...English 4 September 8, 2013 The Role of Government A government is the system by which a state or community is governed”. It refers to the particular executive in control of a state at a given time (“Wikipedia”n.d). Governments consist of the legislators, administrators, and the arbitrators. Government is the way that state policies are enforced, as well as the way of determining the policies of the state (“Wikipedia”n.d). The role of Government can consist of many different views. It can be viewed as our protector, someone who defends our nation against our enemies, such as terrorist, or even as a burden in our everyday lives, such as the taxes that we have to pay. The Government also plans against tough times by putting aside surplus, commodities, and against famine (“Wikipedia”n.d). According to the Former Secretary of Agriculture, Ezra Taft Benson, “The most important single function of government is to secure the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. The government greatest role in our economy is to enforce laws and rules that must be abide by the people. One example of the ways that the government enforces laws and rules is by examining criminal copyright violations, get indictments and prosecute criminals for their actions. The government also supplies statutes for civil enforcement and hands jurisdiction to federal courts in order to hear a copyright case against a violator. Last but not least, the government agency plays a vital role in the time of disaster. In...
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...ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN SOCIAL WELFARE A Government consists of group of people who govern a state. The proper governing of state plays a very important role in the development of a country. The government should take all necessary steps for the betterment of the country and its people. A democratic country is for the people, by the people and to the people. Therefore government of any country should act wisely for the development of the community. Social welfare is a policy in which the well being of a society at large is the main target. It includes every class/group of people in the society i.e. children, women, the disabled, old etc and the basic standard of living is guaranteed to every one. ROLE OF SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM Social Welfare was created as a small wing under Education Department during 1973 – 74 with one State Social Welfare Officer, one District Social Welfare Officer and a skeleton supporting staff. During 1974-75, the Social Welfare Wing was strengthened by posting one Programme Officer. Today, as many as 506 staff belonging to different grades is working in the Department, covering the whole of Mizoram. The Department of Social Welfare has been taking up various schemes for the upliftment of women and children, handicapped persons, old age persons, management of correctional institutions and social defense, strengthening of voluntary organizations and development of rural infrastructure. SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES 1) INTEGRATED...
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...The Role of Governments in Ancient Civilizations Peoples in ancient civilizations had different worldviews, and government was an essential aspect of their cultures. How those peoples understood the role of government determined the expectations individuals had from rulers. Some written records provide essential information to understand the differences and similarities of governments of the first civilizations. A comparison and contrast of some of those written records on three ancient civilization aims to provide a description of the different understandings of the role of government in those cultures. The Judgments of Hammurabi, a collection of decisions or laws and the Epic of Gilgamesh, the story of a king, are documents that provide...
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...Innovation and Change | The role of governments in promoting innovation | | | | Gitanjali Khadagade- c7094037 | 5/14/2013 | | Table of Contents 1. Abstract ........................................................................................................3 2. Introduction to innovation ....................................................................3 3. Benefits of innovation to businesses ..................................................5 4. Why should government support innovation? ..............................6 5. National Innovation Systems ................................................................8 6.1. Role of the Government ...............................................................9 6.2. Innovation Policies .....................................................................10 6.3. Aim of Innovation Policies .......................................................10 6.4.1. National Innovation System of Europe ..........................10 6.4.2. Government of UL ..................................................................11 6.4.3. Government of India .............................................................11 6.4.4. Government of Finland .........................................................12 6.4.5. Government of China .............................................................13 6. Observations and Conclusions ..........
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...| COURSE CODE | BM | LECTURER | | It is the duty of the government and other relevant stakeholders to provide a conducive environment for both the establishment and growth of entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe. The government, through its policies and legislation acts as both a barrier and a facilitator of in creating and enabling environment for entrepreneurial activities. The goal of this essay is to evaluate the role of the government and its partners in the creation and facilitation of environment for entrepreneurial activity In Zimbabwe. Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act 2008 and Financial Institutions In 2008, the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act was passed and certain funding structures facilities were put in place such as the Youth Fund through the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, (CBZ), Kurera/Ukondla fund through CABS and Meikles Youth Empowerment facility (GOZ, 2008). The TREE (Training for Rural Economic Empowerment) programme which is an informal apprentice training is meant to improve the skills and quality of products produced which would enhance the ability of SMEs to compete locally, regionally and in some cases internationally, (Kasukuwere 2013). All these initiatives created and enabled environment for entrepreneurial activity in Zimbabwe. Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Development 2002 In an effort to ensure the development of SMEs, the Government of Zimbabwe established the establishment of the Ministry of Small...
