Essays Tagged: "political parties"

Republicans! Unfavorable acts caused the rise of the Ku Klux Klan

come of the civil war, thepeople from the south had now to accept the new slaverylaws issued by the political parties and congress. Thiscreated turmoil amongst both northerners, who mostly wereagainst ... ongst both northerners, who mostly wereagainst slavery, and southerners. This was also true forboth political parties that consisted of the Republicans andthe Democratics. Again the issue was always o ...

(4 pages) 75 0 3.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Black Awareness & Racism

Brief description of the Democratic Political party, and why one should vote for the democrats

The Democrats are one of the oldest political parties today. Their ideals have appealed too many. Over the years, different types of cam ...

(2 pages) 221 4 3.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Group Polarization and Competitioning Political Behavior

ve, well run government even possiblegiven the current adversarial relationshipbetween our two main political parties? It would seem that the exerciseof power for its own sake, and a competitivesituat ... attainment, will lead to more'showdown' situations in which the goal of good government gives way topolitical posturing and power-mongering.In this paper I will analyze recent political behavior in te ...

(8 pages) 127 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

political judges

It is generally accepted that the judiciary and the political powers need to be separated in the interests of justice. If political powers control both ... e is undertaken. In line with the traditional approach is to see judges and the judicial system as apolitical. However, when we consider the separation of the powers we also need to consider the way t ... owers we also need to consider the way that the influence may flow not only form the government and political parties, to the judiciary, but also from the judicatory with their political actions.If we ...

(11 pages) 174 0 3.7 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Abortion Pro-life point of view

th this definition. Due to the different views surrounding abortion from the church, the people and political parties, the conflict over keeping abortion legal may never be resolved. This is so unless ...

(6 pages) 328 3 2.8 Sep/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Political Corruption in Canada

Broad, Could be used to narrow scope. Very good intro. Broad in subjectCanada had nine registered political parties in the 1993 federal election. Each one of these parties was trying to place their ... l Law Party. Each of these minority parties had then and still do have their own values, goals, and political expectations. Most minority parties try to guide themselves along on the basis of these be ...

(12 pages) 91 0 4.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Why Did the Polls Get it Wrong in 1992 in Brittain?

polling, the system has had great credibility and has always been trusted, both by the public, and political parties. The way polling forecasts can affect the way people vote is very dramatic, this i ...

(5 pages) 44 0 4.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Judicial Choices

t androutine appointments to vital and painstakingly prolonged trials, because ofthe changes in the political parties and institutions. The parties found theSupreme Court to be a tool for increasing t ... heDemocratic party, Republican party, Senate, and the power of the judiciary.Conformations affected political parties a great deal because theycreated new constituency and showed a dominance of power. ...

(3 pages) 102 0 4.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Are Political Parties in Decline? This essay delineates the rise and fall of the political party in America ans discusses the future of political parties.

Political scientists commonly distinguish among three types of the word "party": There are parties i ... distinguish among three types of the word "party": There are parties in the electorate, parties as political organizations and parties in government. In the electorate, most political scientists agre ... percent from 1984 to1992. Over the same period, those who called themselves independents, free from political partisanship, jumped from 15 percent to 25 percent. During the same two time periods, loya ...

(3 pages) 119 1 4.0 Oct/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Political Parties

took a while to write (it's over 4000 words) needs a bit more analysisPolitical parties have become increasingly unpopular and havelost a great amount of power because of ... cutive branch, equally as difficult is it to lobby the judiciary.In conclusion, although members of political parties are stillinfluential in determining who will represent them in a general election, ...

(5 pages) 124 0 4.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The Civil War

nd depended their economy on slavery. Additionally, the expansion and the breakdown between the two political parties were also the main influences, which caused the Civil War to occur.The institution ... ial Campaign. This new bill eventually divided the nation into two parts and weakened the two major political parties along the sectional lines.The issue of slavery "was one issue that leaders of both ...

(5 pages) 125 0 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Comparison of Federalist Party to the Whig Party.

US HistoryEvolution: Federalists to WhigsAmerica's early history is marked with drastic changes in political situations and public opinions, leading to the inception and termination of various politi ... actions. Fourteen years after the Federalists' dissolution the Whig party rose as another prominent political group. The Whig party, although historically considered absolutely independent of any othe ...

(6 pages) 102 0 5.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Both sides of the gun control issue -Which Side of the Barrel? The right to bear arms.

hese two writers represent both liberal and conservative ideas that can be seen in the two dominate political parties in our country today.The Democrats in Congress have supported gun control for seve ...

(4 pages) 210 2 2.9 Dec/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

The rise of the Democrats and Whigs

Democrats and WhigsIn the 1830s the rise of a new political party in America emerged. During the presidency of Monroe there was little turbulence crea ... oe there was little turbulence created by opposition parties. Although there were no major opposing political parties during Monroe's term, the formation of parties began to occur during the Jacksonia ... lashing views on slavery, westward expansion, tariffs, and the national bank system engendered many political arguments and opposing political bodies since the Monroe presidency.BibliographyBailey, Th ...

(3 pages) 108 2 4.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The emergence of Political parties in the 1790s

Political parties are organized for various reasons, such as: to support a particular political figu ... particular political figure, to advance a particular policy or a general ideological stand, to aid politically certain groups or sections of society, or merely to combine for short-term political adv ... rting and obstructing the ratification of the Constitution. During Washington's presidency dominant political parties were unknown, but during his second term the emergence of the Hamilton Jefferson r ...

(4 pages) 151 1 5.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The Governmental Process Interest Groups David B. Truman Information and ideas about Interest Groups

ng to the group they're participating in at the time.We cannot assume that all people want the same political agenda even when they are exposed to the same information. We are first individuals. Truma ... time. Some are loosely formed while others are highly organized. In spite of such groups, America's political process remains strong. Groups "consistently reconcile their differences, adjust, and acce ...

(1 pages) 107 1 4.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Interview of a Campaign Worker Prepared by: Puppetmaster For: American Government

Campaign WorkerThroughout history, citizens have proved that through interest groups, particularly political parties, they can collectively influence the government, whereas individually, they are pr ... are influenced (either by parents, teachers, mentors, etc.) to attach themselves to one of two main political parties, democratic or republican. For many people who vote, this is the deciding factor a ...

(4 pages) 277 4 4.4 Feb/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Difficulties of African American's lives in this countries.

a number of race riots in various cities such as Omaha, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Over the years, political parties like the Socialists and Communists urged blacks to work for more extreme change. T ...

(5 pages) 184 0 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Black Awareness & Racism

The Democratic-Republicans.

A political party is a group organized to support certain policies or questions of public interest. Th ... r own views on each discussion and the people vote for the side they believe in.Many people support political parties and many do not. Our first President of the U.S. George Washington said to beware ... rewell Address. Some opposed and others agreed, this lead to the creation of the two most important political parties ever created, the Democrats and the Republicans. Both groups hsve their likes and ...

(6 pages) 113 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Created Government of a Constitutional Monarchy.

population of 58 million people. It is ruled by a constitutional monarchy. It is comprised of nine political subdivisions, called states. Each of the states is further divided into varying numbers of ... arying numbers of counties. All citizens 18 years of age or older are allowed to vote. There are no political parties. The Constitution of Hoverbeacon has created three main branches of government, th ...

(9 pages) 56 0 3.7 May/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays