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Federal Government's Role and Poverty, 2002.
A look at the Federal Government's role in eliminating poverty.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper looks into the problem of urban and rural poverty and examines Federal Government's role in its elimination. While some argue that Federal Government should not interfere in the process, it would be unwise to deny Government a part in seeking an effective solution, since poverty relief on a national scale can be achieved with due help from the Government.
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The Federal Government's Role in Education, 2002.
A discussion of the United States federal government's role in education over the years.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The role of the federal government in determining policies and practices in the nation's school is traced. The author contends that the federal agency's role is limited, and may involve little more than seeing that applications for funding are properly submitted, compliance or audit issues resolved and money disbursed in timely fashion.
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"Critics of federal involvement in public schools say that state and local authorities understand better what kind of standards and practices their school districts need. Some also believe that national standards or testing will inevitably lead to a national curriculum, the contents of which may be fiercely opposed by some local school boards. Finally, critics say that increased federal involvement adds another expensive bureaucratic layer to the educational system. In the United States education is supposed to be a responsibility of the sub-national governments. However, the federal government intervenes often to define curricula and standards, to grant research money, to regulate, to allocate scholarships, and so forth. This problem is, of course, not limited to the United States."
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The Economic Role of Government: Friedman Vs. Okun, 1999.
A look at Milton Friedman's and Arthur Okun's ideas on the economic role of government, including their similarities and differences.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper first provides a brief overview of Milton Friedman's and Arthur Okun's views on the economic role of government and then addresses their differences. One of the main topics of the paper, however, is the way in which the scholars actually agree, which is only apparent after scratching below the surface a bit.
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"Milton Friedman and Arthur Okun are considered by many to be on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to ideas about how to redistribute income from the rich to the poor. Friedman is by most definitions a conservative in this context, while Okun is usually placed in the liberal camp."
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Looking for Utopia: The Role of Government, 2006.
A discussion regarding the quest for Utopia and the role that the government would play in such a society.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay discusses the shape and nature of a potential utopian society by examining briefly three concepts hotly debated by philosophers and political scientists. These topics are personal property, social classes, and the distribution of wealth. The paper concludes by saying that the best society closest to utopia will be the one in which the government plays the least significant role.
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"The Shape of Utopia Philosophers have examined and proposed ideal societies for thousands of years, with written examples as old as Plato's Republic. Despite this preponderance of theory, the practical realization of the utopian ideal has remained fleetingly out of reach. To presume to have the ability to imagine a utopia, where so many others have failed, might betray one's own arrogance. Nonetheless, the promise of a finer world is too enticing to ignore. In "Civil Disobedience" Henry David Thoreau wrote, "There will never be a really free and enlightened state, until the State comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived, and treats him accordingly" (Thoreau 31). It is with this statement in mind that we shall visit the possibility of a utopian society. "
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The Role of Government in Policy-Making, 2008.
This paper looks at public policy and discusses the role of the US government in policy making.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer notes that, in the US, the public policy process essentially begins with a bill, or proposed law, being introduced for consideration into both chambers of Congress, which is comprised of the US Senate and House of Representatives. The writer then explains that public policy is shaped by the federal judiciary system in one of two ways. The first way is through statutory construction, in which courts interpret the definitions of laws and administrative regulations. Congress can overturn a Supreme Court decision involving statutory construction with which it disagrees. The second way is through judicial review, in which courts decide whether any law or administrative action passed by either Congress or certain state legislatures is in violation of the US Constitution. The writer concludes that the role the court system has played in shaping policies that affect the American Civil Liberties Union is that it continually passes judgment on the various cases brought to it by the organization on behalf of various underprivileged individuals.
