Cybervoting: Good Or Bad
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5 pages in length. The technological revolution has brought about myriad social changes, not the least of which includes the concept of cybervoting. In its purest form, this alternative to physical ballot voting stands to revolutionize the entire democratic process; according to proponents, cybervoting will give back to the people what has long been gone from the political process. Additionally, the implementation of cybervoting will benefit individuals who might not otherwise make the effort to vote, inevitably increasing the ultimate turnout. That cybervoting stands to get more people involved with the political process is reason enough to support its acceptance; however, there are even more fundamental reasons why cybervoting is an idea whose time has arrived. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcyvot.wps

Decline of (American) Political Parties / Book Review
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A 2 page review of Martin P. Wattenberg's (1996) book entitled "The Decline of American Political Parties." In brief, the author examines such issues as party management and the role of the media. No Bibliography.
Filename: Declpart.wps

Democracy in the United States
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which democracy operates in America. The way the voice of the people is represented and possible alternatives of a more democratic electoral system are also discussed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEdemocus.wps

Democrat Ads 2000: A Marxist, Semiological, Feminist, and Psychoanalytical Critique
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A 6 page discussion of the power of advertising. Proclaims that advertising is really aggressive capitalist attack seeking to persuade the mindless millions which live among us to buy a particular product. The product itself can take a variety of forms, from the latest toy to the most high tech gadget for your kitchen. Even more concerning, however, is when the product being sold by advertising is political ideology. Examines the political and philosophical intent of one particular ad sponsored by the Democratic Party and targeting George W. Bush's views on abortion. Condemns the ad as a misrepresentation of information and feminist values. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtvAdCr.wps

Differences of Opinion on the Military:Bush Vs. Gore
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of how each presidential candidate viewed the military during the fall of 2000. The candidates' own military experience is touched on. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA047mil.wps

Effective Candidate Communication
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This 2 page report briefly discusses communication issues associated with running for public office. Certain key components of effective communication are essential in order to establish the candidate’s credibility and gain the support of specific voter groups. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWmayor.wps

Elaboration Livelihood Theory and the American Presidential Campaign of 2000:
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This 12 page report discusses the concepts related to the elaboration likelihood theory, when applied to the presidential election. The report focuses on how it serves as a means through which social scientists, political analysts, and communication theorists can present a view of public and political behavior that can be most enlightening. Attitudes, attitude change, and the two paths of persuasion that affect attitude change -- the “central route” and the “peripheral route.” are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWelab.wps

Election 2000
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A 17 page paper discussing the media's treatment of the campaign and its two leading candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush. The purpose of the paper is to determine whether the media shifts its support to the "underdog" as determined by the polls, by examining both the basis of journalism and examples of articles published at varying times throughout the campaign. The paper concludes that journalists do not present the "full, fair and accurate" picture of facts as they exist, but of facts taken in the context of the philosophies of John Rawls, who maintains that fairness lies in basing need on the most disadvantaged of the society. The paper demonstrates bias in the published accounts, but bias based on philosophy rather than through overt intent. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSelection2000.wps

Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWappsup.wps

Election Campaign 2000/ The Primaries
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the presidential primaries which took place primarily in 1999. Candidates George W. Bush and John McCain are highlighted. The democratic campaign is also touched on and projections are made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA013200.wps

Elections: U.S. vs Turkey
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A 5 page paper discussing the differences. Elections in many of the world's nations dissolve into riots and can be more devisive than unifying. Such is not the case in either the US or Turkey - both nations are able to conduct elections and institute the resulting mandates of the citizenry with relative lack of strife. The primary difference between elections in these two nations is that the US has had many more years of constitutional evolution than has Turkey, resulting in better-defined rules of procedure and in a greatly reduced number of political parties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSelect.wps

Electoral Process In The United States
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An 8 page paper that election and electoral process as reviewed in three articles. The writer begins by discussing the fact that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee citizens the right to vote. The essay then discusses a number of issues, including the electoral college, the flaws in the election process with specific examples from several states, the actions of the U.S. Supreme Court in the last presidential election and what needs to be done to change the problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGelpr.wps

