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The New Jersey Senate Race Between Franks (R) and Corzine (D), 2000.
An analysis of the two candidates' political careers, opinions, and standing with the New Jersey public.
3,865 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 19 sources, $ 105.95
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This paper, written before the election of November 7, 2000, presents a detailed analysis of political careers, opinions, and standing, of contenders for the New Jersey Senate, Franks and Corzine.
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"In the Democratic primary, Corzine had a distinctive win and therefore does not create controversy within his party and therefore will not lose nearly as many votes as result of the primary like Franks will. The combination of Corzine?s personal wealth, Democratic and liberal ideas closer in consistency to the wants of the state of New Jersey than Franks?, and lack of truly strong opposition will catapult him to victory come November 7, 2000. "
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Senate Race in New Jersey, 2002.
An overview of the legal issues involved in the 2002 New Jersey Senate elections.
1,288 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses the involvement of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Senate elections in New Jersey. The legal concerns of the Republican party were brought to the U.S. Supreme Court following the ruling of the New Jersey Supreme Court, allowing a deviance from the legislature. The paper examines the New Jersey State laws, which clearly define the timing and conditions for the withdrawal of a candidate and replacement of that candidate on the ballot.
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"The Republicans still had some hope that the United States Supreme Court would overrule the New Jersey Supreme Court. The US Supreme Court had involved itself in the Florida voting problems in the 2000 Presidential Election. However that was a Federal election and involved the executive branch. The New Jersey situation affected state law, not federal law so the US courts would not get involved. The state courts would have had to misinterpret the state responsibilities written into the US Constitution."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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"Dogeaters" ( Jessica Hagedorn ) & "Rolling the R's" ( R Zamora Linmark ), 1999.
Reviews of works on Filipino experience in Manila & Hawaii. Discusses issues of class & generational conflict, assimilation and language.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"Two recent novels--Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn and Rolling the R's by R. Zamora Linmark--illuminate different aspects of the Filipino experience, the first set in Manila and so in the Filipino homeland, the second in Hawaii and so a reflection of the immigrant experience in America. Both works reflect the difficulty faced in the conflict between the old culture and the new. In both books, the older generation is tied to the culture of the Philippines while the younger generation is seduced by American popular culture. In Dogeaters, this conflict takes place in the Philippines as the powerhouse of American popular culture beckons to the young. In Rolling the R's, the conflict takes place in Hawaii as people who have immigrated form the Philippines are exposed even more directly to American life and culture. The themes of class conflicts, assimilation, and the.."
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New Jersey's 2001 Gubernatorial Race, 2002.
A look at this political event and its outcome.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page essay examines the 2001 New Jersey Gubernatorial Race in five main areas between Bret Schundler and Jim McGreevey. The examination concludes with an assessment for the outcome of the election.
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The Senate, 2004.
A synopsis of Senate functions in the United States.
788 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines the origins of the United States Senate. The paper discusses the Senate's responsibilities and functions. The paper explains that many consider the Senate to be the grounding force in Congress, less prone to the whimsies or fancies of the public and holding greater responsibility and pressure because of the large number of people represented in the Senate. The paper claims that the Senate and the House work together to assure that the best interests of the people are addressed in the U.S. to as great an extent as possible.
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"The Senate originated from the United States constitution in the late 1700s. James Madison stated that the Senate derives its powers from the States whereas the House of Representatives from the people of the nation (Senate.gov, 2004). Despite this both groups in Congress legislate laws and other matters with the best interests of the people of the United States in mind. The goal of Congress is to provide balance as well as legislative representation for the people of the United States. The number of seats allocated to each state is fixed whereas the House states are allocated according to population. Thus no matter the population size each state may have two Senators."
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The Canadian Senate: Time for Change, 2008.
A discussion regarding reform in the Canadian Senate.
2,215 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the issue of senate reform in Canada, a major topic of political concern for a long while. The paper maintains that, despite various attempts, such as in Meech Lake and Charlottetown, there has yet to be any substantial improvements to the Senate of Canada. It argues that the Canadian Senate must be reformed to increase its effectiveness. The paper concludes that, although Prime Minister Stephen Harper can be seen to be pushing for improvements, Canada also look to other nations with similar governments as examples on how to effectively alter the Senate.
