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Homeland Security, 2008.
A review of the plans implemented in the US to ensure a rapid response to any acts of terrorism.
3,804 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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The paper discusses the attacks on the World Trade Center and highlights that the first responders at the scene are firefighters, police and paramedics. The paper notes that effective and speedy emergency communication is paramount for response personnel when uncertainty occurs in the aftermath of a disaster. This paper investigates the issues and the concerns that are faced by the first responders as a result of the new environment of global terrorism. This paper identifies some of the most significant features of the new safety plan made by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"First responders on the scene had never before encountered similar situations and as such had no knowledge of the precautions that were required. Emergency communications agencies like the North American Center for Emergency Communications (NACEC) were set up to provide quick and speedy services in cases of disaster. "To protect and enhance public safety and health by facilitating the local implementation and maintenance of efficient 911 service and poison control emergency communication services," has been the mission statement of a number of State and Local agencies dealing with emergency response."
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2008.
A discussion on the United States' Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC ) that was instituted as a federal independent agency in 1964 with the primary task of enforcing the Civil Rights Act of the year 1964. The author discusses the main purpose of the EEOC, which is to ensure equality of employment by enforcing the federal laws and by promoting the voluntary action programs devised by employers or unions and other organizations. The paper examines EEOC procedures and reviews its function. The paper also addresses ways in which EEOC can better progress.
Outline:
Introduction
Procedures
The Changing Technology and EEOC
Function Appraisal
Criticism of the Commission
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"The second aspect is the dynamic nature of the process of production and reorganization through automation. Products and processes are being automated more and more, and the worker is less in demand. This leads to anomalies in employment, wage structure and the system in place to protect the worker is now powerless to accommodate the changes. These changes have to be seen in the background while considering the efficiency of the commission in the present day context. The innovations occur day by day and come "both from technological innovation (labor-saving machines, automation) and from tight technical control over work processes."
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U.S. Transportation Policies, 2008.
An exploration of the evolution of public policy initiatives in the transportation field in the United States.
3,827 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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The paper considers the historical background of the public transportation network in the US and focuses on the public policies that President Roosevelt and other leaders established. The paper explores the needs of the public transportation policy today and proposes where improvements are needed.
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"The United States is considered to be one of the most modern states in the world. It represents a symbol of democracy, technology, and innovation. At the same time however, it has often been envied by more traditional societies and nations with a longer history for its sense of evolution and the rapid growth of the nation, particularly starting from the end of the American Revolution. However, it must be noted that the status the US enjoys at the moment as the end of a cultural road and the destination place for most of the people in the world is in fact the result of historical development and a constant desire to improve the conditions of its citizens as well as for any inhabitant of the US. These attempts are visible in all walks of life, taking into account the constant desires to improve the legislative framework; in this sense, the Constitution was modified on several occasions precisely to ensure equal rights to the people living in America and to its citizens. On a similar note, there are legislative acts which have tried to ensure similar equal status for people, regardless of their race and color in areas such as health care, education, and even transportation. These have taken the form of public policies which try to improve the quality of life in all its respects."
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Electronic Voting Machines, 2008.
The paper examines the use of electronic voting machines in United States elections and the problems their use generates.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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In the United States, Congress decided after the 2000 Presidential elections that the old, punch card voting system was prone to error and had to be replaced with an electronic, computer-based, touchscreen system. The author of the paper examines this decision and its implementation and points out some of the problems and dangers arising from a move to purely electronic voting systems. Some of the problems noted include the following: electronic voting has no paper record of the individual's vote, computer systems and software designed for the system proved to be flawed and highly prone to system crashes and finally, insufficient governmental supervision of the companies charged with developing and manufacturing the system.
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"The truly audacious aspect of this lack of a paper trail with touch-screen voting is that the other machines created by Diebold and their ilk DO have 'paper trails.' Ask yourself: would you use an ATM that didn't dispense a receipt informing you of your balance, so you could be made aware immediately of a bank computer error? Would you use your credit card at a store that did not give you a receipt, so you could check to see if you had been overcharged? Of course not--you would shift to another bank or use another store. But this act of faith was exactly what Diebold was expected of American voters. And voters in states like Georgia that only use electronic voting cannot move their votes, like consumers can move their dollars, to a more reliable venue."
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Veteran's Healthcare System, 2008.
An assessment of the performance of the Veterans Healthcare System, which is the largest fully integrated system in the United States.
