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Nonvoting in the California Legislature, 2004.
Describes an investigation initiated by the Foundation for taxpayer and Consumer Rights concerning public interest bill that don't get through the state legislator.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 21.95
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This paper describes a problem investigated by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights on nonvoting in the California legislature and the lack of transparency of the legislative process. The paper discusses the impact on public interest bills that nonvoting has and the reasons for the lack of transparency.
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"The problem examined is this study is clearly defined in the beginning of the report in the executive summary. The investigation was ordered because the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights was concerned that many public interest bills were not getting through the state legislator because of substantial nonvoting by members. They were also concerned about the lack of transparency of the legislative process and its accountability because the public does not have complete access to legislator voting records in general or to Senator nonvoting records, meaning the public."
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Black Women in the Florida Legislature, 2005.
A short history of black women legislators in Florida - Gwendolyn Cherry, Carrie Meek and Arthenia Joyner.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines the political lives of three of Florida's legislators-Gwendolyn Cherry, Carrie Meek and Arthenia Joyner-all bBlack women who have surpassed tremendous odds and difficulties in order to take their place in the history of the United States.
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"Until recently, Florida was one state that was considered one of the relatively "conservative" states of the South. As Wendy Loquasto stated in her speech delivered at the Ceremonial Legislative Session Honoring the First 150 Florida Women Lawyers, "...because the greatest tribute we could pay to these women is recognition that Florida was a very different place when they came on the legal scene and that Florida is a better place today because of their actions...(Loquasto, 2000)." Thus, when the first African-American woman, Gwen Sawyer Cherry was elected to the Florida Legislature in 1970, many considered (and rightly so) the event to be of immense historical as well as symbolic importance in that an era of clear cut racial division had finally ended."
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Californian Legislature, 1995.
Describes structure, history (1965-94), reapportionment, scandals, lobbying, budget crisis and term limits.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, £ 43.95
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"California is largely governed according to the principles of representative democracy through its legislature, and this assumes a legislature that is influential, representative, and independent. The California legislature has been criticized for the same things as other legislatures have, including gridlock, waste of time, waste of money, failure to heed the will of the people, and failure to offer needed leadership. The fact that these criticisms have been raised does not mean they are true or that they are descriptive of the behavior and achievements of the legislature as a whole. Americans seem constantly unhappy with their leadership and their representatives even in good times, and in bad times--especially bad economic times such as the nation and California in particular have been facing--it is easy to blame those seen as in control. At the same time, such ..."
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HB 935/SB 313 Legislature Process, 2005.
Examines the legislative process of House Bill 935 which spells out the role of nurses in the American healthcare system.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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Historically, physicians have told nurses what to do and what not to do. Currently, legislators have that power. This paper discusses the lengthy legislative process and the dynamics of it. House Bill 935 was originally introduced in 1991 as Article 1 Chapter 21 in the Georgia Senate as Code Section 16-13-21. Representative Sue Burmeister is now sponsoring HB 935 to give new wording and annotation to the bill. The paper shows that the new legislation would allow advanced practice registered nurses to execute a verbal, written or electronic order for a drug, device, medical treatment or diagnostic study. Currently, nurse practitioners can phone in prescriptions in consultation with a physician.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
HB 935 At A Glance
Physicians Versus NP
In Conclusion
References
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"Most U.S. Citizens believe that physicians have always had the main authority to prescribe medications. However, when researching the background of prescribing drugs it is evident this is not true. Physicians carry a sense of ownership pertaining to prescriptive authority. History is evidence that authority to prescribe has not always solely been the responsibility physician. The market physicians have today on prescribing medications came about without little or no resistance even though others are fully capable of this practice.(Ryser, 1999)."
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What Do Legislatures Do?, 2002.
This paper defines legislatures and proves its importance in the modern world.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper gives examples to show its significance and impact in the workings of the modern era.
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The Life and Death of a One-Billion Dollar Gun Law, 2002.
Examines the gun law legislature in Canada under the supervision of Justice Minister Allan Rock and outlines the flaws in the government program.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The Canadian gun law legislature of 1995 was doomed to failure before it was even introduced. The paper argues that the program was not set up properly to provide an efficient method of procurring registration for the owners of firearms, as well as independent firearms themselves. The paper shows that many of the modern world?s governments exercise their ability to place a cap on the weapon power that the average citizen may keep in their possession, especially in North America and Europe. Since Canada has historically used peaceful methods to work out disagreements, it is no surprise that there is such strong control over weapons within its borders. The paper argues that, ignoring whether this control is right or wrong, the Canadia government made a mistake when it brought in a program that cost tax payers 340 times what was projected. It argues that the government, therefore, needs to abolish the act and start from scratch.
