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Executive Powers in Germany and the United States, 2007.
A comparison of the executive power awarded to the Chancellor of Germany and the President of the United States.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the formation of the executive powers in both the United States and Germany. It looks at the power that the laws provide to each leader, as well as the limitations that exist in order to prevent the acquirement of excessive power. The paper compares the executive power of the Chancellor in Germany to that of the President of the United States.
Table of Contents:
German Government and Executive Powers
United States Government and Executive Powers
Conclusion
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"Checks and balances in the United States begin with the formation of the United States Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Laws of the nation must be passed by a majority vote in both houses before they can be sent to the president for approval. However, the president also has the authority to veto any legislation that he or she does not approve of, creating a situation in which the Congress must redesign the bill and seek approval again. However, the Congress can "override" the veto if there are enough votes in both the House and Senate to do so ("Checks", 2006)."
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The Executive Powers of the United States Government, 2001.
A paper discussing the actions and duties the government must carry out.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 32.95
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This paper is about the Executive Powers of the United States Government. The author details a few presidencies and describes the actions and duties of the U.S. government.
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"The constitution of the United State provides that the ?executive power? of the federal government ? shall be vested in a president.? Therefore, the president is the principal officer of the executive branch of the government. Two other branches of the federal government- the legislative and the judicial- are constitutionally equal. However, the president, who resides and works at the White House in the nation?s capital, Washington, D.C., has most often been regarded as the most powerful figure in the government and as the leader of the nation. In looking for ideas applicable to a new national executive, the founders turned to the New York Constitution of 1777, where the governship had several attractive features. "
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Venezuela and the United States, 2007.
This paper discusses the anti-American attitude of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez toward the United States and suggests alternatives for resolving this problem.
4,205 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This paper explains that corruption and dissatisfaction with the Venezuela democratic government brought Hugo Chavez to power. The author underscores that, because of Chavez's hostility towards the United States and the dependency of the U.S. on Venezuelan oil, an alternative to the current state of affairs between the US and Venezuela must be developed. The paper explores several possible alternatives to the current state of affairs between Venezuela and the United States, all carry differing costs and benefits the United States. These include using an oil embargo against Venezuela, which would severely affect the popularity of Chavez's government by cutting the funding for several of his popular social programs, developing anti-Chavez, pro-U.S. sentiment in the region of Latin America in an effort to use multilateral cooperation to control Chavez and his foreign policy agendam, and ignoring Chavez's anti-U.S. rhetoric and developing bilateral relations dealing with several issues of mutual concern. The paper concludes that the best alternative is using multilateral support to control Chavez, which has both the greatest benefit and the lowest cost and could help U.S. and Latin American relations in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Development of Alternative Approaches
Cost Benefit Analysis of Alternatives
Recommendation and Justification
Executive Summary
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"Costs to developing this alternative are relatively few and would only significantly affect American policy in the Latin American region with relatively little impact on domestic issues. While the turbulent history of U.S.-Latin American relations have led to a large amount of hostility and suspicion on the part of Latin American governments towards any American involvement in the region, such a low opinion of the United States must change in order to develop the regional support necessary to control Chavez."
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Challenges Facing Democracy in the United States, 2008.
An argument claiming that President Bush has created a number of challenges to democracy in the United States today.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the three greatest challenges facing democracy in the United States today - the tyranny of the majority and the violation of civil liberties; an undemocratic constitution and an undemocratic electoral system; and an overwhelming executive power. The paper argues that President Bush's relentless abuses of power have led to this situation in the politics of the country.
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"The ultimate and foundational cause of all three problems being analyzed is the ignorance and apathy of tens of millions of Americans regarding politics and government. This ignorance and apathy has been exploited by the current occupant of the White House and his party in order to govern as fascists behind a facade of token lip service to Constitutional government and the rule of law. The Impeachment process would compel the complicit corporate media to report upon and acknowledge this harsh reality, which in turn would stir Americans from their lethargy and generate long-term electorate distrust of Republicans."
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The Death Penalty in the United States, 2006.
