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Papers On Presidential Studies (U.S.)
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Case Study: Ted Bundy
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8 pages in length. There are many answers to the question that asks why seemingly "normal" people commit such unthinkable crimes as murder. To look at Ted Bundy, there is no indication of the monster that lived within - the attractive, artful sociopath whose intelligence and wit enraptured all who crossed his path. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Changing the American Culture
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This 3 page paper examines business tactics to change the American culture for the goal of reconciling the nation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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CHILD LABOR ACT OF 1916 AND THE WILSON PRESIDENCY
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This 3 page paper discusses the child labor act of 1916 and the effect that this law had on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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CHILDREN AND ADULT BEHAVIOR
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This 5-page paper discusses adult and children behavior, focusing mainly on how children learn by mimicing adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Church Committee & Influence of Watergate
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A 15 page research paper that discusses the investigatory congressional committee head by Frank Church in the 1970s that examined intelligence agency abuses of power under the Nixon administration. This examination of the Church committee and its various reports considers to what extent the committee was influenced by the legacy of Watergate. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Civil Rights and Voting Patterns in Presidential Elections
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This 5 page paper examines the topic of civil rights and elections between the years 1948 and 1968. Background information is included regarding each of the elections during the time span. The civil rights movement is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Clift and Brazaitis' Madam President
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This 5 page paper examines the first chapter of this book and contests some of the suggestions. The Ferraro campaign is the focus of the chapter. Whether or not Ferraro was the right candidate is discussed. The potential for a woman to be president is also a part of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Clinton and Johnson -- American Presidencies Separated by Decades
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This 5 page report discusses the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Lyndon Johnson as portrayed on books written by men who were once their most trusted aides and advisors. In All Too Human, former Clinton administration top dog George Stephanopolous tells the world what his experiences were like as one of the presidents most influential staff members during the first term of the Bill Clinton presidency. In comparison, top staff members in Lyndon Johnsons administration were less forthcoming despite numerous scandals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Clinton Presidency
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A 10 page research paper that evaluates the leadership and administration of William Jefferson Clinton in regards to public persuasion, economic management, vision and agenda setting, and pursuit of justice for all. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Comparative Analysis of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher
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In seven pages this paper compares the contributions U.S. President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made to their respective countries. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Comparing John Kerry and George Bush
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A 5 page paper critically assessing the two former candidates positions on the economy, education, national/homeland security, health care and the environment, for the purpose of declaring which is best for the office of President. Overall, it is George Bush that is the better prepared of the two. Kerrys positions sound noble but lack substance; Bushs positions are less grand but are workable. America needs substance in its highest office, leaving vision, innovation and creativity to the much broader base of the American population. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Comparison of Impeachment of Nixon and Andrew Johnson
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5 pages.
This paper will compare the impeachment of Richard Nixon with
that of Andrew Johnson, referring to the similarity of the
constitutional interpretations of 'impeachability.' The politics
surrounding the events were fairly similar, and we shall also
consider the aspect of personality and leadership in the roles
they played in the impeachment proceedings. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
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Comparison of Presidential Leadership Styles
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6 pages. While presidents may have technically the same type of job to do from one administration to the next, their leadership styles differ greatly. This paper focuses on the different leadership styles of Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton, and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Concerns about FDR's New Deal
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This 3 page paper discusses some of the concerns that Roosevelt was going too far with the New Deal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Conspiracy Theories and the John F. Kennedy Assasination
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A 15 page discussion of the circumstances surrounding the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The author reviews the various conspiracies and concludes that only one thing is clear, the events surrounding the assassination could not have occurred as our government tells us they did. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Constitutional Context For The Office Of The President
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6 pages in length. The factors most important in the determination of presidential power were threefold under the constitutional context: personalities, balance of powers and political forces. Some have contended the concept of balance of powers was completely misconstrued, compelling the ratification that ultimately took place; however, others believe that a combination of personalities and political forces proved to undermine the existence of presidential power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Critical Elections
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There have been critical presidential elections in U.S. history; this 4 page paper examines three: 1860, 1932 and 1980. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy Hero Or Villain?