Ethics & Political Campaign Contributions
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A 7 page paper discussing the ethical questions surrounded by Presidential campaign contribution abuses and the current bills before both the House and Senate for major reform of campaign contribution laws. If the bipartisan legislation passes Congress, Political Action Committees will not be allowed to make any campaign contributions and loopholes will be tightened, forcing candidates into accountability for their sources of funds. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ethical.wps

Final Days of the 2000 Presidential Campaign and George W. Bush
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This 10 page report discusses the 2000 campaign for the presidency, focusing on George W. Bush and the ways that his style and messages have changed over the course of the political race. Both Vice President Al Gore and Governor George W. Bush made every effort to make their issues and their concerns appeal to as many people as possible. As the campaign strategists for Bush and Gore desperately calculated ways to win enough states to amass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House, their strategies depend on reaching the greatest number of voters to assure that they win those voters’ states’ share of the electoral votes. For example, Bush’ trip to Minnesota, a Democratic stronghold demonstrates the ways in which Bush was willing to make every minute of the final weeks of the campaign count. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWgwbush.wps

Francoise Mitterand: Fourteen Years as President
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6 pages in length. An indepth look at the reign of Francois Mitterand, who served as President of France for fourteen years. This paper delves into the politics, friendships, books and death of Mitterand. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAmitte.wps

General Overview of Larry J. Sabato’s “PAC Power: Inside the World of Political Action Committees”
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A 6 page paper which summarizes the author’s intent. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGpacpow.rtf

George W. Bush For President
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This 5 page paper provides a comparison between George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore and argues that George W. Bush should be president. This paper compares the positive elements of the Bush campaign and of Bush's character and message against those of Al Gore and demonstrates why George W. Bush should be president. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHbushpr.wps

George W. Bush's Economic Policy
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3 pages in length. The writer discusses the social issue of national economic policy with regard to candidate Bush. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCBush.wps

George W. Bush's View of the Church
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This 5 page paper provides an analytical view of the issue of George Bush's sometimes contradictory conservatism regarding affiliations with church leaders. While George W. Bush has asserted his Christian affiliation and has talked openly about embracing his religious ideals, he has also shied away from affiliations with men like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, even though Falwell has openly expressed support for his campaign. This paper considers the reasons behind Bush's views on affiliation with church leaders and depicts a cautious Bush in light of his father's experiences with being openly condemned for his affiliations with the Unification Church. Bibliography lists 4 source.
Filename: MHgbush.wps

Gun Control: One of the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
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A 6 page discussion of the political environment of gun control. Maintains that our existing gun control laws are sufficient and that the current move towards additional regulation is an attack on our Second Amendment rights to bear arms. Provides a brief overview of the gun control approaches of Presidential Candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgunCn2.wps

Gun Control: The Philosophies of Al Gore Jr. and George W. Bush
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A 5 page discussion of the differing philosophies on gun control held by U.S. presidential candidates Albert Gore Jr. and George W. Bush. Presents Gore as a candidate who has changed his philosophies to one favoring stringent gun control as a means of meeting his political aspirations. Contrasts his philosophies to that of George W. Bush who believes that existing gun control laws are sufficient and what is needed is additional enforcement of those laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgunCnt.wps

Herando DeSoto: The Other Path (1989)
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(5 pp) History of colonialism has long influenced South America. DeSoto links this colonialism to Peruvian land ownership and the reality that confronts those who would wish to have title to the land upon which they live.
Filename: BBdeSoto.doc

In Defense Of Bill Clinton And His Pardons
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5 pages in length. Upholding the office of United States Presidents inherently affords one the opportunity to wield certain power privileges as supported by the Constitution. One of these advantage, according to Article II, Section II of this historical document, is that the president shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment. That other politicians or even the general public did not support some of the people who have been pardoned through the years did not matter; rather, the President of the United States possesses the sole discretion of who is pardoned and how many are pardoned regardless of outside opinion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCpardn.wps

