Abstract
This paper explains how the states have seen their powers decreased in recent years, as the American national government has increased its power. In debating this issue, the writer discusses why it is important to look at the good and bad sides of this relationship. The writer discusses which spheres the powers have been increased - the federalization of criminal law, the control of dairy farming and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

From the Paper
"The National Government has started to decrease states' powers concerning criminal law, while increasing its power in these matters. The ABA Task force recently issued The Federalization of Criminal Law report which stated that the federalization of crime distorts the Constitution's structure of powers in a least three respects.
The federalization of crime represents a usurping by the Congress of police powers, which the Constitution leaves in the states and withholds from the federal government."

Tags:criminal, law, dairy, farming, EPA, federalization

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The purpose of this paper is to assess and examine whether the continuing process of economic globalisation has meant that national governments' policy choices have been seriously curtailed and constrained. Moreover, the writer asks, if such is indeed the case then what impact does this state of affairs have on the political realm both at the national and international level? It is categorically shown that the globalisation process has indeed ensured protracted and lasting curtailment of national economic decision making and that as such, many of the economic forces which now direct both national and international economic functions now occur at a level far beyond the sovereign auspices of the traditional nation state.

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"The essential constraint placed on national economic policy making by the globalisation processes lies in the interconnected nature of modern economic functions. At every level of economic formation, forces of a transnational nature directly affect the internal economic outcomes of nation states. A clear exemplification of this tendency towards global impact can be seen with the recent financial crisis and consequent recession. Above all, although the crisis essentially began in a little known area of the American economy know as the 'subprime mortgage market', its impact quickly spread across the world. Now of course, such global economic phenomena are nothing new and in some cases predate the emergence of modern globalised functions. However, the speed with which every nation on the globe succumb to the crisis in finance and credit dwarfed that of even the crisis of capitalism in the 1930s brought about as result of the Wall Street Crash. "

Tags:Keynesian, demand, democracy, subprime, mortgage

Abstract
The paper looks at how the relationship between Ohio and the federal government is one which has undergone many transformations since the Ohio was first admitted to the Union in 1803. The paper explains that probably the most important factor determining Ohio's early history is the fact that it was not one of the original thirteen colonies, but was one of the first few states admitted after Independence. The paper discusses how one result of this is that, as is the case with all such states, the influence of the Federal government is critical and often the determining factor in various historical disputes.

From the Paper
"The relationship between Ohio and the federal government is one which has undergone many transformations since the Ohio was first admitted to the Union in 1803. Probably the most important factor determining Ohio's early history is the fact that it was not one of the original thirteen colonies, but was one of the first few states admitted after Independence. One result of this is that, as is the case with all such states, the influence of the Federal government is critical and often the determining factor in various historical disputes, as will be seen. Our overview of the relations between Ohio and the Federal government will..."

Tags:ohio, history, federalism

Abstract
The writer uses the work of George A. Kourvetaris and his concepts of state, government, nation, and nation-state to build the essay. He states that these concepts are closely related, but not identical. Kourvetaris defines the nation as being sociological, but considers the state as more a political, legal, and territorial construct (Kourvetaris, p.58).

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"In contrast, a nation can exist without its having a formal government. The concept of "nation" is very closely linked to the existence of ethnic, cultural, religious, or social groupings. While it is most common for the nation and the state to be politically congruent, there are many examples of national groupings that do not have a state that exists independently. The concept of "nation-state" expresses the political ideal of each national group having its own state, recognized formally by other nation-states."

Tags:nation, state, government, sociology, independence

Abstract
The paper shows how increasing national authority and the development of presidential power have at times complemented one another, yet at others have contradicted one another. The paper traces the history of authority in the American system and relates how this power has risen increasingly over the years and the resulting conflict between the two processes.

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"Ultimately, it is clear that national authority and presidential power have a tenuous but lasting relationship. As the United States has developed economically, socially, and politically, the need for a strong central government has intensified. As a result, national authority has strengthened, taking by legal means significant amounts of power away from state and local governments. Similarly, as the national authority increases, the power available for the President to assume increases proportionally, sometimes with dramatic results. The Founding Fathers, were they alive today, may not be comfortable with the extremely centralized power structure that defines our federal government. However, the United States of America, in spite of its transformations, continues to be the longest standing democracy in the world. In this, perhaps true power lies with the people after all."

