Political Science papers

This paper argues that the U.S. health care system, especially in its life saving allopathic rather than preventative form, creates a cost conflict for consumers.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the US involvement in the military Operation Desert Storm.

This paper discusses the role of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Cold War.

This paper discusses food and drug regulation in America.

This paper discusses the Chicano housing crisis plaguing U.S. communities.

This paper focuses on the 26th amendment of the US Constitution that provides for universal suffrage based on the age of 18.

An in-depth discussion of the rising health and medical costs of the elderly population in the US.

This paper discusses the difficulties and diverse processes used to direct the slow and confusing political evolution of the South during the Reconstruction era after the end of the Civil War.

This paper discusses why child sponsorship is an effective method for funding international community development.

This paper discusses how active citizenship means the active participation in the political process of a country.

A look at the views of sociological thinkers, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber.

This paper assesses the government and law enforcement response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

This paper discusses the issue of poverty, concentrating on the 2007 Farm Bill policies.

This paper explores the positions of those for and against the minimum wage policy.

This paper examines what international terrorism is and its manifestations throughout the years.

The paper discusses the factors necessary for a war to be considered just and moral.

This paper examines Bob Woodward's book, "Bush at War", which presents a description of the first 100 days in the Bush White House following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

This paper discusses the relationship between capitalism and socialism in their protean forms.

A look at the rationale behind Max Weber's contention that the Protestant work ethic gave rise to capitalism.

This paper argues that democracy is the ideal framework for the capitalistic order of society.

An analysis of some of the problems facing the Latino community in the United States.

A review of the world's most politically corrupt nations, based upon the 2005 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

A discussion regarding the lifespan of Social Security.

A review of "Presidential Elections in the Age of Television" by Jennifer Truran Rothwell.

A discussion regarding David Welch's argument that propaganda "had an essential, and not always dishonorable, role in the conduct of affairs in the 20th century."

A discussion as to whether or not the United Nations has been successful in furthering world peace.

An analysis of the European Union in terms of the "five lenses class theory" - formality, power, risk, structure and time frame.

An analysis of John Hobbes' views on liberty, as expressed in "Leviathan."

This paper discusses Vietnam's economic situation today.

This paper discusses ethnic conflict and terrorism from sociological, ethnological and historical perspectives.

This paper analyzes the critical debate surrounding John Locke's "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding".

This paper discusses NAFTA and protectionism.

The paper discusses disturbing images of violence from Abu Ghraib and maintains they are appropriate for a museum.

This paper discusses the roles of the U.S. President and the U.S. Congress in the Kosovo and Serbia conflict.

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.

This paper discusses FMLA and domestic partner relationships.

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.