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...Government Roles in Healthcare The government consists of federal, state, and local governments making this combination one of the largest payers of healthcare. The government has some important roles when it comes to the world of healthcare including the management of healthcare finances, the deliverance of healthcare, and the regulation of healthcare; these roles differ amongst the federal, state, and local governments. The federal government makes up the largest part of the government’s relationship with healthcare. The Fundamentals of US Health Care (2013) says that the federal government contributes three-quarters of healthcare spending to insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. They also provide funding for mental health, medical education, community health centers, and public health programs. It also plays a part in delivering care to people. The federal government is responsible for delivering care to American Indians, the military, veterans, and those that are uninsured. With a large part of the world unable to afford health insurance this leaves the federal government responsible for that part. The Fundamentals of US Health Care (2013), states that the federal government also regulates the providers of healthcare programs by making sure there is no discrimination and regulating what drugs can be sold. With all the funding that the federal government provides, the care that it delivers to specific organizations, and the regulations that it provides...
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...Government Roles and Finances in Education [ 1 ] Running Header: GOVERNMENT ROLES AND FINANCES IN EDUCATION Government Roles and Finances in Education Alisha Ware – Roberson Grand Canyon University Education Foundation and Framework 11-25-2010 | Roles in Public Elementary and Secondary Education | Local | * Uses property tax revenues as a significant funding source * Provided governing body for the operation of a school district is the school board. * Set up and uses Parent-Teacher Organizations to amplify family participation * Responsible for involving students with disabilities in education by providing transportation, occupational or speech therapy, and counseling * Are responsible for the hiring of teachers, administers and other staff members * Sets salaries for district employees * Provides in-service training for employees * Adopt policies and regulations for the operation of schools. * Allocates budgets to different schools/programs * Oversees building construction/maintenance | State | * Have been required to develop and expand existing student assessment systems * Provide technical assistance to schools in need of improvement * Responsible for making rules regarding students with disabilities * Establish guidelines for curriculum * Administers Federal Education Policy * Charter/license schools * Set number of school days * Create school health/safety laws * License/certify teachers * Grant subsidy...
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...The Evolving Role of Government in Education In society today, education is mainly funded by the government and almost govern by the government’s body or by a non-profit institution. The federal government has little to do with the operating of public school. Although when they intervene, a great change is made for the best in education. The government makes sure that a free education is provided for all children even if there may be a disability problem. The Federal Government role is not to get too involved with the public education, but it does assist public schools through a list of legislative actions. According to (Moore 2001), the first interaction of IDEA, the Education of All Handicapped Children Act, passed more than 35 years ago, had several positive elements. Regardless of the level of disability, a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is available for all children. In order to meet the needs of students with disabilities, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) was established. Some students have different levels of disabilities that may require the 504 Plan. Students who qualify for this plan may not be listed as a special education student. Never the less they still may have some other type of disability they have trouble doing without some assistance. The 504 Plan should be developed by a committee that consists on the student, parent, teacher, counselor, and the 504 coordinator. In 2002, Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)...
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...ABSTRACT The research is extensively to examine he rule of accountants in Third tier government and with particular reference to Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It will cleanly stray the importance of accountants in the third-tier government which is the local government level. The functions, duties and operational system of accountants in local government system can not be over stated. The research also went further to deals on the financial control and dealing of movement of fund or finance in the local Government system. At the end of this research, the role of accountant on accountability, probity and transparent way of spending local government finds will be the Hall mark of this work as to assist accountants in the third tier of the government to acquaint with its functions. This research is also to found out some problems that face the accountant and to proffer solutions to which is to better the accounting system as profession. 1 TABLE OF CONTENT Title page…………………………………………………………………………………..i Certification ………………………………………………………………………………ii Dedication …………………………………………………………………………………iii Acknowledgment……………………………………………………………………….iv Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………….v CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Back ground of the study 1.2 Statement of problem 1.3 Objective of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Scope and limitation of the study 1.6 Literature Review 1.7 Hypothesis 1.8 Method of Data Collection and Analysis 1.9 Definition of Terms CHAPTER...
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...Exploring The Role Of Government Watchdogs In Canada And Its Influence On Society, Economics, And Politics Introduction In our increasingly neoliberalized and privatized society, the concept of governance and ethical conduct has been falling from the grips of public dialogue and discussion. Self-regulation has become a “mantra for both governments and private industry in the neoliberal era (Burch et al., 2013, p. 259). Given the onset of recent environmental disasters related to the oil and gas industry, the oligarchic telecommunications industry, and our crippling health care system, the role for government watchdogs becomes ever more so important. Thus for any type of change to occur, effective governance is important as it must also progress with any changes in society (Marin, 2009). For this to occur, this requires an ombudsman - also known as a watchdog, or adjudicator who has the “power to set standards and apply sanctions” (Burch et al., 2013, p. 259). The ombudsman or watchdog acts as a “moral compass and societal conscience,” making it even more relevant in today’s 21st century (Marin, 2009). However, in the event that the ombudsman/watchdog model is unable to help with any type of meaningful reform or provide justice, it starts to experience public criticism. Therefore, the focus of this paper will be to explore the role of government watchdogs in Canada and their decreasing influence on public and private sector institutions. In doing so, it will be understood...
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...of history will always bring about contrasting views on how something should work. The government’s role within a capitalist economy is debated by Milton Friedman and Mark Martinez, who each have different ideas on the level of involvement the government should play within this type of economy. Friedman believes the government’s role in a capitalist economy should be limited to the point of only acting as an “umpire” to the market (1970). Martinez, on the other hand, maintains that the essence of a capitalist economy is derived from the government’s active participation with the market (2009). In Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom, he outlines that the government’s responsibility in a capitalist economy should be limited to protecting our freedom from both an international and domestic standpoint, to maintain law and order, to uphold private contracts, and to look after competitive markets (1970). The Marxist view, given by Howard Sherman in Reclaiming Evolution, says “a pure market capitalist system means that you can buy anything, so there would be no limits on political spending” (2000:94). Friedman’s view on the government’s role understands the need for some government regulation to avoid things like limitless spending, but would have any intervention contain a meaningful purpose and a swift conclusion. Under the classical liberalism perception any additional government involvement or regulations, other than what is outlined above, would result in decreased freedom for...
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...The Role of the Government Nesbert L. Dantzler III December 10, 2010 With the government giving four hundred million dollars to taxpayers, one must know how the multiplier effect works. In this sort report the multiplier concept will be explained which will include the marginal propensity to consume. Calculations and figures will be used to illustrate this and the amount consumers will spend along with new spending. It will also be shown how to get the multiplier itself. The qualifications and limitations will also be talked about concerning the multiplier model. The definition of marginal propensity to consume is defined as the amount that “consumption changes in a response to incremental changes in disposable income. It is equal to change in consumption divided by disposable income.” (Webfinance,2010) To figure the multiplier it is determined “by one divided by one minus the marginal propensity to consume or MPC.” ( Samuelson, 2010) In the following scenario four hundred million dollars will be given to taxpayers for solar powered products. The assumed value of MPC is 0.5 and the American producers MPC was 0.5. We were asked to calculate the money consumers will spend on consumption. The total that was derived was two hundred million. 400* .5 =200million. The multiplier was calculated by using this formula. M=1/1-mpc = 1/mps or 1/1-.5 = 1/ .5 = 2. The total increase in spending was 600 million which was the...
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...U.S. Governments Role in Consumer Protection & Advertising The United States government has continued to grow in size and influence, its effect on marketing is no exception. Consumer protection and product safety include the efforts made by government, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to create, protect, and enforce the rights of consumers who buy products or services. This may also be identified as consumerism, or the organized efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations to protect the rights of consumers (Pride102). Consumer protection was brought upon through several medians, but is primarily attributed to background legislation. The first major federal law to affect the marketing environment was the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which prohibited contracts, combinations, and conspiracies to restrain trade, in an attempt to discourage monopolies (Pride 73). Many federal laws regarding consumer protection have since followed, such as the Wheeler-Lea Act of 1936 and the FTC Act of 1914. Such legislation is generally the work of the Federal Trade Commission, which was created in the aforementioned FTC Act of 1914, and is considered the primary consumer protection agency at the federal level. By the 1950’s the consumerism movement had a substantial following and consumers began pushing for legal protection against malicious business practices. Two of the most well known and significant consumer activists are Ralph Nader and the late John...
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...Roles and Levels of Government M1 The Central Government is located in the capital city- London. The Central Government runs the whole country by taking up the most important responsibilities that any other government levels in the UK has. These responsibilities are making new laws, signing agreements with the other nations and also defending the nation. The Central Government has these responsibilities as it’s the main government within the UK and it contains the 3 political institutions which make up parliament. The House of Commons, The House of Lords Monarch These institutions work together. The house of commons creates new laws which they feel will work well for the British community. The house of Lords has a responsibility of signing agreements for example looking into a new law passed down from the House of Commons; this is a big decision as it will affect the nation. Overall the Central Government has the hardiest job out of the other levels of government as they run the country and if they make a mistake on anything they are responsible for it, there will not be a positive outcome from the nation. These departments’ responsibilities are really important as they have to make hard decisions about how the country is run and how the country can be improved. All changes the department makes can put a negative view on the country. The Central Government does a good job for our country as the Central Governments jobs are split into 3 institutions which look thoroughly...
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...America’s federal government has attempted to find a strategy to enter into the lives of the American people. Cognizant Americans are unaware to crestfallen facts of government. In this matter, religion is a big target of the government. When the first settlers arrived in North America and settled into the thirteen colonies they were very afraid of the idea of government. Great Britain's corrupt ruler and government frightened colonists from being under control of an untrustworthy government. They did not want their faith to be controlled as it had once before. Even though protecting religious freedoms is important, the federal government of the United States should not be forced to protect religious liberty through laws and programs because the Constitution protects us from government involvement in religion; also if the government were to gain this power, they would be able to authorize the religious system of many Americans, and this aspect leads to the...
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