Tags:constitution, executive, sovereignty, bill, of, rights, Nixon, Watergate, Congress

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This paper looks at the nation of Singapore and provides information about its basic geography, exports, resources and imports. The paper also looks at the standard of living and general contentedness of Singaporeans. It then discusses whether or not tradition is valued in Singapore and how stable or unstable the national government is. Finally, the paper analyzes whether or not Singapore is "in line" with U.S. foreign policy - and how Singapore is important to the United States' foreign policy and national defense - and what general strengths and weaknesses it possesses. Ultimately, the paper illustrates how even the tiniest of nations can have major international significance.

From the Paper
"To close briefly, Singapore is an important country for America insofar as it is a wealthy and fairly influential member of ASEAN and because an enemy of the United States that gained power in Singapore would be geographically positioned to gain considerable power in the entire Southeast Asian region. In military terms, an enemy of America's that gained control in Singapore could threaten US naval and military installations in the Pacific - as well as the security of Australia, another strong ally upon which America has depended in the past. As a few final points, Singapore's proximity to China and to habitually-unstable Thailand is a very real weakness while the nation's greatest strength lies in its political stability and the fact that it is a prosperous land with strong business ties to the United States - as have a number of other Asian lands (Ramsay 2003)."

Tags:military, tradition, ASEAN, 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 ... "

Tags:states rights, federalism, evolution

Abstract
This essay deals with four areas which are causing Canadian National Parks to disappear--extreme government cut-backs, identity crisis, improper management and ecosystem destruction. It also suggests ways in which the government can change its polices to save these parks.

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"Canadians look at the infamous National Park's landscape and see a vast and beautiful range of Canada at its best. Unfortunately, what one sees is often deceiving. The truth is that the state of Canada's National Parks is alarming. Entire species are disappearing, vegetation is being destroyed by development and urbanization, and the pristine lakes and rivers are being contaminated by pollution. The Canadian Government has not been fulfilling its managerial role in protecting the essential resources that are comprised in Canada's National Parks. The problems that have generated in the Park's system have often dismissed due to their seemingly insignificant characteristics. Unfortunately, all of the insignificant problems joined together to create a devastating picture of dysfunctionality of the National Parks. There are four pivotal points that have caused the Park's disastrous spiral aimed at oblivion. Extreme cuts to the Parks Canada's budget has forced them to compromise their principles on how the parks should be run, and resorted to doing what they could. Parks Canada has found itself in an extreme identity crisis, as financial pressures are pitting conflicting philosophies against one another. The Canadian Government is the root which many, if not all of the posing threats the National Parks has emerged from. Their improper management and mentality has potentially shattered any chance of Canada's ecosystem to flourish. Until the Canadian Government stops seeing the nation's national Parks yet another way to generate a clever income for their institution, the parks will continue to lose their ecological integrity until they fade from man's sight completely."

Tags:canada, crisis, cutbacks, degredation, forestry, government, identity, management, national, park

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This paper argues that government support for the arts can have a negative impact on artists, audiences and market sectors. It discusses the problem of the government considering artistic merit based on the artist's ideology. The author also mentions the role of the National Endowment for the Arts.

From the Paper
"Should governments control public funding in order to shape the arts world addressing diverse audiences and determining not only what art events are offered but also who should attend. Opinion on this issue is divided ..."

Tags:Arts, Government support, National Endowment for the Arts

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This paper analyzes and then compares and contrasts the Australian and American national identities. The author examines the factors that have shaped those identities, including similar histories as British colonies, democratic systems of government, natural resources and culture. The author concludes that Australia and the United States have forged their national identities based upon similar idealized beliefs tied to the land. Australia, however, appears to be a "little brother" to the United States; always just a few steps behind, yet always following in the footsteps.

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"The national identity or image a country presents has an impact on how the citizens of the country perceive themselves and how the rest of the world views them. Several different cultural factors influence and shape this image, and the identity can change with the passage of time. Language, religion, music, and ethnic interactions help to shape the character and perception of a country and its culture. Heritage, beliefs, and traditions all contribute to how a country's people look at themselves and the country they call home. Australia and the United States have journeyed through time along a very similar course. In both of these countries, the perception of land, frontier, and wide-open spaces have combined with the cultural influences to shape this national identity."

Tags:land, history, culture, gold, british, colony, democracy, government, frontier