Abstract
The paper relates that in the fall of 2008, Congress was called upon to pass legislation to address what many consider one of the worst financial crises in United States history, and while one would hope the current crisis represents a rare event for the American taxpayer, unfortunately, it has been scarcely more than twenty years since the so-called savings and loan crisis of the 1980s. In light of these two historical events, the paper examines how the congressional response to the current crisis compares with the response to the savings and loan debacle of the 1980's. Specifically, the current study discusses the backgrounds to each of these cases and how the political dynamics influenced the legislation produced by congress to address them. Emphasis is placed on the constituency concerns of members of congress and how these affected their ability to work together collectively to take action at a critical time.

From the Paper
"In the fall of 2008, congress was called upon to pass legislation to address what many consider one of the worst financial crises in United States history. And while one would hope the current crisis represents a rare event for the American taxpayer, unfortunately, it has been scarcely more than twenty years since the so-called savings and loan crisis of the 1980s. In light of these two historical events, the following report..."

Tags:s&l crisis, subprime crisis, financial crisis

Abstract
This essay discusses the various types of constituency a legislative body has in American politics. The author draws appropriately upon readings and contemporary political events to develop the theme.

Tags:legislative, constituency

Abstract
This research paper analyzes the architectural and societal constituents of Frank Lloyd Wright's seminal 'Prairie Style' houses, built between 1893 and 1909. It discusses his social and historical roots in rural Wisconsin, his apprenticeship to Louis Sullivan and his rise as a talented independent young architect in Chicago. The writer discusses that the interplay of dynamic social forces, and architectural forms enabled Wright to synthesize an iconic new domestic vocabulary, which is still influential today.

From the Paper
"Frank Lloyd Wright, always a great showman and popularizer of his own architectural works, did nothing to discourage the legends and mythology surrounding their creation. From his writings, one can easily draw the implication that they sprang "sui generous", germinating in some kind of virgin birth from the mind and spirit of the great master himself. In fact, all of his brilliant innovative works, including his extraordinary Prairie Style houses, are built on a foundation that came before. They are the logical result of antecedents found in the architectural environment ..."

Tags:wright, prairie, architecture

Abstract
The paper discusses how the change in ethnic composition in the British Columbia population has not changed the basic framework of the province's political culture since the 1950s even as human rights have improved and ethnic discrimination has been mostly eliminated. The paper looks at how many other political, economic, and social factors have impacted British Columbia's political culture far more than changes in ethnic composition, primarily because of their impact on a higher percentage of the population, but also because human rights have improved and ethnic discrimination had been virtually eliminated. Ultimately, the paper shows how when an issue has been addressed and rectified in a political constituency, it no longer has much impact on the political culture of that constituency.

From the Paper
"The change in ethnic composition in the British Columbia population has not changed the basic framework of the province's political culture since the 1950s even as human rights have improved and ethnic discrimination has been mostly eliminated. Many other political, economic, and social factors have impacted British Columbia's political culture far more than changes in ethnic composition, primarily because of their impact on a higher percentage of the population, but also because human rights have improved..."

Tags:british, columbia, politics

Abstract
This paper explains that there is an extremely high incidence of addiction not only to cannabis but also to cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, abuse of other substances, gambling and even to food resulting in significant obesity among the Maori youth population in Marewa City, New Zealand. The author points out that the Don't Do Drugs Trust believes that getting kids off drugs should not be the only end result of a program, but rather life skills and introduction to life's rewards should be integral to the program before, during and post-drug use including an innovative way to reach those who relapse. The paper relates in detail the program whose key constituencies are the Maori youth population itself, non-Maori youth, the representative governmental agencies, the local business community, the philanthropic community and the public at large: The program strives to begin to remove the stigma of dependency the public associates with today's Maori lifestyle and replace it with pride that extends beyond the boundaries of Maori culture.


