Politics and governance involve all aspects of power: who has power, what power relations exist, how power is exercised, the institutions of power, how they operate, what laws and policies are churned out from these institutions and what impact those …
This paper aims to unveil the politics of the neutral, independent nation of Switzerland. An outline of Switzerland’s political structure is presented. The Switzerland government is described as a federal parliamentary republic. The Swiss government is also the closest thing …
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Billy Thompson’s speech captures the essence of Memorial Day by paying tribute to the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. He effectively uses personal anecdotes and historical references to draw parallels between the teamwork and dedication required in …
Gay pride! It is a statement that brings forth a very touchy argument in politics today. Of the many current issues in American politics today, one that seems to stay at the top of the list is the issue of …
In my opinion capital punishment is morally not right. I am from Germany, were death penalty is nowadays prohibited by law for many years. Everybody is able to live there as an individual and around the next corner will not …
The great nation of the United States of America is a nation surrounded by multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds. It has citizens from all over the world including Russia, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, African, India, Thailand, China, and even …
Richard Posner discusses through “Not a Suicide Pact” how the Constitution is an ever changing document, which constantly must be interpreted differently in order to find a new balance between how much civil liberties are given and how much rights …
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The ad against Senator John McCain claims that McCain wanted to keep the death tax which could tax you of your estate after you die. The ad says that when you die the IRS can tax you up to 55% …
Since European settlers arrived in North America hundreds of years ago, the original inhabitants of this continent endured devastating consequences imposed upon them by their colonizers. In modern times, Aboriginal people continue to struggle against the Canadian state in their …
A democratic form of government is unique in that all citizens have an equal vote or voice in shaping policy or electing government officials. The population participates effectively in the determination of their lives for themselves either
directly or through …
Although capitalism has taken root throughout the world, even in socialist and communist countries like Venezuela and China, Marxism remains today an important ideological force in Latin America more than anywhere else. This paper argues that in Latin
America, there …
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Many low-income families with children including current and former recipients of welfare and the Work First Program face significant economic hardship and insecurity, despite the fact that they work. Federal and state programs that assist low-
income working families appear …
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What is a check? What is a balance? What is being checked or balanced? Why exactly would we need something to be checked or balanced? “Checks and Balances” is a metaphor borrowed from Clockwork (Bailyn 274). In the past days, …
The Doctrine of Containment is a policy that incorporates both military and economic action to prevent the spread of communism. In the case of the United States, the policy of containment was used to
eliminate the diplomatic and political policies …
Affirmative Action is one of the most controversial policies ever enacted by the United States government. Under Affirmative Action, women, African Americans, and other minorities are given preferential treatment
when they apply for jobs and/or admission to college. In some …