An examination of the history of the death penalty in the United States.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the history of the death penalty in the United States, noting that it demonstrates a society that has been divided on the issue of executing criminals. The paper explains that opponents of the death penalty believe that as long as the process of the state committing executions exists there will be a violation of Constitutional laws intended to prevent cruel and unusual punishment. The paper also discusses the contention of those in favor of the death penalty that the punishment for a criminal act should fit the crime and that there are some crimes that are so horrendous that the death penalty is the only just punishment. Additionally, the paper points out that, although the debate has created periods in the nation's history in which executions have passed through a moratorium, most states in modern society continue to pass laws that provide for state executions, with the rate of modern executions climbing each year.
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Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Nixon:The Extension of Executive Powers, 2002.
This paper gives examples of American presidents who went beyond what they were allowed to do within the parameters of the Constitution.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the three presidents: Lincoln, Roosevelt and Nixon and their use of their executive powers during their presidency. The extension of executive power has typically created a positive for a president. For example, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, despite the extension of their executive powers, are considered great presidents. However, Richard Nixon?s abuse of this same power, proving his imperial tendencies, showed the necessity of curbing this potential force. The paper details the ways in which executive power was extended by these three presidents, and argues that President Nixon not only abused his powers but tried to cheat the American people and therefore was not considered a great president and was impeached.
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?Human beings, Abraham Lincoln noted, wished to protect both life and limb. ?Yet often a limb must be amputated to save a life; but a life is never wisely given to save a limb.? If the execution of the of the whole of the laws should require the violation of a single law, ?are all the laws but one to go unexecuted, and the Government itself to go to pieces, lest that one be violated??? (Schlesinger 59) Over the past hundreds of years, many presidents of the United States have extended their executive powers. The extension of executive power has typically created a positive for a president. For example, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. These two men, regardless of any of their actions that could be considered an extension of executive powers were great presidents. However, Richard Nixon?s abuse of this same power, proving his imperial tendencies, showed the necessity of curbing this potential force. If no actions had been taken against Nixon, what would the next president have done? Richard Nixon extended his executive powers too far, and had to be made an example of."
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President of the United States, 2007.
This paper describes the various roles of the US President with specific reference to the presidency of George W. Bush.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper relates that the US President is the head of state of the United States, the chief executive of the federal government, as well as the commander in chief of the US armed forces. As such, the paper reveals that he is probably the most powerful person in the world. He wields considerable powers derived from the US constitution, the super-power status of the US and the influence and prestige of his office. The paper details the many roles the President plays in leading the country, such as his legislative and judicial role. The paper explains that the office of the US Presidency has evolved over the years and is no more the same as envisaged by the country's founding fathers.
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"From the time of the first US President (George Washington) to the end of the 19th century, the presidency had a limited role restricted mainly to the execution of policies made by the Congress. As the US became a world and industrial power in the 20th century, a stronger presidency was required for managing the country's foreign policy and its growing domestic economy. The Great Depression of the 1930s and the Second World War saw a further expansion of the President's role--a role that persists to date. Apart from the force of circumstances--industrialization, war, depression, terrorist attacks etc., certain strong presidents, e.g., Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin Roosevelt helped to expand the powers of the office by the force of their personalities and decisive actions at appropriate times."
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The Death Penalty in the United States, 2002.
This paper critically examines Robert Johnson's arguments in his book, "Death Work: A Study of the Modern Execution Process".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The book focuses on why the death penalty promotes cruel and unusual punishment, which is not allowed in the United States.
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Washington State Government Structure, 2007.
An analysis of the background and running of the Washington State governmental structure.
1,877 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the administrative structure of the United States government. It discusses the historical background to this structure and its expression of democracy. The paper describes its three dimensional composition of legislative, executive and judicial aspects of the government. The paper concludes that the Washington State governmental power allows for the federal system to provide states with such mechanisms that serve the interests of the citizens and enable them to benefit from the most appropriate protection of their rights.
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" The process of election and campaigning for the representative structures is also stipulated in the State Constitution. The Republican and Democratic parties are the largest political forces, but there are also smaller, less experienced parties. The two main parties however, are the driving force of the legislative process; to this end, they constitute a Democratic Caucus and a Republican Caucus in which draft laws are debated in order to forward them for House debates."
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North Carolina State Governance, 2007.
An analysis of the divisions and roles of the North Carolina State government.
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper overviews North Carolina State governance. It discusses the divisions of power between the different branches of the government of the state and how these powers are allocated. It discusses the differences between the legislative, executive and judicial branches and their roles in state government. It then goes on to describe the structure and powers that the cities, counties and other forms of local government have in the state.