Individual States and Primary Elections
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A 10 page paper which discusses primary elections. The types addressed are simple primary and endorsed primaries. Different states are illustrated as well as different components possessed by both styles. In addition, a list of states is included which names the candidates who ran for governor in 1998, with some information pertaining to the amount of money spent in campaigning. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: RAelect.wps

Integrated Marketing Communication and the Final Weeks of the Presidential Campaign
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This 15 page report discusses integrated marketing communication and Al Gore’s campaign for the presidency. In the final weeks of the race, campaign strategists must calculate ways to win enough states to amass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. As a result, their strategies depend on reaching the greatest number of voters to assure that they win those voters’ states’ share of the electoral votes. A focused and integrated marketing effort is absolutely essential for success. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWmarkal.wps

Interest Group Liberalism
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This 11 page report discusses the impact and influence of interest groups in the functions of government in the United States. Recently, it has appeared that the “people” with the best representation in the government are not individual people at all but the special interest groups that ostensibly position themselves to “represent” the thinking of the people. Bargaining groups or interests control the decisions of government and the end result is the creation of laws that apportion out the true power of the state to interest groups with the power and organization to influence government agencies, neglecting people who do not belong to such groups, and maintaining the privileges of those who do. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWintlib.wps

Isabel Allende: Feminism in the novel Eva Luna
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(5 pp.) Isabel Allende's fiction, set in "an undetermined Latino country," is influenced by three literary elements: historical fiction, magical realism and feminism. In this discussion we will examine the element of feminism in her 1987 novel Eva Luna. Spanish translation also follows text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBevluna.

Issues Of Campaign 2000
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This 9 page paper presents a history of the campaign issues and strategies for both Gore and Bush and concludes with a look at the election process. Endnotes and Bibliography. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTbshgre.wps

Jim Hightower/Political Commentary
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A 10 page summation and analysis of political commentator Jim Hightower's new book, "If the gods had meant us to vote they would have given us candidates." The writer argues that although this is a very funny book, it contains a serious message about the crisis to democracy caused by the power of large corporations. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99highto.wps

John Ensign / Senate Campaign
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15 pages in length. Republican John Ensign did not lose the Senate race because he was not popular; indeed, the one-time veterinarian and casino director held much of the Nevada constituency in the palm of his hand. His clean-cut, family image, handsome exterior and outward appeal for the betterment of all Nevadans placed Ensign in good favor with the public. However, he was up against a tough Democratic incumbent by the name of Harry Reid. Both candidates pitched a good, solid campaign, yet only one was ultimately chosen to occupy Nevada's Senate seat. The writer discusses Ensign's campaign as it relates to the 1998 Senate race. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Jensign.wps

John Hospers and the Libertarian Manifesto
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This 4 page report discusses John Hospers, a philosophy professor at the University of Southern California and the Libertarian Party’s first presidential candidate (1972). Hospers’ entire philosophy can be easily summed up in one sentence from his Manifesto: “Each human being has the right to live his life as he chooses, compatibly with the equal right of all other human beings to live their lives as they choose” (pp. 43). No additional sources.
Filename: BWlibman.wps

Media Bias: CNN and the 2000 Presidential Race
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An 8 page contention that CNN coverage during the 2000 Presidential Race was biased. Compares the amount and quality of coverage given George W. Bush verses Al Gore in both ad and report format. Contrasts such aspects as presentation of issues, photographic, lighting, and auditory accompaniment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbushW.wps

Morality In Government
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7 pages in length. The politicians maintain that there is a high degree of morality in government, but most of the rest of us are beyond even acknowledging such a claim. The paper uses the issue of Presidential campaign contribution abuses and Attorney General Janet Reno's investigation as example rather than address some of the seamier aspects of governmental abuses. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Moralgov.wps

National Elections Affect State Elections
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A 7 page paper on the effects that one year's national elections may have on the following year's state election. The writer describes possible consequences for incumbent NJ governor, Christine Whitman. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: Elctions.doc

Necessary Compromise in Government.
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(5 pp) The United States Constitution defines the rights of its citizens and the rights of those geographical areas called states. It also defines the structures and the powers of the federal government, and loosely labels the three major areas of government as the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. Those who framed that document were well aware of the tendencies of humans to first be moved by their own causes rather than those of the nation, and developed measures that each of the three segments of government would serve as a "check and balance" mechanism against the other. In this discussion we will look at some of the "wish list" items of the current United States president, George W. Bush, see if they are causing conflict, and which factors encourage compromise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBgovcmp

Nevada Congressman John Ensign: Home Style And Hill Style Of Representation
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8 pages in length. John Ensign is not what most people would envision as a typical politician. Having spent most of his time as either a veterinarian or casino director in Las Vegas, Nevada, it just did not seem a logical progression for him to forge ahead into politics. But that is exactly what he did and did well. The political world was sent spinning when Ensign won the southern Nevada Congressional seat in 1994, which started a short but illustrious career that was committed to helping Nevadans. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCcngrs.wps

Our Evolving Party System: The Question Of Structure
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6 pages in length. No one is immune from the current problems that have occurred as a direct result of the Electoral College style of electing a president. If left up to the popular vote alone, one might readily surmise that the campaign approaches might also differ from those of past elections. The writer discusses the effectiveness of the current American political structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCparty.wps

PACs (Political Action Committees) Which Seek to Influence the Development of Health Care Policies For the Elderly
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A 6 page paper which examines PACs (Political Action Committees) which seek to influence the development of government health care policies for the elderly. Specifically considered are the historical development of the health care issue, including social, political and environmental factors influencing its evolution; key people involved in the development of healthcare for the elderly; its social, political and environmental factors; the relationship between core values and beliefs on the development of health care policy and the issue; the sources of funding for the PACs, evaluating their sufficiency; analysis of PACs' strategy and evaluating their effectiveness; and recommendations which might improve PACs' strategy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGpac.wps

Patterns in Latino Politics
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This 5.5 page paper examines patterns in Latino politics, moving from civil rights based issues to more broad-based national concerns of cultural, political and economic natures. In California alone, Latino/Hispanic voting quadruped in the last presidential election. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBlatinv.doc.

Policy Reform: Campaign Finance Versus Violence Against Women
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14 pages in length. Analyzing and understanding the differences that exist among issues of policy reform requires one to accept the inherent discrepancies within the government. Clearly, the strength of interest groups, insider support and myriad other elements often add up to overwhelming support for or opposition to a given reform, rendering it either passed or destroyed with a single thrust. Such is the case with campaign finance reform and the tremendous efforts that have been made to achieve change. When compared with other policy reform like violence against women, one can easily see how certain efforts are met with great endorsement as an answer to public outcry, while others like campaign finance reform continue to evade congressional passage. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCplicy.wps

Political Ethics
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This 7 page paper explores the issue of ethics in terms of Edwin O'Connor's novel, The Last Hurrah and Primary Colors by Anonymous. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTpoleth.wps

Political Gender Gap
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A 5 page paper arguing that the "gender gap" in politics truly does exist. The term was first created in 1980 as presidential candidate Ronald Reagan was found to consistently rate higher with men than with women. Most polls have indicated that women have been overwhelmingly in favor of Democrat candidates in most recent elections, including that for president in 2000. They took part in giving control of Congress to the Republicans in 1994, however. The issue remains an enigma for political strategists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpolGender.wps

Political Parties In The United States / Why Independents Fail To Win Elections
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This 8 page paper investigates the emergence of third parties in the political machinery and more specifically why they have thus far failed to achieve much of a showing in national elections. Specific parties are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Thirdpar.wps

Political Views of Democratic Presidential Candidate Al Gore Contrasted With Past Republican President Ronald Reagan
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A 7 page assertion that the political views of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore and past Republican president Ronald Reagan differ tremendously. Al Gore has been a major participant of an administration which has shown no reluctance to fabricate an issue designed to cover events unfavorable to the administration and to promote falsehoods and misinformation to further an agenda. His liberal stance is directly contradictory to that of the conservative Reagan. Concludes that despite his previous career as an actor, Ronald Reagan became known for his truthful confrontation of the issues, a reputation which Al Gore is most likely never to achieve. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgoreRg.wps