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"The Canadian government, the historical development of which was legislative rather than violent takes a different viewpoint on the issue of civilian gun possession. Canada does not regard the right to bear arms as necessary for the prevention of the loss of other rights, but rather views firearms as a legitimate possession for recreational purposes. While firearms used for sport, hunting, and target practice, specifically ordinary rifles and shotguns are generally considered legal, the new registration program, which was mentioned previously as introduced in 1995 requires gun owners to go through a lengthy, painstaking, and complicated process to properly register a weapon. The goal of this new program was to limit as much as possible criminal access to firearms and thus preventing crimes against innocent citizens."
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Gun Control, 2008.
Presents the argument that in the 21st century, the US legislature should make the ability to bear arms a privilege instead of a right.
4,642 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 83.95
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This paper makes the argument that the time has come for the US legislature to do away with anachronistic laws that support a dubious "gun culture", which is an aberration in a modern, developed society, and that the ability to bear arms should be a privilege instead of a right in the 21st century. The paper begins by tracing the origins of the "gun culture" in America and then presents the history and interpretation of the Second Amendment, which supposedly gives the right of bearing arms to the citizens. Next, the paper reviews both sides of the argument for and against gun control, and then presents arguments in favor of making laws that would make the bearing of arms in the 21st century a privilege instead of a right.
Outline:
Origins of the American "Gun Culture"
The Second Amendment, its Background and Interpretation
Supreme Court's Interpretation of the Second Amendment
Does the Proliferation of Guns Promote Crime and Violence?
The Economic Cost of Gun Violence
Public Opinion about Gun Control
Reasons Why More Stringent Gun-Control Measures are Still not in Place?
Conclusion
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"The Articles of Confederation, drafted and formulated during the Revolution, was America's first Constitution. The document, too, reflected the authors' suspicion of standing armies and a strong central government. The Articles severely restricted the powers of the Congress and gave maximum autonomy to the States. The responsibility of national defense was placed on the State militias instead of a national army and the Congress could not exercise any military powers unless 9 of the 13 States consented. Article VI specifically stated: "every state shall always keep up a well regulated and disciplined militia, sufficiently armed and accoutred." Before long, however, the founding fathers realized that the Articles were unworkable for running of an effective government because of the extremely limited powers granted to the central government. The fighting abilities of a volunteer militia as compared to a disciplined, professional army had already been exposed during the Revolution, and even George Washington had expressed his reservations about their effectiveness in private despite his public pronouncements in support of the citizen militia . "
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Texas and California, 2002.
A comparison of the legislature, political systems and forms of public administration in Texas and California.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper compares the two larger states in the United States. It shows how the two states are very different in terms of political history and workings of government; and how both states were once part of Mexico, at least in part, and continue to show signs of the original Mexican culture. The main focus of the paper is the development of the constitution is these two states and how this impacts today on their legislature and public administration systems.
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"California and Texas were long the two largest states in the union, now eclipsed by Alaska. The two states are very different in terms of political history and workings of government. Both states were once part of Mexico, at least in part, and continue to show signs of the original Mexican culture. Texas is considered a southern state and is generally more conservative than liberal-leaning California, a state with large liberal blocs in urban regions such as San Francisco and Los Angeles and a conservative majority in areas such as Orange County in the south."
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"Legally Blonde II", 2005.
Examines how the American legislature is depicted in this romantic comedy.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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The 2003 movie "Legally Blonde II" (directed by C. Herman-Wurmfeld) tells the story of Elle Woods, a graduate of Harvard Law School who goes to Washington D.C. to work as a legislative aid in order to help push through legislation against animal testing. The paper shows how the movie gives a fairly accurate depiction of the modern political process, although its real flaw is that it overemphasizes the power of the people in the political process.
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"What the movie realistically captures is the committee atmosphere. Elle knows that she needs the support of Congresswoman Hauser, who is on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Initially, for no reason at all, Congresswoman Hauser is hostile to Elle, which greatly reduces the likelihood that Elle's bill will pass. Without Congresswoman Hauser's support, it was unlikely that the bill would receive the consideration that it needed in committee."
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Cloning, 2005.