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A 6 page paper. The Cuban Missile Crisis began on October 15, 1962 and ended 14 days later. It would be 8 days after the discovery of missile installations being constructed on the island of Cuba that the public would be advised and that the Soviet Union and Cuba would learn they had been discovered. This paper provides a basic background on this situation and the actions President Kennedy took to resolve it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Current Presidential Politics
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This 13 page paper discusses the support and opposition to the Iraq War, and the reasons for each position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Decision 2004: Campaign Issues
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This 5 page paper addresses the issues of education and health care as discussed by Kerry and Bush. Various things are included such as prayer in the schools, No Child Left Behind and the Kerry health care proposal. The paper presents a relatively objective point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Democratic Theory and the U.S. Presdient
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This 4 page paper defines Democratic Theory and asks how well its elements are reflected in the governance (responsibilities/powers/behavior) of the President. Bibliography lists 4 source.
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Did George Bush Steal the Election ?
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This 6 page paper contends that George Bush is a legitimate president but explores arguments that he is not due to the decision rendered by the Supreme Court. The paper begins with an overview of how the Supreme Court works and then quickly turns to the 2000 election where George W. Bush defeated Al Gore. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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.
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Economic Issues and Presidential Campaigns
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This 4 page paper looks at presidential campaigns in the latter part of the nineteenth century, and early part of the twentieth, to explore how money concerns were voiced in the context of elections. Many details about various elections are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ECONOMIC POLICIES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
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This 12 page paper discusses the impact that the presidencies of Carter thru Bush have had on the economy and how well their economic policies have held up over time. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Economic Policies: George W. Bush And Bill Clinton
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15 pages in length. Public opinion has a tendency to waver between obediently accepting and vehemently disapproving of presidential economic policies. While some thought that President Clinton's policies represented the fundamental contributions of his administration, others believed that the nation's economic situation only continued to worsen with him in office. George W. Bush maintains a constituency just about as divided, and he has not even been in office for six months. How do the two presidents' economic policies compare? Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Edith Wilson - The First Woman President?:
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This 14 page paper examines the role of Edith Wilson during her husband's presidential administration when he was left temporarily disabled from a stroke. This paper suggests that Edith Wilson did not have the administrative skills necessary to effectively handle presidnetial responsibilities. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Effective Presidents
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9 pages in length. This paper discusses at
length the constraints that can affect the office of the
presidency, and how the effective presidents have dealt with such
constraints. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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EISENHOWERS HIDDEN HAND AND BUSHS CURRENT AGENDA
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This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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8 pages in length. One cannot discuss twentieth century first ladies without Eleanor Roosevelt immediately coming to mind. Regarded as one of America's great reforming leaders who had a sustained impact on national policy toward youth, blacks, women, the poor, and the United Nations, Mrs. Roosevelt became the new representation of first ladies. Politically active and social adept, Eleanor took strong stands in everything she addressed, in spite of the fact that she was initially apprehensive of becoming trapped in the cyclical confines of the White House. This proved to be a premature concern, inasmuch as Mrs. Roosevelt was instrumental in setting new precedents. Weekly press conferences, national lectures and a radio programs were just some of the innovative ways the first lady immersed herself in the political scene. Along with a syndicated newspaper column, being a hands-on supporter for the World War II war effort and a major voice in [President Roosevelt's] administration for measures to aid the underprivileged and racial minorities, Eleanor had made a solid place for herself in the annals of American history. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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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.