Politics And The Computer Industry
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A 5 page paper. The computer industry is heavily involved in politics in a number of ways. Companies in the industry are making large contributions to candidates and political action committees are being established to safeguard the interests of the industry. There is another side of involvement, which is the possibility of electronic and/or Internet voting processes. These issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGcompol.wps

Popular Political Consent
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A 9 page paper which discusses how charismatic politicians are not necessarily needed in mobilizing popular political consent in our present day. The paper also discusses how Michael Foot was quite possibly a victim of the media in British politics and research. The texts used within the paper are "The Fall of the Public Man" by Richard Sennett, "Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, "Charisma" by Charles Lindholm, "The Spellbinders, Charismatic Political Leadership" by Ann Ruth Wilner, and "Economy and Society" by Max Weber. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAplconsent.wps

Popular Vote Verses the Electoral Process
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A 12 page overview of the electoral process and how it contrasts with the popular vote. Provides a historical background for the implementation of the electoral process pointing out that the process was never intended to reflect popular will. Contends that this process is superior because it protects the interests of smaller states against the overwhelming population of the larger states. Provides several statistics from the 1988 and 2000 presidential elections which illustrate that smaller states are given a slight advantage over the larger states in that the individual vote from these states is more powerful than the individual vote in the larger states. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPelectl.wps

Presidential Candidates and Philosophical Tradition
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This excellent 5 page paper discusses the fact that philosophy is an academic arena which most view as having little to do with the real world. In viewing the presidential hopefuls, however, and studying their party platforms, we can see how some of their policies and views reflect statements and ideals set by such philosophers as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Describes how the beliefs and visions by each of the presidential candidates presented are inherently linked in some way to some or all of these philosophers.
Filename: JGAprzph.wps

Presidential Candidates' Positions on the Death Penalty
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A 5 page paper examining three candidates' positions on the death penalty and the writer's reactions to those position. Until the last presidential election, it was thought that all campaigns had a definite, decisive end, but it is difficult to determine when campaigning truly begins. Party affiliation helps define candidates' positions on issues such as economic policy and defense spending, but candidates often are more circumspect about matters that move beyond abstract policy. In the most recent presidential campaign, George W. Bush, Al Gore and Pat Buchanan all indicate that they support the death penalty, but all have differing views. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSdeathPen.wps

Presidential Election 2000
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Who will Win and Why?; This 6 page paper considers the election for president in the United States and predicts who will win by looking at a range of criteria, emphasis is placed on public perception as a result of media coverage. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEele200.wps

Presidential Election 2000
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(12 pp) Neither Bush nor Gore seem to have impressed most of the swing voters after a Washington Post survey last week. In fact, many have reservations about both major party candidates. Martha Howland, who lives in a Columbus, Ohio suburb said she "is not pleased with either of the presidential candidates, and has gotten tired of voting for the "lesser of two evils. " She sees Gore as too wooden, stiff," while Bush "doesn't have a good record. I don't know how smart he is" Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBpres2000.doc

Presidential Elections - 1960 versus 2000
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This 21 page paper compares and contrasts the election between Kennedy and Nixon in 1960 and the election between Gore and Bush in 2000. Kennedy and Nixon charted new territory when they had their debates televised and it won the election for Kennedy over Vice-President Nixon. The televised debates between Gore and Bush most likely won the election for Bush. In both cases, an candidate with no national experience overcame a vice-president. Some of the topics included in this essay are: voter characteristics, voter turnout, the debates, and the issues. Statistical data included. 11 tables included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGpres.msw

Presidential Elections 1960 v 2000
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This 8 page paper offers a comparison of the 1960 and 2000 presidential elections. In both cases, the count was close and in both cases, fraud was alleged. The difference was that Nixon rejected any notion of filing lawsuits while Bush filed a number of lawsuits. Similarities and differences between the two elections are discussed. The writer also speculates as to what this means in terms of the American political system and the society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PG6000.wps

