...The United States Constitution A list of laws that a country and its people must follow. Organizes the government Tells the states how they will work together and what rights they have. Tells the people what rights they have. Most important document in America! The Preamble to the United States Constitution We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. The United States is a Democratic Republic The United States is the oldest continuously functioning democracy in the world Democracy – A style of government in which people vote in elections to choose their leaders. Republic – A style of government where the people retain control over the government and the head of the government is not a monarch. Balance of Power Writers of the Constitution wanted to make sure no group would become too powerful. They, therefore, created 3 branches of government, each with their own power. So the U.S. has a strong central government but a balance of power. Three Main Branches Checks and Balances Legislative Branch United States Capitol Membership Senate Two from each state. 6 year terms. Must be at least 30 years old Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years House of Representatives Based on...
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...Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States in July 1999, United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies en République Démocratique du Congo(MONUC), initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement . On July 1, 2010 the mission was renamed as MONUSCO to reflect the new phase of protecting civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence and to support the Government of the DRC in its stabilization and peace consolidation efforts (Anonymous, 1999; Anonymous, 2010). The Mission is led by Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) as a head of mission assisted by two deputies (human rights and humanitarian coordinator), army force commander and police commissioner. Currently, the mission has a total number of .....personnel including civilians, Judiciary, correction components, military and police (Anonymous,2012) Reference; Anonymous, (1999), Security Council Resolution 1279, Adapted by the Security Council at its 4076th meeting, on 30 November 1999 .http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/RES/1279(1999) accessed on March 8, 2012 20:15 Anonymous, (2010), Security Council Resolution...
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...In 1945 Germany lost WWI and was split into four zones. The capital city of Germany, Berlin, was controlled by the Soviet Union, France, Britain, and the United States. In 1947 the ideological Cold War began. Tensions had risen between the zones. By 1949, Germany was split in two: the democratic Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) in the west and the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the east (Constitutional History of Germany). In 1961, the Berlin Wall was constructed by the GDR to prevent propaganda from spreading and keep their people from leaving Communist East Berlin to go to the Democratic Western Berlin (Pollard, pg. 730- 732). The wall created a physical boundary between Soviet-controlled East Berlin from the capitalistic west and stopped East-Berliners from escaping to the west as it offered improved economic conditions. During the Cold War, East Germany was home to communist ideologies, and West Germany held democratic...
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...vote, the outcome will always be the same because the Democratic and GOP parties are run by corporations. Some think that in order to break away from the special interests and influences, there should be a strong third party and that party with a different platform is the Libertarian Party. Historically the main two parties were not much different. In the beginning both parties believed that “men (not big government) was to rule them” (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). There was a mutual desire for individual freedom. Currently it seems that their fundamental beliefs have changed. The Democratic Party wants to increase government involvement in the lives of the American public, whereas the Republicans would like to see decreased national government and have each state govern themselves (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). The Libertarians seem to want to get back to what the founding fathers envisioned. Each party has very strong convictions on the topics that confront America today. The hottest topic facing the nation is Same Sex Marriage. Since the beginning the Democrats have defended Civil Rights and supported the expansion of opportunities for all. They fight to end all forms of discrimination, but this is an uphill battle. “We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under the law for same-sex couples” (Democratic Party on Civil Rights). On the other hand the Republicans...
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...The Holocaust Deanna Gimmi World Civilizations II Eric Fox March 18, 2012 The Holocaust With Germany in turmoil politically and economically after WWI, the German people were ripe for a charismatic leader. They found that in Adolf Hitler. Hitler joined the German Work Party in 1919. The party embraced right-wing ideology which suited Hitler’s views. Adolf Hitler was a captivating speaker and he encouraged national pride, militarism and commitment to the Volk (people) and a racially “pure” Germany. Hitler changed the name of the party to the National Socialist German Worker’s Party, shortened to the Nazi Party. He hated the Jews and promoted anti-Semitism. There are many stories as to why Hitler hated the Jews, but it is commonly thought that it was because many Jews were merchants and financially successful, when many workers struggled during the depressed economic state of Germany. He had actually developed his dislike for Jews long before he became a soldier. Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933 and since he had the support of approximately 400,000 Nazis, he was able to overthrow the democratic government and on March 23, 1933 became the dictator of Germany. As dictator, he could then turn his attention to the driving force which had propelled him into politics in the first place, his hatred of the Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals and his idea of a racially “pure” Germany. This paper will examine Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and how the greatest persecution...