1,914 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines the Veterans Healthcare System (VHA) by systematically assessing and identifying the organization's mission. Furthermore, the paper conducts an environmental assessment, an organizational assessment, a human resources assessment, and a political process assessment. Lastly, the work also conducts a SWOT analysis of the organization.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Mission
Environmental Analysis
Human Resorces Assesment
Political Process Assesment
Swot Analysis
Conclusion
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"Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) the Veterans Healthcare Administration has implemented throughout the VHA organization and throughout the United States, which include: (1) computerized patient records system; (2) VistA Imaging; (3) Bar-code medication administration; and (4) My HealtheVet. (Mayo, 2006) This system allows all caregivers "to see any information in the patient's record throughout the hospital Components of this system include registration applications, an order-checking system, notifications for significant changes in a patient's clinical status, and a reminder system".
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Government Outsourcing, 2008.
A research paper on the growing trend in the United States to outsource government functions.
10,770 words (approx. 43.1 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 214.95
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The paper notes that the US government is one of the largest employers of the private sector and that, in an attempt to cut the federal budget, the US government continues to use an increasing number of private entities to perform tasks that were once performed by Federal Employees. The paper discusses how this practice has come under attack for many reasons. There are questions over the quality of work, security, and whether outsourcing reduces expenses in reality. This paper explores the growing practice of outsourcing goods and services that were once the job of federal employees. The paper includes graphs and tables.
Outline:
Who Uses Outsourcing?
Economics of Outsourcing
Current Situation
Legal Implications
What are the Requirements for Outsourcing Government Functions?
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Key Issues Regarding Outsourcing
Monitoring of Contractors
Would Outsourcing Shift Skill Workforce from the Public Sector to the Private Sector?
Real Impacts of Off Shoring
Problems and Solutions
What Support Does the Government Offer for the Current Trend?
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The U.S. Defense Department uses a plethora of private contractors in a number of positions so that is can focus on its primary mission, protecting the country . The Defense Department uses private contractors for a number of functions, including infrastructure, such as electricity, telecommunications, water and sewage treatment. The use of outsourcing in the Defense Department is perhaps one of the most controversial areas of the outsourcing area. There is a concern among many that outsourcing in this area of the government may place our country at risk. However, the Defense Department claims that outsourcing non-military roles frees their personnel to remain focused on their primary task without distraction."
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"On the Justice of Roosting Chickens", 2008.
A critical analysis of "On the Justice of Roosting Chickens" by Ward Churchill.
842 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses and analyzes the chapter entitled "Some People Push Back" in Ward Churchill's book "On the Justice of Roosting Chickens". The paper explains Churchill's argument that the violence the US promotes will eventually come to have serious repercussions on the peace and security of the nation, as demonstrated by the 9/11 attacks. The paper contends, however, that Churchill's view cannot be seen as viable since it does not take into account the ever evolving historical developments and the factors that can influence decisions.
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Introduction
Summary
From the Paper
"Ward Churchill has been a vivid critic of the use of violence. He has argued for an end to violence from all the parties involved. However, in his book, "On the Justice of Roosting Chickens" he discusses the way in which the United States has been using violence as a means to conduct politics. The most recent event that enabled him to develop his thesis on the need to stop violence was the war in Iraq, viewed as one of the most tragic events in recent history. This impression was not necessarily constructed from the perspective given by the number of victims of the war, or the casualties suffered by both sides, but rather from the perspective of the issues it entangles. He argues in his book that the violence the US promotes, regardless of the reason for which it follows this course will eventually come to have serious repercussions on the peace and security of the nation."
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Workers' Compensation, 2008.
An overview of workers' compensation programs and laws in the US.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper discusses several laws that are the basis for workers' compensation benefits in America. The paper looks at the Federal Employment Compensation Act that addresses cases of disability or death occurring while carrying out job related responsibilities. The paper also refers to other laws geared towards illnesses or health concerns that have arisen from working in certain industries. Finally, the paper considers potential improvements to workers compensation programs.
Outline:
Introduction
Workers Compensation
Improvements to Worker's Compensation
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"Worker's compensation is defined as "a policy conforming to state law, which pays benefits to an employee (or an employee's family) if the employee suffers a job-related injury (including death), or disease related to work (Insurance Glossary)." According to the Legal information institute of Cornell Law School, there are also some laws that are designed to shelter employers and workers by by placing limitations on the amount of compensation an injured employee can receive and by removing the liability of co-workers when accidents occur. The legal information institute also explains that compensation statutes for stateworkers are ussually the standard used for private employees. "
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"The American Presidency", 2008.
