...will mainly focus on ‘statutory interpretation of law’ and ‘the rule of precedence’. The critical point in the case was, to be considered as a valid application, whether the law requires Form 1277 be submitted at the time of application was lodged. No indication in the legislation that the physical delivery of the approved form of undertakings of the sponsorship to the Minister was expected to occur no later than the lodgement of visa application, but only requires that it be given to the Minister before approval. Smith FM concluded that terms such as ‘sponsorship’ and ‘sponsorship entered into on Form 1277’, their meanings are no more and no less than what they are, not in the sense of ‘legally effective’. This reflects the implementation of the Literal Rule, which requires the interpretation of the law give the words meaning in plain ordinary literal meaning, rather than inferred interpretation. This is also reflected in Smith FM’s comments that there is no requirement of ‘contemporaneous delivery to the Minister’ in the express language of item 1136, while indications are commonly added to other visa criterion, that “the application is accompanied by evidence…”, expressly requiring forms or other evidence be present and submitted at the time of application. Based on these, Smith FM concluded that “…a strict temporal conjunction was not required between the giving...
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...CONSIDERATION IN MARKING [pic] To what extent is the prime minister first among equals? This essay will compare the prime ministerial styles of Thatcher and Blair and compare presidential styles to collective cabinet government. It explains what can happen when a prime minister has too much power and is more than just first among equals. It concludes that in recent years the prime minster has exerted too much power and is ignoring his cabinet. By the 1830s the Westminster system of what we now as cabinet government emerged. The head of the government is the prime minister. Leech et al define the prime minister as: “A head of government whose power normally derives in Britain from leadership of the largest party in the legislature, more exceptionally from the enjoyment of the confidence of a cross –party parliamentary majority. The prime minister is not head of state” (p.191, 2011), UK Politics is devised from a constitutional monarchy: the monarch is the head of state. Leech et al (2011) further state that Sir Robert Walpole (1721-1742), holds this claim as he was the first Lord of the Treasury. In 1905 it was given royal warrant thus giving it legal status (Schaffer, 2011). The key aspect of the prime minister’s power is defined as someone who gives leadership and represents the nation at home but also abroad (Leech et al, 2011, p. 193). The prime minister also steers the government by directing government policies and strategies and by chairing the cabinet. Prime ministers...
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...Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Massachusetts in 1804, “he was the descendant of Puritan worthies and son of a ship’s captain who died at sea” (2603). During his studies he rejected the normal jobs that everyone was seeking like medicine and law. However, he was more into religion, reading, and writing, therefore he started publishing his own novels. One of his best stories was called “Young Goodman Brown”. Hawthorne’s story used allegory as he talks about Young Goodman Brown that leaves his wife for a night to make an appointment, however, he learns about the “secret deeds” that impact him. In Hawthorne’s story after Brown leaves his house along the way he encounters a dark figure that may be the devil. He says, “There may be a devilish...
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...Japan was not ne used or no other country had colonized in Japan because had no westerners influence or use the laissez-faire. The Dutch wanted Japan to see them as a companion with being discreet and the trading system in Japan on how they act with their colonies. Dutch king made a ship for Edo and what other gifts in what the world have during the time. The king wanted to send those gifts because of why japans future would affect him. King Willlem warn about the events of the Opium War that happen in Europe if involved the British through a letter and the Japanese minster thought it was good call in the system in Japan. The Opium War was moving on to Japan and Perry was making rumors that the Dutch were helping Japan. But Japan did not accept the gifts from the Dutch and did not really care for opening any talk of any agreement. The king felt that his feeling were hurt for not accepting the gifts and remove them from Japan and want an apology they still did not...
