Democracy in Action
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This 14 page paper compares and contrasts two democratic countries; Macedonia and Austria. The paper explains the government systems, including the executive, legislature and judiciary, outlines the current position and election systems and considers their relevant in terms of the lifecycle. The paper also compares both systems with a democratic ideal. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEmaceau.rtf

Democratic Deficit in the European Union Decision Making Processes
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This 10 page paper considers the argument that a democratic deficit exists within the EU decision making processes, typified by the unelected Commission and the Council of Ministers. The paper considers the control mechanisms that seek to ensure the inclusion of democracy, how these may support a deficit and also includes arguments that the deficit may be in the interests of the community. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEdemdef.rtf

Developed and Developing Democracy; A Comparison
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This 8 page paper considers the framework of democracy in a nation state. The paper compares an older established democracy with a younger and more recent model of democracy. The countries of the United States and Indonesia are examined and compared. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEdevdem.wps

Do Common Social and Regional Policies Promote Convergence in the EU?
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This 6 page paper considers if the current social and regional policies promote convergence in the European Union by looking at the systems, the results and the impact of subsidiarity as well as the role that economic policies can play in gaining social convergence. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEsoccnv.rtf

Economic Development Issues Concerning Panama
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This 10 page paper discusses the past and projected economic development issues which concern the country of Panama. Those areas of discussion include: The Uniqueness of Panama; After the U.S. Military Intervention; The Return of the Canal; Economic Potential; and Fuuture Issues and Concerns. As the information base of the country and its citizens expand, there will still be conflicts, but time has shown that these issues, which often seem insurmountable and tempt a country or its government to ignore them , do have the possibility of negotiation, particularly where the health and welfare of a proud historic people is involved. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBpanama.doc

Economic Disparity in the Pacific Rim
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This 13 page paper provides an overview and analysis of economic conditions in this part of the world. Positive and negative economies of Asia are discussed in depth and attention is paid to countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Reasons for the disparity are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: SA243rim.rtf

Electoral Systems; Germany and the UK
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This 6 page paper considers the different systems for general elections in Germany and the United Kingdom. The writer outlines the systems and then contrasts them. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEgermel.wps

Elite Theory
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Who holds the power of decision when a patient decides it is time to die? According to the elite theory, as described by Thomas Dye in Understanding Public Policy, it is the medical and law professions. This 5 page paper explores the issue of patient's rights from the perspective of the elite model. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTelites.wps

Emergence of the Independent State of Uruguay
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A 10 page paper which discusses how and why Uruguay has entered into an independent state. Artigas, Lavalleja, he junta and the Banda Oriental are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAuruguay.wps

England and China; Differences in the Concepts of Status, Identity and Privacy
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This 12 page paper considers the way in which these concepts can be seen as differing in the domestic situation of these two very different nations, the paper looks at the situation on both the national as well an individual basis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEnatide.wps

England and the 1962 Commonwealth Immigrants Act:
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This 14 page paper discusses this British Act which had a very dramatic effect on the black population in England. In fact, this act was a turning point in terms of black immigration for England. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSComwlt.rtf

EU Energy Policy
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This 6 page paper considers issue relating to EU energy policies. These include how the European Union energy policy changed over the last half century. How the deregulation of markets led to benefits for consumers. The costs of the EU’s energy policy in environmental terms, the role of the EU as a global influence for environmental policy and the impact of the energy policies for consumers, health, and food safety issues. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEenergy.rtf