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Fair Elections?, 2008.
A look at the procedures for voter registration and appropriate conduct on election day in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
3,309 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses how a democracy should weigh each vote equally, make the electoral process accessible to everyone, ensure that the legislative assembly accurately represents the will of the people, have cost-effective elections with no electoral fraud and allow people to feel secure when they cast their ballot. The paper then examines Canada, Mexico and the United States and considers to what extent each country has elections that provide a safe, ethical, well-administered and equitable electoral system. The paper looks at the remedies which can be applied in each nation to improve the current situation for future generations. The paper shows how Mexico in particular must do a better job of entrenching the rule of law as a staple of its political culture.
From the Paper
"At this juncture, it is appropriate to offer a brief contextual overview of the three countries' political systems inasmuch as, to the extent they are all rather similar and democratic, there is no reason why they cannot each develop an equitable and fair system for Election Day proceedings; in other words, Mexico is more like Canada than some people might suppose. Most notably, beyond also having a federal bicameral structure like Canada (and the United States) Mexico has shown a willingness to become more accommodating to a diversity of views in its representative assemblies (Schedler, 20-30). Unfortunately, the historic terrain of Mexican politics has been rough when it comes to meaningful reform and to the long-term sustainability of that reform (Schedler, 10; for a litany of "false starts" vis-a-vis reforming the Mexican democratic process, please see "Popular Choice and Electoral Politics," 125-126) and, lacking a tradition of fair voting representation (and a tradition of opposing ballot box fraud and coercion) its future as a democracy is uncertain."
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Is Fair Trade Really Fair?, 2002.
An examination of the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the proposed (Free Trade Area of the Americas) FTAA on Mexico.
4,644 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 120.95
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This paper demonstrates that in order to improve free trade agreements and ensure that they include adequate protection for worker?s rights, food security and environmental regulation, the FTAA must be based on a new model, rather than on the failed model of NAFTA. It shows that unless this is done, the only people to benefit from these agreements will be the rich and powerful; and that the workers and traders of the poorer countries will continue to be exploited.
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"Free trade policies such as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are widening the gap between the rich and poor in a number of ways. This is particularly true in Mexico; a country that has always been concerned with the protection issues associated with major trading countries in the world, tight controls, high tariffs and other restrictive policies. These restrictions have been revoked however in response to the demands to promote export-oriented production, eliminate obstacles to imports, and loosen corporate controls over national domains and enterprises. The result has been a blatantly inequitable distribution of wealth and power both within Mexico and between Mexico and other countries. The track record of NAFTA has raised concerns that this inequity will only be augmented by any such agreement."
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Elections, 2007.
This paper discusses how elections do not always presuppose a democracy.
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper explains that elections are when voters choose a certain party or person into a certain position. The paper discusses how although many countries profess to have accepted the "free and fair" mode of election required by a democracy, this is not always the case in practice, as seen in Ethiopia. The paper uses the example of the United states to portray a democratic paradigm that has finally learned to allow a variety of ideologies to exist within a single country. The paper stresses that the secret to election success appears to be letting these ideologies compliment rather than destroy each other.
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"In the Ethiopia elections of 2005, several elements are in accord with the accepted definition of a democratic election. 90% of voters were for example attracted to the polls without any evident intimidation to vote for one party or the other. Furthermore, more than one party stood for the election, with a ban on protests that would interfere with the process."
"Once it became apparent that the opposition party had more votes than the ruling party, however, irregularities occurred, first under the order of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister declared a state of emergency on May 16. No public gathering was allowed during this time, the Minister assumed command of the security forces and stationed federal and special forces instead of capital city police. This is hardly the actions of a minister in a democratic country."
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Local Elections in the City of York, U.K., 2004.
This paper discusses that the reasons why the City of York, U.K., like many cities in Western democracies, is experiencing the problem of low voter turnout in elections.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that, in a democracy, when so few people turn out for an election, it denies legitimacy to the government that is elected and often results in a government that is not answerable to the people because that government was only elected by a small percentage of the people. The author points out three main reasons for the small voter local election: the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections; the age of the voters; and the proximity of the voters to the polling places. The paper relates that most European nations now use a proportional system for national and local elections, making the United Kingdom's use of the First Past the Post system for local elections somewhat of a relic.