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Election 2004: The Whole World Is Watching
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7 pages in length. The presidential election of 2004 rendered a stronger voter turnout than many of its predecessor; that this particular election served to create a political fervor of tremendous proportion is clear example of just how volatile the issues of war and the economy weighed upon voters of all ages, ethnicities and economic backgrounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Evaluating John Adams's Presidency
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This 3 page paper examines John Adams's presidency, and argues that he should be left where he is; specifically, David McCullough's well-balanced account of his life should be taken as the benchmark. No further adjustment is needed at present. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Executive Power: The Power of the President to Commit U.S. Troops to Foreign Nations
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A 3 page discussion of presidential war powers. The author clarifies what actions our president can and cannot take without first securing the approval of Congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Executive Privilege
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An 11 page paper discussing the claims of the Clinton administration that it should be immune from prosecution in the investigations that ultimately uncovered the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Executive privilege is a concept that gives the chief executive i.e., the president of the country the right to act outside of normal channels and even outside of (though not above) the law. Not specifically defined in the Constitution, it is perpetually controversial, though its constitutionality is no longer questioned. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Executive Privilege for the Privileged
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the
use of Executive Privilege. The examples of Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton and Thomas
Jefferson are all discussed. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Fawn M. Brodie's 'Thomas Jefferson : An Intimate History'
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A 5 page analysis of 'Thomas Jefferson: an Intimate History' by Fawn M. Brodie. It has always seemed contradictory that the man who wrote that "all men are created equal" was a slave owner, and that it was rumored he had a long-standing sexual relationship with one of his black slaves. Brodie's work does an admirable job of reconciling these discrepancies as she argues that Jefferson's actions made sense in the context of his own time and were consistent with his own philosophy. No additional sources cited.
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FDR and Change
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A 6 page paper which examines the changes Franklin D. Roosevelt brought to government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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FDR And Hoover: Comparison
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17 pages in length. Stifled by the economic conditions of the Crash of 1929, Herbert Hoover's presidential career was off to a bad start and only became progressively worse over the next few years. Had he lived in another time, his political prowess and idealistic policies may have worked infinitely better; however, he immersed himself amidst a quagmire of one bad policy move after another until the country reached one of its lowest economic points of all time. Franklin Delano Roosevelt followed behind Hoover in the presidential position and promised to clean up the political, economic and social disarray Hoover had left behind, a tremendous challenge he met head on and one that would ultimately establish him as the greatest leader of democracy, the greatest champion of social progress in the 20th century. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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FDR's "Splendid Deception" and its Motivations
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A 5 page paper
discussing FDR's efforts in hiding his paralysis from the American public in relation to Smith's
views of public and private behavior. Critics of laissez-faire economics claim that the stance
is hard and uncaring, that government needs to do more for the people it governs. Adam
Smith's characterizations of market behavior being motivated by self-interest is seen to
preclude any participation in warmth or altruism. Smith himself had no difficulty in
reconciling these motivations, and neither did Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
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FDR's "Splendid Deception" and its Motivations
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A 6 page paper
discussing FDR's efforts in hiding his paralysis from the American public in relation to
Charles Smith's views of public and private behavior argued in Critique of Sociological
Reasoning. Smith holds that all human behavior, including that resulting from the experience
of disability, can be categorized into three levels. The experience of Franklin D. Roosevelt is
used here to illustrate those levels and then proclaim that while FDR operated from all three
levels, it was Level 3, the most altruistic, that could most frequently describe his behavior as
related to his disability. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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FDR: Disability And The Presidency
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15 pages in length. There are myriad personal and professional assets that lend themselves to a successful president; among them are integrity, sound judgment, compassion and executive ability. Conspicuously absent from the long list of characteristics is the element of physical disability, an absence one can surmise exists because it has absolutely nothing to do with the competency to lead a country. However, Franklin Delano Roosevelt understood the nature of his lameness and what it could very well mean for his political career if he did not take great strides to minimize the obvious, inasmuch as the nation was not progressive enough at this point in time to accept a president whose physical health was anything less than one-hundred percent even if it had absolutely no impact upon his leadership prowess. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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FDR: Shaping or Following Public Opinion
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A 3 page paper which examines whether President FDR was shaping public policy while in office, or following public opinion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Federal Judiciary Appointments
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This 5 page paper looks at nominations to the federal judiciary. Political aspects are highlighted. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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First Ladies From Eleanor Roosevelt to Laura Bush
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This 4 page paper looks at the role of the first lady throughout the time period. Each and every first lady to serve between F.D.R. and the sitting president Bush is examined. How their roles differ, but stay the same, is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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