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US Army, 2006.
A review of the challenges and hurdles of the US Army.
1,699 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains the challenges facing a Second Lieutenant in the US army. The paper also discusses what lies in store for the US Army in the next 3-10 years, such as keeping abreast of technological innovations and intelligence measures, coping with potential budgetary cutbacks and declining international support for US military interventions.
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"Bello (2005) suggests among the challenges the US army will face in upcoming years include the world's "repudiation of the massive war crime" of the US against the Iraqi people. It is important to remember that while the US acted in intentions they believe to be benevolent, this sentiment is not necessarily echoed as evidenced by the above statement universally. Many view actions by the US military and army as aggressive and carried out under false pretexts (Bello, 2005). Protests against Washington have inspired political offensives in recent years in an attempt to convince "the peoples of the world to put Iraq behind them" (Bello, 2005). Realistically speaking, given this information one may only assume that under potentially hostile conditions in some circumstances US army officials and agents in the upcoming years will have to work diligently on improving the reputation of the US army, on building relationships with foreign representatives and upholding the honorable name of the US military given a less than perfect record in some respects. The goals of members of the US army will include continuing to promote peace keeping ventures and promote democracy while facing in some circumstances potentially hostile work environments."
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Nationalized Health Care, 2006.
This paper discusses potential problems of nationalized health care.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the primary reason for the increased concern about nationalized health care is the growing demographic in the U.S. of the 60-80 year old age group and their required medical care and maintenance. The author points out that two solutions considered are a national health care system and a 'play or pay' system, each of which has its drawbacks and benefits; however, many critics feel that neither system would be advantageous for the U.S. The paper stresses that a national health care system, which forces employers to purchase health insurance could be devastating to employees because employers, who might have difficulties paying the additional costs, might have to hire fewer employees or even let some employees go.
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"Recently the state of Massachusetts has touted the fact that it is considering creating a law that forces its citizens to have health insurance. On the face of it, health insurers would probably be happy about that, after all more individuals purchasing their product would make any company happy, right? Not necessarily. Having to cover every individual, even unhealthy or at-risk individuals, could cost the firms more revenue than what they could generate with the additional customers."
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Religious Freedom and Democracy in America, 2007.
An analysis of whether the ideals of religious freedom and democracy that America was created on, are in fact, a reality today.
2,867 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper discusses the theory of religious freedom and democracy in the United States and analyzes whether the country has lived up to the ideals that it was created with. The paper suggests that religious freedom and democracy in America today are more imperiled than they have ever been in the nearly four hundred years of the land's history and it discusses some of the issues that are affecting the ideals of the country.
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"The interplay of individuals, each helping his or her fellow to achieve his dreams - with Divine Aid - that is so clearly depicted in A Prayer for Owen Meany is disturbingly absent from Rothko's work. Instead, it is the entrepreneur's America, a place in which the science that provided the know-how for invention and wealth has taken over our lives and reduced them to mere blocks of drab color. It is the industrial wasteland of the brooding Industrial Age philosopher, the deep thinker who has witnessed the carnage of two world wars, and America's battle to preserve its ideals in a world of violent ideologies and rampant technology."
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Customer Relationship Management, 2006.
This is a case analysis of customer relationship management (CRM) at the State of New Jersey's Department of Treasury.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the State of New Jersey's Department of Treasury, Office of Treasury Technology, faces the same challenges as many public and private companies who also are striving to become more responsive to customer needs, while creating more efficient and cost-effective processes. The author relates that the CRM is a services organization to the many other divisions of the Office of Treasury Technology and, as a result, must focus first on managing the many expectations of these divisions and on balancing the workload in the process. The paper outlines the way that this CRM unit must attack the inefficiencies of manual processes, which actually hurt rather than help their ability to serve internal customers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Current Technology
Relationship to Current and Other Organizations
Conclusion
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"The Department of Treasury for New Jersey has many processes that are manually based, and therefore break down when someone is either out sick, resigns, or a new relationship manager is brought into the department. This reliance on manual processes is a major impediment to Customer Relationship Management team members in accomplishing goals on behalf of their internal clients. This is exacerbated by the fact that there isn't a known escalation process for service requests, support, information and problem identification and resolution."
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Judicial Powers and Limitations, 2007.
This paper discusses Article III and Amendment XI of the United States Constitution about the authority of the judicial system.
