Political Science papers

This paper presents a detailed examination of the school choice debate, with a focus on the Zelman vs. Simmons-Harris case.

This paper discusses the US presidential election candidates, Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama, and looks at which one has the best plan and best chance.

This paper identifies and discusses the root causes of terrorism.

This paper discusses the power of negotiation.

This paper examines the issue of health care benefits and costs.

This paper discusses the evolution of Chinese attitudes toward the Manchus.

This paper discusses market structures and presents an argument against government market regulation.

This paper discusses the budget for the state of New Hampshire.

An analysis of Plato's changing views on private property ownership.

This paper studies how the Middle East has emerged as one the fastest developing economies in the new globalization of the world.

An analysis of the political development and growth of the United States.

This paper discusses the educational voucher program system.

This paper discusses Hugo Chavez and his contentious form of leadership in Venezuela.

This paper compares the writings of Renaissance Italians Niccolo Machiavelli in "The Prince" and Baldesar Castiglione in "The Courtier".

An analysis of the causes and effects of the Turkish Revolution.

A review of the political theories of Niccolo Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes.

This paper discusses the positions of those for and against the introduction of the "Fair Tax."

An analysis of the book "Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War" by Mark Bowden.

A policy analysis for the problems facing the city of Waterville.

This paper discusses slavery in America from its beginnings to the emancipation.

This paper explains what must be the goals of the U.S. administration's future Middle Eastern policy.

This paper examines the UN system as it relates to Africa.

This paper looks at Cyber-terrorism's role in terrorism.

This paper questions if democracy can thrive when voters are not well informed about elections.

A comparison of the main political parties in the United States and interest groups.

This paper looks at the Patriot Act versus constitutionally guaranteed rights.

An analysis of the impact of the Marshall Plan on the political structure and history of Europe.

This paper discusses the issue of Mexican sexual slavery in the U.S.

This paper discusses the high child poverty levels in Arizona, U.S.

An argument in favor of the Canadian American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

This paper examines the ideas in Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" and their applicability until today.

A discussion of the famous muralist and political activist, Diego Rivera.

This paper argues that oil was the primary cause of the US invasion of Iraq.

This paper discusses the National Security Council (NSC) and looks at its functions.

Two essays on government regulation: one showing the benefits of government regulation and one showing its disadvantages.

This paper discusses the Ottoman Empire's rule over Iraq.

An analysis of the contributions of foreign aid to the relief of global poverty.

This paper discusses how New York railroads improved transportation.

This paper explores privatization as a source of funding for the US highway system.

A look at the pros and cons of the USA Patriot Act, October 26, 2001.

A discussion of the failures of the managed health care system in the United States.

This paper discusses the current crisis of affordable housing in the US, with a focus on the Mexican-American community.

An analysis of the United States' immigration policy with regards to border security and illegal immigration.

This paper looks at women's role in the military.

This paper discusses Karl Marx and the subject of individualism.

An argument against introducing mandatory military service in the United States.

This paper argues against the moral, legal, political and practical dimensions of assassination.

A review of Laurence Moore's book "Touchdown Jesus. The Mixing of Sacred and Secular in American History" and the collection of texts in the book entitled "Major Problems in American Religious History: Documents and Essays," edited by Patrick Allitt.

A brief overview of the 1964 Wilderness Bill.

A discussion of the reasons behind terrorism.

This paper discusses the use of a chemical, known as Agent Orange, in Vietnam.

This paper discusses the writer's reaction to Barbara Tuchman's 'March of Folly' and the movie 'Fog of War'.

This paper discusses policies regarding gun control in the U.S.

A look at the argument that U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
is based primarily on securing the flow of affordable oil.

A review of the arguments for and against the use of preemptive warfare for national security in the United States.

A persuasive paper addressing why the public should vote in a democracy such as the United States.

An examination of the reasons why impeaching President George W. Bush would not be in the best interests of the American public.

An analysis of the issues facing hospitals due to lack of funding for medical residency and Medicare.

This paper discusses the book "Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse" by Steve Bogira.

This paper analyzes the book "Morning Glories: Municipal Reform in the Southwest" by Amy Bridges.

This paper analyzes the poem "Killers" by Carl Sandburg.

A discussion regarding Tony Blair's quote in the article, "Reformers Versus Wreckers is the Battle For This Parliament".

This paper discusses America's failure to act during the Holocaust.

An overview of the harmful effects of illegal immigration on the U.S economy and suggestions on how to limit the problem.

A review of the transformation of the military from the 70s to current times.

A look at the debate over social security pensions and women.

A look at the efforts of different cities in the U.S. to become environmentally friendly.

This paper looks at the Hammerskin Nation and argues that they should be considered a terrorist group.

This paper looks at domestic extremists and Islamist groups and explores their connection to globalization.

An overview of the use of niche diplomacy with a focus on its use in Canadian foreign policy.

This paper offers a historiography of Nazi big business.

A discussion of why Timothy McVeigh bombed the Oklahoma City Federal Building.

A look at initiatives to encourage a return to the workforce.

A paper strongly arguing against the American presence in Iraq.

An analysis of the criminal justice system with a focus on drastic investigative practices at crime scenes, particularly bombing sites.

This paper discusses educational theory and philosophy in US schools.

This paper explores the connection between NATO and The Marshall Plan and looks at how they affected the Cold War.

An examination of the role of Hobbes materialism as the progenitor of modern thought.

A comparative analysis of the differences between the organized crime of the Latin Kings Street Gang and the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

This paper offers a cultural argument in favor of the legalization of marijuana.

This paper discusses the 2008 election and looks at the electoral system in the United States.

A look at the struggle of women throughout history to be accepted into the political arena.

A discussion of the personality traits that allowed Josef Stalin to take power in Russia.

A discussion on whether social capital in the United States makes an individual generous, according to Arthur Brook's article "Does Social Capital Make you Generous?"

A discussion regarding Edmund Burke's 1775 speech on conciliation with America.

A look at the US president's power to grant pardon.

A review of the book 'The Age of McCarthyism' by Ellen Schrecker.

This paper looks at the effects of government regulation and market dynamics on the economy.

This paper discusses the different beliefs of liberals, conservatives and libertarians, arguing in favor of liberalism.

This paper explores the effects of the fall of communism on Poland and Yugoslavia.

A comparative analysis of the information systems security strategies of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

A discussion of how the war in Iraq and war on terror became linked as election issues.

An examination of Switzerland's changing political environment.

A comparative analysis of the political and economic theories of J. S. Mill and Karl Marx.

An examination of Al-Qaeda's operational cash sources and how governments are attempting to limit their funding.

A comparative analysis of the sociological function of the cellular phone in America and Asia.

A discussion of Jimmy Carter's contributions to the American people.

An analysis of whether the lack of terrorist activity in the US since the beginning of the war in Iraq, is due to the war or due to the improvement of the internal security of the US.