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Papers On Presidential Studies (U.S.)
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EISENHOWER’S HIDDEN HAND AND BUSH’S CURRENT AGENDA
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This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.
Filename: MTeisbus.rtf
Eleanor Roosevelt
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8 pages in length. One cannot discuss twentieth century first ladies without Eleanor Roosevelt immediately coming to mind. Regarded as one of America's great reforming leaders who had a sustained impact on national policy toward youth, blacks, women, the poor, and the United Nations, Mrs. Roosevelt became the new representation of first ladies. Politically active and social adept, Eleanor took strong stands in everything she addressed, in spite of the fact that she was initially apprehensive of becoming trapped in the cyclical confines of the White House. This proved to be a premature concern, inasmuch as Mrs. Roosevelt was instrumental in setting new precedents. Weekly press conferences, national lectures and a radio programs were just some of the innovative ways the first lady immersed herself in the political scene. Along with a syndicated newspaper column, being a hands-on supporter for the World War II war effort and a major voice in [President Roosevelt's] administration for measures to aid the underprivileged and racial minorities, Eleanor had made a solid place for herself in the annals of American history. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCERoos.rtf
Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints
the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing
interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The
argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue
that the American voters have a right to know what qualities
either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will
seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: BWappsup.wps
Election 2004: The Whole World Is Watching
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7 pages in length. The presidential election of 2004 rendered a stronger voter turnout than many of its predecessor; that this particular election served to create a political fervor of tremendous proportion is clear example of just how volatile the issues of war and the economy weighed upon voters of all ages, ethnicities and economic backgrounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLC2004Elec.rtf
Evaluating John Adams's Presidency
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This 3 page paper examines John Adams's presidency, and argues that he should be left where he is; specifically, David McCullough's well-balanced account of his life should be taken as the benchmark. No further adjustment is needed at present. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVEvalAd.rtf
Executive Power: The Power of the President to Commit U.S. Troops to Foreign Nations
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A 3 page discussion of presidential war powers. The author clarifies what actions our president can and cannot take without first securing the approval of Congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwarPwr.rtf
Executive Privilege
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An 11 page paper discussing the claims of the Clinton administration that it should be immune from prosecution in the investigations that ultimately uncovered the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Executive privilege is a concept that gives the chief executive – i.e., the president – of the country the right to act outside of normal channels and even outside of (though not above) the law. Not specifically defined in the Constitution, it is perpetually controversial, though its constitutionality is no longer questioned. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSexecPriv.rtf
Executive Privilege for the Privileged
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the
use of Executive Privilege. The examples of Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton and Thomas
Jefferson are all discussed. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWexecut.wps
Fawn M. Brodie's 'Thomas Jefferson : An Intimate History'
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A 5 page analysis of 'Thomas Jefferson: an Intimate History' by Fawn M. Brodie. It has always seemed contradictory that the man who wrote that "all men are created equal" was a slave owner, and that it was rumored he had a long-standing sexual relationship with one of his black slaves. Brodie's work does an admirable job of reconciling these discrepancies as she argues that Jefferson's actions made sense in the context of his own time and were consistent with his own philosophy. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Fbrodie.wps
FDR and Change
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A 6 page paper which examines the changes Franklin D. Roosevelt brought to government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAfdrge.rtf
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