Political Science papers

An analysis of the military and moral influences that influenced John McCain as a man and as a politician.

An examination Niccolo Machiavelli's most famous work, "The Prince" and the term "Machiavellian' that was spawned from it.

This paper discusses the challenges of fuel and security facing America's ocean shipping industry.

This paper looks at the end of American supremacy and discusses the emergence of the European Union as a world superpower.

A comparison of John Stuart Mill's view of morality based on utilitarianism and John Rawls' theory of justice.

A review of Florida's legislative and fiscal policies, particularly with regards to personal income tax.

An examination of the need for public partnership in the public education system, particularly with regard to students with disabilities.

An argument supporting Senator Barack Obama as United States President.

An examination of Richard Neustadt's view of the role of the US President and presidential continuity in his text, "Presidential Power and the Modern President."

This paper explores the racism directed at Arab-Americans before and after the events of September 11, 2001.

Examines how the Internet has changed the dynamics of activism into a new tool, which can be used in numerous ways.

This paper discusses famous personalities' views on how a government should operate.

This paper compares the lives and history of Huey P. Long, former Governor and US Senator from Louisiana and Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec.

An argument that the Bush Administration's War on Terror is wasting trillions of dollars on security measures that are not protecting the United States.

A critical analysis of the effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Presents a strategy memorandum to provide a background and overview of issues relevant to the political environment in the State of Mississippi.

An evaluation plan for the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC).

A discussion of the complex social, political, and religious framework surrounding the performance of tragedy in 5th century Athens, and an interpretation of Sophocles' "Antigone" as a political play.

An argument that the effects of Hurricane Andrew in Florida were exacerbated by the confused and uncoordinated response of the government and the disaster management organizations.

This paper analyzes the books "The Prince" by Machiavelli, and "Hardball: How Politics is Played - Told by One Who Knows the Game" by Chris Matthews.

An examination of the role of the government in mitigating the effects of market failure.

Discusses the history of the role of the Catholic clergy in Irish electioneering.

An examination of the ethical issue of abortion during election campaigns.

An examination of the social and economic problems that contribute to the phenomenon of human trafficking.

A brief overview of the history and operations of the United States Secret Service.

A brief discussion on the problem of illegal immigration in the US and its solution.

An argument that the American CIA is heavily involved with the international drug trade.

A look at the controversies surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act.

An overview of the Boricua Popular Peoples Army, or Los Macheteros, in Puerto Rico and the United States.

An assessment of network television, cable network providers and newspapers to determine which outlets best serve the publics' interest while abiding by the ethics of journalism.

An examination of sales tax in the United States and the concepts of sales tax exemptions and tax holidays.

Compares online privacy legislation in the United States and in the European Union.

A brief discussion of the quality-of-life initiative implemented in New York City under Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

An evaluation of a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) audit of Virginia's social services system and of standards of quality for the school division.

An argument that contemporary globalisation is a positive force in world politics.

An analysis of the security threats posed by the transnational issues of terrorism, oil shortages and immigration.

This paper outlines two ways in which democracy could be improved in Australia.

Proposes an improvement to Medicare Part D program to subsidize the cost of prescriptions for elderly and poor citizens.

An examination of the external threats to America and Europe and their differing ideologies.

An examination of the flaws and advantages of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Medicare Part D.

This paper examines whether the United States truly supports its free trade policy with its actions.

An examination of the reasons for the failure of Clinton's health security plan and the implications for the US government.

An examination of the political significance and its aftermath of the Watergate scandal during the presidency of Richard Nixon.

A persuasive argument that the U.S. Patriot Act compromises the rights, safety and security of American citizens.

This paper explores the obstacles to democratic governance in Mexico.

This paper explores the success of America's policy of promoting democracy since Word War II.

This paper looks at the significance of warfare within ancient civilizations.

An examination of the changes in the United States' judicial system, according to Michel Foucault.

An examination of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the US policy regarding its involvement.

An analysis of the importance of civil-military relations and a discussion of the ways in which the military can come into conflict with the civilians.

