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Minimum Wage Debate, 2006.
A discussion regarding the minimum wage issue in the USA.
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the issues pertaining to the minimum wage debate. The paper reports that the minimum wage is set by Congress and therefore minimum wage is codified in federal law. Moreover, minimum wage was established as law in 1938 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is presided over by the United States Department of Labor and minimum wage can only be changed by Congressional vote.
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"Many states have opted for the establishment of what are sometimes called "living wages." The living wage is generally higher than the nationally established minimum wage and more accurately reflects the cost of living within the state. State minimum wages are occasionally linked to economic indicators; for example, Florida, Oregon, and Washington State each regulate minimum wage according to inflation rates (Economic Policy Institute). The method of changing a state's minimum wage differs depending on the lawmaking procedure in place in that state. State minimum wage policies may reflect the needs of specific industries within that state. For example, a state with an agriculture-based economy might present different wage policies for farm workers. Specific professions, including tip-earning professions, may also be exempt from minimum wage standards."
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Cuba After Fidel Castro, 2007.
This paper explores the scenario of a Cuba without Fidel Castro as leader.
2,521 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper discusses Fidel Castro's recent surrender of power to his brother, Raul, while undergoing stomach surgery. The paper reveals that this action has fueled much speculation as to Cuba's future. The paper explains that while most experts predict that under Raul's reign there will be increased tensions between Communist hard-liners and moderates, it is unlikely that there will be an immediate and total collapse of Communism. The paper predicts that Cuba will become more pro-Western with closer ties to a free market environment, similar to what seems to be evolving in China. The paper emphasizes that after Fidel's death, communications with the West will most certainly improve, but it is unlikely that there will be any dramatic changes.
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"Many experts, such as Terry McCoy, a Latin American studies professor at the University of Florida, believes that a change in leadership may not necessarily mean an immediate end to the Communist nation's current regime (Rigney 2006). McCoy says the question is whether Raul, who is less charismatic and lacks the leadership qualities of Fidel, can hold onto power, but believes the government will survive in the short term (Rigney 2006). According to McCoy, the succession plan "first involves Raul Castro and then a circle of much younger successors, who would run the country through some type of collective leadership.""
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Federalism, 2007.
This paper looks at the Federalist Papers, focusing on Federalist No. 10 and Federalist No. 51 by John Madison.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer claims that out of the 85 articles that comprise The Federalist, arguably No. 10 and No. 51, by James Madison, are of particular importance. The writer notes that certainly Federalist No. 10 and No. 51 address the issues of the danger of factions and the importance of separation of powers, but they go beyond these concepts. The writer points out that both articles give the reader insight to Madison's views on human nature, society and the proper structure of government. The writer concludes with Madison's opinion that the society that naturally subdivides into classes faces the ever-present conflict between the will of the majority versus the need to protect the rights of the minority.
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"It is in the discussion of factions that Madison reveals some of his views regarding the nature of man, human society and the proper structure of government.
Man, according to Madison, is a creature that is driven to unification by a variety of catalysts. These catalysts center on a common passion or interest. It is in man's nature to band together with those who are like-minded. Although sometimes this banding together results in a positive force within society, at times, it results in what Madison terms a 'faction' whose interests are in direct contradiction to the rights of the members of society. Madison notes that either these factions can be have their effects controlled, or government can remove its causes and ability for formation."
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Postmodern Feminism and Public Administration, 2007.
A look at the contributions of the postmodern feminist theory to public administration.
1,083 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at the principles of postmodern feminism, highlighting this tradition's important break from traditional liberal feminism. The paper examines the writings of postmodern writers such as Simone de Beauvoir and Judith Butler, especially their writings on the social construction of the "masculine" and "feminine." It then looks at traditional public administration's "hard" approach that conflicts with ideas that have been referred to as "soft." The paper argues that postmodern feminism can help to create a synthesis between these two approaches, one that combines the best features of both the "hard" and "soft" styles of public administration. It also contends that postmodern feminism jars administrators from their comfort zones and in the process, generates new and innovative modes of thinking.
