Abstract
This research essay delves into the background of the story from Persia, "Appointment in Samara", and it's message that it is impossible to escape fate, in reference to death. The research paper is written though a storytelling lens and gives a summary of the story as well as cultural and historical background information.

From the Paper
"Bazaars are not common in the United States, but in the Middle East and many other places around the world, they are a common place to gather goods including food. Now, the underlying moral to this story is that fate cannot be overturned no matter how far you run. That being said, Islam's holy text, the Koran, says that the time of death for every person has been predetermined by Allah. Allah is also mentioned, quite ironically in fact, when the merchant wishes for Allah to watch over Rakush in his trip to Samarra to outrun Death."

Tags:baghdad, bazaar, personification, woman, destiny

Abstract
This paper has several sections. It includes the search criteria that an applicant has in looking for a job, a description of an advertised job listing, a personal statement about early childhood education teaching philosophy and a checklist based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children code of ethical conduct from 1989. A CV from an early childhood teacher is also included.

From the Paper
"Over the course of my studies, I've grown very interested in alternate schools and methods of teaching. These teaching methods interest me because they take the teacher away from the front of the classroom and put him or her within reach of the students. In addition, I welcome the idea of being a facilitator or guide, rather than a lecturer. Therefore, my first criterion was that of the nature of the school program in which the position was being offered. My selection choices were somewhat broader than anticipated in this area, as I found advertisements for both Montessori- and Waldorf-based programs in my area. Because I do not have training in either program, one of my criteria needed to be a program that would allow me to learn about that philosophy of teaching while still permitting me to teach."

Tags:early, childhood, education

Abstract
The paper examines a judge appointment process in North America, specifically, the Supreme Court of Canada appointment process. It is argued that the process is outdated and outmoded and as a result, the Supreme Court of Canada is largely out of touch with Canadian society.

From the Paper
"Canada, like all democratic countries, has a number of socio-political institutions that are vital to a healthy democracy. Legal systems have to be one of the most important of these institutions. For example, in "The Courts", Ian Greene states, "Democracy requires an independent judiciary. our political system can function fairly only with courts staffed by judges who are not accountable for their decisions-not accountable so that they can be independent...""

Tags:supreme, court, canada

Abstract
The process of appointing Associate Justices to the United States Supreme Court in the latter part of the twentieth century has become a highly contentious, politically charged, and extremely expensive ordeal. From the founding of the Supreme Court through the early portion of the twentieth-century, appointments were administered primarily as political patronage. However, by the 1980s, the process of appointing judges to our highest Court has become so contentious that the rate of judges rejected by Congress has continued to accelerate.

From the Paper
"The process of appointing Associate Justices to the United States Supreme Court in the latter part of the twentieth century has become a highly contentious, politically charged, and extremely expensive ordeal. From the founding of the Supreme Court through the early portion of the twentieth-century, appointments were administered primarily as political patronage. However, by the 1980s, the process of appointing judges to our highest Court has become so contentious that the rate of judges rejected by Congress has continued to accelerate.

The first section of this paper will contain a historical overview of the development of the Supreme Court as well as the transformation of the appointment process. Section two will look at two models proposed by political scientists to explain the nature of this transformation. Section three will summarize ..."

Abstract
The paper explains how the recent appointment of John Bolton as the US ambassador to the UN by President Bush through the use of "recess appointment" powers has evoked heated debate. This paper explains the "recess appointment" powers of the President as outlined in the US Constitution, discusses Ambassador Bolton's qualifications for the position and analyzes whether the appointment was a "good" use of the recess powers. The paper concludes with a personal view that Bolton's recent recess appointment is the latest in the long series of attempts by the executive to undermine the delicate framework of checks and balances that are at the core of American democracy.

Contents:
Recess Appointment
Ambassador Bolton's Qualification for the Appointment
Was Bolton's Appointment as Ambassador to the UN a "Good" Use of the Recess Power?
What Do you Think About the Recess Appointment Power?

From the Paper
"Recess appointments are authorized by Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution which states: "The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the end of their next Session." The framers had included this provision in the US Constitution since they had anticipated that vacancies of important government officers such as Ambassadors, Public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court and District Courts, could fall vacant during a recess of the Senate. As clearly stated in the law, the Senate must ratify the appointment by the end of the next session [emphasis added], or the position becomes vacant again ("What is a Recess Appointment?" 2005)."

Tags:recess, powers, constitution, democracy

Abstract
The paper examines President Eisenhower's secret appointment of CBS head Frank Stanton to administer federal communications authority in event of nuclear war. The paper considers the perceived threat of attack that existed in 1957, the actual Soviet capabilities and also looks at the ethical and legal issues raised by Eisenhower's request.

