Category: Politics & Government

  • Social Program Beneficiaries in the US

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Security Medicare Medicaid Conclusion Reference List Introduction A number of American citizens are of the opinion that the majority of social programs in the nation need to be discontinued. On the other hand, these programs have genuine beneficiaries whose lives will never be any easy or bearable if they are…

  • Contentious Politics in Transitional States

    Table of Contents Introduction Political Struggle and Social Processes Political Opportunities and Restrictions Outcomes of Contentious Politics Works Cited Introduction Contentious politics is a form of political activity, which is beyond institutional bounds. The process starts when different social groups form and demand changes through petitions, riots, protests, revolutions, and other extra-institutional activities. Many years…

  • Steps Taken To Reduce Nuclear Weapons

    Table of Contents Introduction Steps Taken To Reduce Nuclear Weapons Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The United Nations is facing a herculean task as it tries to free the world of rogue nuclear weapons. In the past, efforts have been made to make sure that countries deemed to be enemies of world peace, do not acquire…

  • The Evolving Strategy of Policing Article Critique

    Table of Contents Introduction Theoretical Framework Methodology Discussion and Conclusions Conclusion References Introduction Appreciation of the history of policing is central to understanding the trends in the development of the modern police force. The article “The evolving strategy of policing” by Kelling and Moore (1988) argues that historically, the police went through two developmental stages,…

  • Decision-Making Process in Legislation

    Table of Contents Introduction Representational Roles Influence of Legislative Leaders Influence of Constituents Importance of Factors Decision Conclusion References Introduction The lawmaking process is a complicated procedure that involves a number of different factors. Legislative leaders and constituents influence the actions of individual legislators and the course of the process, determining, to an extent, the…

  • American Foreign Policy in Middle East

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Problem Statement and Aims/Objectives Literature Review and Theoretical Frameworks Research Strategy and Methodology Limitations to the Study Conclusion Works Cited Abstract The purpose of this research proposal will be to discuss American foreign policy in the Middle East. The influence of the United States has been felt largely in the…

  • Possible use of common property to address common problems

    Table of Contents Common property and common pool resources Traditional resources management systems The tragedy of the commons Conclusion Works Cited Resources are limited whereas needs are insatiable; how well a society utilize the available common resources determines the level of utility the society derives. When exploiting resources, people tend to do so their own…

  • “Why Nations Fail?” by Acemoglu and Robinson

    Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Extractive Institutions Democracy and Extractive Institutions Non-Western Success Case: Botswana Inclusivity Keeping Inclusivity Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The success of any country can be achieved in many ways considering that a state fulfills specific criteria. It seems that the idea of abusing power for people’s corrupt interests is…

  • Hot Spots Policing Efficiency

    Table of Contents Introduction Theoretical Framework Hot Spots Policing and Environmental Criminology Conclusion References Introduction Crime prevention is generally preferred to handling the consequences of something that has already happened. In the main, crime prevention entails anticipation, recognition, and evaluation of crime risk, which is then followed by the initiation of actions to address the…

  • Iraq Problem from Different Perspectives

    The articles under discussion are devoted to the analysis of the Iraq problem from different perspectives. Thus, Biddle, Friedman, and Long focus on the evaluation of foreign intervention in the Iraq War. The key feature of the analysis resides in the fact that they treat the US intervention reservedly, putting the main emphasis on the…