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"However, there is still a third variable which must be considered in this problem. The vicinity of the voters to the polling places has been found to have a bearing on how many people participate in the local elections. In areas in which residents live less than five minutes away from the polling place for a local election, voter turnout has been found to be very high, almost sixty-five percent in some cases. However, in areas in which voters lived more than five minutes away from their polling places, voter turnout dropped astoundingly to around thirty-five percent. This indicates that voters want convenience in their polling places, probably because people today lead such busy lives that it is difficult for them to take much time out of their day to go and vote in a local election."
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Presidential Elections, 1987.
Discusses problems, shortcomings & injustices in theory, structure & process of election system and emphasizing Reagans' 1980 & 1984 victories. Examines electoral college, indirect elections, TV dominated campaigns and primaries.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 119.95
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"This study will investigate problems associated with the system of Presidential elections, dealing in general with the theory and structure of the Presidential election process, and specifically with the elections of 1980 and 1984 in which Ronald Reagan triumphed in landslide victories over Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale.
The most common criticism of the Presidential election process in the past (that is, before the advent of television, debates presented immediately to the nation as a whole, the emergence of the primaries, campaign lengths and costs, etc.) has centered on the Electoral College. The major criticism of the Electoral College has been that it serves as an impediment to the direct election of the President by the people.
However, as Cummings and Wise write, that was the very(...)"
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United States Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848, 2002.
The paper compares the elections of 1824 and 1848 in the United States and discusses the rise of mass Jacksonian Politics.
1,598 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper shows that a distinct political revolution occurred between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848. This change is often referred to as the Jacksonian Revolution or the rise of mass politics. It discusses how the beginnings of these changes are seen in 1824, but would not be institutionalized as a part of every election campaign until 1848. The paper shows that the most notable differences between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848 were the use of party identifications or the partisan nature of the papers, the way that editors and people who wrote editorials to the papers argued their points and the development of early forms of polling and political endorsements.
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"During the 1824 Presidential Election there are few, if any, forms of polling, political endorsements, or advertisements, but they are all over the papers by the 1848 Presidential Election. Several unscientific polls are reported to the New York Herald regarding the 1848 Presidential Election during the six months leading up to the elections. ?Another Vote for Taylor ? On a late trip of the steamboat Herald, down the Illinois river, the vote for President was taken and stood as follows:- In the ladies? cabin, for Taylor 14; for Cass, 3. Gentlemen?s cabin, for Taylor, 43; Cass, 23.? "
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Strategies for Local Elections, 2005.
A consideration of strategies techniques for winning local elections.
13,800 words (approx. 55.2 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper considers many strategies, techniques, philosophies for winning local elections given a three-month election cycle, and how these strategies provide insights into how they may be adapted to other locations. It looks at the use of radio, television and the Internet and the Democratic process in theory and practice.
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"Democracy begins at the local level although it is often most associated with national elections. Local officials however, including mayors have a direct impact on the daily lives of the citizens in their region. In ..."
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Two U.S. Presidential Elections, 2002.
An analysis of the 1984 and 2000 elections.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, $ 103.95
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Analysis of the 1984 and 2000 elections. Background of the two-party system. Significance of the 2000 election as the first time in 124 years that the candidate who won the national popular vote lost the electoral vote. Compares the candidates of 1984 and 2000. Role of the media in Presidential elections.
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"Analysis of the U.S. Presidential Elections of 1984 and 2000
Introduction - The Birth of the Two Party System
Prior to the election of 1840, America did not have a two-party political system. Federalists and Democratic-Republicans contested elections in the early republic, but they were more representations of class and regional power than political parties. From 1812 to 1824, during the "era of good feelings," there was only one political party, and Presidents James Madison and James Monroe ran virtually unopposed (Shulman, M1).
After a 4-year interregnum in which Andrew Jackson - the man who won the most electoral votes in the election of 1824 - was denied his victory in the House of Representatives in favor of John Quincy Adams, Jacksonian Democracy - a further development of..."
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Economy and Elections, 2002.
A look at the effect of the status of the economy on the results of an election.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This piece provides an overview of the economy during elections. Using data from economists Ray Fair and Patrick Lynch, the author analyzes the notion that a strong economy (high GDP, low inflation) help incumbents get re-elected, while economic weakness helps the opposite party get elected. The author also asserts that a weak economy combined with high amounts of crime can also affect the outcome of a given election. The most important factor, however, is not which party can best control the economy, but which one can best control the illusion.
