judicial salary crisis.

This paper examines Richard Swift's ideas about liberalism and his proposals to promote democratic accountability.

The paper examines the shift in the predominant models of the Western democratic state.

An analysis of the gender wage gap in Canada according to the theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber.

This paper discusses employment rights and examines the concept of the at-will contract.

This paper argues that one of the most influential forces behind the current poverty situation in Africa is AIDS, or the HIV virus.

This paper discusses healing circles and Aboriginal sentencing circles in regard to restorative justice in Canada.

The paper explores the limitations on campaign financing in the US Congress.

This paper discusses the conflicting budgeting powers of the US government and of the President.

This paper discusses the costs of and threats posed by illegal immigrants to the United States.

This paper examines the Australian government's assimilation policy and its effect on indigenous Australians.

This paper discusses The Bill of Rights as an absolute guarantee of civil liberties for US citizens- with some important exceptions.

This paper explores how the activities of the Toronto faction of the radical cheerleaders in Quebec City were both reactionary and revolutionary.

This paper discusses serial sexual femicide in Ciudad Juarez.