A discussion of cloning legislature in the United States.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 18.95
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The paper discusses how the issue of cloning has been the focus of consistent debate within the United States for a number of years. The writer explains how it is evident that many within the United States House of Representatives, as well as in the United States Senate there have strong concerns for this issue. Furthermore, it would appear that legislation has been primarily produced in order to prevent the future of human cloning in the United States. Under the legislative issue of cloning there are a total of 17 bills currently being considered by the United States government for passage into law. Of these bills there are eight bills that have recently been proposed to the United States Senate, and nine bills that are currently being considered by the United States House of Representatives.
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Californian Political System, 1999.
Examines state constitution, separation of powers, governor, bicameral legislature, school system, Supreme Court, and examples of initiative & legislative process.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 14 sources, £ 43.95
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"CALIFORNIA POLITICAL SYSTEM
This research paper discusss the essential and unique features of the California political system, including an analysis of its constitution and the working of some of its basic institutions, as illustrated by some contemporary problems.
California Constitution
The California constitution is the result of two constitutional conventions, one in Monterey in 1849 called just before the state was admitted to the Union, a second in 1879 and, as of 1992, a total of 445 amendments approved by the voters out of the 685 proposed by the legislature and another 35 amendments resulting from 115 initiatives on the popular ballot. The Constitution is a cumbersome document, containing over 34,000 words, much longer than the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution.."
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Regulating Internet Gambling, 2008.
This paper examines the structure, revenue gain and government legislature surrounding the Internet gambling industry.
735 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper focuses on the regulatory framework for Internet gambling in order to determine if there exists an optimal solution to regulating versus banning gambling on the Internet. The paper reveals that, although Internet gambling is seen as a social cost, regulated Internet gambling could be a viable source of tax revenue for many states.
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"As technological advances increase and the world becomes more interconnected, the framework of gambling has begun to change. The prevalence of internet gambling is astounding, and provides elements that were absent in conventional gambling arenas (Rose 134). However, as this trend continues, there are some very important questions to be answered. How is internet gambling regulated, in wake of the fact that this is done via the web? How is State revenue affected by these non-state gambling operations?"
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Constitutional Law in the United Kingdom.
This paper examines the constitution of the United Kingdom, specifically the "conventions" of law, their ability to be enforced, and the superior rule of law.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper explains that the United Kingdom (UK), or Great Britain, is considered a democracy, which operates under a parliamentary system in which the supreme authority is held by the legislature under a figurehead sovereign, who, for all intents and purposes, does not rule but does reign. The author points out that, due to conventions, the Queen generally will not act against the advice of her ministers, but her participation is a requirement, as is her approval. The paper relates that the sources of constitutional conventions are those things that are acceptable and have been acceptable for a long time, things that society finds acceptable within the realm of its morals, beliefs, or principles, based on many years of compatibility and agreeability among the majority of society.
Table of Contents
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Government of the UK and Great Britain
Parliament
The Legislature
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Crown
The House of Lords
The House of Commons
Political Parties
The Ministry and Cabinet
County Courts
Constitutional Conventions
Functions of Constitutional Conventions
Conclusion
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"An act of Parliament can make changes in the constitution or a new convention being established through usage and acceptance in general. An appointed committee released a report in 1973 which makes recommendation for revisions that were major in nature. These recommended revisions would permit the constituent parts within the United Kingdom to take the reins of control of their own affairs to a much greater extent. The government is composed of the Parliament which governs in the name of the Crown or Monarchy and is considered to be supreme. The three branches of the Parliament are the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary branches."
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Penal Law Reforms, 2004.
A proposal of penal law reforms for the sovereign state of Purgatorio.
3,868 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper presents a discussion and research on the criminalization of offenses, legal theory, philosophy and harms to society. The paper contends that harms to an individual or society, often fail to provide a clear path for legislatures to follow in regards to constructing legal statutes for criminalization. The intention of the paper is to serve as a blue print for the legislature when designing a legal argument for or against criminalization of a harm. This explanatory legal work seeks to consider the main aspect of each harm and their perceived impact.
Outline
Philosophy of Punishment
Statutory Provisions
Statutory Provisions: Potentially Criminalized Harms
Standards of Justification: Self Defense
Sentencing Formula and Regulations
Final Commentary
From the Paper
"The philosophy of punishment for the state of Purgatorio would rely heavily on the careful balance between justice and incapacitation. Education of this state's citizens regarding crime causation would be paramount. Purgatorio rejects the rehabilitation approach to crime and accepts the idea that we cannot ever fully prevent crime, and that most criminals will continue to re-offend even after they are released from custody."
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