Effects Of Public Opinion On Public Officials
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how pertinent an influence public opinion is on the approval rating of public officials, addressing such issues as the media and opinion polls. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCopin.wps

Elite Theory
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Who holds the power of decision when a patient decides it is time to die? According to the elite theory, as described by Thomas Dye in Understanding Public Policy, it is the medical and law professions. This 5 page paper explores the issue of patient's rights from the perspective of the elite model. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTelites.wps

Elitism and Pluralism in America, Capitalism and Socialism in Political Economies, and Population Issues
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This 7 page report discusses pluralism, the most representative form of the American political system, and the fact that elitism and pluralism form the poles of the conflicting values. It then addresses socialism and capitalism in terms of political economies. Finally, the question of whether or not over-population in the U.S. and the world is a problem is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWeliplu.wps

Emerson on Tocqueville
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Ralph Waldo Emerson may have reacted to Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAemerstocq.wps

English Speaking Caribbean Countries in World Economy and Trade: Relative Impacts of the World Trade Organization
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A 12 page overview of the problems English speaking Caribbean nations encounter in regard to functioning in the world economy. The author asserts that the WTO has had little positive effect on these countries. CARICOM, in contrast, offers these countries hope. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcariW2.rtf

Environmental Activism: Violent Verses Non-Violent Ways of Influencing Environmental Decision Making
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A 5 page discussion of the various faces of environmental activism. The author of this paper observes that environmental activists are not always a ideologically cohesive group in regard to the manner in which the attempt to influence environmental decision making. The contention is presented that environmental activism is not always constructive in its impact. Such is the case with violent forms of activism such as eco-sabotage. At the same time, however, properly conducted environmental activism can be of tremendous benefit in shaping federal regulation of our environmental resources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPenvAct.rtf

Equating the Concept of Power to Sue Monk Kidd’s “The Secret Life of Bees”
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A 5 page paper which examines the nature of power, considers the power structures that exist within the novel, how power is exercised, and how power can be abused, exploited, or corrupted, and the impact this has upon individuals and society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGsmkbees.rtf

Ethnicity and Nationalistic Expression: The Variable Role of Violence
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A 5 page overview of the manner in which ethnicity expresses itself in nationalistic expression across the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPethn5.rtf

Etiquette of Democracy: The Negative Impacts of “Live and Let Live”
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Carter's article. In his article Etiquette of Democracy, Stephen Carter argues that the focus on individual rights and the “live and let live” premise of the modern era has led to an increase in incivility. Specifically, Carter suggests that the separation caused by the support for individualism and individual rights has led the American society to become increasingly disjointed and that individuals no longer participate in common courtesies, from saying hello on the streets to taking an active part in helping someone who has been injured. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEtiDem.rtf

Europeans and the “American-Style of Patriotism
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This 5 page report discusses whether or not Europeans are likely to ever adopt the standard United States view of patriotism during times of war that sees public dissent while troops are engaged in combat as being unpatriotic. The conclusion of the article is that they will not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWeurpol.rtf

Everyday Democracy
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A 5 page paper on democracy in everyday life. The paper defines democracy, gives some examples and tells how they are related to all different kinds of people in all different kind of situations every single day. Bibliography included.
Filename: Everdem.wps

Evil in Machiavelli’s “The Prince”
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An 8 page paper which examines the justification of the use of “evil” in Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAprnce1.rtf

Evolution of Public Administration
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An 8 page overview of the form of public administration from Plato’s observations to the advent of e-government. Public administration has been accused in the past of being anything but responsive to citizens, but the current shift to e-government heightens transparency and accountability. Further, the current climate of partnership between governments and the citizenry provides governments with more accurate knowledge of what the citizens want and expect from their public administrators. The result is a more positive result not only for the public, but for public administrators as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmEv.rtf

Executive Federalism In Canada
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This 7 page paper defines federalism in terms of the difference between the United States government and the Canadian then looks at the recent political controversies arising from the specific style of federalism (known as 'executive federalism) in Canada. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTexcfed.wps

Expert and Non-expert Roles: The Institutionalization of Politics
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For political activists, candidates and the media, the question of roles, and which one is the best to use in any circumstance, is raised every day. On any given issue, what roles do experts, non-experts and others play in a political event? The answers began with the philosophies of men like John Dewey and Currin V. Shields. Psychological theories also abound. Bibliography lists 4 sources including Tillman. jvEXPT06.rtf
Filename: jvEXPT06.rtf

Explaining the Events of 9/11/02 According to the Realist Theory:
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This 5 page paper discusses the realist theory of international realtions in regards to the terrorist events of 9/11/02. Specifically, this paper attempts to reveal the mindset of the terrorists who abide by such a theory in order to explain how such a tragedy was possible. Bibliogaphy lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSRealis.rtf

Externalities and the Role of Government Intervention
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This 5 page paper explains externalities, what they are how they may cause market inefficacies or market failure and the way that the government may intervene. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEextern.rtf