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Issues Regarding the Public School System in the U..S, 2002.
This paper examines the problems with the public school system and possible solutions.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Examines the history and aims of the public school system and its declining quality and proposed solutions. The school vouchers and charter schools solutions are reviewed and alternative systems are looked at. The author concludes that the public school system itself needs changes rather than changing the entire system.
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"The Public School System in the United States was one of the primary and prevailing forms of education in the country at present. The public school system was established as early as 1837 in Massachusetts, wherein Horace Mann, a Bostonian reformist, became the first secretary of the Massachusetts board for the coordination of the public school system. In 1839, the first public school was established, and in 1852, the ?first compulsory school-attendance law? was passed in the Massachusetts legislature. By the year 1918, every state in the US was already under this school-attendance law. Public schooling flourished when the Land-Grant Act (or the Morill Act) was approved in 1862, which provided ?federal land? to the states for use in establishing public schools."
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Invasion of Privacy, 2002.
Based on a survey, this paper shows that governmental invasion of privacy is a major concern among Americans.
3,670 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 101.95
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This paper seeks to determine how Americans (as opposed to popular culture and the media) feel about governmental invasion of privacy, and to sort responses in terms of gender, political affiliation and age. Done through a survey of 1800 respondents in three age groups (18-34, 35-64, 65+), the answers are tabulated and compared. The results show that younger people are more concerned than older people, women more concerned than men, and Democrats more concerned than Republicans. In all, 75% of Americans are very concerned with the invasion of their privacy. This indicates a serious lack of communication and responsiveness between the government?s behavior and the people?s concerns.
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"Before the September 11th terrorist attacks, those among the American people who were concerned about governmental invasion of privacy were relatively soft spoken, and tended towards extremist edges. Certainly, no one was fond of the degree to which the IRS kept an eye on their business, and especially among lower-class and minority factions, there was a deal of foment concerning unwarranted search-and-seizure on suspicion of drug charges and various other matters. However, in general, most Americans didn?t notice the degree to which their lives were supervised. After September 11th, the supervision took a much harder edge. The Patriot Act was passed allowing the government supposedly unprecedented powers to conduct searches, wiretaps, random background checks, and other security procedures against common civilians. (As a matter of historical accuracy, similar wartime measures have been undertaken on occasion in American history, though not within the memory of the current generation) Concern for the privacy of individuals became of much greater concern in the publications of fringe groups, such as ultra-liberal ?Mother Jones? and ultra-conservative ?The World.? However, the concern over individual privacy appears very seldom in mainstream non-fictional media (no one can seriously consider such shows as X-files to represent the general media consensus on government activity)."
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Voting System Design, 2002.
A proposal for a new voting system for Orange County.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The development of a secure and accurate voting system for the populace of Orange County is a task of paramount importance. Incorporated in this proposal are recommendations for the construction of such a system. In this proposal the writer addresses both the benefits and potential shortcomings of a computer based system and highlights the technologies used to insure security, privacy, accessibility and accountability. Finally, it addresses several issues relevant to the new voting system including public acceptance and system administration.
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"Any computer based voting system must balance the benefits of automation and convenience with the security risk inherent in such systems. Computers are compromised daily and various measures must be implemented to insure the integrity of the system. It is well worth noting, that though the traditional ?hacker? is a threat, lack of public confidence in the security, privacy, and accuracy of the system, pose far greater a threat than any one individual can. These sentiments are what led Rebecca Mercuri to argue that, ?the benefits of automation are still outweighed by the risks.? This feeling is still prevalent in the general public so our system must take every step necessary to facilitate public trust and to insure the integrity of our results."
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The School Voucher Program, 2002.
A detailed discussion of the controversial proposed School Voucher program.
5,975 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This study was designed to determine whether a school voucher program is really what the public desires or if changes in education are desired regardless of where the education occurs. It asks the question is the public willing to pay an additional tax to fund the program. Background and statement of the problem are presented, as well as a review of the literature.
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"America has always prided itself on being the best nation in the world. Many nations turn to America for assistance, advice and guidance in many areas including economics, trade, and military actions. The one place that America seems to be lagging of late is the area of education. Each year there are reports released that detail the fact that American students are behind Japanese, German and other counterparts when it comes to standardized test scores in the academic basics. This has led to many heated debates and suggestions for improvements and one of the suggestions has been to provide a government funded voucher program that will allow parents to send their students to private schools if they are not satisfied with the education the public school system provides."
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Public Administration, 2002.
The development of a public administration theory with the purpose of enhancing the political unit.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores the development of a public administration theory. It discusses the components that make up the theory of public administration and develops its own components to enhance the system. In addition this paper discusses other perspectives on what ingredients help to develop a good public administration theory.
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"Even in the earliest records of the most ancient and basic social systems, there is confirmation of decisions being made and executed concerning issues of governance within society. As the idea of public administration was developed and extended, the breadth and power of administrative systems grew. The growth of these basic social systems became increasingly more elaborate and the philosophies of political systems became linked with the theory of public administration intended to employ policy decisions of ruling governments."
