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Roles of the President, 2006.
A review of the role and function of the president of the United States.
1,608 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the various roles and functions of the U.S. President, both nationally and internationally. The paper relates these roles and functions to President George W. Bush, giving specific examples when possible of when he has acted in each of these capacities.
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"As Chief Legislator, the president can be one of the most vocal supporters of a bill, pushing the country to show its support and therefore helping to twist Congress's arm. However, a popular president has the power to virtually kill a bill by campaigning strongly against it. President Bush was able to win the support of both Congress and the American people for key national security bills such as the Patriot Act after 9/11. At the time the president's popularity and his active campaigning for the bill may have been part of the reason why such bills were able to be passed."
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The Changing Role of the American President, 2002.
Discusses how the social and political roles of U.S. Presidents evolved from 1861 to 1969.
3,250 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper discusses the thesis: The Presidents of the United States took on activist roles in response to wars and progressive social reform. Whereas powers assumed during war were to recede following war?s conclusion, the increased role of the President were always increased with social reform that put social programs under the command of the executive. This was to alter dramatically after Truman?s administration decided to introduce atomic weapons to warfare.
Paper Outline:
1. Lincoln?s Presidency
2. The Gilt Age Presidents
3. Gilt Age Presidents
4. Normalcy
5. Roosevelt?s New Deal
6. Truman and the Post-War Era
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"Wilson?s conduct during and independent of the First World War was a testament to the caprice of an ideological leader who embodied many of the sentiments common to progressive idealists in the first decades of the 20th century. Wartime taxes on the wealthiest Americans jumped to above 70%, prompting most of them to put their money into tax-free municipal bonds. Many thought well of this move at the time, along with the subsequent inheritance tax, also known as the death tax. Degler is among them, and claims ?in taxing incomes according to the ability to pay, the progressives were taking notice of the highly interdependent nature of society.? (5)"
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The Role of the Vice President, 2001.
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 88.95
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This paper traces the role of the vice president and how it has changed over the years. It discusses how a vice president is chosen, how his role has grown over the years and how he is just a "heartbeat" away from the president.
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"The Vice President of the United States has to be ready at any time to take over the country in case of an emergency. The vice president must be ready to become president or acting president in a moments notice if the president becomes seriously ill, dies, resigns, or is removed from office. Out of the fourteen vice presidents that have become president, eight have become president because of death, and one because of a president?s resignation. None of the vice presidents expected to become president on such a short notice, but due to death and a resignation they fulfilled their job as acting president very well. The other vice presidents who became President of the U.S. were not as lucky to have their president die or removed from office (World Book # 1)."
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Lou Cannon's "President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime":, 1994.
This paper discusses Lou Cannon's biography of Ronald Reagan, "President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime": Critical review of work on presidency, leadership and character.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"This review will discuss Lou Cannon's biography of Ronald Reagan, "President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime". The discussion will examine Cannon's interpretation of Reagan's presidency and character. It will also examine Cannon's interpretation of Reagan's life in view of Cannon's own relationship to Ronald Reagan. The review will also critique the book as a historical study of the Reagan administration.
The Role of a Lifetime is Cannon's third book dealing with the life of Ronald Reagan; the first two dealt in more detail with Reagan's early life and his terms as Governor of California. This book, however, focuses upon Reagan's two terms as President of the United States, including events from his earlier years in order to explain certain facets of Reagan's character."
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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 Role of the American Executive, 2003.
An examination of the role of the Executive (president) from "The Federalist Papers".
2,489 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 75.95
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The paper is an analysis of Alexander Hamilton's arguments on the Executive and executive power from the Federalist papers. It examines also how Hamilton's ideas on the role of the Executive have changed from the time of the nation's founding to the present day.
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"Hamilton?s primary argument in The Federalist Papers, where he defends the institution of the executive branch has to do with what he calls the ?energy of the executive?. He notes in Federalist 70 that energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government while at the same time noting that some my find the idea of an executive to be inconsistent with the principles of Republican government. Those that opposed the executive might have looked to Federalist 37 where Madison claims that the genius of republican liberty assigns power to many hands for short terms while energy requires that power be invested in a single hand for a presumably longer term. This ?single hand? referenced by James Madison is, in all likelihood, a reference to the kind of monarchy that the founders opposed. Among Hamilton?s tasks in The Federalist Papers are not only to prove that the President is not a monarch, but in doing so to create a strong executive that will help lead to a more stable Republic."
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?The Plot to Kill the President?, 21.
