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20 Jul 2010
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Immigration issues and reforms of the United States

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

The word “Immigration” has been derived from the Latin word “immigrare” which means “to move”. Immigration means migrating and settling in a country that is not a native to the person migrating. For ex: If a person living in Sweden decides to move to the U.S and...

20 Jul 2010
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The Cuban missile crisis and its resolution

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

The Cuban Missile crisis was an event that put the whole world on tenterhooks as two of the World's super powers got engaged in a cold war, which almost led to a nuclear war. The conflict began with U.S' discovery of offensive weapons in Cuba. The whole world watched with bated breath as the two...

13 Jul 2010
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Tibet's struggle for autonomy

Thesis - 5 pages - Political science

Poised 4,900 feet above sea level, the peaceful plateau of Tibet is a land crowned by clear high skies and nestled amidst snow covered mountains and lofty peaks that throw reflections in the shimmering lakes at their feet. It is the land where all religions meet, and attracts millions of pilgrims...

13 Jul 2010
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An overview of U.S. social security act, 1935

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

The US Congress passed the landmark Social Security Act on 14 August 1935 as part of the “new Deal” offered by President Roosevelt. This act established a system of old-age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, and aid for dependent...

12 Jul 2010
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Anarchism

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

Etymologically, the word "anarchy" comes from the Greek word ???????. It is composed of “??” meaning "without" and the word “???n” meaning "ruler" or “authority”. Literally, "anarchy" means "without authority." The word appears with reference to a "state policy in...

12 Jul 2010
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The presidential system of governance in United States

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

According to George Vedel former professor of public law, the presidential system of governance is a system of strict separation of powers. When viewed in this sense, the American political system appears to be the only example of a presidential system in the world. It is based on a strict...

12 Jul 2010
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Power equations in the political system of the United States

Thesis - 5 pages - Political science

Article 28 of the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights (1793) states that- "a group of people always have the right to revise, reform and change the constitution; a generation cannot subject future generations to its laws." This provision implies that the constituent power is always free....

28 Jun 2010
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Building the Republic

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

In the Federalist paper, James Madison discusses the difference between state ran democracy and the federal republic. One of the most important articles written in the Federalist Papers is considered to be essay number 10. That document was written by James Madison and it discusses many important...

28 Jun 2010
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Functions of unitary executive branch

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

In the process of creating a centralized government one may as himself have the following questions: After all the procedures are done who will make the final decision? Who will settle the debate? Who is the person that will take the responsibility? If the government body is stuck in the debate,...

28 Jun 2010
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Developing the court systems

Thesis - 2 pages - Political science

One of the great barriers to the development of a Democratic government, which is just, serves and protects its people, is the development of independent and totally sufficient judicial system. If the Democraticy is ought to, truly serve people and be ruled by the people, then it will indeed have...

28 Jun 2010
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According to Madison, what relationship obtains among faction, liberty and property?

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

There are again two methods of removing the causes of faction: the one by destroying the liberty which is essential to its existence; the other, by giving to every citizen the same opinions, the same passions, and the same interests. “It could never be more truly said than of the first...

24 Jun 2010
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Types of political systems

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

There are four main types of political systems, monarchy, democracy, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism. Each one of these governments has good aspects as well as drawbacks, making some more appropriate than others depending upon the economic climate and the goals of the governing body. The...

24 Jun 2010
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Why ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) is good for America?

Thesis - 4 pages - Political science

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated “ARRA”, is a stimulus bill which was proposed and passed by President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress of the United States exactly one year ago. What better way to examine the effectiveness of ARRA than giving it a...

02 Jun 2010
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Presidential leadership and social theory

Thesis - 9 pages - Political science

People operate under the guidance, influence, or command exerted by another person or entity throughout their daily lives. From employers to family to religion, many aspects of our lives fall under the authority of some outside structure and. Although we may share a number of commonalities with...

25 May 2010
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Partisan politics and principles

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

Without a doubt modern politics in the United States has become more polarized than ever. In Ron Brownstein's recently published The Second Civil War, he argues that through the previous centuries actions we have allowed our political system to become the most partisan it has ever been. This...

