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535 to 1: The Odds Congress Can Recover its Constitutional Authority, 2000.
This essay is an in-depth discussion of the presidential War Powers Act.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the War Powers Act and the constitutional authority to make war. The author concludes that, while flawed, the War Powers Act is absolutely necessary to curb presidential war-making power.
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"The president and Congress have often battled over foreign policy issues, especially those relating to war. Article II of the Constitution makes the president commander in chief, responsible for the operation of the military in the field. Article I places the responsibility for declaring war solely in the hands of the Congress. This should be seen not only as giving Congress the power to make war but the responsibility to prevent unnecessary conflict. This arrangement was rarely challenged until after World War II. In 1950, Harry Truman used a United Nations resolution as justification for sending American troops to Korea and began a half century of presidents side-stepping congressional power to prevent war."
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A Charecter at Odds, 2001.
Character analysis of Clyde Griffith, the protagonist of Theodore Dreiser's "An American Tragedy"
1,423 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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A look at the personality of Clyde Griffith, showing how he is an embodiment of naturalism constantly at odds with his environment. The paper shows how his perception is thwarted by his blind reliance on instinct rather than reason. Clyde represents the futility of the American Dream, his instincts lead him on a fruitless quest for more and until his last days, he remained a stock example of greed.
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"Two particular places where this type of perception manifests itself are in Sondra?s kitchen and on the boat with Roberta right before Clyde kills her. In both cases he arrives at the respective locations through his relentless pursuit for the one thing he never obtains, happiness. His relationships with both Sondra and Roberta are both demonstrative of the same blind adherence to the lesson society has taught him: material success and material possessions are everything. Having already weak morals he instantly agreed. Clyde saw both of these women as vehicles for his own pleasure. The descriptions of the aforementioned situations provide much insight into Clyde?s character."
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Globalization and Tribalism at Odds, 2002.
The international implications of the War on Terror in Benjamin Barber's "McWorld vs. Jihad".
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper applies Benjamin Barber's theory to current affairs, including Sept. 11, and the Palestinian uprising. Barber claims that McWorld vs. Jihad is essentially globalism vs. nationalism, both extremes of which are far from democracy. The paper concludes that only through acceptance of the different values and dialogue of the different parties can peace be accomplished. Through an examination of those central values pushing Jihad and McWorld into a grand scale global conflict, and subsequently applying them to the international practices contributing to the planet as it is now, it may be possible to mete out more amenable roles for both parties.
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"The world, it seems, is destined to realign itself every few generations, if not by diplomacy and evolution, by virtue of sheer force. At the end of World War II, new perspective on the unspeakable horrors perpetrated by all sides therein and greater appreciation for the devastating magnitude of the struggle presaged an inevitable restructuring of world affairs. Principled opposites proposed their contrasting solutions for the illness of mankind and the Cold War was born of this friction. Today it's hazy to determine if America is in a Post-September 11th world or if this is, more significantly, the prelude to WWII's long-awaited sequel. Canonized principle as a solution to the dilemma of humanity remains a dominant player in the promotion of conflict as terminal traditionalists and ruthless modernists wage war on each other at all conceivable cultural fronts in the name of the future. Benjamin Barber's McWorld Vs. Jihad proposal captures the rudimentary nature of this bloody conflagration by characterizing the ideological footholds that motivate both sides."
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The Environment and Industry at Odds, 2002.
A look at some of the ethical land issues in Latin America.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between industrial development and ecological issues in Latin America, focusing on ethical issues surrounding the debate.
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Burdett A. Loomis' "The Contemporary Congress", 2006.
This paper discusses Burdett A. Loomis' "The Contemporary Congress", which examines the dynamics of the contemporary Congress and how these have changed from the ideal embodied in the Constitution and from the practices of earlier eras.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Burdett A. Loomis' "The Contemporary Congress" begins his examination in the Thirteenth Congressional district in Pennsylvania, from 1992 to 1997, when the Republicans changed the make-up of Congress and gained control of the House of Representatives for the first time in years. The author points out that, although he also finds that a reasonably homogeneous party can overcome these tendencies, Loomis refers to the centrifugal Congress because there are a number of forces decentralizing it. The paper stresses that the forms of political institutions should serve the needs of the people they serve and should uphold and promote the values that these people want to elevate to special status.
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"Loomis discusses the changing nature of congressional politics, with the growth of lobbying as a way for special interests to reach legislators and to wield influence. Various social and economic pressures also operated to change the way policy is made and the budget is created and passed. The idea of balancing the budget is often raised, but this is rarely achieved. Even when it is, other forces may prevent a balanced budget from achieving what leaders think it will achieve."
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The Treaty of Versailles and the Congress of Vienna, 2006.
This paper offers a comparative analysis of The Treaty of Versailles and the Congress of Vienna.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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In this essay, the writer compares two major diplomatic events. The writer looks at the Treaty of Versailles and the Congress of Vienna which show similarities in the fact that they both acted as the conclusion of European wars. The writer explains that the Congress of Vienna took place in 1814 following the Napoleonic Wars, in an attempt to ensure a lasting peace and restore political stability. The writer also examines the Treaty of Versailles which occurred in 1919 at the end of the First World War with the same intentions and aims as the Congress of Vienna.
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"The Treaty of Versailles and the Congress of Vienna are comparable in that they were both major diplomatic events that formally ended destructive European wars. The Congress of Vienna was convened at the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1814 and was attended by European heads of state and leading diplomats, who sought to restore political stability and establish a just and lasting peace. The Treaty of Versailles was convened after the First World War in 1919, was also attended by heads of state and leading diplomats, who also sought to restore political stability and establish a just and lasting peace."