From the Paper
"The Case of Eisenhower's Secret Appointments: Introduction: The American public and its political leaders were badly shaken when in October, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first artificial Earth satellite. The Soviet achievement undermined Americans'confidence in their technological and industrial superiority. Even more to the point, any rocket booster that could loft a satellite into orbit could deliver a nuclear warhead over intercontinental distances. No defense existed against such an attack, then or now."

Tags:eisenhower, sputnik, missile, gap, nuclear, war, stanton, CBS, emergency, authority, communications

Abstract
In this article, the writer refers to how Supreme Court judges are appointed. The writer explains that the Minister of Justice advises the Prime Minister, and looks at PM Harper's wish to make the process more transparent. The writer discusses that Harper saw that Justice Marshall Rothstein was aired in a TV interview by the Ad Hoc Parliamentary committee and various legal experts, responding to questions on activist courts and the possible tightening of the criminal justice system. The writer argues that this was a good development, pointing out that no other court in the western hemisphere has quite as much power as the Supreme Court of Canada.

From the Paper
"This paper examines how judges are appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada when new openings appear. Critics have seen the longstanding method of appointing new judges as not very democratic, because politics or favoritism or regional questions can mean that not always the very best qualified candidate is chosen. The Prime Minister chooses from names or other advice given by the Minister of Justice so that much depends on the quality of the ministers or their different interests in matters of the Supreme Court, at large. Jacob S. Ziegel, a Professor of Law emeritus at ..."

Tags:Harper, supreme, court, transparency

Abstract
The paper discusses three judges and why they were nominated as Supreme Court Justices. The paper examines the president's role in appointments and his criteria for nomination. The writer describes how these three nominees have demonstrated the range of reactions which a supreme court candidate may inspire: relatively quick confirmation, as in the case of Roberts, immediate debate and rejection or withdrawal, as was the situation with Miers, and the intense hearings and ideological and partisan battles which are anticipated for Alito.

From the Paper
"The president then chooses who he perceives to be the most qualified candidate for the position, taking into consideration some ideological qualifications (such as how the candidate interprets the Constitution and whether or not the candidate has prior biases to certain issues) and political issues (if the candidate can reasonably be expected to be confirmed by the Senate). There are no mandatory qualifications for education, age or nationality; any candidate selected by the president is eligible for Supreme Court membership."

Tags:Bush, Judiciary, Committee, Chief, Justice, senator

Abstract
This paper discusses the nomination of John Roberts to the position of Supreme Court Justice. The paper examines the process for nominating and appointing a justice, followed by a look at the political fracas that surrounds this particular nomination. Finally, the paper concludes that nominating and appointing Roberts is a god idea because of his attitudes towards Constitutional Law and the power of the federal government.

From the Paper
"It's certainly true that the nomination of Supreme Court justices can quickly devolve into the worst kind of political infighting. This has been the case for years. However, that governmental fact has become all the more acute in the nomination of John Roberts largely because of the highly polarized political climate that currently exists in the United States. Certainly, Democrats and Republicans have opposed one another for far longer than living memory; nevertheless, on this matter the two parties quite literally seem to be at each other's throat. Conservatives largely consider the matter a done deal; liberals are adamant that the nomination not go through, at least not until after Roberts has been thoroughly grilled by the Senate Judiciary Committee. "

Tags:john, roberts, court

Abstract
This essay addresses the question of how and why Adolf Hitler rose to the office of German chancellor in 1933. The paper contends that Hitler's ultimate appointment was the result of personalities, events and competing interests. Also examined is the role of notable power-brokers such as Hindenburg, von Papen, Schleicher and others. This paper further challenges the common view that Hitler's imposing personality and wide public appeal made his elevation almost certain. There is also a discussion of different historiographical views.

From the Paper
"Nevertheless, any examination of this must begin with an examination of Weimar - and that must start with its constitution: drafted by a liberal lawyer, debated and ratified in the first months of 1919 by a National Assembly dominated by socialists and moderates. It was a remarkable deviation from the imperial constitution which had preceded it. Instead of the earlier document's Bismarkian paternalism the Weimar constitution was rooted in popular sovereignty (Article One declares that "state authority derives from the people" ) and free-hand liberalism, bestowing a range of extensive civil rights on the German people. These included universal franchise at age 20 (including women); freedom of thought, expression and association; and full equality before the law. It utilized proportional representation - an innovative but largely untried electoral method in Europe to that point - to elect Reichstag members for four-year terms."

Tags:Hitler, NSDAP, Nazi Party, Hindenburg, von Papen, chancellor, 1933