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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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State and Local Tax Issues, 2008.
An analysis of state sales tax and the development of tax policy in the United States.
2,304 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper examines state and local tax issues in the United States. It begins by analyzing the state sales taxes, describing the history behind the implementation of the tax and how it is viewed in the current economy. The paper then looks at the development of an equitable tax policy and the issues that local and state authorities face today with regards to this policy.
Table of Contents:
Sales Tax
Tax Policy
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"Another issue is whether the development of a more equitable tax system would be a proportional tax system in which all taxes are adjusted by real income. This type of tax system is also termed a flat tax system where everyone would pay the same percentage of their income in taxes and regressive tax policies would be reworked to account for income levels (Stocker 147). While some of this might be impractical such as adjusting sales tax by income, the flat tax rate within the progressive tax system is conceivable albeit a difficult challenge for local and state authorities to implement without federal support and oversight to a degree."
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Local Government, 2005.
Examines the significance of local government, focusing on Canada.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay looks at the importance of local governments particularly in Canada today. It focuses on the aspects of local government that the author considers most important. It also looks at the best approach or framework for studying local government in relationship to the important aspects identified. Finally it looks at how history of urbanization can help in better understanding local government today.
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Local Government, 2004.
Examines the traditional preference that Americans have for local government and the traditional distrust they have of centralized government.
3,694 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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There is a strong traditional preference for local government over centralized government in the United States. This preference goes back to the beginnings of the nation and can be plainly seen in the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution. It can still be seen today in the never-ending cry of politicians to put an end to "big government." The paper shows that there is an obvious distrust for centralized government in America and its political history, and current political climate proves this time and time again. Yet what are the reasons for this preference for local government and distrust of centralized government? How can current public administrators use this information to their advantage? This paper examines and answers these questions.
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"One of the biggest problems the Anti-Federalists had with the Constitution was that it did not have a Bill of Rights to formally protect the rights of the citizens from being trampled upon by the government. The Federalists thought that such a Bill of Rights was unnecessary. They felt that the values of freedom and liberty that the nation was built upon were so well-ingrained into the hearts and minds of the people that there would be no question that these rights would be upheld by the government. The government, after all, was to be a government by the people and for the people. Further, the Federalists pointed out that the Constitution did not allow the federal government to do anything that was not specifically mentioned in the Constitution; since the Constitution did not state that the government could take away the rights of the people, the Federalists reasoned, then it could not."
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Transparency And Accountability In Local Governments, 2007.
A research proposal to gauge the success of adopting town hall meetings as a strategy for promoting transparency and accountability in local governments, in Ondo State, Nigeria.
3,824 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The paper presents a study proposal to determine what strategies will work to promote transparency and accountability in local government in Ondo State, Nigeria. The writer explores the principles behind town hall meetings and provides a suggested methodology to determine how well received such a government structure might be in the area. The paper concludes that while experts agree that there is no trust between the people of Nigeria and the government structures that govern them, little has been examined on how to correct the problem. This study provides answers so that future decisions can be made about how to restructure local governments for the betterment of Nigerian society.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Town Hall Meeting Structure
a) Public Hearing
b) Citizen Comments
Methodology
Data Collection
Interviews
Limitations Of Study
Conclusion
References
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"Citizen comments have long since been part of town hall meetings in local government. Citizens attend the local government meeting and sign up to be heard. There is usually a time limit on how long they can speak thereby giving many the opportunities to be heard. The local government usually places a rule where the officials cannot respond or defend they must simply listen to the comments of the citizens and take note."
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Local Government Financing, 2005.
An examination of the financial context in which Canadian municipalities function.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at the sources of revenue for local governments as well as the expenditures. It also analyzes the annual budget of expenditures and revenues for a municipality in Ontario. The expenditure and revenue budget of the Region of York is compared with the figures for all Canadian municipalities in general and any significant differences are examined.
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"This paper examines the financial context in which Canadian municipalities function. It looks at the sources of revenue for the local governments as well as the expenditures. It also analyzes the annual budget of expenditures and revenues for a municipality in Ontario during 2003. The municipality chosen is the Region of York. The expenditure and revenue budget of the Region of York is compared with the figures for all Canadian municipalities in general and any significant differences are examined. Provincial governments in Canada determine the structure and responsibilities of the local governments. The provinces even have powers to create or dissolve municipalities. "
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Ethics Statement of the American Association for State and Local History, 2002.
This paper examines the ethics statement by the American Association for State and Local History to see how it might assure ethical behavior in large organizations and where it might be improved.
1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper briefly addresses the need for a process for making ethical decisions in companies and organizations. It goes on to examine the ethics statement offered by the American Association for State and Local History and uses it as an example for a company ethic statement. Finally, this paper analyzes some of the shortcomings of the ethic statement and provides some suggestions for improvement.