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"These laws and decisions influence the organization's decision-making operations by helping it to narrow down the types of social and political issues it would be interested in tackling. Such issues include those pertaining to free speech, the death penalty, disability rights, drug policy, HIV/AIDS, immigrant rights, prisoners' rights, lesbian and gay rights, privacy and technology, rights of the poor, police practices, racial justice, reproductive freedom and women's rights among various others. In its everyday activities these laws help ACLU to choose the specific types of court cases and lobbying efforts relevant to the various issues it is specifically known to deal with. Currently the ACLU handles up to 6,000 cases per year with 100 of its own staff attorneys and 2000 volunteer attorneys."
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The Proper Role of Government in the Economy, 2002.
Discussion of what should be the objective of government involvement in the economy and the degree of that involvement.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The appropriate role of government in the economy is an issue that has been long debated. Several hundred years into the debate, no solid answer exists. Throughout the 20th century alone, several different forms of governance have been attempted, and while some have been more successful than others, the prevailing mixed economy (limited laissez faire) used in most developed countries seems to offer a reasonably decent solution. The key to this form of economy, it seems, is flexibility; with the government more active at some times than others. Good leaders know where the strengths of capitalism lay and what its limitations are. The proper role of government, in this broad sense, is to maximize the benefits of capitalism by staying out of the economy, but exerting some influence in areas where capitalism is deficient.
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The Role of Property in Locke's Theory of Government, 2006.
A discussion regarding John Locke's theory of social contract.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how John Locke made a major contribution to the evolution of thinking about government. Along with two other major thinkers, he was the originator of the theory of social contract, which in turn laid a foundation for modern notions of democracy. This paper shows that the role of property was central in Locke's history of the social contract, and that in turn it was also central in his version of government.
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The Government that Governs Best, 2004.
Asks the question: does the government that governs least govern the best?
1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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There are many who believe that a true, freedom-loving democracy consists of a government that stays out of the business of its citizens as much as possible. This paper questions whether a government that does not govern much at all can really be an effective government. Even more importantly, it questions whether a government that does not govern much can protect and preserve the very democracy and freedom that created it in the first place. This paper looks at the writings of Alex de Tocqueville, specifically, his book, "Democracy in America", in order to determine if the government that governs least really is best.
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"For most of the history of the United States, the idea that the government should not be very strong and should leave the people mainly to themselves has been a common theme of opinion among both the people and the politicians. It was certainly the common idea of the day when the Articles of Confederation were installed as our first constitution. The Articles of Confederation created a weak, loose league of friendship between the states, but established no real sort of federal government. The federal government it did create had no power beyond what the states gave it. As a result, nothing much ever got done, and the government and the states soon found out that the United States as a whole was not able to pay its bills, regulate its commerce, or ensure domestic tranquility."
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The Government and the Governed, 2004.
Compares and contrasts John Locke's and Jean Rousseau's theories about government and the people it governs.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper examines the theories put forth by John Lock and Jean Jacques Rousseau concerning the ways that government and those governed should interact. The paper compares and contrasts both theories and examines their differing ideas on ways in which government must act to ensure a stable, orderly, just and prosperous society.
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"Two philosophers who have contributed a great deal to an understanding of the relationship between citizens and government are Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Locke. The purpose of this report is to compare and contrast Rousseau's and Locke's theories regarding the ways in which the governed and the government must and should interact in order to ensure the continuation of a society that is stable, orderly and conducive to prosperity, equality and justice for its members. To that end ideas advanced..."
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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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Federal Government versus State Government, 2002.
A comparison of the United States Federal Government versus the Michigan State Government.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper provides an overview of the government system used by the state of Michigan and uses this overview to compare the situation in Michigan to the governing style of the country as a whole. This paper therefore provides the reader with a concise summary of the ways in which Michigan is both alike and different from the U.S. federal government.
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The U.S. Government and American Business, 2004.