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...Why was the Romanov Dynasty overthrown in February 1917? The Romanovs were a family that had ruled over Russia in complete autocratic fashion for over 300 years, however in February 1917, Nicholas II, the current Tsar, abdicated, and his brother refused the thrown. I think that it was a multitude of different factors that truly brought the Romanov Dynasty to an end, however, in my opinion the factor that truly encompassed all other factors into one fatal blow for the dynasty of his family, was the poor decision-making, stubbornness and ultimately the failures of Nicholas II as Tsar. The other factors and causes of the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty were the alienation that the Tsar created towards almost every sector of society, including the Duma, and the growing opposition that this resulted in, the First World War and its influences on society, and the also the large levels of instability that arose in the government around this time. Firstly, an important factor that must be discussed was the instable government in Russia at this point. Over the period from 1915 to 1916, Russia had seen 6 Ministers of Defence and 6 Interior Ministers. This highlights a number of different major issues in Russia at this point. Firstly it showed a fundamental lack of trust between the Tsar and his ministers. This could be taken further to show that therefore the Russian people may see the Tsar as incapable of change and fundamentally untrusting of politicians, as can be seen by his name-calling...
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...The Bible is no doubt absolutely the best resource available to us Christian counselors and ministers of the gospel. Unfortunately, some individuals due to their selfish reasons will elect to misuse it to accomplish their sinful desires. This is exactly what happened in the case of Mary and her father. He read Exodus 21:12 without reflecting on the scriptural and biblical meaning of this text or verse. On the other hand he knew the biblical interpretation of this verse but yielded into temptation to commit this hideous crime against his own daughter. This is completely defeats the good intention of the Bible that is saving lost souls and bring them back to Christ. Based our online lectures McMinn seriously cautioned us as Christian counselors and minsters involved in counseling to very careful on how we use the Bible during counseling. He mentioned five potential programs that are associated in using the Bible in counseling. He stressed on two most important ones. They are “Overconfidence and over reliance" when using the Bible in counseling. He points out this is where we fall short of the interpretation and application of scriptures that we read from the Bible, (McMinn 2011, p. 136-137). This is sexual molestation. The main focus here is on Mary whose life was shattered and is vulnerable. As for the father he is already undergoing punishment for his wrong doing. Is intervention possible? I would say with no doubts in my mind that indeed it is possible. There is nothing impossible...
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...a) With reference to the source, describe two functions of the House of Commons. (5) The House of Commons has a number of different functions; a function is the way something works or operates in a particular way. One of these functions, as apparent in the source, is the function of accountability. Accountability refers to several different activities, such as forcing government to explain its actions and accept criticism of such actions. This is apparent throughout each day relevant in the source, where it states that questions are posed to various different minsters, including the Prime Minister. It is an important function because it means the legislature can call government to account via such criticism, and can even involve removing a government from power. Another important function possessed by the House of Commons is the function of scrutiny. This involves close inspection of and, where necessary, amendments to any proposed legislation. This function is carried out by legislative committees from both the Commons and the Lords. It is an important function because it shows that the Commons is representing the various interests of society and ensuring unnecessary discrimination does not occur. b) With reference to the source and your own knowledge, explain how the House of Commons can control the power of government. (10) It is argued that the House of Commons can control the power of government. This is argued because of the ever-growing domination of the Commons...
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...Summary Electrowide is a billion dollar company that is based in the United States. They are trying to increase its competitive position in expanding their company globally. Electrowides goal from partnering with a local Asian company is to have them help manufacture and sell their electronic equipment that are put in cars. They believe it will help them encourage its business growth by expanding globally. Electrowide has decided to partner with a Chinese company and begin a joint venture. They chose a Chinese company because they understand that Chinas market is offering a vast opportunity of growth. As they have realized, “It is predicted that by the year 2025, Chinas economy will be by far the largest in the world.” The company has chosen Motosuzhou, a large Chinese enterprise of the Beijing municipal government. The American company formed a team composed of three members who went to the local establishments of the company in order to meet the Chinese managers with the goal of reaching an agreement for their company. The differences in doing business between both companies were rapidly obvious. For example, Electrowide’s team members were fascinated that the Chinese team members were more interested in their own lives and families than in discussing the projected joint venture. Negotiations continued for eight weeks. The American team had a contract made up. And when meeting with the Chinese team they made a mistake by presenting the contract almost immediately. The Chinese...