This paper discusses whether U.S. security has been enhanced or if U.S. security has declined both economically and militarily due to the effects of globalization.

An examination of the changing nature of the development of states since the end of World War II.

An examination of the democratic nature of five issues on the platform of democratic presidential candidate, Barak Obama.

An analysis of the effect of public opinion on foreign policy.

This paper overviews the considerations involved in personal protection plans.

Analyzes a case study about the joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) program, especially the implementation of acquisition reform.

This paper highlights the political motiovations behind many early adaptations of Shakespeare's plays.

This paper demonstrates the significance of slavery to the presidential politics of the Civil War era.

A comprehensive exploration on the impact of atomic testing in the U.S. on intentional and unintentional victims.

A discussion and comparison of Barack Obama's speech "A More Perfect Union" and Martin Luther King's "A Letter From Birmingham Jail".

An examination of the controversy around the use of torture, arguing that even without taking account the moral issues, its use cannot be justified.

Discusses multiple sources of threats to personal safety, and how personal protection agencies can best anticipate these threats and prepare for them.

This paper explores the issue of state sovereignty in modern international relations.

This paper explores the morality of military bombs that kill civilians versus the morality of suicide bombing.

A discussion of the New Deal and the reasons for its success in stimulating economic growth during the Great Depression.

A discussion on the Western Sahara conflict and what can be done to abate this.

A look at three issues that could affect the legalization of marijuana.

A discussion and analysis of Alexis de Tocqueville's ideas on the American political system in his work "Democracy in America".

An argument that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should ban artificial dyes from our foods.

Compares and evaluates the the realist and the idealism/liberalism theories of international relations.

Argues that constitutional-free zones are collapsing constitutional rights.

Looks at the significance of the European Union's (EU) policy on sustainable economic development of tourism.

Investigates the federal government bailout of financial institutions and multinational corporations.

An analysis of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems' (NAPHHS) position on uninsured healthcare consumers.

A brief examination of the strengths and weaknesses of managed care in the United States.

This paper argues against Samuel Huntington's thesis of an impending civilizational clash.

A persuasive paper that the wealthy businesses control public policy in the United States.

An examination of the US intervention and process of democratization in Iraq and Panama.

This paper provides an outline of Adam Smith's theory of the 'Invisible Hand' and an answer to left-wing criticism against it.

This paper explores the covert value-system of Western science.

Describes the United Nations (UN) and its agencies.

This paper looks at Naomi Klein's book 'The Shock Doctrine' and provides a critique of the chapter "Disaster Apartheid".

This paper looks at the stream of consciousness in Laurence Sterne's work 'Tristram Shandy'.

This paper looks at the problem of domestic violence and abuse in the military.

This paper looks at Roman law and the development of the civil law system.

This paper discusses electrical demand in the United States and its effect on energy policies.

This paper looks at the concept of certainty, while discussing the
theories of John Locke and David Hume.

This paper looks at both sides of the budget battle in President Obama's budget plan.

A comparison of the Marquis of Condorcet's and Karl Marx's views of a utopian future.

An outline of the differing conceptions of natural law held by the philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.

An examination of the long and short-term relationship between Iran and the US and the reasons why Iran is seen as a threat to US national security.

An application of the themes in Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" to the current American society that supports the idea that the country is a failed utopian experiment.

This paper looks at the issue of ethics as it relates to the death penalty, while discussing the utilitarianism views of Immanual Kant and John Stuart Mill.

Argues that, to offset the costs of private healthcare, a mandate should be implemented that would require that private insurance companies offer more affordable coverage.

A critical review of the article "Destroy a Corporation for Palestine" by Hamid Golpira.

Looks at the difficulty of interpreting historical use and rights of private and public property for modern problems of the public good.

This article analyzes Bob Marley's song "War" and looks at the message in the theme of his song.

A review of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince".

A comparison of feminism as a political ideology with liberalism, conservatism and social democracy.

The paper attempts to provide an answer to the proposition that the Internet encourages democratic process.