The Creation of the New York State Constitution
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This 19 page paper looks at the events leading up to the writing of the Constitution for New York State. The philosophy of the day and many influences that went into the creation of the document are discussed. Delays that plagued the process are also evaluated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA215NY.rtf

The Davis-Bacon Act
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this 1931 act pertinent to unionized workers. The possibility of repeal, and the movement to repeal the act in the 1970s, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA034DBA.rtf

The Development of the American Law Enforcement
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This 40 page paper considers the origins and early development of American law enforcement, with a focus on the evolution of police administration theory and practice, specific era of police reform, and the specific views of constituencies, agendas and personalities that have influenced the reform movement. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MHpolic2.wps

THE DIFFERENCES IN GOVERNMENT: ILLINOIS AND TEXAS
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This 4-page paper compares certain aspects of government between Illionis and Texas. Topics discussed include the constitutions of both states, the executive, judicial and legislative branches and political culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTilltex.rtf

The Economic Value of Human Life
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the application of an economic value of human life to public planning. Specifically, this paper considers how a town might assess the economic value of human life and compare it to the cost of changes to a dangerous road. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHVHuLif.rtf

The Effects of the Residency Requirement on Chicago Police Officers and Their Families
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This 10 page paper considers the impact of the city of Chicago's residency policy, which requires that officers live within the city limits of Chicago. This paper assesses the impacts of the policy on both officers and their families, and the implications for the community policing model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHPolChi.wps

The Eleventh Amendment
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This 3 page paper is a brief look at the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: What it is, when it was ratified, where it was originated and why it was needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HV11amnd.rtf

The Evolution of the State of California
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This 10 page paper provides insights into changes that occurred in California since the middle of the nineteenth century. Cultural, political and economic variables are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA035Cal.rtf

The Federalist System of the U.S. and Urban Politics
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This 6 page report discusses the relationships that exist between the federal government and American cities. Arguments against federalism claim that it infringes upon the rights of the states and therefore the rights of the citizenry. Such arguments are misplaced since a strong central government does not mean the loss of freedom and property rights and, in actuality, is needed to defend freedom and property. What is evolving as a greater concern in terms of federalist policy and concern is the issue of the role of the federal government in terms of urban issues, an area which had once been thought of as primarily the concern of individual states. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWfedurb.rtf

The Formulation of Health Policy
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A 10 page paper that examines the formulation of health care policy at the local, state and national level and explores the various socio-economic and political factors that influence this formulation process. Also discussed is the key role that special interest groups play in the process of health policymaking. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCpolicy.doc

The Four Imperatives to Maintain Power According to Martin Shefter
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This 4 page paper examines Martin Shefter's book Political Crisis Fiscal Crisis with a focus on his four imperatives. Modern examples of Bloomberg's New York are relayed. No bibliography .
Filename: SA319Sh2.rtf

THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM AND SMALL BUSINESS
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This 3-page paper answers the question of whether the government system favors larger or smaller businesses. The answer is smaller businesses and the paper discusses why this is the case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTgovsma.rtf

The History of Joe Robbie Stadium (Pro Player Stadium)
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A 15 page paper discussing Joe Robbie's radical departure from the norm in gaining modern facilities for his Miami Dolphins. Robbie bought the Dolphins in 1965, and the existing Orange Bowl had been their home stadium for decades. Though the Orange Bowl stadium was 50 years old in the 1980s, local government owners would not approve any substantial renovations and provided only minimal maintenance. Joe Robbie managed some creative financing for his $110 million stadium, building it in less than four years completely with private funds, none of which were his own. The Robbie family sold both the stadium and the Dolphins to Wayne Huizenga after Robbie's death in 1990, and a marketing arrangement has it renamed to Pro Player Stadium until 2006. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSstadium.wps

The Impact of Federal Policy
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A 5 page paper which examines the impact federal policy has had on state and local communities and on economic development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAfedpol.rtf

The Importance of Protecting Social Security Numbers: An Analysis of New York Bill A00722:
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the New York bill that purports to protect the privacy of consumers. The purpose of the bill is to make sure consumers are not required to provide their numbers when it is not necessary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA148SSN.rtf

The Increase of Power of the Federal Government
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This 5 page paper takes a look at why the power of the federal government has increased over the course of the twentieth century. The intent of the Founders are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA251fed.rtf

The Ineffectiveness Of Council Members In A Council/Manager Local Government
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5 pages in length. Autocratic dictatorships were not what the country's founders had envisioned for America's people; creating a government that was for the people and by the people would promote both individual and political strength. The decision-making process was to be a combined effort of government officials and the people who elected them into office. By reallocating the political power and distributing it evenly between both government entities and the voting public, there was created a greater sense of fairness, accomplishment and political vision of liberty. The extent to which such a system relates to a council/manager local government within contemporary society speaks to the successful vision of America's founding fathers. However, even with such a favorable system of government, there still exist certain drawbacks that serve to limit the capacity intended by this particular local government approach. The ineffectiveness of council members in a council/manager local government is experienced on a number of different levels, inasmuch as certain situations exist that would otherwise not be allied to larger, more formal governments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCcncil.rtf