Table of Contents:
Separation Of Powers And Checks And Balances Between The Individual Branches Of Government
The Delegation Of Authority To Local Governments
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"In both Texas and North Carolina, specific matters pertaining to education are by and large, the provinces of local governments. Local governments have the ability to determine the allocation of educational resources financially, although schools must meet certain standards, such as the student body's need to meet certain state graduation standards. Also, schools must meet state safety standards. For example, in Texas on October 9, 2006, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst announced at a press conference he would submit a proposal to the legislature that would require all public schools in Texas to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator, to ensure the safety and security of all Texas high school students. Thus it is difficult to make absolute statements about certain areas of citizen life into which the state cannot transgress, as the state's responsibility for the welfare of its citizens may often overlap with local matters."
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Executive Power and the Federalist Papers, 2002.
A summary of one of the federalist papers - Federal 15, and political commentator Alexander Hamilton's views.
1,296 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines Federalist 15. It shows how Hamilton argued that a strong executive power is desirable,and that it would be prevented from coming to resemble a monarchy due to the checks and balances of a republican form or government. It discusses why Hamilton believes that a strong executive would allow the United States to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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Hamilton argues in Federalist 15 that the government of the United States under the Articles of Confederation lacked ?energy.? What Hamilton meant was that the government was a paper tiger; it had no power or authority to back up its laws and rulings with force. In Federalist 70, Hamilton argues that ?[d]ecision, activity, secrecy, and dispatch,? are more likely to be found in an executive consisting of a single person in power. Hamilton suggests that there is no contradiction between republican liberty and a strong executive power because the checks and balances of Republican government would keep the President from wielding absolute power as in the case of monarchy. What Hamilton argues is that a strong executive would allow the United States to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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A Look at State and Local Government Issues, 2002.
This paper examines the challenges of writing public policy and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of strong and weak governorships.
1,959 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The first part of this paper discusses the challenges and problems of writing public policy for state and local governments. The next part of the paper discusses what state constitutional, legal and historic factors would contribute to making a state governor strong or weak in his role as executive branch leader. The final part paper cites examples of worst and best types of municipal taxation and what factors make them so.
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"Public policymaking is often hard to describe. At best, the development can seem obscure to those on the outside of the process. And at its worst it can often seem underhanded, especially to those groups or individuals who felt they had contributions to make but were never offered the chance to make them. Of course, one can say this is the nature of politics in general, unfortunately politics has a negative connotation for many people."
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British vs. United States Government, 2002.
A comparison of the British Parliamentary System of Government with the United States Federal System of Government.
2,312 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper provides a comparison and brief review of the working of the British and American systems of government. The paper illustrates that they have several major differences and some similarities too. The reasons for the differences are explained. The paper shows that supremacy of the democratically elected representatives is, however, reflected in both systems of government.
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"The British Parliamentary system of government is one of the oldest political systems in the world that has evolved over a period of centuries. The British model has influenced the system of governments in many countries of the world including the United States. On the other hand, the US system of government is a Federal system that came into existence when the United States (the former American colonies) rebelled against British rule and declared its independence in the latter part of the eighteenth century, followed by the adoption of its own constitution in 1787. Although having some similarities with the British System of government, the US system of government is unique in several aspects, having its own characteristics. In this paper we shall look at some key features of the two systems of government and compare and contrast the British Parliamentary system of government with the United States Federal System of government."
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National Government Powers, 2002.
This paper deals with the good and bad sides of the U.S. national government increasing its powers.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains how the states have seen their powers decreased in recent years, as the American national government has increased its power. In debating this issue, the writer discusses why it is important to look at the good and bad sides of this relationship. The writer discusses which spheres the powers have been increased - the federalization of criminal law, the control of dairy farming and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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"The National Government has started to decrease states' powers concerning criminal law, while increasing its power in these matters. The ABA Task force recently issued The Federalization of Criminal Law report which stated that ?the federalization of crime distorts the Constitution?s structure of powers in a least three respects.
The federalization of crime represents a usurping by the Congress of police powers, which the Constitution leaves in the states and withholds from the federal government."
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The Executive Branch of Government, 2002.
Examines the various forms the executive branch of government currently takes in modern states.
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This paper considers types of monarchies, Republican systems and authoritarian and communitarian as examples of the executive branch of government.
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