Private Morality And Political Leadership
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15 pages in length. Determining whether or not private morality should be a component of political leadership is not the same as deciding if the person in question is capable of handling the demands of such an office. Indeed, while some believe there exists a distinct connection between the two issues, others think that one has absolutely nothing to do with the other. There is no question that this particular topic is nothing if not dialectical in that there is no singularly correct answer; rather, whatever religious, moral and ethical beliefs one harbors are going to indicate which side of the issue one supports. Inasmuch as opponents of private morality contend that what a politician does in his private life bears no reflection whatsoever upon his public duties, this paper's view will be one that asserts just the opposite. The writer discusses the fact that a political leader's personal activities do, indeed, represent his commitment to job or country, just as any other affiliations would. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: EthMoral.wps

Public Opinion
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The opinion of the public concerning the processes of the government has slowly deteriorated. This 7 page paper explores the role of public opinion as it pertains to the democratic process. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTpolicy.wps

Public Policy and Congressional Elections
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This 5 page paper supports the notion that re-election is the sole factor to motivates members of Congress when making public policy. Several examples are noted. Federalist 10 is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA122cng.rtf

Racially Polarized Voting in Mayoral Elections
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This 12 page paper explores the issue citing several races in the states of Georgia, Maryland, New York and Missouri. A thesis that such a polarity exists is discussed in light of the racial divisiveness in America in general. Causes and solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Electrace.wps

Republican, Democrat,, Libertarian, and Gun Control
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This 8 page report discusses gun control as a major policy issue and how the Republicans and the Democrats view the entire topic. It also looks at what the official “party line” is regarding the issue. A third party, the Libertarians, are also examined in light of their attitude regarding gun control. Not surprisingly, the Republicans and the Democrats have their “official” and collectively agreed upon justification for their demand for gun control or their determination to control gun control advocates. Even the parties whose candidates are not taken seriously by either mainstream voters or mainstream government have party “planks” as related to gun control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BW3party.wps

Robert Penn Warren: All the Kings Men.
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(5 pp includes 0.5 pp outline) This discussion will examine the statement by Machiavelli, "The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way, necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous" and its relationship to Robert Penn Warren's novel All the Kings Men (1946), which won the Pulizer Prize in 1947. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBkingsmn.doc

Running for the Senate
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of who can run for the Senate and what steps are required for candidacy. Procedures such as getting one's name on the ballot to fundraising are also discussed. Several examples of Senate elections are referenced such as Hillary Clinton's and Jon Corzine's 2000 campaigns. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA130run.rtf

Same Circus, Different Clowns - Media Coverage in the Presidential Primaries of 1996 & 2000
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An 8 page analytic essay that examines the media's extensive coverage of the nation's Presidential Primaries and the direct effect this coverage has on campaign strategy and voter decision. Included is a discussion of different approaches used by print media that focuses on articles appearing in the New York Times and Time Magazine. Also included is a comparison between the media coverage of the 1996 Presidential Primaries and those of the year 2000. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCPrmary.doc

Saturday Night Massacre Changed the Way Americans View Politicians
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the Saturday Night Massacre during the Watergate Scandal, and now it affected the American people. Richard M. Nixon, the events of Watergate and the outcome are all detailed. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWsatnig.wps

Selling a Political Candidate’s Personality and Voter Apathy
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that in the modern realm of celebrity adulation, the political operatives who work to define a candidate’s image and then molds his or her appeal are generally far more interested in the image that sells among voters rather than anything that can be truly viewed as “substantive.” Far too often, a politician’s “handlers” believe they can package a candidate in ways that will be irresistible to a voter. Unfortunately, such an attitude suggests that the voter is unable to make his or her own determinations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWapathy.wps

So YA Wanna be President of the ol US of A?
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(6 pp) When I first learned of elections in Civics 101, one thing I remember thinking to myself was that I would never want to be president of the United States. Here it is a thousand years later, and I still have not changed by mind. Yet, if you should run into someone of relatively sound mind and body, who wants to give it a whirl, here is what they, or you, should know. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBprscnd.doc

Speech for Jeff "W." McIllwain
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This 11 page paper presents a speech for a fictitious candidate who must address the subject of racism and prison reform. The speech contains the candidate's views on racism and the mythology of black youth being criminals. Angela Davis's opinions are noted and several other references to true life politicians and figures are referenced in this speech. The speech is scheduled to take place in 2011 after the collapse of the stock market in 2010. Bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: SA111McI.wps