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Congress and American Politics, 2002.
Describe the role of Congress in United States Politics.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper will detail the history of the American Congress and compare it to the government of other countries. This paper will also note the reform of Congress in American government and the distinct role it play in the democracy of our country.
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The Second Continental Congress, 2003.
An analysis of the importance of the Second Continental Congress.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the reasons why the Second Continental Congress (1775) was the most significant event in history between 1492 and 1876. Philosophical resonance and political implications are explored. It also examines the enduring basic principles that emanated from the congress.
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The Congress of Vienna, 2004.
An analysis of how the Congress of Vienna largely restored the balance of power in Europe to pre-Napoleonic levels.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at the Congress of Vienna, which took place from September, 1814 to June, 1815, with the aim of stabilizing Europe after the fall of Napoleon I. It examines how the aim of the four major powers (England, Austria, Prussia and Russia) was to create political stability in the region and restore boundaries to those existing before Napoleon's conquests. In particular, it evaluates how the major powers were successful in their goal, although the clever manipulation of French diplomat, Talleyrand, gave France a much greater role in the Congress than was likely intended by the major powers.
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"Talleyrand played a crucial role in the Congress, manipulating distrust between the Allies to the benefit of France. This was not an easy task, considering that England and France had long been enemies before the Congress of Vienna. Writes Nicholson of Napoleon's notorious hatred of England in the context of his defeat in Russia, "three hundred and thirty thousand men of the Grande Armee lay hummocked in snow upon the plains of Russia, but (Napoleon) talked on only of further armies, further campaigns, and further victories. His voice at times was almost jubilant; at other moments it would rise or fall into the scream or snarl of hatred. One name alone (since as a rule he was mild about his enemies) would rouse these paroxysms of rancour. That name was England" (Nicolson, 6)."
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President and Congress, 2001.
This paper discusses the reasons why the U.S. President and Congress conflict
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper addresses the issue of conflict between the U.S. President and Congress. It provides an historical overview of the establishment of these two institutions. It lists a number of factors which are cause for conflict such as public opinion, budget restraints, security concerns and split government.
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"Having just rid themselves of one tyrant, the framers of the United States Constitution were reluctant to create another to take his place. Therefore, in developing a new government, they devised three separate branches of government with a complex series of checks and balances so that no one person or branch could ever claim the power of a king. Two of these branches of government, the Congress, or legislative branch, and the President, or executive branch, were given the task of working together to shape the laws and policies of the country. A certain amount of conflict between these two branches of government would not have surprised or distressed the founding fathers in the least (Heineman, Peterson, & Rasmussen 33-36). The amount of the conflict and some of its causes, though, probably would have amazed them."
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The Continental Congress, 2005.
This paper discusses the Continental Congress, a vehicle by which the colonies could speak for themselves, which played a pivotal role in the movement toward revolution.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the first Continental Congress adopted a Declaration of Rights and Grievances, which claimed that Americans could not submit to specific British Acts that were considered intolerable and set up a boycott on British goods. The author relates that the Declaration of Independence, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson, included a list of grievances against England's colonial policy; its preamble was a statement of a political philosophy based on natural rights and was a declaration of war against England. The paper stresses that the formation of the Continental Congress taught the delegates that they could meet and cooperate to further their common aims to defy Parliament's claim to unlimited powers over British America.
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"One of the keys to understanding the Continental Congress's impact on the future of the colonies and the road to revolution is to understand the core belief system that many of the delegates held to. General Gage, commander of the British troops in America, wrote this about the delegates, "[t]hey are of various characters and opinions, but it's to be feared in general, that the spirit of Democracy, is strong amongst them." An example that illustrates this clearly was their arguments against the Stamp Act. Instead of arguing that the act served a wrong purpose, they argued that it was unconstitutional, and contrary to their rights. This spirit of freedom and liberty that existed in the colonies and the Continental Congress could use this vehicle of assembly to voice these beliefs."
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| Term Paper # 103171 |
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The Power of Congress and the Commerce Clause, 2003.
This paper provides an explanation of the power of Congress and individual states to regulate trade, production, and other interstate "commerce." The nature of the Commerce Clause is discussed, and many case law examples are included.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The purpose and scope of the Commerce Clause has been the topic of debate in many court decisions. Over the years, the Supreme Court has interpreted the Commerce Clause as a grant of power to the federal government and a limitation on the authority of individual states. One of the first issues to reach the Supreme Court was whether the power granted to Congress via the clause also inferred that the states are, thereby, precluded from local regulation of interstate and foreign commerce. This paper details, through case law examples, how this grant of power has been used, and sometimes abused, by the federal government.
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"Article 1, Section 8, of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to legislatively ?regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.? This Clause, though not infinite, is the means by which Congress regulates domestic affairs. Despite the implied extent of the commerce power, the Supreme Court has found that Congress has often overstepped its boundaries with respect to economic activity that should be reserved for individual states."
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U.S. Congress and Education, 2004.
Examines some of the obstacles to achieving higher education and the role Congress has in eliminating these obstacles.
2,779 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper looks at the escalating cost of college education, assesses some of the needs that must be met in order to make college more accessible, and discusses some possible measures Congress can take to meet these needs.
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"The financial obstructions involved with obtaining a college education have dramatically increased since changes in policies and priorities at the federal, state, and institutional levels (Committee on Education and the Workforce, 2002). The result of this lack of policy is a deficiency in student aid and need-based grant aid, not to mention the rise of college tuition. Due to the fact that education is extremely important to the future of the United States, the lack of resources available for higher education poses a serious problem to Congress."
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