2,509 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper explains that Article III of the Constitution of the United States laid the foundation of the American judicial system. The paper discusses how the creation of a federal judiciary that was not subject directly to the various states was itself a revolutionary concept. The paper relates that many felt that Article III went too far in giving all extra-state matters to the federal courts and so Amendment XI was added that did not require all suits against and involving states, or those brought by foreign nationals or ambassadors, to be heard by the federal court. The paper illustrates how this debate over the degree of permissible judicial authority still continues today.
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"The judiciary would represent one of the essential checks on the abuse of the new national power. A strong federal judicial branch would complement equally powerful legislative and executive branches. Similarly, in Federalist # 10, James Madison also argued for the importance of an all-embracing and powerful national government as an antidote to faction - "The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States." (Hamilton, Federalist # 9; Quinn, 1997, p. 77) A national system of courts would help smooth out the differences between the nation's various component parts."
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Federalism and Democracy, 2007.
The paper examines the constitutional underpinnings of federalism and its effect on democracy in the United States.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how the concept and practice of federalism within the United States arguably affects the practice of American democracy. The paper defines federalism as the distribution of power in an organization between a central authority and the constituent units. The paper examines the arguments for and against federalism; it reinforces the basic tenets of American democracy but may also effectively destroy individual liberties. The writer maintains that this is the greatest failing of federalism to safeguard American-style democracy today and in the years to come.
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"However, there also have been, and continue to be, many valid arguments against Federalism in the United States, as it was first conceived and practiced by the Founding Fathers in the late 18th century. One is that, within smaller localized governmental units, such as local and state governments, individuals are able to participate directly in government, while at the federal level such government participation by individual citizens is impossible or nearly so ("Federalism", Wikipedia)."
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No Child Left Behind Act, 2006.
This paper discusses the controversial No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that, according to the United States Department of Education, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is necessary to promote scholastic achievement amongst American students by promoting stronger accountability, more freedom for states and communities, more choices for parents and proven education methods. The author points out that many people believe that it is a step in the right direction but see that it has some very serious flaws. The paper concludes that the real victims will be students left behind in failing schools because these schools do not possess the financial wherewithal to attract good teachers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Defining NCLB and Parental Involvement
Stronger Accountability for Results
More Freedom for States and Communities
More Choices for Parents
Proven Education Methods
Economic, Social and Political Institutions or Players
Factual Analysis
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"As it relates to political institution, this Act is one of the policies that have emerged during the Bush administration; making the Bush administration a major player in the implementation of the act. Although there are republicans that are supportive of this act, there are other Republicans and Democrats alike that do not believe it will accomplish the goal of leaving no child behind. This has made this Act a hot button issue in the political world. State governments also have a great deal to loose or gain through the implementation of the Act."
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California Government versus the Federal Government, 2007.
A comparison of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government versus California government.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper compares the California Government to the Federal Government. It discusses the United States executive branch, (the presidency), the United States Congress (the legislative branch), the United States federal court system and the federal bureaucracy. The paper then compares the running of the federal government to the California government with regards to its executive branch, the legislative process and the judicial system.
Table of Contents:
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
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"One thing that helps keep a separation of power between the three branches is the President's limited lawmaking abilities. The president can recommend laws and changes to laws, but he cannot implement them. Only the Congress can do that. He can however, veto laws that Congress passes and he finds unacceptable. This keeps any one of the three branches from having too much power or influence over the others."
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Governmental Wiretapping, 2006.
A discussion regarding the use of wiretapping by the US government, even though it has been deemed illegal.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the important questions of law that come into play when the topic of wiretapping is considered, even when it's the government doing the tapping. The paper further discusses how there are both federal and state statutes that govern the use of electronic recording equipment that make wiretapping of a conversation that the person is not a party to and without the consent of the parties involved, typically illegal. However, as a matter of national security, this is just what the United States government does each and every day. The paper reviews this issue and whether or not the government is justified in what, at first glance, appears to infringe on citizens' rights to privacy.