25 May 2010
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The supreme courts and the progressive shift

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

Prior to the New Deal, the Supreme Court viewed individual natural rights as the most important liberties. Since then, the Supreme Court has enlarged government involvement, restricted liberties of private property and has created government regulations to protect and equalize social and economic...

25 May 2010
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The right to freedom of speech

Thesis - 2 pages - Political science

As Americans, freedom of speech is one of the rights we cherish most. In recent times, this freedom of speech has been called into question. Namely, where it may occur and what we are allowed to say. In the court cases Harper v. Poway and Doe v. University of Michigan, the justices examined these...

25 May 2010
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Rights in conflict

Thesis - 2 pages - Political science

The founding era of the United States is often regarded as the great moment, what some have called the perfect time between Machiavelli and Kant. There was however a great divide that stretches through the centuries until today. This divide is based on the power and strength of our constitutional...

01 Apr 2010
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The political system and indigenous populations

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

As one can easily notice, the politics, culture, and characteristics of our country as well as surrounding countries can not be defined within the boundaries of concrete definitions. As the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, once said, “We become not a melting pot but a...

01 Apr 2010
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War: A truth and a lie

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

In the words of Otto Von Bismarck, “people never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election.” In keeping faith with this notion, numerous passages that have been read and discovered throughout the duration of this course thus far correlate with war and lies. Two...

01 Apr 2010
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Review essay on "Soft Power"

Book review - 2 pages - Political science

Joseph Nye's book titled, “Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics,” heavily showcases the terms hard power and soft power. By Joseph Nye's account, hard power defines itself as being a term in which everyone is familiar with. Hard power, thus, deals with how a country's...

26 Mar 2010
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Moderation defines justice in Plato's republic

Thesis - 4 pages - Political science

Plato's Republic centers on defining justice and proving that it benefits the person who possesses it in the form of happiness. This is done through outlining a truly just city by analyzing what virtues would need to be present within it and hence the virtues required of the individuals residing...

24 Mar 2010
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Outline and critique the role of the Supreme Court in the American political system

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

This remark from a future Chief justice of the United States Supreme Court highlights both the major place of the Constitution and of the Supreme Court in the American political system. The Constitution is a symbol of nationhood for the Americans, the reference on how to run their system. The...

24 Mar 2010
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The hurdles that a prospective presidential candidate must overcome to become her/his party's presidential nominee

Thesis - 5 pages - Political science

The road to the White House is a long and difficult one which leads to the most powerful and eminent political function in the topical world. The Founding Fathers gave particular attention to the presidential election, prescribing the electoral system, but they did not define any nominating...

24 Mar 2010
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Politics in the Western European states

Thesis - 6 pages - Political science

‘A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time ' . It is with these words that Alfred Wiggam describes the conservative ideology. This prevalent negative perception of conservatism explains that not many European parties claim themselves as...

24 Mar 2010
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An evaluation of the accounts on political authority in Hobbes and Locke

Thesis - 5 pages - Political science

Since the beginning of time, the issue of authority has been discussed. From God, to absolute Sovereigns and until democratic parliaments, different outlooks on political power and its holder have been developed and applied. These theories have been fought or defended, they have given birth to...

24 Mar 2010
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The role of the State Head

Thesis - 2 pages - Political science

The term head of the state generally represents a figure who symbolizes the continuity and legitimacy of the state above the day-to-day political division. Traditionally, different functions are linked to him: international representation of the state, law promulgation, nomination of the major...

24 Mar 2010
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The separation of powers, checks and balances in the United States

Thesis - 5 pages - Political science

The American Constitution is the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.' It is with these words that William Gladstone describes the Supreme Law of the United States. This famous document, written by the Founding Fathers and ratified in 1789, is the...

15 Mar 2010
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Capitalism, democracy and power

Thesis - 4 pages - Political science

Both James Madison and Karl Marx can be considered “democrats”; however both vastly differ on their theories and understanding of democracy and government on a wide spectrum of issues. If Karl Marx were to be asked his opinion of Madison's Federalist#10 in the post-Paris Commune time,...

11 Mar 2010
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The female minority

Thesis - 3 pages - Political science

The overarching issue to female representation in government lies in the lack of women running for public office. Most politically involved American women often face the inferior circumstances. There is a real disparity between male and female politicians. When women run, they win at similar...