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"So Far From God: The U.S. War with Mexico, 1846-1848", 2004.
An analysis of this book by John S. D. Eisenhower.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper examines the two-year U.S-Mexico War within the context of Eisenhower's history book, "So Far From God: The U.S. War with Mexico, 1846-1848". The paper examines the origins of the war, how it was perceived by the common American, and the cost of the war. The paper concludes with a summary of the pros and cons of the book.
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"At the start of the war, in 1846, Mexico was a weak nation, made vulnerable by close to three hundred years of "autocratic Spanish rule" and by its own brutal war of independence. Mexico was a disorganized and corrupt country, and this created a "power vacuum" (xx) that was going to be taken advantage of by "some predator - if not the United States, then Britain," possibly France of even Russia. The stage for war was set when Santa Anna, angry that Sam Houston and other Americans were attacking Mexican army troops, marched into what is now Texas with six thousand men in January 1836. In March, 1836, Santa Anna's soldiers slaughtered all U.S. troops in The Alamo - and a few days later went further by massacring ("executing") 350 prisoners at Golidad (14)."
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God and the U.S. Government, 2006.
This paper analyzes the views and opinions of two English philosophers, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes, on the topic of God and the American government.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 32.95
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This paper reviews and examines the writings of John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" and Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." This paper asks and attempts to answer the question: Does the structure of the American government glorify God? The writer analyzes the similar logical arguments of both philosophers, relating to God and theology, while also detailing their various differences in relation to their views on the government and politics in general. The writer contends and explains why Locke's opinions are more convincing. Locke's view depicts a system of government more suitable, not only for Christians but for all mankind which places a higher value on human rights and personal beliefs. This paper also analyzes Hobbes' opinion which basically states that people are naturally evil and must be ruled and controlled in order to prevent chaos. This paper discusses Hobbes' contention that in order for mankind to be controlled there must be a political society to oversee and instill order.
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"Hobbes in his book, Leviathan, says that people are naturally wicked, and they most be ruled and controlled in order to prevent chaos. In order for them to be ruled, the people must enter into a political society. To enter into a political society, the people must make an agreement or contract with the other members of society in which they all equally give up their rights to a common superior. The common superior has to be an outside party, indifferent to everyone else, and not having a contract with the people. Once the people are in this common wealth, they cannot leave, and the person they put in control has indefinite, total, and absolute power over them. In the event that the ruler no longer works for the benefit of the people, they still do not have the right to leave or to replace him. In this system of government, Hobbes does not give people another chance if they make a wrong choice."
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The U.S. Government, 2006.
This in-depth paper examines the various branches of the U.S. government while also analyzing the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution.
4,327 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 81.95
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This well-researched paper explores the term democracy, while focusing on the general makeup of the U.S. government. The writer contends that democracy is a government by the people, for the people, run directly by them or through their duly elected representatives. This paper details the history of the American voting system, which is a key activity of a modern democracy. The writer of this paper discusses and cites various portions of the the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which establishes the legislative branch of the government. This paper examines the historic events that led to the 1776 War of Independence between America and Britain. This paper briefly discusses the current political climate in America, while also supplying a brief overview of the democratic and republican platforms.
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"The downward trend of less party affiliation and less party voting proceeded from the simple argument that one did not need to be a Republican or a Democrat to pave a road. Those who favor nonpartisan elections claim that the job of a member of the city council is not to debate on national issues but to maintain the neighborhood part, keep it clean and fix occasional potholes and these functions do not need partisan solutions. Nonpartisan election was a reform introduced by the Progressive Party at the turn of the 20th century. The Progressive Party wanted city governments to respond more to community needs and less to self-interested party manipulation. Non-partisan elections would remove party influence from the race; allow candidates who do not need to adjust their ideas to the approval of parties to run; and compel voters to search out more information on a candidate. Advocates say that a more active and informed citizenry would increase voter turnout."
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The Role of the Government on Inflation in the U.S., 2002.
This paper discusses the negative role of the U.S. government in the macro-economic issue of inflation in the United States.