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Postmodern Feminism
Public Administration
Conclusion
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"Far from being a monolithic entity, feminism has a variety of traditions and focuses. This diversity is reflected in the various approaches of feminism towards studying and criticizing the representation of women in public life. Traditional liberal feminism, for example, has focused on key questions of access. This first wave of feminism believed that when women had access to public institutions such as education and the work place, then gender inequity would be erased. The period of "modernity" was therefore characterized by women's access to areas of public life that was traditionally reserved only for men."
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Correctional Staff Sexual Misconduct, 2007.
This paper analyzes the problem of correctional staff sexual misconduct in the United States from several different viewpoints.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this article the writer notes that the issue of staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct remains a prevalent problem within the United States correctional system. The writer points out that there is a vast amount of research on the topic that has triggered the passage of new laws as well as placed a greater focus on the need for correctional facility officials and the Department of Justice to take actions to put an end to the abuse. The writer offers solutions to this increasing problem. The writer concludes that it appears that correctional administration and prison staff clearly have their work cut out for them if they want to achieve a safer and fairer modern correctional system.
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"Although somewhat recognized as a problem, sexual abuse within the prison system did not seem to occur as frequently as the later research tends to reveal. For example, by the early 1980s, it became increasingly noticeable that sexual abuse by those in a supervisory type position tended to be strategic, and that such formulations implied the presence of cognitive processes that allow offenders to simultaneously overcome their own inhibitions and the resistance of the victim. Ferund was among the first to explicitly acknowledge the role of cognition in explaining sexual abuse. He argued that sexual offenders had to overcome both internal and external inhibitions as well as the resistance of the victim in order for abuse to occur. According to his research, these offenders had to find a way to avoid taking responsibility for or to deny the harmfulness of behaviors that they would otherwise recognize as abusive. In general, researchers theorized that prison guards idealized the fact that they were in control over an unworthy population, and that such cruel treatment as sexual abuse was deserved by this population."
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Affirmative Action, 2006.
A discussion regarding the history, social impact and efficacy of affirmative action policies.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the history of affirmative action and how it has evolved over the years. The paper looks at the impact that affirmative action has on society and the actual success or failure of such a policy.
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"In terms of how federal Affirmative Action policies and guidelines are supposed to accomplish these goals, the process was/is intended to be slow but steady. Affirmative Action policies and guidelines would facilitate opportunities for equal entry, for blacks, other minorities, and other protected groups, into housing, jobs and higher education institutions until, little by little, America's keen consciousness of racial differences (the basis of discrimination) would lessen and eventually disappear: in neighborhoods; in colleges; universities; graduate and professional schools; and workplaces (Dworkin; Harris & Narayan; Sabbagh). In this respect, up to now, Affirmative Action has been partly successful, although not entirely successful. Still, some genuine gains have been made (Marable). As Marable also reminds us, however "These impressive gains were not a result of voluntary actions" (p. 36), and likely never would have been made at all, except for Affirmative Action policies and guidelines."
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Japanese Internment, 2007.
An analysis of the events leading up to and following the internment of Japanese-Americans in America in 1942.
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the internment of Americans of Japanese descent in America in the wake of the attack at Pearl Harbor. The paper discusses the actions that the American government took against Japanese-Americans during World War Two and concludes with how the government in 1990 acknowledged the injustices that were performed and attempted to compensate the families of those Japanese-Americans who were affected.
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"While today some Americans of Japanese descent criticize those who were interred for not showing any resistance, the fact was that the government actions could be quite terrifying. They raided Japanese homes, often without search warrants, under wartime rules that suspended some civil liberties, with some writers describing it as a "reign of terror" (Daniels, p. 206). On page 207, Daniels describes such a search of a home when only a young, teenaged girl was home. They went through the house upturning mattresses and emptying drawers, and then questioned the young girl. Since they found nothing, they did not arrest her, but such actions spread tremendous fear through Japanese-American communities."