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...the campus ministry I am evolved in of Westminster Canterbury Fellowship (WCF). Currently I am serving as our organization’s treasurer and have served time in the officer position of church outreach. With this organization every week our group goes to local Presbyterian churches and Episcopal churches around the area of Boone and Blowing Rock. Our group has meals with those churches and bond with the people that go there. Seven of these churches would agree to allow Westminster Canterbury Fellowship to use their site for one week at a time during the summer and the great outdoor land that they have to offer for a Christian summer camp. This would mean our camp would be open Seven weeks a year only for the summer. Along with our campus minster leader and four other WCF members we could run the camp from offsite different churches. The competitor market in Boone has a few different summer camps. Our competitive edge comes from the fact that our camp be able to have lower prices from other camps should as the Rainbow camp. They offer more stuff to do on the mountains however the cost would be over a 100 dollars more than our camp. Rainbow Camp includes lodging for overnight camp but the cost is about $280 dollars a week we can afford to just charge about $150 dollars a week per camper. Rainbow camp has a few more advantages that we unfortunately do not like being able to have a swimming pool (Camp Rainbow, Inc.). We also would be able to advertise through the local churches...
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...impact on the Church has lasted throughout history. Before exploring the character of the Church enlightenment, an understanding of the origins of the movement is essential. The enlightenment seems to be a direct reaction to the aggressive regimentation of the Church. At the end of the seventeenth century the Church was able to demand cooperation since it was engrained into law with the formulation of the Revolution Settlement in 1690 (Enlightenment). This resolution "established the Presbyterian form of Church government" and "bound the Church to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms" (Cameron, 2003, 116). However, the mixture of Church and State didn't support all religions. The Presbyterian agenda dominated the settlement, meaning a negligible amount of room was left for any differing or 'dangerous’ views. To the General Assembly dangerous views included anything that doubted "the certainty and authority of Scripture revelation" (Cameron, 2003, 117). This purging of all deviants cause a suffocation of the different denominations—like the Episcopalian or Jacobites—by cutting them off from societies lifeline. The Presbyterian Church wasn’t open to any new ways of thinking, shown by the various attempts to fully eradicate any individual that wasn't able to follow the implicit faith with a blind obedience. Having an approach to individuality with oppressive tyranny hasn't ever worked historically. Just two centuries earlier the Jesuits during Scotland’s Reformation...
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...Living up to the expectations of the Master in Confucius’ Analects demands extraordinary self-discipline. Throughout the Analects of Confucius it is apparent that morals and ethical behaviors plays a major role. Through the various Analects the master expresses to his readers the importance of Confucius’s philosophical wisdom. It is important to note that these very books still play a major role in our society today. It is said that Confucius’s vision of self efficiency has been influenced, and has profoundly been practiced all around the world. Now, with that said one would think that to follow the order of the Master would be fairly difficult, but in actuality it is very simple and easy to understand. Confucius believed that everything we do in life is a ritual. From the way we shake each others hand, to the way we mark ones life's important moments such as birth, death and so on. It is the actions, and decisions that we make in our every day lives that dictate our pathways, so to say. Now, those pathways include the following, to continue on a path towards self efficiency or stray from our path of enlightenment. It is said that one who can preform Confucius’s exemplary actions is known as the “Junzi” or the “superior person”. One of the best ways to exemplify these actions can be shown throughout the Jataka tales, more specifically the tale of the Golden Goose and The Monkey’s Heroic Self Sacrifice. As I mentioned before, the expectations of the Master in Confucius’s...
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...My Spiritual Gifts Part 1 [pic] Eunice T. Payne June 5, 2014 Revised August 13, 2014 INTRODUCTION When I was asked to go online and take a spiritual gift test my first thought was, (“Lord what the world is coming to”?) We really have to rely on the internet for everything these days?” Then I thought hey why not take it what can it hurt, I’ll go on and humor them. As I started to read the questions I felt like the questions needed more substance or needed to be worded differently; not realizing the devil was trying to discourage me from reading what I was about to find out. \ By the time I finished the test it read PASTOR, FAITH, GIVING. Each word had a meaning or explanation for each one. I looked real hard at “Pastor” and laugh then I called my son who is a minister and yes he’s from the old school like his momma. I said son I just took this test and explained to him what is was for. Of course he had the same reaction as I did when I was told about the site. He laughed. Well as we went on in conversation I gave him the end results and said now what I look like being a Pastor. I mean I have been around a lot of spiritual gifted people for most of my life and have been told by several that there’s an anointing on my life or that my light shines bright and have a spirit of victory, but never did I hear anyone say I would be a pastor or fit those shoes. Then a voice said you have been ministering to people young and old for over 20 years and you don’t...
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...inevitable that the PM had to be mentioned. My daughter precipitously looked at me with a puzzle face and asked “Dad, what is a Prime Minister.” It took me sometimes before I could response; my daughter was only nine years old. I tried to explain that a Prime Minister is a leader of a group of individuals who takes decision for all people in a country and ensure people live in peace, harmony and gets all the need we require. My daughter looked at me and said “So you are the Prime Minister” Great thinking. Yes as a matter of fact I am the Prime Minister of my house; I ensure peace, harmony and get all the needs for my family. From there on it was much easier to carry on the explanation. I am the Prime Minster of my house and there is another Prime Minster of the country in which there are many, many houses. Simple understanding for a complex question. Progressively when we grow up we are surrounded with sophisticated and contemporary thinking. With the passage of time unknowingly we lose our creativity and simplicity. In our complicated world simplicity and creativity are exactly what we need most. That night when I kissed my daughter goodnight she told me “Dad you are the perfect Prime Minister, you look after us so well” That was a great compliment for a father. ---------------------------------- As a matter of fact I am the Prime Minister of my house; I...
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...Ben Doherty Daniel O'Connell Essay How far do you agree that Daniel O'Connell made the most significant contribution to Irish nationalism? (25 marks) The contribution of Daniel O'Connell was relatively significant as he earned the title the Liberator', but to say he made the most significant contribution to Irish nationalism would be inaccurate as his work ended in 1843, and this was 80 years before the Irish free state would be declared in 1922. If O'Connell made the most significant contribution to Irish nationalism then the Irish free state would surely have been achieved many years earlier. However, his contribution was large and certainly helped set the foundations for Irish independence and more Irish rights, and in this respect did make some essential attempts at improving the rights of Irish citizens. In this respect the work of O'Connell was far from insignificant and certainly, perhaps his greatest achievement of Catholic emancipation, was highly welcomed amongst the Irish Catholic community. O'Connell's first achievement was in 1823 when he, along with Thomas Wyse and Richard Lalor Shell formed the Catholic association. By inviting the poor to become associate members, O'Connell built it into a mass organisation. It cost a shilling a year, but quickly became popular. Catholic priests were highly encouraged to promote the Association and were recruited as agents. This association campaigned for the repeal of the act of union, of 1800 legally binding...
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...Fall 2015 Atar Derj Critically evaluate Plato’s defense of women’s political equality with men. Atar Derj Critically evaluate Plato’s defense of women’s political equality with men. Women’s Political Equality with Men Women’s Political Equality with Men Plato’s defence of women’s political equality with men What is “Equality”? Equality is very hard to define since people disagree on its real meaning, as stated Dworkin: “People who praise it or disparage it disagree about what they are praising or disparaging” (2000, p. 2). So before going into the argumentation about women’s political equality with men, the term equality should be defined first to avoid any misconception. Equality means the correspondence between persons or circumstances which have the same qualities in at least one feature. However, equality is different from the term similarity that refers to the approximate correspondence. Thus, when they say men are equal, it doesn’t mean that they are identical or the same, but it rather mean that they are similar in some points. When a judgment of equality is made, it is more about the difference between the compared things...
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