An analysis of the historical book on the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy, "The Plot to Kill the President? by George Robert Blakey and Richard Billings.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents an overview of the book, ?The Plot to Kill the President? by George Robert Blakey and Richard Billings. It critiques the book and describes the authors' theory of that organized crime conspired to assassinate President John F. Kennedy in the 1960?s.
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"The last four decades have been filled with discussions and theories about the assassination of American president John F. Kennedy. While some believe it was a plot planned and carried out by the government?s own CIA others hold steadfast to the belief that the president was indeed killed by a lone gunman on the knoll that day. While these two theories are well known and often discussed on talk shows as well as dinner parties there is another theory that is not as well known but every bit as intriguing. The book by George Robert Blakey and Richard Billings titled "The Plot to Kill the President"presents a new and intriguing possibility about who and what was behind the presidential assassination. "
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President Clinton and Limitations of Presidential Pardon., 2002.
Discusses President Clinton and his abuse of presidential pardons as President of the White House.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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The main focus of the analysis is to argue against the fact that, as a country that stands against monarchal styled privileges by a single and very powerful member of government, President Clinton should not have the ability to abuse these powers and act selfishly in their use.
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What Makes a President Great?, 2005.
This paper discusses the American presidency and George Bush and looks at what makes a president great.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper provides an examination of some of the factors that make a president great. The paper looks at certain moral and personality characteristics and also examines the evolution of the presidency over time. The paper also makes mention of the present roles and functions of the United States president and includes a literature review of the sources presented.
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"There is arguably no public office anywhere in the world that presents the multiplicity of challenges and opportunities that the American presidency does. No presidency is the same; some presidents have had a greater influence in shaping policy and public opinions than others. Presidents such as FDR, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, were all presidents who were skillful politicians and used the media and the presidency to their full advantage. The question tackled is what makes a President great. The writer believes that a President, who is charismatic, has a likeable personality, and who is able to make skillful use of the media to his advantage, will be able to shape public opinion and would eventually lead to a great and memorable presidency."
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The President and the Media, 2004.
Examines how the American media presents the president, focusing on its portrayal of George W. Bush.
1,489 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes how the American president is treated by the media. It examines the opinions of the media on the president's role and shows how this portrayal can influence the president's functioning, both positively and negatively. The paper uses, as an example, the portrayal of George W. Bush, current U.S.A. president, and shows how different newspapers offer differing opinions, depending on their political affiliations. The paper analyzes three articles that show the diverse portrayals of George W. Bush in America's press.
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"For example, Washington Post reporter Mike Allen was one of only a select few journalists invited to ride along on the President's recent top-secret trip to Baghdad to visit American troops on Thanksgiving. While the newspaper tends to take a Democratic or liberal tone, Allen's story went behind the scenes on Air Force One to show just how the Bush team pulled off the top-secret mission. He shows how dangerous the mission really was when he says, "Much of the president's staff donned camouflage tops and bottoms, both for security reasons and to avoid spoiling the pictures. The reporters were fitted for "ballistic vests" en route" (Allen A47)."
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The Media and the President, 2002.
Examines the media's influence on the American President's life, actions and, ultimately, the outcome of presidential elections.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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In modern society, public perception of the United States president depends largely on television news coverage. Aware of this, presidents and presidential candidates manipulate the media to create favorable impressions of themselves and their policies. Acting in self-interest to entertain a large audience, the press often sensationalizes events and fails to fully inform the public on realities of news and current situations. The American public has grown disillusioned and apathetic and fails to turn to other sources to educate itself. As a result, the public never sees an accurate reflection of a president's performance. This paper traces how the press has gained increased control over the president's actions and largely determines the outcome of presidential elections.
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The Paradox of the American President, 2000.
This essay attempts to resolve the inherent conflict between the President's formal (or constitutional) and his informal (or real) powers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper highlights examples of what Henry Mansfield in his book "The Prince" calls "executive ambivalence." Issues covered in the paper include, Does the President himself rule, or does he merely "execute" the will of the people? Does the President follow public opinion, or does he himself create it? Should the President be responsive to the people, or responsible for their behalf? The paper cites numerous examples from the 2000 presidential election, though the general principles cited in the argument remain true today.