Standards For Choosing The President Of The United States
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A 5 page paper. The presidency is an incredibly complex and demanding job. Selecting from the candidates for this job is a challenge that is sometimes daunting. The writer presents some aspects of the president's job that could be used to measure those running for this office. 2 tables are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGelectp.msw

Supreme Court: Bush v. Gore
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An 8 page paper which discusses the Supreme Court cases which dealt with the recent election involving Bush and Gore. The decisions are illustrated and discussed as well as analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbshgre.wps

The Bush Administration
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A 15 page paper discussing the management technique of this president. President George Bush is maligned by some, labeled ineffective by others. In retrospect, there were telling signs that Bush was a president of a single facet, that of foreign policy. His domestic policies often were the victims of systemic inadequacies in the administration. Of course a single person cannot "run" the government, and his success largely depends on his ability to exercise sound management and surround himself with good people. George Bush was deficient in both areas. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSGBush.wps

The Economic Policies of George W. Bush Contrasted with those of Bill Clinton
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A 5 page contrast of the economic policies of past president Bill Clinton with those currently being proposed by President George W. Bush. Outlines the ideologies of each man in regard to critical issues such as tax cuts, the economics of healthcare, big business, and other key economic considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Effect of Negative Campaigning in a Democracy
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This 17 page paper looks at the way that negative campaigning effects the democratic system, arguing that it is a destructive force. The paper starts out by examining what we mean by democracy and negative campaigning and then uses the Gore and Bush election campaigns of 2000 to illustrate negative campaigning techniques. Finally the paper discusses the issues and justifies the position that negative political campaigning is damaging and harmful to democracy. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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The Effect of Race and Class on Voting Behavior
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This 9 page paper reviews several studies and theories in respect to the topic and then proposes a new study, inclusive of an outline, methodology and what results might be obtained. This topic is fully explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Electoral College
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of the application of the electoral college in the United States and other countries, and considers a way of assessing public opinion regarding change in the existing system in the United States. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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The Electoral College: Best Way To Elect The President
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7 pages in length. The United States is fighting hard to uphold its sense of democratic application when it comes to political voting. Even so, the general public has become nonplused by fancy talk and little action from a string of past political leaders; as a direct result, American voters have not been turning out in droves when time comes to vote – until the presidential election of 2000, that is. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Importance of Ballot Design
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which a ballot system may influence the outcome of an election. The paper considers the Presidential Election in the United States 2000 and goes on to suggest better balloting methods that might be used. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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The Importance Of Voting
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A 5 page paper. The percentage of eligible citizens voting has declined steadily since 1960. This essay looks at the importance of voting and provides statistics regarding the numbers who have voted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Mechanics of a Congressional Race
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5 pages in length. This paper breaks down an important congressional race, that of U. S. Senator for Florida. Covers debates, demographics, fundraising and more. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Media and Its Effects on Voting Behavior
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A 9 page literature review examining a blend of political scientists' research and more casual observations regarding how the media influences voter behavior on election day. Most work has been centered on the television medium, with far less attention given to radio and newspapers. What is absolutely certain is that the media do have an impact, though existing studies and considered observation and experience have not been able to concur on precisely what that impact is. Media effect on voter behavior continues to be an area needy of study, though perhaps under better design than that which has guided such studies in the past. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Political Campaign
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The process of the political campaign is fairly well known - especially among those who have made politics their profession. This 16 page paper offers a guide to developing a campaign strategy and applies what is learned to the Senate campaign of John Thune of South Dakota. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Presidential Campaign And Social Psychology
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6 pages in length. No different than advertising, presidential campaigns strive to sell the public on a particular candidate. The social psychology utilized in this particular political area reflects a sometimes shadier side of humanity as a means by which to gain the final and deciding vote. Indeed, politicians have not earned themselves the strongest or most upright of reputations throughout history; it is because of their inability to distinguish between making a genuine pledge of duty and merely giving lip service in return for winning votes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Presidential Election 2000