2,565 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 55.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. government, for more than a quarter of a century, has been basing its claims on fraudulent statistics and data, and in effect, overstating its actual and real inflation. The author states that using the "Quality Adjustment Method" (QAM), the U.S. government has continued to overstate its profits to the taxpayers, including individuals and business firms, in fact, everyone who earns a profit, whether at home or abroad. The paper demonstrates how the Bureau of Labor Statistics distorts data and figures, and instead, names it quality improvement,by using an example from the automobile sector.
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Introduction
Quality Adjustment Method (QAM)
Understanding the Working of the QAM
The Effect on GDP and IPI
Case Study ? US Automobile Sector
Further Implications of Maintaining Reduced Inflation Levels
Statistical Evidence on the Effect of QAM
Reduced Inflation Used as a Disguise for Attracting Foreign Investment
Conclusive Comments
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"One such motive and utility of the QAM is the widespread coverage provided to the more often than not 'destructive' policies of the Federal Reserve Board. As also mentioned above in the preceding paragraphs, the disguised figures for inflation are evidence enough for the virtually bankrupt "post Bretton- Woods floating exchange rate of inflation system" to remain afloat. And, one of the methods used is the printing of billions of dollars in new currency every year, in turn creating a hyper-inflationary spiral economy, even though most of the inflation so created is hidden through such formulas as the QAM, and officially the consumer price index (CPI) may just be 2.1 percent."
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The U.S. Government and American Business, 2004.
Addresses the issue regarding the U.S. government's role in the American business world.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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The author of this essay presents the standard libertarian position against government involvement in the business world. The premise of this paper, that the U.S. government?s role should be restricted to protecting life and property of the citizens and should not have an essential role in regulating American businesses, is supported by citing the philosophy of Adam Smith from "The Wealth of Nations", by asserting that the economic prosperity that resulted from Roosevelt's domestic interventionist policies is largely myth, and that altruism, as a form of government philosophy, is unrealistic and impractical.
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"Ever since Adam Smith argued for laissez faire capitalism in his monumental treatise, The Wealth of Nations (1776), it has been proved time and again that the philosophy of ?division of labor? and pursuit of ?self interest? by the individual, results in creation of unprecedented wealth; thus improving the standard of living for everybody. This is because the division of labor results in a multiplier effect in which the society benefits tremendously from the sum of specialized knowledge of each individual. Furthermore, the freedom to pursue self interest by every individual to create wealth for oneself is the most powerful incentive imaginable and it ultimately works for the benefit of the whole society. The capitalist system, however, falters if the government interferes with the process in the form of ?regulations.? The degree of damage done to the economy is usually in direct proportion to the extent of the interference."
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The U.S. Government, 2005.
This paper discusses the unique size and scope of the U.S. government.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper explains that, when the original thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, most governmental structures were monarchical based and centralized on strong governmental powers, which is very different from what the founding fathers finally achieved. The author points out that the government of the United States is unusual in the size and scope of its government because it is largely based on a limited fragmented government, its political parties are weak and its public policies are insubstantial compared to other countries. The paper relates that these unusual structures were developed because of a deep seeded mistrust of governing powers.
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"The playing field that the country sits on financially is on unequal footing, tax breaks for the rich and imbalanced taxing of the middle class. If we are to live in an egalitarian society, wealth needs to be somewhat redistributed in a somewhat symmetrical manner. Higher taxation rates (at a rate where the rich are taxed a bit more than the working class) would widely open the door to opportunities to those who are impoverished and place them at a higher ergonomic status and possibly bring down the financially elite to a more humanitarian status. I agree with the thought of living in an egalitarian society, but I see it has being virtually impossible. The closest that our society can become to being egalitarian is to adopt a more European government. In order for change to be implemented within our society, we must be able to trust the government, centralize authority, and agree to higher taxes. Faultily, it is "easier to block or veto than to act or enact." Questioning and impeding our government is not going to achieve a social simpatico."
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The U.S. Government Thrift Savings Plan vs. the Roth IRA, 2002.
A comparison of the U.S. government?s Thrift Savings Plan and The Roth IRA for military pension plans.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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This paper examines use of rate of return and annual cash flow analysis techniques to evaluate the relative benefits to the military member of investing in the U.S. government Thrift Savings Plan or the Roth IRA. This paper includes charts, graphs and calculations. The author of the paper states that the analyses are only an average of historical returns, future performance is not guaranteed.