Table of Contents
Background
The Plan's Components
Key Constituencies
Outcome Objectives
Schools Program
After School Program
Philanthropic Community
Job and Business Creation
Constituency Objectives
Maori Youth
Non-Maori Youth
Governmental Agencies and School Leadership
Business Community
Philanthropic Community
General Public
Output Objectives
Schools
After School Programs
Businesses and Financial Institutions
Key Messages
Maori Youth: Do Life!
Non-Maori Youth: Share life.
Governmental Agencies/School Leadership: Give a kid a life!
Business Community/Financial Institutions: Teach a kid how to earn a great life!
Philanthropic Community: Life as we know it....
General Public: Life matters.
Strategies and Tactics
Maori Youth: Do Life!
Non-Maori Youth
Governmental Agencies/School Leadership
Business Community/Financial Institutions
Philanthropic Community
General Public
Timetable
Evaluation
Justification

From the Paper
"There is more than sufficient evidence to suggest that a bold and far-reaching program is needed to arrest the downward slide of the Maori youth population in Marewa City. Our recent survey of drug-prone central street city kids revealed that they were seeking "alternative occupations" to fill the time when they were no longer spending their days making deals and were busy "getting a life" instead. There is also evidence, however, that cannabis, in particular, is not alone in destroying the Maori youth; "social and spiritual poverty is. That's the unanimous message form Maori social, health and youth workers who argue cannabis abuse is just one indicator of a much more profound problem." "

Tags:addiction, skills, reward, community, message

Abstract
This paper provides background information on the political character of Mark Foley, describes the demographics of his district and how effectively Foley is able to respond to his constituency, looks at his political acumen and policies he has supported, and outlines his voting pattern. The paper also presents a brief biography on Foley, looks at his political career, his legislation, elections, and his detractors. Additionally, the paper discusses the rumors of Foley's homosexuality and if they have affected his political career.

From the Paper
"I chose U.S. Congressman Mark Foley for several reasons. First of all, I selected a congressman from Florida because all eyes will be on Florida leading to "and immediately following" the Presidential Election of 2004. In Florida during the last presidential election, there were myriad of highly publicized instances of malfunctioning voting machines featuring archaic, out-dated "card-type" voter ballots which produced those notorious "hanging chads" and other blatant discrepancies. Additionally, news reports indicated that thousands of people "many of them voters of color in South Florida" were turned away from the polls in November, 2000, because of incompetence, corruption, misinformation on the part of ill-trained precinct administrators and staff."

Tags:recount, supreme, court, bush, latino, palm, beach, glades, cuban, population, illegal, immigrants

Abstract
Henry Waxman has represented his district for 30 years in American politics, having first been elected in 1974. This paper examines the 30th Congressional District, which Waxman represents. It focuses on Waxman's views on gun control and how the make-up of his constituency influences these views.

From the Paper
"Waxman offers much support for Israel, which is not surprising given the size of the Jewish population in his district. This is another constituency that supports gun control and that sees this as a vital issue for the protection of the community. The crime rate in the Los Angeles region and especially the gang problem adds to the desire for gun control to take much of the firepower that exists off the street. This is also seen as a pro-police issue, since most police in the region support the idea of reducing the number of guns in the hands of the public rather than increasing them as pro-gun groups like the NRA would recommend."

Tags:Santa, Monica, Democrat, Almanac

Abstract
Most of the contributors to The Rise of National Socialism and the Working Classes are well known to the field, having published extensively on the social bases of the Hitler movement. Detlef Muehlberger, Gunther Mai, William Brustein, Helen Boak, and Oded Heilbronner are all represented here, in addition to the editor of the collection, Conan Fischer, and Juergen Falter, whose massive work, Hitlers Waehler, epitomizes the assault on inherited views of the Nazi constituency.

Tags:origins, of, nazism

Abstract
It appears to be quite certain that the concentration of financial wealth in Canada is leading to a concentration of political influence. One disturbing development in our democracy is that the political state is starting to be governed more by the market than by the sentiments of the voters - even though the market is supposed to be a representation of the peoples' preferences. But in the end, the state has become a symbolic representation of the vested economic interests of one small, but powerful constituency of society.

Abstract
This paper focuses on Government to Citizen (G2C) transactions mainly in the US. These include citizens' services and digital democracy. The concept of electronic government is to provide services and information to citizens electronically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As the demand for electronic services increases, governments are challenged to provide these services to citizens. Digital democracy may be defined as any electronic exchange of value in the democratic process. The spectrum includes Online Campaigns, Internet Voting, and Constituency Participation.

What is e-government?
Citizens Services
Digital Democracy
Political Online Campaigning
Disadvantages of Web advertising
Online Fund Raising
Internet Voting
On-line Voting Initiatives
Why Internet voting?
Requirements of an Internet voting system
Security Problems meeting requirements of an Internet voting system
Implementation Problems
Vision
The Impact of the Internet on Democracy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Digital Divide
Conclusion The year 2005

Tags:campaign, fund, internet, online, politics, raising, voting