A review of the book "The American Presidency" by Forest McDonald.
1,161 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper looks at Forest McDonald's book, "The American Presidency", and how it addresses the shift in the conception of the American presidency from weak to quasi-monarchial as well as how the shift occurred. Additionally, the paper discusses NcDonald's philosophical methodology and explains why McDonald calls Reagan the greatest president since Jefferson. The paper concludes that the ultimate message of McDonald is that Congress and the populace should step aside and let those who know 'best' govern.
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"According to historian and scholar Forest McDonald, The American Presidency was and is a unique institution. Although other nations have since developed elected executives called presidents, the American presidency has evolved along its own special course, because of the birth of America as a new nation without a long-standing tradition of previous history, monarchy or common law. Some of the Founding Fathers, particularly James Madison, were initially reluctant to invest the new executive office with much power, for fear of creating a new king. Madison, for example, wished to prohibit unilateral executive action in foreign affairs (238). This would, according to McDonald, have made it impossible for the United States to engage effectively as a nation on the world stage, although of course it would also have limited some of the military actions not officially declared 'wars' by Congress as well."
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The Bush Doctrine, 2008.
An in-depth exploration of the Bush doctrine and the controversy it has engendered.
2,298 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper explains the principles of the Bush Doctrine and the policy of preemption that was essentially the response of the Bush administration to the attacks of 9/11. The paper looks at the arguments of supporters of the Bush doctrine but then explores the position of opponents as well. The paper discusses the rise of anti-Americanism, the contentions that Bush disregards the will and needs of the states he has invaded, the fact that democratization is not working and the lack of evidence about weapons of mass destruction at the start of the second Iraq war.
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"The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a defining moment in both American foreign policy and the lives of millions of people. The lives that were claimed by the attacks have left thousands and thousands of family members and an entire nation grieving. The attacks that were immediately condemned throughout the world were regarded as the beginning of the war on terrorism in the United States where President George W. Bush announced America was ready to fight back. The "Bush doctrine" as American foreign policy has been called, is essentially the response of the Bush administration to the attacks of 9/11. Initially, it was used to describe the invasion of Afghanistan, but was later broadened as to encompass the famous "policy of preemption" which was claimed to operate on various levels."
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Protecting American Ground-Based Space Assets, 2008.
A research on how the United States will be best able to protect ground-based assets from terrorist attacks.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper is a research on how America will be able to protect their ground-based assets from terrorist attacks, such as down-link radar sites, launch facilities including control rooms and fuel supplies. The author examines electronic-warfare, which is warfare is enabled through information technology and electronic communications on and off the battlefield, in space and on ground, and in real-time. The paper also includes literature reviews on the same topic and reports findings that more location specific initiatives are needed in addressing vulnerability assessments and solutions for security for these ground-based space assets of the United States military.
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Objective
Introduction
Literature Review
New Types of Training
Growing Reliance on Space: Dangerous Dependence
More Distributed and Redundant Satellite Systems
Smart Planning to Ensure Key Capabilities Remain in Place
Importance of Local Vulnerability Assessment
Terrorism in "Location Specific"
Summary of Literature Review
Bibliography
From the Paper
"The literature reviewed in this study has indicated that the most vulnerable targets in terms of United States space assets are space assets located right here on earth in the form of ground stations and control centers which are communication links to and from satellites and likely to be targeted in attacks from distant computers. Even the American armed forces have experienced difficult in finding the appropriate amount of bandwidth for use due to the many electronic systems presently in operation. While space is important, it is ever so much more important that location specific vulnerabilities be assessed and the limitations and shortcomings of vulnerability that exist be addressed and solutions established."
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United States' Foreign Policy, 2008.
A look at the US Foreign policy post September 2001.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the new approach to the issue of foreign policy the Bush Administration adopted after the events of September 2001. The author analyzes the issue of the legislative matter, the political aspect and the perspective of the war in Iraq in regards to the new direction of foreign policy from the Bush Administration.