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US Army, 2006.
A review of the challenges and hurdles of the US Army.
1,699 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains the challenges facing a Second Lieutenant in the US army. The paper also discusses what lies in store for the US Army in the next 3-10 years, such as keeping abreast of technological innovations and intelligence measures, coping with potential budgetary cutbacks and declining international support for US military interventions.
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"Bello (2005) suggests among the challenges the US army will face in upcoming years include the world's "repudiation of the massive war crime" of the US against the Iraqi people. It is important to remember that while the US acted in intentions they believe to be benevolent, this sentiment is not necessarily echoed as evidenced by the above statement universally. Many view actions by the US military and army as aggressive and carried out under false pretexts (Bello, 2005). Protests against Washington have inspired political offensives in recent years in an attempt to convince "the peoples of the world to put Iraq behind them" (Bello, 2005). Realistically speaking, given this information one may only assume that under potentially hostile conditions in some circumstances US army officials and agents in the upcoming years will have to work diligently on improving the reputation of the US army, on building relationships with foreign representatives and upholding the honorable name of the US military given a less than perfect record in some respects. The goals of members of the US army will include continuing to promote peace keeping ventures and promote democracy while facing in some circumstances potentially hostile work environments."
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Nationalized Health Care, 2006.
This paper discusses potential problems of nationalized health care.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the primary reason for the increased concern about nationalized health care is the growing demographic in the U.S. of the 60-80 year old age group and their required medical care and maintenance. The author points out that two solutions considered are a national health care system and a 'play or pay' system, each of which has its drawbacks and benefits; however, many critics feel that neither system would be advantageous for the U.S. The paper stresses that a national health care system, which forces employers to purchase health insurance could be devastating to employees because employers, who might have difficulties paying the additional costs, might have to hire fewer employees or even let some employees go.
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"Recently the state of Massachusetts has touted the fact that it is considering creating a law that forces its citizens to have health insurance. On the face of it, health insurers would probably be happy about that, after all more individuals purchasing their product would make any company happy, right? Not necessarily. Having to cover every individual, even unhealthy or at-risk individuals, could cost the firms more revenue than what they could generate with the additional customers."
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Religious Freedom and Democracy in America, 2007.
An analysis of whether the ideals of religious freedom and democracy that America was created on, are in fact, a reality today.
2,867 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper discusses the theory of religious freedom and democracy in the United States and analyzes whether the country has lived up to the ideals that it was created with. The paper suggests that religious freedom and democracy in America today are more imperiled than they have ever been in the nearly four hundred years of the land's history and it discusses some of the issues that are affecting the ideals of the country.
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"The interplay of individuals, each helping his or her fellow to achieve his dreams - with Divine Aid - that is so clearly depicted in A Prayer for Owen Meany is disturbingly absent from Rothko's work. Instead, it is the entrepreneur's America, a place in which the science that provided the know-how for invention and wealth has taken over our lives and reduced them to mere blocks of drab color. It is the industrial wasteland of the brooding Industrial Age philosopher, the deep thinker who has witnessed the carnage of two world wars, and America's battle to preserve its ideals in a world of violent ideologies and rampant technology."
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Customer Relationship Management, 2006.
This is a case analysis of customer relationship management (CRM) at the State of New Jersey's Department of Treasury.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the State of New Jersey's Department of Treasury, Office of Treasury Technology, faces the same challenges as many public and private companies who also are striving to become more responsive to customer needs, while creating more efficient and cost-effective processes. The author relates that the CRM is a services organization to the many other divisions of the Office of Treasury Technology and, as a result, must focus first on managing the many expectations of these divisions and on balancing the workload in the process. The paper outlines the way that this CRM unit must attack the inefficiencies of manual processes, which actually hurt rather than help their ability to serve internal customers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Current Technology
Relationship to Current and Other Organizations
Conclusion
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"The Department of Treasury for New Jersey has many processes that are manually based, and therefore break down when someone is either out sick, resigns, or a new relationship manager is brought into the department. This reliance on manual processes is a major impediment to Customer Relationship Management team members in accomplishing goals on behalf of their internal clients. This is exacerbated by the fact that there isn't a known escalation process for service requests, support, information and problem identification and resolution."