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"The obvious reason for wanting to be in touch with the people is that to be elected president requires winning an election, an unlikely event if one holds views directly opposed to those of the majority of the nation. However, there is a deeper reason for these statements, one that ties in to the President?s job of ?executing? the will of the people. Asserting that policy actions are what ?the people? want gives them legitimacy. The implication is that if you dislike, say, Steve Forbes?s flat tax, your ideas are not merely in conflict with Mr. Forbes; they are in conflict with the American people. This is an aspect of modern executive power derived directly from Machiavelli, who believed that leaders must learn ?how to rule the people without their developing the intolerable sensation that they are being ruled.? (Mansfield, 140) Most of the time, the policy proposals of different candidates will be contradictory, and sometimes they will be in direct opposition to each other. Regardless, each candidate at least implies that the people are on his or her side. The fact that the candidates feel compelled to gloss their ideas with the appearance of popular support demonstrates the validity of Mansfield?s concept of executive ambivalence."
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President Lincoln and Habeas Corpus, 2004.
An overview of President Lincoln?s suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War.
7,209 words (approx. 28.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 160.95
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This paper examines President Lincoln?s suspension of the writ of habeas corpus throughout the Civil War. Habeas corpus is the right not to be held or imprisoned without being charged and given a trial. It looks at how Lincoln suspended the right in varying degrees throughout the war and used as a way to protect the Union from insurgents within. It explores how some have charged Lincoln with dictatorship and circumventing the Constitution for doing this. The paper takes on the argument that Lincoln was acting justly and in the best interest of his country. The paper explains each act of suspension, outlines what caused the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the Act that suspended the writ and what the stipulations were, and also what the outcome was. In addition, it examines the some arrests under the suspension, popular opinion, and the opinion of a Supreme Court judge. The thesis is that President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus for the good of the nation and to protect it from those who wished to do the government harm, and in doing so, held this nation together in its most trying time.
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Lincoln Acts to Protect the Capitol
Getting a Hold on Suspending Habeas Corpus
The Policy Questioned
Lincoln Answers for His Actions
Expanding the Suspension
Congress Supports the President
Lincoln Defends His Policy
Habeas Corpus Suspended Nationwide
The Last Suspension Proclamation
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"As the American Civil War began to come to a rolling boil President Lincoln was faced not only with rebels in the South but insurgents within the Union as well. There was no question how to deal with the rebels in the South who took up arms against the government. But those in the North who attacked their government in other ways were another, more difficult issue. One effective way to deal with these insurgents was to detain them for their own safety and for the safety of the nation. But many times this proved difficult because the insurgents could not be formally charged and without being formally charge the writ of habeas corpus allows them not to be detained."
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The Assassination of President Lincoln, 2004.
An overview of the events surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper introduces the topic of the assassination of President Lincoln. Specifically, it discusses how the assassination happened, what it meant to the country, and some of the mystery still surrounding the events that happened. It looks at the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, how President Lincoln died several hours after the attack, and how actor John Wilkes Booth was arrested and found guilty of killing the President. It also examines how there are many mysteries still surrounding the assassination, and there are still many questions about it that have never been answered.
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"After Lincoln's assassination, Andrew Johnson took over the office of the President, and his actions seem to be very different from what Lincoln might have done as the Civil War ended and a kind of peace returned to the nation. Johnson did not agree with the Congressional plan for peace, and bringing the country back together, and so, he and the Congress were constantly at war, and could not agree how to handle the South after the war (Nash 155). This disagreement gave the South room to rebel, and so they did not obey to the Civil Rights Act of 1866, that at first gave freedom to slaves. So, Congress created the 14th Amendment, which freed the slaves by the Constitution, but the southern states all refused to ratify this amendment (except for Tennessee), and so Congress created the 15th Amendment, which was much more strict."
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Office of the President of the United States, 2002.
A description of the duties and powers of the president of the United States.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This papers outlines the role played by the American president. It discusses the fact that the President is subject to the issues that are laid out in the Constitution, an eighteenth century document that was intended for governing a rural nation, far removed from the advanced, industrialized America of today. The writer explains that despite this fact, the office of President of the United States has become one of the most powerful and influential positions within world politics and economics.
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"Although, on the one hand, the President of the United States is one of the most powerful and influential individuals in the world, it is an office that is also subject to the rules and limitations which are clearly set out in Article II of the US Constitution. This constitutional definition of the office of President is highly specific on issues such as the term of office, the qualifications required to become President, and the structure of presidential elections. However, in regard to many of the important powers and roles of the President, there exists a degree of room for interpretation and evolution. Despite being generally considered as ?one of the great successes of the Constitution? ( Pritchett, 1981), the modern office of President has acquired authority and functions which were neither intended nor outlined by the Constitution, and, through the legislation of Congress and the courts, the powers of the US President continue to expand and adapt to deal with today?s issues (White, 1982)."
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