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Introduction
Assumptions
Historical Trend Data
Rate of Return Analysis
Annual Cash Flow Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"Enlisted members of the United States Armed Forces have, just within the last year, been given a new vehicle through which to invest their retirement money--the government Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. Available to civilian federal employees for years past, the TSP works much like a 401(k) plan works in the private sector, offering "military members the potential to supplement military retirement significantly and also reduce current taxes by contributing from pre-tax dollars and watching tax-deferred earnings accumulate" (Air Force News Archive, 2002, n.p.). The current limit on annual contributions for service members is capped at seven percent of a member's base pay, but that limit is expected to increase to ten percent by the year 2005 (Air Force News Service, 2002)."
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Legitimacy of the U.S. Government, 2002.
Examining the legitimacy of the U.S. government according to the theories of John Locke.
1,577 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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Explores the question of the legitimacy of the United States government using Locke's political philosophy of Contractarianism and his Principle of Legitimacy. This explanation includes a definition and a discussion of the purpose of government, Locke?s Principle of Legitimacy, the idea of consent and why consent leads to a legitimate government.
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"In order to discuss why a government is a legitimate one, the definition of government must first be established. A dictionary definition of the word government reads as: ?The organization or apparatus through which a governing individual or body functions and exercises authority?. The United States government fits this definition simply by having authority and exercising it over a group of people through being an official organization. The government of the United States was set up and laid out by the Constitution for the intention of ruling and benefiting it?s citizens. In the specific example of the United States a governing individual does not rule, but a governing body with an official head rules. The three branches of the government, executive, legislative, and judicial, serve as an organization through which authority is exercised. Government, according to Locke, also has a specific purpose. The purpose of Locke?s legitimate government is ?to protect property, which means it must supply the three things that are absent in the state of nature: settled law, judges, and enforcement power. "
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Welfare and the U.S. Government, 2005.
This paper discusses issues of welfare support of children by the U.S. government.
4,440 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 83.95
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This paper explains the controversy surrounding the marked increase in the govern financial support of families with dependent children by such programs as Medicaid, food stamps, housing subsidies and child nutrition programs. The author points out that, although some people are under the impression that it is welfare that causes a major financial difficulty for the government, corporate welfare, such as tax reduction and write-offs, is a large and growing component of the federal budget. The paper recommends that these federal subsidies to corporations be removed or reduced and the funds used to promote programs to support and protect children.
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Introduction
Analysis
Solutions
Conclusion
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"No single policy of the government like no faults divorce or increased employment of women lead to this. The market economy now views individuals as producers and this makes occupational roles are more important than family roles. Some of the results of this can be seen directly in the father who sits in the office for extra time rather than taking his child to the softball game. This father is concentrating on the pay raise that will come the next time. This is what makes young people say that they can't afford to marry. Certainly their lifestyle will be worse than the common lifestyle of 1950 if they got married, but it is only that the young individual feels that he or she needs more."
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Divorce and the U.S. Government, 2006.
This paper argues that the U.S. government is not trying to prevent divorce and may even be trying to encourage it for the nation's economic benefits.
4,670 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 27 sources, MLA, £ 85.95
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This paper explains that, whereas marriage used to be an institution, which helped individuals gather and maintain wealth and eventually give some of it to the government, divorce is the great disperser of wealth because two households now must be supported thus stimulating the economy. The author points out that, if both partners work, they pay more proportionally because of the marriage tax; however, if the tax payer is a single head of household, the tax rate is significantly lower than for a married individual filing a separate income tax return; single head of household parents, who fall below a certain income level, are given special tax breaks called tax incentives to help pay for childcare. This paper relates that some states, like Louisiana, have actually changed their laws so that there are two types of marriage contract: The "Death Do Us Part" marriage, which requires extensive legal maneuvering to dissolve, or the "Until We Get Tired of Each Other" marriage, which makes marriage easier dissolve. Several long quotes.
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"There have been studies that divorced fathers buy their children more toys and take them to more places of amusements than married fathers. Divorced fathers also need a social life, so they buy newer clothing and go to events where they can meet available divorced or single women. Divorced women also tend to over indulge their children, because they always feel guilty about leaving their children with the baby sitter. Divorced women with access to childcare also date. They buy new clothes and spend money on health clubs and dieting that they not do if they were happily married. All of this buying is good for the economy. The State governments get more sales tax money, the Gross National Product keeps raising and this keeps the Federal Government happy as well."