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Judicial Powers and Limitations, 2007.
This paper discusses Article III and Amendment XI of the United States Constitution about the authority of the judicial system.
2,509 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper explains that Article III of the Constitution of the United States laid the foundation of the American judicial system. The paper discusses how the creation of a federal judiciary that was not subject directly to the various states was itself a revolutionary concept. The paper relates that many felt that Article III went too far in giving all extra-state matters to the federal courts and so Amendment XI was added that did not require all suits against and involving states, or those brought by foreign nationals or ambassadors, to be heard by the federal court. The paper illustrates how this debate over the degree of permissible judicial authority still continues today.
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"The judiciary would represent one of the essential checks on the abuse of the new national power. A strong federal judicial branch would complement equally powerful legislative and executive branches. Similarly, in Federalist # 10, James Madison also argued for the importance of an all-embracing and powerful national government as an antidote to faction - "The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States." (Hamilton, Federalist # 9; Quinn, 1997, p. 77) A national system of courts would help smooth out the differences between the nation's various component parts."
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Federalism and Democracy, 2007.
The paper examines the constitutional underpinnings of federalism and its effect on democracy in the United States.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how the concept and practice of federalism within the United States arguably affects the practice of American democracy. The paper defines federalism as the distribution of power in an organization between a central authority and the constituent units. The paper examines the arguments for and against federalism; it reinforces the basic tenets of American democracy but may also effectively destroy individual liberties. The writer maintains that this is the greatest failing of federalism to safeguard American-style democracy today and in the years to come.
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"However, there also have been, and continue to be, many valid arguments against Federalism in the United States, as it was first conceived and practiced by the Founding Fathers in the late 18th century. One is that, within smaller localized governmental units, such as local and state governments, individuals are able to participate directly in government, while at the federal level such government participation by individual citizens is impossible or nearly so ("Federalism", Wikipedia)."
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No Child Left Behind Act, 2006.
This paper discusses the controversial No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that, according to the United States Department of Education, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is necessary to promote scholastic achievement amongst American students by promoting stronger accountability, more freedom for states and communities, more choices for parents and proven education methods. The author points out that many people believe that it is a step in the right direction but see that it has some very serious flaws. The paper concludes that the real victims will be students left behind in failing schools because these schools do not possess the financial wherewithal to attract good teachers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Defining NCLB and Parental Involvement
Stronger Accountability for Results
More Freedom for States and Communities
More Choices for Parents
Proven Education Methods
Economic, Social and Political Institutions or Players
Factual Analysis
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"As it relates to political institution, this Act is one of the policies that have emerged during the Bush administration; making the Bush administration a major player in the implementation of the act. Although there are republicans that are supportive of this act, there are other Republicans and Democrats alike that do not believe it will accomplish the goal of leaving no child behind. This has made this Act a hot button issue in the political world. State governments also have a great deal to loose or gain through the implementation of the Act."
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California Government versus the Federal Government, 2007.
A comparison of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government versus California government.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper compares the California Government to the Federal Government. It discusses the United States executive branch, (the presidency), the United States Congress (the legislative branch), the United States federal court system and the federal bureaucracy. The paper then compares the running of the federal government to the California government with regards to its executive branch, the legislative process and the judicial system.
Table of Contents:
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
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"One thing that helps keep a separation of power between the three branches is the President's limited lawmaking abilities. The president can recommend laws and changes to laws, but he cannot implement them. Only the Congress can do that. He can however, veto laws that Congress passes and he finds unacceptable. This keeps any one of the three branches from having too much power or influence over the others."
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