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Administrative Responsibility for the 21st Century, 2002.
A study on the process of administering the law in the twenty-first century by comparing the concepts of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper compares the concepts of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber on the process of administering the law. The author states a country that is well administrated by quality administrators will have a deep morality instilled in these workers to understand, evaluate and properly execute the laws. It argues that the secret to 21st century administrative responsibility is a true sense of morality that is instituted alongside the very laws of the land.
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"However, policies are meaningless without proper administration of those policies. That is why, in the eyes of Joachim Friedrich, Herman Finer and Max Weber, the process of administering the law is actually more crucial than the process of creating it: Implementation is more important than legislation. Indeed, legislation?s primary and initial focus should be to create proper administrative bodies and give them the tools to bring the goals of policy legislation to fruition."
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The Scope of Public Administration, 2002.
A paper which discusses the concept and basis of Public Administration.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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The paper introduces the concept of Public Administration and the importance it holds in the field of management. The paper defines the breadth and scope of Public Administration and its sub-disciplines. Also discussed are the major concepts of the issue such as analysis of an environment using the SWOT test, the change in policy from strategic planning to strategic management and other facets of this discipline.
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"Public sector strategic management theory has for this reason stressed the requirement to take political circumstances into consideration. This is carried out by "meta-planning," this is the process of drawing up planning processes that integrate the viewpoints of all the stakeholders. Public managers have to build up interpersonal networks with care, both side and outside their organizations, in order to get the support and contribution of the many stakeholders of an agency. In some recommendations that are made for the strategic management of the public sector, the assessment of the stakeholder takes priority over the analysis of all other features of the organization's environment."
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Diego-Tijuana Water Epidemic, 2002.
A study of the San Diego-Tijuana water epidemic.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This environmental paper examines the San Diego-Tijuana water epidemic. The author presents the history and current factors involved in the problem: contamination and draught. It highlights the political issues involved in environmental city management for these Mexican and American border cities.
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"In recent decades the world has come to realize that the earth?s resources are not comprised of a bottomless pit. It has been acknowledged that there are resources that are threatening to run out or contaminate so that they can no longer be useful to mankind. One of the most important resources the world has is the water supply. "
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The First Amendment, 2002.
This paper examines the many issues that are affected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution such as religious freedom and pornography.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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A look at the the first amendment and a discussion on why the framers of the Constitution felt it was so important to include this clause. The author discusses several areas guaranteed by the First Amendment, such as freedom of religion that should not be taken lightly. This paper pays particular attention to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal law to limit pornography. The author also uses examples of religious oppression in China, and against the Dalai Lama as examples.
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"This does not, however, mean that the press is entirely free even today. There are at least two key areas over which advocates for limitation on the freedom of expression and advocates for a greater freedom of expression frequently clash. The first of these has also been in the news lately, for it concerns the idea of national security. The federal government has ? probably since there was a federal government ? withheld some information from the American people on the grounds that to reveal such information publicly would be tantamount to compromising the security of the nation."
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Successful Emergency Communication, 2002.
This paper looks at the need for successful emergency communication in New York City.
3,280 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper examines the components necessary for successful emergency communication. The writer evaluates the actions of the New York City Emergency Communications Center in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks in that city. The strengths and weaknesses of the system are detailed, relative to potential problems such as natural disasters that could plague the city. Many of the inherent problems this writer feels the city would face are a result of the fact that much of the city's infrastructure, bridges, tunnels, subways and communication centers are located underground. In this writer's opinion, an earthquake would totally destroy much of the city's infrastructure which would lead to the city being forced to close down, and that would include the financial centers and the ramifications here are well-documented. The paper also details legislation that has been passed at the state level to deal with this potential threat. The writer makes several suggestions as to what would be necessary to avert a major disaster, including designating the Public Information Officer as the person who would be responsible for the coordination of all the agencies, predetermined safe centers should be well-publicized and known in each of the communities, the collecting areas for the victims and survivors of any disaster should be every few blocks, evacuation of bridges and tunnels should be well-planned and coordinated and there should be one umbrella agency that is responsible for the training and coordination of the emergency personnel in the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake or terrorist attack.
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"In recent times, especially in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington DC, effective and speedy emergency communication has become paramount for response personnel?firefighters, police and paramedics. Emergency communications agencies like the North American Center For Emergency Communications (NACEC) were set up to provide quick and speedy services in cases of disaster. A Disaster Victim Information Exchange System (DVIS) was also setup to handle situations where families and loved ones required information about an individual evacuee?s location, condition, immediate plans and special needs. In the past, trying to locate a person could take days or months, as information procured from the scene was sketchy and unreliable."
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Does God Really Need to Go to School?, 2002.
A discussion on the division between church and state over the role of the American government in the religious convictions of its people, and vice versa.