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"American society in recent years offers many examples of what happens when a company or an organization does not follow ethical rules. The need for a process for making ethical decisions in any organization is great. There are a large number of instances where ethical decisions are necessary, and corporations and organizations find that they can get themselves into trouble even when they are trying to be ethical if they do not have a strong and effective procedural structure to guide employees in making such decisions. An ongoing process of ethical decision-making creates an atmosphere in an organization that is beneficial, that contributes more to society, and that helps create an environment in which employees may flourish and do their best."
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Ballistic Missile Defense at the Global, State, and Local Levels, 2001.
An analysis at the global, state, and local levels of the US decision to move forward with a ballistic missile defense system, with background, reactions of other countries, ideologies, and policies.
2,835 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 12 sources, $ 84.95
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This paper examines the US decision to move forward with a ballistic missile defense system. The author gives a background on the history and technology of ballistic missile defense and then examines the reactions of other countries to the American missile defense decision. Also discussed are the ideological and moral support for missile defense at the state level. Finally, missile defense is analyzed as a political issue in relation to the 2000 elections and as an economic issue for defense contractors and certain parts of the country that stand to gain business from an expanded missile defense.?
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"On March 23, 1983, President Ronald Reagan began one of the most important legacies of the last stage of the Cold War with a speech outlining his Strategic Defense Initiative. The Star Wars program, as it came to be known, immediately created tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as between the US and its allies, and sparked debate over the feasibility, cost, benefits, and consequences of ballistic missile defense (BMD). This debate may not have mattered much when missile defense technology was too immature to make deployment practical or even possible. However, seventeen years later, technology has advanced to the point where the US must decide now whether it wants missile defense in the future. A decision of this magnitude, involving billions of dollars and potentially billions of lives, must be examined closely at all levels of analysis."?
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State and Local Campaign Finance Reform in California, 2002.
This paper discusses the history of campaign finance reform in California and some of the laws enacted relating to campaign finance reform.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper reviews the laws passed in California regarding campaign finance reform, the intended purpose of those laws and the results they have had on campaign finance.
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"The current campaign finance system at the federal, state and local level undermines our democracy. Every day brings new revelations about wealthy contributors buying political access and favors. Voters are frustrated with a system in which their voices are drowned out by special interests. The governments of the United States - whether Washington, Sacramento at the state or, local city hall - must be accountable to the people as a whole."
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Federal Limitations On State & Local Govts., 1994.
Constitutional restrictions on policy-making on welfare, education, drugs, environmental regulation and abortion.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 20 sources, $ 47.95
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"Federal Limitations on State and Local Government Policy
This paper will discuss the most important limitations placed on state and local government policies by the federal government and federal judiciary. The first part of the paper will discuss the general relationship between state and federal government in the United States. The second part of the paper will examine how state jurisdiction is limited with respect to welfare. The third part of the paper will show how state and local governments are restricted with regard to education. The fourth part of the paper will examine how states are restricted in the area of drugs. The fifth part of the paper will discuss the limitations placed upon states with respect to environmental regulation. The last part of the paper will briefly look at the limitations in the area of abortion."
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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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States Vs. the Federal Government, 2004.
This paper discusses the relations between the states and the federal government.
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In this article, the writer looks at how the relationship between the states within the Government and the federal government has evolved in the United States of America. The writer discusses the issue of states rights. Further, the writer examines the nature of the Union and looks at the powers granted to the national Government by the constitution.
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"The debate over the role and power of individual states within the federalist system of government in the United States of America has raged since the dawn of our nation. Two main questions have fueled a raging debate over so called states rights, what is the nature of our Union and what are the powers and privileges that the Constitution grants to the national government and reserves for the states. Incredibly enough, we are still attempting to answer these questions today over two centuries since the adoption of the ... "
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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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Michigan State Government, 2002.
Examines the structure of the Michigan State Government and compares it to the general governing style of America.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper shall provide an overview of the government system used by the state of Michigan and use this overview to compare the situation in Michigan to the governing style of the country as a whole. This paper shall therefore provide the reader with a concise summary of the ways in which Michigan is both alike and is different from the U.S. federal government.
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The United States Government, 2001.
The following paper explores the concept of a government as a system of social control.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The following paper discusses the government of the United States as one that wields a considerable amount of power, through the allocation of financial resources and the passing of legislation. This paper focuses on the tension between the need for unitary controls and the unique ability of states to address local concerns in the American political discourse.
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"In the form of a social contract, written or unwritten, explicitly stated or unstated, wrested by consent of the governed or given freely, a government is vested with the power under which it has the right to make laws. A government also has the right to enforce these laws. A government may be said to be s a particular group or organizations present in a society possessing these unique abilities. There are many ways to classify forms of government. According to the classical formula, governments are distinguished by whether power is held by one man, a few individuals, or a majority."
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