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A five page paper which looks at the results of the 2000 Presidential election in the USA and considers the ramifications the election will have in terms of Presidential credibility, and the effect both on Congress and on the average citizen. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Presidential Election of 1828
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A 6 page paper which discusses the presidential election of 1828. The paper addresses the characters of the individuals who ran for president, the issues, the campaign, the outcome, and the significance of the election. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Proposed Income Tax Cut
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The Pros and Cons: 7 pages. When discussing his proposed income tax cut, President George W. Bush gets both congratulations and shouts of derision. It seems for every person who believes in his proposals there is one who does not, but that is par for the course on Capitol Hill. This paper will take a look at both sides of this controversial plan in order to come to an informed conclusion on the topic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Speech of General Colin Powell before the Republican National Convention
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A 10 page paper discussing the speech that General Colin Powell made regarding the state of education in the US prior to the official nomination of George W. Bush as the Republican candidate for the 2000 presidential election. It is a wonderful and rousing speech, but the greatest evidence of the effectiveness of General Powell's speech does not lie with those who agree to his statements, but rather with those who agree with little or none of it. The biting sarcasm that at least one critic managed to convey speaks more as to the effectiveness of General Powell's speech than could anyone who agrees with his statements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Super Tuesday Speech by George W. Bush:
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This 12 page report discusses remarks made by Texas Governor George W. Bush on “Super Tuesday,” March 7, 2000. The speech is analyzed in terms of communication tactics and rhetoric. The historical context of the speech, its style, and even its negative remarks about fellow candidates are all examined in terms of communication effectiveness and the ability to persuade potential voters to show their support of the candidate’s ideas and ideology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The United States And Europe: Comparing Voting Democracies
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6 pages in length. The idea of democracy, as America's forefathers originally intended it to represent, was that of the ultimate evolution of human life. The concept, which was just a seed when it was established in the United States over two hundred years ago, allowed for people to make their own destinies -- to follow whatever dreams they harbored deep inside. Democracy unleashed a joining together of the people so that new economic and political ideas could be shared in a way they had not been before. Democracy truly has the ability to empower both the people and the government, allowing people to no longer felt suppressed and unimportant in matters that affect their very lives. However, that is not the case in Europe where rumblings of a painful past are beginning to influence the present. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Use of Strategic Voting
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This 5 page paper looks at the way that different groups of people may use strategic voting and how the effectiveness will vary depending on the circumstances of the vote. It id also argued that instead of being seen as manipulative when used in the higher echelons of the political structure it can be seen as facilitating democracy rather than manipulating it. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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The Watergate Scandal
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of what America has come to call the 1970's scandal of the Nixon presidency. The events are outlined, including details of the break-in and the investigation to follow. The Saturday Night Massacre is touched on and the legacy of the scandal is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Two Party System: Fair Representation?
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A 5 page paper which discusses whether the two party system allows for fair representation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Voter Participation In American Politics - What's Going Wrong?
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This 5 page report discusses voter participation and the lack of it in U.S. elections. The writer examines why voter participation is important, what difference does it make, and what could be possible solutions. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Voting in the United States
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This 5 page report discusses voter participation and the lack of it in U.S. elections. Only 49 percent of the people of eligible age participated in the 1996 presidential election that re-elected Bill Clinton to the White House and continued the Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Unless American citizens make the effort to participate in the democratic reality of the United States, there will come a day when that reality no longer exists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Weaknesses Of The American Political Parties
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An 8 page paper in which the writer considers factors that have weakened American political parties over the course of the last two decades. Ultimately, these factors have contributed to a determined decline in the American political party system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Woodrow Wilson and the Election of 1912
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A 10 page discussion of the 1912 presidential election. Examines the emergence of a third political party, the Bull Moose Party. Contends that this emergence severed the Republican vote and played a greater role in winning the election of 1912 for Woodrow Wilson than did Wilson's skills or platform. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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“Profile of Bill Bradley”
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A nine page paper which offers a profile of New Jersey senator Bill Bradley, looking at his personal history, his political career, and his stance on issues such as finance, the environment, education, gun control, drugs, global economics and international trade. Bibliography lists 7 sources
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