The Internet as a Tool for Increased Political Participation
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This 4 page paper provides information on this subject in addition to a proposal for further research. The topic is discussed and results reveal that the Internet does increases political participation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Life of John F. Kennedy:
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This 9 page paper dicusses the life of John F. Kennedy with a focus on his political achievements. This paper contains a timeline of his life as well as a graphic of Kennedy from his college days. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Meaning of Bloomberg's 2005 Victory
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This 3 page paper examines the 2005 mayoral race and why Bloomberg won. The racial disparity in the vote is discussed as well. Bloomberg's agenda for his second term and campaign issues are ideas included in this look at an important election. 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 Media And Presidential Primary Elections
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5 pages in length. The media have a significant impact with regard to the socially psychological aspect of the presidential candidacy, inasmuch as media influence is fundamentally based upon the element of perception. A presidential candidate must have a certain charisma -- a public charm -- in order to become a 'media doll.' He must play to the media and coddle them in order to be placed in the best light and, thus, favorably appeal to his constituency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Most Successful and Least Successful Presidents Since World War II:
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This 5 page paper highlights John F. Kennedy as the most successful president and Richard M. Nixon as the least sucessful since World War II. Support and evidence is given to explain results. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Most Successful and the Least Successful Presidents Since World War II:
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This 5 page paper dicusses the highly successful presidency of Ronald Reagan during the 1980's and analyzes his term. This paper also discusses the presidency of George W. Bush and emphasizes that he is the least successful president since World War II. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Obama and McCain Health Care Reform Plans
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This 3 page paper briefly summarizes some of the main points in the health care reform plans of the two presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain. Bibliography lists 4 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 Politics and Economics of Stem Cell Utilization
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A 5 page overview of the problems surrounding the utilization of stem cells in medical applications. The bipartisan controversy extends not just to the ethics of the situation but also to the economics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Power of the Political Party
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A 7 page overview of the features of the political parties that make them so powerful. The author contends that the parties secure funding and provide the infrastructure that a candidate needs to be successful. Bibliography list 6 sources.
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The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt:
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This 5 page paper discusses the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt and rates him a 5 (5 being the highest rating). This paper discusses his plan of New Nationalism and compares it to Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom plan. Bibliography lists 2 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 Press And The Modern Presidency By Louis Liebovich
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A 4 page discussion on the comments of the author, Liebovich, who notes that the relationship between the media and press and the president changed over the last half of the 20th century. It went from being respectful during Kennedy's term to probing more and more deeply into the private lives of the president, a fact supported by the Clinton scandals. This essay discusses some of Liebovich's thoughts and uses Kennedy as the example of a positive relationship between the media and the Executive Branch. Comments about other presidents points out the differences in that relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Process of Selecting Presidential Candidates:
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This 7 page paper discusses the process by which presidential candidates are selected. Furthermore, this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of that system and presents examples to highlight ideas. Bibliography lists 4 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 Relevance of Institutional Structure on Policy Outcomes
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This 12 page paper examines the United States government in practice and how the structure affects the making of policy. Several sections shed light on different subjects. Topics include group norms, experience and expertise of the actors, the position of the branch, and the perspectives of the institution as a whole. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Republican Party During the 1920s
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A 5 page paper which examines why the GOP was triumphant during the era known as “The Roaring Twenties.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Role of Political Parties in American National Government
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This 3 page paper answers several questions/comments about political parties in the U.S. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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The Significance of Political Parties in Determining the Outcome of Elections
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This 11 page paper looks at the election process and how political parties are influential in respect to outcomes. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Societal Impacts of Advertising
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A 10 page discussion of the adverse impacts of political and commercial advertising. The author equates the tactics of political advertising to those of savvy advertising specialists hawking name brand tennis shoes and sports apparel. Distinguishing between an advertising promotion and an advertising campaign, the author contends that there is little real information in many campaigns. While both tactics are typically commercial in nature, an advertising promotion is intent on making the availability of a product known while an advertising campaign is intent on integrating the product into our consumer psyches, in making us feel that we cannot live without the particular product, or even a political ideology. Bibliography lists 9 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 U.S. ELECTION PROCESS
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This essay examines the process of electing President of the United States, and discusses various influences on the process, including the Electoral College, special interest groups and the media. Bibliography lists 3 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 Viability of the Republican Form of Government
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This 3 page paper evaluates the U.S. government and the fragmentation and decentralization that the country has endured. Cyberdemocracy is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Watergate Crisis:
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This 6 page paper discusses the causes of the Watergate crisis. Furthermore, the short and long-term consequences of Watergate are examined. Bibliography lists 4 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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The Watergate Scandal:
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This 3 page paper discusses the events which led to the Watergate Scandal during the Nixon administration. This paper explores the consequences of these conditions by 1975. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Weakening of the United States Presidency
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20 pages in length. Discusses the relationship the media plays in weakening the office of the U. S. Presidency. A major challenge for any public relations practitioner confronting an organizational crisis, disaster, emergency, or even serious problem is dealing with the broadcast media. Broadcast reporters, because of the nature of television coverage, its immediacy, competition and visual aspects, are the most visual of any media representatives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Theodore Roosevelt:
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This 5 page paper examines the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and how he shaped a new role for the U.S. This paper furthermore delves into his personality, which was often "robust" and opinionated but he was also known for being moral. Bibliography lists 3 soources.
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TRUMAN, CLINTON AND HEALTH CARE REFORM
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This 4-page paper is a discussion about the proposed health care policies of presidents Bill Clinton and Harry Truman, and why neither passed muster with the public or Congress. Bibliography lists 3 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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U.S. Political Parties: History and Roles
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A 12 page overview of the political party as it exists, and has existed in the U.S. The author emphasizes the change that has occurred over our history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Unions and the Dinkins Administration
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This 6 page paper looks at New York City in the early 1990s when the city's first black mayor was criticized for cutting city jobs. Dinkins's relationship with unions is highlighted and some of the mayor's accomplishments are noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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US Economy under G.W. Bush :
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A 5 page research paper that argues that the US economy under the administration of President George W. Bush has done well. However, the writer also looks at perceived problems and how this issue is shaping up for the 2004 fall campaign. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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US Election Campaigns
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A 5 page essay that presents the writer's viewpoint on the election process and the need for reform. The writer focuses on the topic of campaign finance and argues that the current system encourages corruption, which is an opinion recently substantiated by a US Supreme Court decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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US Presidential Election Process
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A 4 page research paper that outlines the process for electing the US president. The writer discusses the requirements laid out by the Constitution and then focuses on how the electoral college makes it possible for the candidate who did not win the popular vote to win the election. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Use of Statistics/Popular News Commentary
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A 4 page research paper that analyzes an article by Robert J. Samuelson, which appeared October 28, 2004 in Newsweek, relative to Samuelson's use of statistics to prove his point about an issue in the 2004 election. The writer describes how Samuelson uses statistics for this purpose. No additional sources cited.
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Uses of Technologies in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain
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In three pages this paper discusses how each presidential candidate employed technologies in their respective campaigns and how the mastery of new technologies helped Barack Obama to win the election. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Variations in Voter Turnout
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This 5 page paper evaluates voter turnout in the 1998 and 2000 elections for four states, each representing a different part of the nation. Voter laws in each venue are discussed, particularly as it respects the homeless. Charts for each state are provided with appropriate statistics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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