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Voter Turnout in Canadian Federal Elections, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for low voter turnout in Canadian federal elections and strategies for improving the turnout.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines the nature of the apathy in voter participation rates during the past two federal elections in Canada. It discusses the nature of the reasons used to explain low voter turnout rates in Canadian federal elections. Additionally, the paper proposes useful strategies that could be (and are being) employed in order to combat low voter turnouts.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Low Voter Turnout
Underlying Roots and Causes Behind Low Voter Turnout
Strategies for Improving Voter Turnout
Conclusions: The Way Forward for the Canadian Electorate
From the Paper
"With more people turning out for the 2006 federal election than did in 2004, the call for electoral reform has become somewhat muted. It is important, however, that the process of reform continue so that Canada can improve its standing among other democratic nations with regard to voter participation. Targeting potential youth voters to impress upon them the importance of the political process and dismantling the winner-take-all electoral system are important first steps in this regard. Federal transparency and oversight of political actions may be the only means that can restore voter trust in politicians. Only time and concerted effort will reveal if it is possible for Canada to avoid a potential voter crisis in the coming decades."
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Presidential Elections - Then and Now, 2002.
Compares and contrasts the Presidential elections of 1968 and 1992.
1,544 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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An essay focusing on the long and arduous process of getting elected President. Compares the elections of 1968 and 1992, both of which featured a strong third-party candidate who threatened to steal the presidency.
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"Being a citizen of the United States affords one with many opportunities that are sometimes taken for granted. As American citizens, we have the opportunity to vote for many offices at the national, state, and local levels. However, the election of the president of the United States every four years is undeniably the most important part of the American political process."
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Medical Issues in 2000 Elections, 2002.
Examines how both political sides campaigned for the expansion of Medicare to include coverage of prescription drugs in the 2000 American elections.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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Although there are many important issues, both domestic and foreign affecting America, one of the major issues that the candidates chose to focus on in the Presidential elections of 2000 was the issue of prescription drug costs. The paper shows that this seemed to be a symbolic issue representing the different philosophies of the two major parties. The image that was presented was of the old woman who is unable to afford to buy necessary medications, or must choose between life-saving medication and food. The paper shows that it became a bellwether issue of the election, with the Democrats identifying themselves as the party of compassion and the Republicans trying to identify themselves as also a party of compassion, but of compassionate conservatism. In other words, both parties were saying that there is a problem, that they care about the struggles that people are undergoing and that they have ideas about how to ameliorate the problem. The paper covers the differences between the ideas of the Democrats and the Republicans.
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"For Gore, the proposal is a straightforward addition to Medicare of prescription drug coverage for those 65 and older. It would cover all costs for seniors earning up to 135 percent of the poverty level and subsidies for people with incomes between 135 percent ad 150 percent of the poverty level. In addition, everyone else would receive 50 percent of drug purchases adding up to at least $2,000 in 2002 and adding up to at least $5,000 in 2008. Recipients would, however, pay something for this benefit. They would pay monthly premiums starting at $25 and eventually increasing to $50 per month."
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Florida Elections, 2002.
An in-depth look at the Florida elections.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page paper presents a detailed discussion on the election situation in the state of Florida. Several past electrons are scrutinized as well as analyzed and the trends of the Florida voters are also glanced at. In this turbulent time of political anger and confusion it is media frenzy when something happens as it did during the last presidential election. While the world looked on we tried to figure out how Florida survived politically before this. The paper outlines the many things that happened as a result of the problems in the Florida election and it takes the reader on a journey with which the party lines are divided and scrutinized.
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The Elections of 1992 and 2000, 2002.
A compaison of the elections of 1992 and 2000 with an emphasis on the issues and the candidates.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the presidential elections of 1992 and 2000, focuses upon the issues and candidates, and explores whether the differences between Republicans and Democrats are becoming nearly indistinguishable.
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The 2001 Australian Federal Elections, 2002.
The paper discusses the 2001 Australian Federal Elections and the current issues faced by Australian politics.
2,570 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper describes the 2001 Australian Federal Elections and the challenges faced by the winning party, the Liberal Party. The issues discussed include health, defense, taxation and immigration. It gives a brief history of the party and its principle goals. The paper includes interviews with Afghan Australians and it discusses the detention centers. The paper describes how the Liberal Party plans to resolve these issues.
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"The 2001 Australian federal elections had on its electoral list, the Liberal party, the Labor party, the National party, Australian Democrats, the Greens, the One Nation party and other smaller parties. The two major contenders were the Liberal Party winning the majority of the votes with more than 69 seats, and the Labor Party following closely with 66 seats. The smaller parties won the remaining seats."
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