President-Congress Relationship
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A 5 page paper discussing the nature of the US president's relationship with Congress, and whether that influence is increasing or decreasing. Without the presence and demands of war, it appears that most presidents have less influence with Congress than they would like. The paper uses FDR and George W. Bush as examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpolPresInfl.rtf

Presidential Election 2000
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5 pages in length. Discussion about the popular vs. the electoral votes. This model paper points out pros and cons about both sides and whether the voting methods of the United States should be changed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAelect.wps

Presidential Pardons: What Should Be Allowed?
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A 5 page paper which discusses presidential pardons and which ones should, or should not, be allowed. The paper also discusses recent controversies concerning presidential pardons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RApresprdn.wps

Presidential Power: Enumerated, Inherent and Assumed
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A 5 page discussion of the varied types of power that are available to the President of the United States. This paper provides a background and examples of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpresP2.rtf

Presidential Power: Too Little or Too Much?
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A 15 page outline of the many factors which affect presidential power. The author contends that the President has neither too much power no too little. Instead the power of the Presidential office revolves around the Constitutional framework which created and regulates it as well as other key political personnel and even the environment in which the President serves. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPpresPw.rtf

Pressure Groups in the United States and in Germany:
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This 7 page paper examines the similarities and differences between pressure groups within the United States as well as those in Germany. Pressure groups in these countries have a definite influence, but in decidedly different ways. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSPolpre.rtf

Private Investment in Rural America
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A 3 page exploration of the factors that typically discourage private investment in rural areas. With very few exceptions, monies are invested with the express purpose of returning a profit. In comparison with rural areas, metropolitan areas have more of the people and the infrastructure that is needed to accomplish that purpose. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPrural2.rtf

Privatization Of Highways
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Both sides of the controversy are explored in this 10 page paper. Personal and social needs are highlighted as well as economic issues. Things such as road rage, stressful commutation and accidents are portrayed as lowering the quality of life which may be alleviated by allowing the private sector to manage America's roadways. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Highway.doc

Privatization of Public Goods and Services
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This 10 page paper discusses the move toward privatization of public goods and services, and argues that it is not always appropriate. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: HVPriPub.rtf

Pro & Con on Clinton's Impeachment
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A 5 page discussion of two editorials from 1998, one calling for the impeachment of President William Clinton and one opposing this procedure. The writer discusses which of the two editorials presents the better case. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khclim.rtf

Problems
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10 pages in length.
Filename: JGAx.wps

Public Administration
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This 3 page paper begins with a discussion about public administration/management. The essay then discusses the USPS, the managerial structure and the results of a study performed on management effectiveness. One recommendation is made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGpubadps.RTF

Public Administration In America
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This 14 page paper begins with an explanation of what public administration is and then provides a history public administration in America beginning with Woodrow Wilson's article, "The Study of Administration," published in 1887. Wilson wanted to make a clear distinction between administration and politics and had a number of followers. This essay traces the evolution of public administration from that time to the present, including the conflicts and controversies. The writer then discuses the evolution of three specializations in the field: federalism and intergovernmental relations; civil servants and human resource management; and public budgeting and finance. This essay concludes with possible trends in some areas of public administration. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGpubad.rtf

Public Administration: Coordination Problems
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4 pages in length. Kettl and Fesler (2005) openly document one of the most significant problems plaguing contemporary public administration: The undeniable lack of coordination between and among agencies. That the authors contend such coordination is often characterized as the "philosopher's stone" of an effective public administration speaks to the very essence of what is missing from today's agencies whose primary focus is to alleviate crises, not add to them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCCoordPrb.rtf

Public Expectations of Bureaucracy
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A 6 page paper which examines what the public expects of the bureaucracy and how the bureaucracy cannot solve all problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAexbur.rtf

Public Policy and Congressional Elections
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This 5 page paper supports the notion that re-election is the sole factor to motivates members of Congress when making public policy. Several examples are noted. Federalist 10 is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA122cng.rtf

Public Policy Formation and Implementation: The Role of Public Interest Groups in Healthcare and Immigration Policy
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A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which have the most impact on the public policy cycle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpubPl2.wps