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"A brief history of the Canadian Senate is necessary to fully comprehend the issues affecting it. The Senate became an official component of the Parliament of Canada in 1867 with the passing of the British North America Act. As Canada's system of governance is based on the British Westminster model, so was the Senate modeled after the elitist British House of Lords. John A. MacDonald referred to the Senate as a place of "sober second thought", intended to represent the interests of the people in various Canadian regions. Unfortunately, throughout the decades this has not occurred, and personal and party interests frequently override regional ones. Ordinarily the Senate consists of 105 members, although currently there are 93 sitting Senators . These members are chosen by the Governor General on the advice of the current Prime Minister . Once appointed, a Senator may serve until the age of seventy five years. Seats are assigned on a regional basis with each region supposedly receiving the representation of 24 Senators (Refer to Appendix 1). As is obvious in the chart, many parts of Canada are under- represented, an issue which will be tackled later in this paper. Those fortunate enough to obtain a position within the Upper House, receive a basic sessional salary of $122,700 (2006) . In addition to this salary, many senators receive additional salaries for various duties and a vehicle and residence allowance for certain Senators."
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Current Senate Reform Proposals, 2008.
A discussion of Canadian Senate reform proposals of the current federal conservative government.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper looks at the debate swirling around whether or not the Canadian Senate should be reformed. In particular, the paper notes how the current arrangement appears to exacerbate regional tensions while simultaneously undermining the legitimacy of the democratic, representative process. After discussing the arguments opposing some kinds of Senate reform, the paper discusses the Harper government's proposals and their relative strengths and weaknesses. In the end, the paper argues that the current ideas for changing the Senate have some merits, but they are compromised by the fact that proposed elections to the Senate are non-binding upon the government - and by the fact that a reluctance to "go to the people" might be seen as arrogant and elitist.
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"The denunciations of the Canadian Senate do not end with the criticisms cited above. Particularly, opponents of the unelected Upper Chamber argue that the Senate really exacerbates the cleavages already tearing at the fabric of the Canadian union. For these scholars, western frustration and alienation is chiefly brought about by the collective sense that the territories west of Manitoba lack adequate representation in the decision-making processes of government (Lawson, 131). Without question, if the anger and frustration of the west continues to fester, there is the distinct possibility that western separatist movements and other difficulties could arise. As one final point, it surely cannot be overlooked that the Senate's unelected nature cuts deeply into any claims to legitimacy it may assert (Geddes, "All or Nothing," 32-33) and this too is undoubtedly another reason why western critics of the Senate find it so objectionable on those relatively rare occasions when it does do something substantive."
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Senate Reform in Canada, 2000.
A discussion on the failure of the Canadian Senate and the need to reform its structure.
1,896 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines the current Canadian Senate and how it is a useless and outdated institution in dire need of reform. It demonstrates how the Senate as it currently exists, is a waste of money, serves only a symbolic role and goes against the principles of democracy. It evaluates how the Senate, if reformed, could alleviate the political tensions that exist between the federal government and their provincial counterparts, through provincial equality within the Upper House. It also looks at the increased legitimacy the Upper House would enjoy, if the Senate undertook a more active role in the Canadian legislative process and abandoned the appointment system.
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"Ontario and Quebec combine to account for 62% of the Canadian population4. Both Western and Atlantic Canada feel that the House of Commons is the place where representation by population should be exercised, not in the Upper House, "The Senate should serve as a stronger voice, in federal decision making, for the less populated provinces"5. The Central Canadian rule in the House of Commons is properly justified. Ontario and Quebec control 174 out of the 295 seats in the Canadian legislature, which happens to be only 59% of the seats6. Despite the fact that the House of Commons occupation by Central Canada is proportionately less than their occupation of the Canadian population, although insignificantly, the bordering regions of Canada do not feel that they are properly represented in Ottawa."
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The Senate and the House of Representatives, 2005.
An analysis of the power in the House of Representatives and The Senate.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper claims that because of the constitutional structure of the legislative branch of the federal government, United States senators are generally considered to exercise more power and have more prestige than members of the House of Representatives. It explains that essentially, senators have more power and prestige because the constitution grants them six-year terms in office and limits representatives to brief, two-year terms. Furthermore, the smaller size of the Senate compared to the House of Representatives confers more power, influence and prestige upon senators, for there are only one hundred of them compared to more than four hundred representatives.
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"Because of the Constitutional structure of the legislative branch of the federal government, United States senators are generally considered to exercise more power and have more prestige than members of the House of Representatives. Essentially, senators have more power and prestige because the Constitution grants them six-year terms in office and limits representatives to brief, two-year terms. Furthermore, the smaller size of the Senate compared to the House of Representatives confers more power, influence, and prestige upon senators, for there are only one-hundred of them compared to more than four-hundred representatives. (Manin 48) In addition to these factors, House and Senate legislative rules, committee procedures, and control of legislation are different."
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Senate Committee on Appropriations, 2003.
