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American Liberalism
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25 pages in length. The origins and basics of traditional American liberalism gave direct rise to the ideals and concepts of individual political freedom and its intimate connection with economic freedom. However, this rebirth also led to a suffocating individualism that ultimately overshadowed the very reason liberalism had been embraced in the first place. The spirit of liberalism holds at its heart the development of individual freedom. The writer discusses that as the concepts of freedom change throughout history, so too do the concepts of liberalism. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: TLClibrl.wps
American Power: Military, Economic, and Soft Power
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A 3 page discussion of the various facets of American power. The author contends that each of
these three attributes have proven important throughout our history but almost without exception military power and economic advantage have taken
precedent in our international relations. Soft power, however, is becoming a more and more important component of these relations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPusPwr.rtf
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARIES AND VIRGINIA’S WAY OF LIFE
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This 7-page paper examines Sydnor's American Revolutionaries in the Making: Political Practices in Washington’s Virginia, examines the theories behind democracy and aristoracy, and discusses if Virginia's political systems from the 18th and 19th centuries would work in today's political system.
Filename: MTamerev.rtf
AN ANALYSIS OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT
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This 3-page paper argues that the more government is involved in peoples' lives, the fewer liberties those people will have. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTlimigove.rtf
An Argument for a National Identification Card
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A 9 page discussion of the need for a national identification system. This paper reviews the controversy surrounding the identification system and emphasizes that somehow privacy rights of individuals must be balanced with the very definite need for improved national security. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPnationalID.rtf
An Evaluation of King Solomon's Leadership
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This 5 page paper assesses the king's leadership ability in light of Machiavelli's assessment of what leadership should be. The evaluation is positive. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA103Sol.wps
An Evaluation of Mill's On Liberty
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This 4 page paper analyzes this famous work and uses the current drug war as an example of the reduction of freedom in society. Some quotes from the original work are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA315On.rtf
An In-Depth Look at George Orwell:
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This 5 page paper examines the life and works of George Orwell. Furthermore, this paper explores his political agenda as well as his critical response to his famous works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSOrwell.rtf
An Interesting Blend of Democracy, Capitalism and Socialism in Western Europe
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A 7 page overview of the political face of Western Europe. Uses Great Britain and Germany as examples of democratic countries which incorporate an interesting blend of socialism into their politics and economics. Notes that there are tremendous differences even within Western Europe as to the role of the government in human welfare and economics and how these individual outlooks blend with the concept of democracy. Emphasizes that socialist systems can, and do, exist even within democracies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPeurWst.wps