Addresses the issue regarding the U.S. government's role in the American business world.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The author of this essay presents the standard libertarian position against government involvement in the business world. The premise of this paper, that the U.S. government?s role should be restricted to protecting life and property of the citizens and should not have an essential role in regulating American businesses, is supported by citing the philosophy of Adam Smith from "The Wealth of Nations", by asserting that the economic prosperity that resulted from Roosevelt's domestic interventionist policies is largely myth, and that altruism, as a form of government philosophy, is unrealistic and impractical.
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"Ever since Adam Smith argued for laissez faire capitalism in his monumental treatise, The Wealth of Nations (1776), it has been proved time and again that the philosophy of ?division of labor? and pursuit of ?self interest? by the individual, results in creation of unprecedented wealth; thus improving the standard of living for everybody. This is because the division of labor results in a multiplier effect in which the society benefits tremendously from the sum of specialized knowledge of each individual. Furthermore, the freedom to pursue self interest by every individual to create wealth for oneself is the most powerful incentive imaginable and it ultimately works for the benefit of the whole society. The capitalist system, however, falters if the government interferes with the process in the form of ?regulations.? The degree of damage done to the economy is usually in direct proportion to the extent of the interference."
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E-Government, Information Technology and Governance, 2002.
A paper which discusses ways in which E-governments can be seen as a threat or an opportunity to developing countries.
6,296 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 146.95
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The paper explains the concept of E-Government as a strategy used by governments in and around developing countries to use new technologies to provide people with more convenient access to government information and services. These are for the improvement of the quality of services and to provide greater opportunities to participate in the democratic institutions and processes.
The paper provides an in-depth, critical appraisal of the opportunities and threats ushered in by the new concept and practice of E-Government as transferred to developing countries. Ways in which developing countries may cope with the phenomenon of E-government as well as advances in information technology and governance, are discussed. In addition, it also examines the strategies and tools that policymakers use to preserve the benefits as well as to avoid or lessen the costs involved.
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"The issue of Electronic Government (E. Government) , with particular regards to the advantages and disadvantages of its implementation and use, has been the subject of considerable debate and numerous studies in both the developed and the developing worlds. This paper seeks to explore the capacity of the developing world to fully utilize the opportunities E-government presents. However, to obtain maximum effect it is also necessary to determine what negative impacts might be and how best to approach them. In the discussion, an attempt will be made to explain why many of these negatives may not be totally eliminated as some are intrinsically intertwined with the benefits to be gained, while others derive from social conditions such as cultural differences, lack of resources, training and education. Consequently, development managers and policy makers in the developing world have come under severe pressure as it is their duty to find ways to sustain the opportunities presented by E-government while at the same time reducing the harmful effects. The paper postulates that this can only be achieved through technical changes such as trained personnel, increased availability of technology and conditional changes such as rules and regulations, social capital, capacity building etc."
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The Shadow Government, 2004.
An analysis of the feasibility of a shadow government for the American nation.
1,331 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper defines the meaning of democracy and explains the formation of a shadow government. The paper questions the feasibility of an American shadow government. The power held by a shadow government is examined. The paper also highlights the expected roles a government should play and the services it should provide for its constituents.
Outline
Introduction
Defining the Shadow Government
The Shadow Government's Invisible Hand
The Power of a Shadow Government
Conclusions of a Shadow Government
Defining the Roles of a Government
Protection
Providing Infrastructures
Homage to United Flight 93
Conclusion
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"In the event of chaos, the shadow government will have tremendous power in comparison with the President of the United States and the Congress combined. They can "postpone laws, transfer populations, detain citizens without a warrant and hold them without trial" (Martin). They also have the authority to take control of properties, any form of supplies, transportation systems, and have the power to suspend the Constitution (The Shadow Government). Amazingly, "it was not even created under Constitutional law by the Congress. It was a product of a Presidential Executive Order" (Martin). "
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E-Government, 2005.
An article review regarding the role of the Internet in governance.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper reviews seven articles regarding e-government, i.e. the role and scope of the Internet in providing public service and governance. Issues covered by the paper include the rhetorical and reality of e-government, global considerations, and site liability.
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