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"There were several issues that can be taken into account when discussing the new approach to the issue of foreign policy. Firstly there is the issue of the legislative matter, which the National Strategy of 2001 and its reconsideration of 2006 have dealt with. These two documents establish the legal and moral framework for any subsequent actions the US might take in terms of waging war, conducting actions on foreign territory, or breaching human, civil, and social rights of the individual."
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Logistical Support in the U.S. Army, 2008.
This paper explores the logistical support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and how to better deploy and supply forces in the future.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper provides an overview of the logistical support present during Operation Iraqi Freedom to determine what obstacles and constraints were encountered by U.S. military forces and what lessons have been learned since. The paper then outlines recent doctrinal shifts that have resulted in programs intended to make the military forces a more streamlined and efficient fighting force that will require less logistical support. The paper concludes that efforts to change the U.S. military are going to require some thoughtful approaches concerning how to deploy and resupply fast-moving strategic forces in tactically meaningful ways.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Based on the hard lessons learned by both civilian and military leaders in the United States in Vietnam, other analysts suggest that subsequent military operations from Panama to the First Persian Gulf War indicate that military leaders have sought to apply massive force in order to ensure a quick victory (Rosseau). There were some profound constraints to the application of massive force during Operation Iraqi Freedom, though, that adversely affected the logistical support provided. In fact, even though the objective of OIF was to overthrow a hostile regime through an invasion of its homeland, extensive restrictions were placed on ground force size and aerial targeting (Record)."
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Innovation Crisis in Europe, 2008.
An argument that European countries do not want and therefore discourage innovation in their industries.
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper presents statistics that highlight a substantial difference in levels of innovation between the US and Europe. The paper asserts that although governments in Europe claim to want innovation, they are unwilling to allow the private sector the fiscal and regulatory freedom to produce it. The paper concludes that as long as European countries do not want innovation, the US and other parts of the world will benefit by a brain drain of talented European entrepreneurs and inventors emigrating to friendlier environments.
Outline:
Introduction
The US versus Europe
European Failures at Innovation
US Innovation Success
Do Europeans Want Innovation? No!
Conclusion
From the Paper
"First, what is the relative differential in innovation between the US and Europe? Traditional measures, such as the number of patents or the number of Nobel prize winners, may not be the best measure from an economic standpoint. A more direct measure would be: how has job growth, income growth and wealth accumulation compared between Europe and the United States over the past, say, 25 years?
"The comparison shows a stark advantage for the US. The US has created 30 million new jobs since 1982, while Europe (with a larger population) has created just 10 million (EU, 2005). Many of those jobs in Europe came from the public sector, while nearly all growth in US jobs have been in the private sector. Income comparisons are also stark: the US average income per capita in 2007 was over $41,000, while the per capita rates in Germany ($33K), France ($35K) and the UK ($36K) were much lower. If one uses PPP, or Purchasing Power Parity, the actual spendable income in the US is double that of Germany or France, and 60% higher than the UK (BBC, 2002)."
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Settings for Public Health Practice, 2008.
This paper looks at the power of legislature and the directives and laws in the US that have been passed to govern and enforce public health.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer notes that public health concerns lie in the realm of no man's land, and the state has to step in first to provide the framework, dealing with the issues in public health, and secondly making it mandatory. The writer discusses that federal laws must be made universally applicable and state laws abrogated so far as health issues are concerned. It is evident that public health questions affect the very security of the country and must be treated on par with the defense of the country. The writer concludes that just as it is legal for the federal defense laws alone to be implemented all over the country, the public health and health enforcement must be a sole federal subject so that much of the confusion and the various state legislations that create anomalies and interstate and inter-department rivalry can be avoided.
Outline:
Introduction
Legislation and its Need
Health Care Agencies and Their Relationships
Conclusion
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"The legislature while dealing with public health issues had to consider the legal validity of the legislation, ethical and sometimes the political issues involved. Human rights, laws regarding restraint and individual freedom all are part of the principles that ought to direct the framing of the issues in the law. Public health became a point of concern and the public health authorities had to be given more powers delegated to them on account of the spread of communicable diseases and terrorist action, especially biological warfare. There is a need, to collect data, and share it with the law enforcement agencies, and the need to enter private property for inspection, and control property as a means of regulating health care. This would not be possible unless they were empowered by legislation. Individuals may also need be detained, investigated and controlled with compulsory physical examination, vaccination and the like and such infringement on the civil liberties also requires authorization in the form of law. Public health providers thus have to be armed with sufficient authority derived by legal and statutory provisions to perform their duties without hindrance in today's society where many activities of companies in biotechnology, pharmacy are sought to be controlled and inspected. "
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Rhetorical Analysis of "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, 2008.
