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.
Filename: khecobsh.rtf

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.
Filename: khuscam.rtf

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.
Filename: khprezel.rtf

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.
Filename: khstause.rtf

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.
Filename: SA313vte.rtf

Vote for John Edwards
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A 3 page research paper that discusses reasons for voting for John Edwards for president. The writer focuses on his stance toward healthcare, the environment, the Iraq war and special interest groups. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khvoteje.rtf

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.
Filename: Votepota.wps

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.
Filename: BWvoteAm.rtf

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.
Filename: Weakpart.wps

Web Site Design for Politicians
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This 4 page paper uses a case study submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Web site design is discussed and recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA318web.rtf

Wesley Clark: A Biography
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the career and life of Wesley Clark. This paper relates the fact that Clark’s history as a decorated Army officer, his understanding and participation in international politics, and his long-standing views on protecting national interests have all supported the call for his candidacy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHWesCla.rtf

Who Runs for the Legislature
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This 5 page paper considers the book of this title by Gary F. Monocrief, Peverill Squire and Malcolm E. Jewell The undertakes a book review and discusses the arguments put forward regarding the reason for weaknesses and lack of vitality in the state legislature system.
Filename: TElegisl.wps

Why the Political System of Today Does not Produce "Great " Leaders
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This 5 page paper uses an article submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. This opinion piece suggests that the system is strong but there are some problems with it. Today's leaders are compared with the Founders. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA519grt.rtf

WOMEN AND POLITICS: RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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This paper examines the question of why more women aren't in higher political positions. Topics under discussion include fund-raising for women's political campaigns, the perception of women in politics and how the media contributes to the dearth of women in politics through biased coverage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwompol.rtf

Women in Politics
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This 5 page paper outlines how women have participated in politics historically. Theories as to why women are usually found in lower levels of the political machine are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA231fe.rtf

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.
Filename: PPwlsnW2.wps

“Lyndon Johnson and the gold standard”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the domestic and foreign policy issues surrounding the change in the monetary exchange standard in the 1960s, the part played by the IMF and the G-10 countries, and the possible rationale behind some of the policy decisions made by Lyndon Johnson at the time. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLJohnson.rtf