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 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.
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Questions Surrounding American Democracy
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A 3 page paper answering several questions such as what the Madisonian Model might be and what kinds of tyranny concerned the framers of the Constitution. The paper answers questions regarding James Madison's portion of The Federalist Papers, particularly those dealing with the separation of powers of the government and the definition, to Madison's mind, of tyranny. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSdemoc1.doc

Reinterpreting The Anti-Federalist Papers
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7 pages in length. When considering the reinterpretation of the Anti-Federalist upon reading the Constitution's preamble, it becomes even clearer that the very objective of these historic papers was to protect the constitutional essence that lived within every American. The Anti-Federalists saw no reason to modify a national code that – in their eyes – required no revision. Indeed, the Preamble stated quite factually and succinctly everything that was necessary as a means by which to afford America all the personal freedom and liberty she could uphold. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCpream.wps

Reinventing Government / Applied Practice
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A 10 page paper defining a model for the government serious about reinventing itself according to the principles outlined in Osborne and Gaebler. The book's 1992 publication gave rise to the federal government's concerted effort to increase efficiency and operate more like a business than a barely-mobile behemoth with promising results. The resulting National Public Review shows impressive measures attained in the five years of operation. The paper outlines characteristics of an entrepreneurial organization and a model of that process that can be adapted by governments of any size. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Reinvg.wps

Republican, Democrat,, Libertarian, and Gun Control
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This 8 page report discusses gun control as a major policy issue and how the Republicans and the Democrats view the entire topic. It also looks at what the official “party line” is regarding the issue. A third party, the Libertarians, are also examined in light of their attitude regarding gun control. Not surprisingly, the Republicans and the Democrats have their “official” and collectively agreed upon justification for their demand for gun control or their determination to control gun control advocates. Even the parties whose candidates are not taken seriously by either mainstream voters or mainstream government have party “planks” as related to gun control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BW3party.wps

Review of O'Brien's Storm Center
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This 5 page paper critically reviews the book by David M. O'Brien entitled "Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics." The work is evaluated primarily for content. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA145SC.rtf

Ronald Dworkin On Abortion
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A 5 page paper that provides and overview of the basic premise of Ronald Dworkin's perspective on abortion in 'Life's Dominion: An Argument About Abortion, Euthanasia and Individual Freedom', and then demonstrates the flaws in applying his ideas from a socio-political perspective. Bibliography included.
Filename: Dworkabo.wps

Ronald Reagan - The Greatest American Hero of the Eighties
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A 5-page paper that examines the policies of "Reaganomics" and the reasons behind the popularity of the fortieth U.S. President, Ronald Reagan. Discussed is Reagan's rise to popularity and power in politics as well as the accomplishments he achieved during his two terms as President of the United States throughout the 1980s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCReagan.doc

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