A discussion of Thomas Paine's essay "Common Sense".
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the literary techniques, and the function of the techniques Thomas Paine uses in his essay, "Common Sense". The author analyzes the way Paine engages his readers and uses the contrast to illustrate the varying views of a wide variety of individuals. The paper also discusses how Paine uses the essay as an opportunity to open the readers' eyes to the similarities in man regardless of his location or circumstances.
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"Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" appears in conjunction with other works of literature that came out in the 2002 'Heath Anthology of American Literature'. In the writing, Paine reports that he in no ways wants to sway the opinions of the reader, yet he hopes to inform them and help bring clarity and understanding to the occurrences discussed in his writing. "I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense." This intro leads into a rather convincing essay."
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ARTEK Pioneer Camp, 2008.
Relates the history of the Soviet ARTEK Pioneer summer camp in which youth were indoctrinated into the Communist philosophy.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the Soviet Union Pioneer summer camp called ARTEK was founded in 1925 along the Black Sea, a beautiful setting in the Crimea near Yalta, which is now in the Ukraine. Foreign children also were welcomed to the camp in hope that they would get a favorable view of the Soviet Union. The paper describes its unique physical structures, the way the camp was run and its importance to the Soviet culture. The paper also discuses the history of child welfare under the communists.
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"No matter how well connected a child was within the framework of the Communist Soviet hierarchy at that time, the Times' writer explains, and even if you were the best student in your class or the child of a "Hero of Soviet Labor," you were only allowed to spend one summer of your life at ARTEK.
"It was a high honor to qualify to go to ARTEK, although it wasn't all singing songs, sailing, swimming and having arts and crafts sessions, Specter continues. The students were marched through potato fields in gas masks, and made to perform military-themed exercises."
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Congress and the Judiciary, 2008.
A review of the relationship between the U.S. federal judiciary and the U.S. Congress.
926 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper offers a brief review of the primary duties of the Congress (the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives) and of the judiciary. The paper then presents examples of judicial/legislative dynamics, namely, the issue of executive power subsequent to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the continuing controversy surrounding prisoners at Guantanamo in Cuba.
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Introduction
Examples of Judicial/Legislative Dynamics
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"It is interesting that the legislators back in the 18th Century who wrote the Constitution did not specifically give the judiciary the power to check the laws Congress passes in order to verify (and interpret) their Constitutionality. That judicial authority is an "implied power" (strengthened through Marbury v. Madison in 1803), while Congress's authority to oversee the judiciary is an explicit power, written into Constitution in Article 1. But both sources of power are wielded with great authority and much media attention in the United States today."
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"The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", 2008.
A review of the book "The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", by American historian, Forrest McDonald.
1,043 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses Forrest McDonald's book, "The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", which provides an in-depth analysis of the presidency and serves as a useful tool for anyone interested in learning about the office of the president of the United States. The paper comments that McDonald offers a realistic view of the office of the presidency covering the history of the office from its inception, beginning with English law and constitutional custom, to the Clinton administration. The paper highlights that for history and political science enthusiasts and the novice wanting to learn more, this book makes learning about the presidency, understandable.
From the Paper
"The primary theme we find in the book is that the president of the United States is obligated to play the role of "king-surrogate" (459) even though this is not exactly what the framers of the Constitution had in mind. McDonald asserts that the presidency is essentially a monarchy in disguise. McDonald also maintains that the office has declined since George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with the exception of Ronald Reagan who, "like Jefferson, brought to the presidency a fully conceived set of goals" (342) that in domestic affairs "were mutasis mutandis, much the same as Jefferson's had been" 342). McDonald also favors Richard Nixon, who he predicts will be remembered as one of America's great presidents "depending upon the course of history takes in the future" (468). McDonald leaves us with the ultimate question concerning the presidency, which asks if the office has become a "troubled and somewhat troublesome institution" (479). This is a question that only time can answer but McDonald leaves us with much to ponder. McDonald also provides an interesting "Afterthoughts" section that offers his insight on the president, including how the president keeps up with everything that is going on in the country. Furthermore, he shows us the psychological and physical toll the presidency can have on an individual. "
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