A study of the role and responsibility of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper studies the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. The paper describes the Committee's function to oversee expenditures and examines the degree to which the Committee wield real power over the national budget's purse strings. The paper focuses on the 105th Congress, detailing membership, leadership and issues faced by the Committee.
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"Because of its large amount of work, the U.S. Senate divides its functions among committees. Each committee has its own guidelines and adopts its own rules. The chair of each committee and a majority of its members control the work of the committee and hire its..."
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"History of the Franks", 2002.
A discussion of the Bishops and the State in "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours.
1,416 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the historical narrative "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours which gives an insight into how sixth century Europe encompasses a time when the standard of separation between divine and bureaucratic was simply not evident. It discusses how the relationship between the State and the Bishops of the Holy Roman Church was complex in the least. The position of Bishop was prized and held by only those who were powerful enough by birth to rise to it and the relationship between the Crown and the Bishops involved a give and take that encompassed power, privilege and occasionally even a man?s very life.
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"Historical occurrences of plague, war, crop failure ending with starvation and a never ceasing list of physical ailments, that could take a person from this world to the next it is no wonder that people felt inclined to embrace piety to the one true church, Catholic. This is especially true of all those who held enough power through lineage to establish real authority over others. With an eminent end the State chose to embrace Catholicism and fight heresy. The Bishopric was not only the most sought after and prestigious position a person could hold it held true fundamental power, as one is shown throughout The History of the Franks but especially in the proclamation of belief in the decisions made at the council of Nicaea."
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The 1998 U.S. Senate Race, 2002.
A look at the 1998 Senate race between Alfonse D?Amato and Charles Schumer, with an emphasis on their stand on crime.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines the 1998 Senate race between the Republican, Alfonse D?Amato and the Democrat Charles Schumer. In particular it discusses how D?Amato and Schumer both employed similar strategies in their political campaigns: selling their credentials on being tough on crime and undercutting their opponents for their "weakness". While D?Amato proposed the use of tougher penalties to reduce crime, Schumer provided a comprehensive approach that encompasses preventive and deterrent approaches. It also evaluates how because of his unpopular anti-gun control stance, D?Amato relied heavily on his ammunition for counterattacking Schumer on his votes against stricter mandatory sentencing and how apart from attacking his opponent, Schumer was able to use his formidable track record of writing crime bills and relatives of shooting victims in news conferences to project himself as a representative of the people.
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"In contrast, Schumer had a broader perspective about the issue of crime and had proposed an integrated set of solutions for resolving the problem. He was the creator of the 1994 crime bill that included a wide range of policies: 1) mandated life sentences with parole for three-time criminals; 2) increased the number of crimes punishable by capital punishment; 3) provided funding for police officers, prisons, along with drug treatment and youth programs; 4) classified stalking and domestic abuse as Federal crimes; 5) banned specific assault weapons; and 6) made the import of child pornography illegal (Dao, "Schumer and D?Amato," 1998, p. B5). Therefore, Schumer had always adopted a comprehensive approach towards crime control. "
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South Dakota Senate Race 2004, 2004.
A discussion of the South Dakota Senate race in 2004 with a focus on two of the major candidates, Tom Daschle and John Thune.
2,915 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses South Dakota and its elections of 2004. The paper analyzes the South Dakota Senate race of 2004 by discussing the voting history and important political demographics of the state. Candidate characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses for each of the major candidates are presented. The paper evaluates emerging issues in the state that will likely determine the outcome of the election. The paper proposes a winning scenario for each of the major candidates.
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"South Dakota is mostly famous for the scenic wonders of the Badlands and important political demographic of the state identifies the fact that there are 17,23 people and 7210 households. The statistics regarding the population of South Dakota states that women members in the country as compared to the male members with in the country, the voting history regarding the elections of 2004 states that the voters are requested to give their opinions through their votes. There are several methodologies, which are followed by the administration that are responsible for collection and counting of votes. Paper ballot and punch card are the two main strategies through which votes are collected and recorded."
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Campaign for U.S. Senate: Race to the Top, 2004.
Paper about an imaginary campaign for the U.S. Senate.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper pretends the author is running for the U.S. Senate and outlines the concerns and hurdles that will have to be faced in getting elected.
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"I have decided to run for the United States senate in order to advance a policy of finding and using alternative energy sources to reduce and eventually eliminate our reliance on oil. I am running on the Green Party ticket, which presents some difficulties in an of itself. However, I have a strong campaign staff behind me, a positive and popular public message, and some amazing and dedicated volunteers to help me. I know that I can do this."
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