3,270 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The following paper examines the way in which the American government mandates that children will attend school, that there will be teachers, and there will be education. This paper asserts that if the latter is mandatory, then the government must decide what religious value or training will be mandatory. The debate explores how on the one side many have suggested that no religion be instituted, whereas on the other side just as many say that no religion is the same thing as preaching the religion of atheism or agnosticism. The writer examines how many Christians want a more exclusively Christian environment, while many atheists or agnostics want to decrease the level of religious power invested in school systems. Both sides have problems with their issues, and may be extremists in theory, in actions, and in rhetoric. This paper suggests a solution to this everlasting debate.
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"As the American government has progressed from a withdrawn state where it controlled little more than a militia and trade treaties to being an authoritarian structure which oversees everything from highway speeds to public education, the basis for change in its relationship to religion was firmly sown. A government which does not regulate public schools, or zoning laws, has in every field a very different role from one which does, but this is particularly important in the role of religious and ethical convictions. The difference between being tax-exempt and not tax-exempt is tremendous. The difference between having a building license or not changes the entire scope of a ministry. Perhaps most important, though, is the increased need for the government to determine what schools will teach about religion, if they teach anything at all"
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Freedom vs. Safety, 2002.
This paper presents a detailed discussion about wire-tapping, computer privacy and cell phones in the context of the age of terrorism which America finds itself entrenched in.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The following paper explores the capabilities as well as the possibilities when it comes to the maintenance or invasion of privacy in creating safety precautions without violating the constitution. This paper focuses on the need to be careful of violating the constitutional rights of the American people, even though the American government continues to seek out terrorists.
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?America is known throughout the world as the land of the free. The United States Constitution lays out the protected freedoms of Americans more clearly than any other constitution in the world. The freedoms and the protection of privacy in this country is something that millions of immigrants flock to take part in each year as they start their life anew in the United States of America. Following the events of 9-11 however, a nervous eye has been cast in the direction of privacy issues. Wire tapping, listening in on cell phone conversations and using those conversations in court, and email privacy have all come under scrutiny. Before the attacks on the World Trade Center, the answer was very clear concerning privacy in these areas.?
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Tennessee 2002, 2002.
This paper discusses the issue of tax cuts the State of Tennessee faced in the year 2002.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The following paper examines the issue of income tax for Tennessee in recent years. The writer discusses the split in opinions about the income tax rate and the many varied views about how it should be implemented. This paper suggests a restructuring of the tax system by politicians and legislators.
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?It is true that Tennessee in the recent years have experienced shortage in the work force, especially the well-trained work force that is the most critical factor for a sustained economic growth. Education is the single most decisive factor and a skilled and well-trained work force is essential for growth. The need for a quality research university helps to break new technological innovations, which further help, in bringing new companies and well-paying jobs. Tennesseans realize that government is an essential partner if they hope to achieve these things. The irony of the present situation is that before the State fall in the late 90's, the State was among the top earning in the union and boasted a triple A bond rating and was among the most well managed states in the union. There are concrete reasons for opposing the income tax, instead of putting more burdens by punishing the work and hard earned with income tax it makes sense to let the work but rewarding by giving some tax relief to the people.?
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Community Policing, 2002.
A discussion on the way in which community policing allows individuals to play an active role in identifying problems in their community and in working together with police officers, with a focus on addressing problems related to Al Qaeda.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The following paper outlines a community policing strategy or approach, namely the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving strategy (COPPS) which focuses on partnerships between the community and police officers. The writer examines how community policing promotes mutual trust and cooperation between citizens and police officers, empowering communities in danger of being overwhelmed by crime, drugs, and the poisonous mix of apathy, despair, and unrest. This paper asserts that if the lines of communication are both active and open, citizens and police officers may work together in order to improve the overall quality of life in a community and to reduce the crime rate while fostering mutual respect and trust.The writer also offers recommendations for effectively combating the threats of the Al Qaeda terrorist group.
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?Crime is an issue of paramount social importance, one that directly and indirectly affects each and every member of society. The costs associated with crime are not merely financial. Emotional costs result when a criminal murders or severely injures an individual?s family member or close friend, or when an offender is incarcerated, depriving his or her family of the emotional and/or financial support. Public concern has increased over specific aspects of the crime problem in recent years, namely domestic violence, drug-related crime and violence, gang-related crime and violence, juvenile crime, prison reform, and the role of television in producing violence.?
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Private vs. Public Sectors in the United States, 2002.
An informal survey of diversity in the workforce of the private and public sectors of America.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The following paper focuses on the way in which the public and private sectors differ as well as what their similarities are. In addition the writer provides examples, applications and implications of each sector and the diversity question. The writer concludes from the research that the public sector leads by example and the private sector often follows the public sectors lead. Thus, it is the writer?s opinion that the public sector has long since mandated the employment and the development of a diverse workforce.
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?America is known throughout the world for its open arms regarding diversity. Each year countless immigrants flock to the shores of the nation to begin life anew in a place where they have heard they will receive unconditional acceptance. While it is true in many ways that America has one of the most diverse populations on earth it doesn?t mean there are never any issues when it comes to that diversity. Diversity in the private and public sector of America have different challenges presented as well as challenges that are decidedly similar. The private and public sector have been working on the diversity question for many years and while they run parallel in many ways, they are also walking their own lone path.?
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