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The U.S. Government Surveillance of Marcus Garvey, 2002.
This paper discusses the U.S. government surveillance of Marcus Garvey and his famous newspaper, the "Negro World."
2,859 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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In this paper the writer discusses the scrutiny executed by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Investigation, U.S. military intelligence and the Postmaster General's Office, as well as the actions of the British colonial power in Jamaica, all in hopes of suppressing Garvey's "radicalism."
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"Late in the spring of 1918, Marcus Garvey, a 28-year-old aspiring journalist and self-appointed ?race leader,? came to the attention of federal authorities as he preached black redemption on a Harlem street corner. During the evenings, Garvey gave sidewalk speeches on Lennox Avenue between 134th and 137th streets (Hill 1983, 1:281), a favorite gathering place for blacks in Harlem. That northern section of Manhattan was rapidly becoming black America?s cultural center, with the inauguration of the so-called ?Harlem Renaissance? (Clarke 1974, 181.) A Jamaican immigrant who arrived in New York two years earlier, Garvey preached vigorously to rapt curbside audiences of pride in the black race, of economic justice and of racial equality."
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U.S. Government in a Hobbesian Perspective, 2008.
A comparison between Hobbes' theories and the structure of the US Government.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the ideas of political philosopher Thomas Hobbes with the structure of the US Government. It looks at the topic from three different angles in the following logical order: Hobbes's view of human nature, desire and competition for power, and checks and balances or separation of powers (although Hobbes himself made no room for this last category in his philosophy). The paper concludes that the principle of Hobbes which probably would find favor with the founders of the Constitution was his version of the golden rule, "Do not that to another, which thou wouldst not have done to thyself." This is a rule based on mutual self-interest, and does not depend on one particular form of government for its effectiveness.
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Hobbes' View of Human Nature
Desire and Competition for Power
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
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"In this area, Hobbes' ideal probably comes closest to that of the founding documents of the United States, in which the "pursuit of happiness" is considered a basic goal of citizens, and to make those goals possible requires the creation of an orderly government. However, the nature of this created government is very different in Hobbes' ideal than in that of the United States. For Hobbes, the government which was formed by mutual agreement among the people of a given area (again, only motivated by self-interest against the natural state of competition) would have to be one of absolute sovereignty, i.e. a "Leviathan" or overwhelming force, which he believed necessary to counter all of the other individual forces that would otherwise pull it apart. Then, the natural competition for power among individuals would be forcefully limited by a greater power."
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American Business and the U.S. Government, 2002.
This paper discusses that the government of the United States grew markedly during the 20th century, which has had a negative effect on American business by means of taxes and regulations.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper explains that, from the beginning of the 20th century, the size of the government increased, especially when Franklin Delano Roosevelt seized all privately owned gold and introduced other sweeping legislation that encroached on the private sector. The author points out that, after the Second World War and the Cold War, the rate of government intrusion into business slowed. The paper concludes that, currently, businesses in the United States suffers less under regulations and tax burdens than at other points in the 20th century.
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"The first major intrusion of the federal government into business in the 20th century happened after the Wall Street panic of 1907, which precipitated a brief depression. In that crisis, there was a run on bank deposits; at that time, the government set the price of gold and people could freely exchange gold for currency. J. P. Morgan offered to under-write many of the banks and the New York Stock Exchange. Following the crisis, however, the Federal Reserve System was established in 1913. Also at that time, the first income tax was introduced, although this only applied to the very wealthy. Dividends were also taxed for the first time, increasing the burden on corporations, which were taxed for the first time in 1909. Progressives, including Theodore Roosevelt, opposed a laissez-faire approach to business. They were able to introduce the Food and Drug Administration and a food purity act in 1906."
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Assessing the U.S. Government's Website, 2003.
A review and assessment of the United States government's Web Portal with recommendations for improvement.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 39.95
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This paper presents a review and assessment of the United States government's Web Portal with recommendations for improvement. It assesses content coverage, overall effectiveness of the communication of information and usability of the site. The paper makes three recommendations on how to improve the FirstGov.gov website.
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"This research reviews assesses and makes suggestions for improvement of the FirstGov gov Web site the United States government's official ..."
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