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Abstract
Introduction
Wiretapping Overview
Wiretapping: A Historical Perspective
The NSA and Wiretapping
Conclusion
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"Whether right or wrong, there is one thing for certain, wiretapping, by the government, has occurred for more than a century. Abraham Lincoln eavesdropped on telegraph conversations, during the American Civil War. Robert F. Kennedy used wiretapping to monitor the activity of Martin Luther King, Jr. Clinton's wiretapping led to the capture of Aldrich Ames, a former Soviet spy. And, most recently, in December 2005, George W. Bush was accused of violating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the US Constitution with wiretapping activities that his administration has insisted is necessary to keep America safe from terrorism ("Telephone tapping", 2006).
In 1928, Olmstead v. United States was argued in the Supreme Court and examined the question of whether or not the use of wiretapped phone conversations, obtained by federal agents, without judicial approval, was a violation of the defendant's Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights. The court ruled, in a 5-4 vote, that the defendant's rights were not violated ("Olmstead", 2006). However, nearly forty years later, this decision would be overturned."
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Washington State Government Structure, 2007.
An analysis of the background and running of the Washington State governmental structure.
1,877 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the administrative structure of the United States government. It discusses the historical background to this structure and its expression of democracy. The paper describes its three dimensional composition of legislative, executive and judicial aspects of the government. The paper concludes that the Washington State governmental power allows for the federal system to provide states with such mechanisms that serve the interests of the citizens and enable them to benefit from the most appropriate protection of their rights.
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" The process of election and campaigning for the representative structures is also stipulated in the State Constitution. The Republican and Democratic parties are the largest political forces, but there are also smaller, less experienced parties. The two main parties however, are the driving force of the legislative process; to this end, they constitute a Democratic Caucus and a Republican Caucus in which draft laws are debated in order to forward them for House debates."
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Federalism and Special Education, 2007.
A comparative study of Australia, New Zealand and the United States in terms of their federal special education policies.
4,572 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 47 sources, APA, $ 118.95
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This study proposes to compare current federal special education policies in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. It outlines the policies and guidelines of each nation, specifically addressing accountability standards, funding and eligibility criteria for students with disabilities in state-sponsored education systems. This research draws on current literature and statistics to provide a comparative analysis of patterns and trends in existing policies.
Table of Contents:
Research Topic & Significance of the Project
Literature Review
Federalism in Education
Education Policy in Australia, New Zealand and the United States
Special Education Policy across Three Nations
Methodology
Research Questions & Hypotheses
Data Collection
Statistical Analyses
Special Education Typologies: Analysis and Discussion
Towards a System of Best Practices: Conclusion and Recommendations
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"This first analysis will be qualitative in nature. It will review the existing special education policies relative to development and content in relation to the nation's degree of federalism and other discovered variables. Individual traits in each nation that may play a role in policy development will also be defined. These potentially include terminology, history, population density, constitutional foundations, and organizational levels of interest/advocacy groups. I anticipate that this comparison may lead to a discussion of the cultural, structural, and political factors that influence policy development and implementation, and the degree to which policies adopted elsewhere can apply across countries. If this anticipated outcome is realized, than it will be clear that federalism is not the only variable that affects special education policy in each of these nations."
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Risk Perceptions, 2006.
The paper analyzes the relevance of individuals' perceptions of risks to the actions of the government in managing potential hazards.
4,839 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 56 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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The paper examines the role risk perceptions play in shaping citizens' policy preferences on three issues involving types of potential harms: air pollution, crime, and hazardous waste storage and disposal. The paper uses cases studies to illustrate that risk perceptions are relevant to the public's views on environmental issues. The analysis shows that crime, as a personal safety/social policy issue, and air pollution as an environmental regulatory issue are extremely similar in terms of determinants of policy preferences. Hazardous waste storage and disposal is quite dissimilar. The paper concludes that that it is evident that most individuals do see the role of government as inclusive of a duty to protect the citizenry from such hazardous materials and environments.
Outline:
Introduction
Specific Case Studies Regarding Waste Management Issues
Specific Relationships between Risk Management and Policy
Risk in Individual Policy Preferences
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Individuals' perceptions of risks are relevant to the policy process. The degree of risk individuals assign to activities (e.g., cigarette smoking) or technologies (e.g., genetic modification of foods) involving possible harm helps shape their attitudes toward public policy on such issues. Extensive literatures explain both the underlying causes of risk perception per se and the determinants of assigning risk to particular activities, situations, or technologies. But relatively few studies account for how those risk perceptions specifically influence preferences toward government policies designed to manage potential public health, personal safety, or ecological hazards."
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