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...Democracy shocks the Myanmar’s government by winning the 1990 election, and has become the symbol of democratization hope for the people ever since. This paper will reveal what have the NLD truly accomplished during the 1990-2010 period in the term of Myanmar’s democratization, and how effective it is as an opposition side. Chapter 1: Introduction Background Democracy has become a justification for governmental systems to lead themselves into good governance. It is believed that democracy is a part of the best governmental system, which can maintained its growth and stability by positive and pro-active attitude from its people (Rosyada, Jamil. 2005:113). This led to government openness by check and balances mechanism, which open the doors into good governance. The trend has finally reached Southeast Asia region in second half of the twentieth, thanks to third world democratization wave (1974-1990) classified by Samuel Huntington. Some of the nations are having dynamics to face democratization persistence to reduce centralistic power from the authoritarian. They are, to say: Indonesia, Filipina and Thailand. While Myanmar are having the exact opposite when their civilian government being overpowered by the military. However, the development of democracy culture in Myanmar is still highly hoped by its people, shown by the 1990 election where National League for Democracy, Myanmar’s Opposition party, won. Although the result of the election was unilaterally voided by the regime ruler...
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...(Pariser). The American election reflects how we live in a filter bubble because the way that we perceived the entire election was through the media. Whether it was television, radio, or the internet; the media was used to represent what was happening at all times during the election process. If a person has predominantly democratic views, and has been voting for democrats for much of their lives, most of their online searches will depict democratic interest. When browsing...
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...Abramowitz writes, “The reason the large majority of Millennials vote Democratic is that they agree with Democrats on almost every major national issues, from raising the minimum wage, to addressing climate change, to passing comprehensive immigration reform, to supporting marriage equality” He goes on to say, “This is a serious problem for the GOP. With every passing year, Millennials make up a larger share of the electorate while Americans who entered the electorate during the 1960s and earlier make up a smaller share” (Abramowitz, 2015, p. 569). The democratic party has clearly identified this opportunity to capture a voting block described by Greenblatt as “the generation (of) roughly 75 million (which) has surpassed the Baby Boomers’ overall all size and share of the electorate” (Greenblatt, 2015, p....
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...Define Public Opinion and explain why it is such a vital aspect of democratic political process. Public opinion can be defined as an aggregate attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population. It is an importance aspect of democracy because its affect the law making in a country or community. 2. List and describe at least four ways in which ‘Public Opinion’ is commonly measured. Public opinion can be measured through: 1. Sampling techniques 2. Opinion polls 3. The Medea 4. elections 3. Individual reaction to various issues and events are subject to how we perceive information. From your Learning Objectives, describe the various qualities or characteristics that impact our Private, and Public Opinion....
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...Rhetorical analysis of Mitt Romney´s republican victory speech On the 7th November 2012 the presidential in America ended. Two candidates, one from each party, the Republican and the Democratic Party participated in the race. The results were as followed; Obama was re-elected for another 4 years in the White House. The participant from the Republican Party was the former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney. Even though he didn´t win the election as he had hoped, his road to the top of the Republican Party is also very interesting to follow. For example the Super Tuesday Victory Speech he gave on March 6th 2012 after having won the Republican presidential candidacy on Super Tuesday. Perhaps if this speech had been different he would have been elected president in America? To look closer into this speech, will at first use the SOAPSTONE model to analyse it. The speaker of the text is of course the one delivering it, Mitt Romney. The speech where given as said before on Super Tuesday after having won the Republican presidential candidacy, which is the occasion for it. Especially the occasion is very important for Mitt Romney and his speech, since it will be showed on national television, where his audience most likely will be millions of republican voters, both those who supported him and those who didn´t. Which means that Romney will get the change to convince the republican voters, who supported other candidates in the run, to keep their vote republican in the presidential...
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...this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” II. Introduce Person or group of people: This is a quote from the former President of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, known more often by his people as Madiba. He is a symbol of freedom and hope, a symbol of a better South Africa, a better world. III. Preview Main Points: Throughout his entire life, Nelson Mandela has showed some true passion, commitment, and forgiveness. BODY I. During the years 1948 and 1993 South Africa was under the rule of the National Party government and the Apartheid. The Apartheid was an official policy that dealt with racial segregation involving political, legal and economic discrimination against nonwhites that was highly enforced. It was during this period where Nelson Mandela showed his true passion. He stood against the Nationalist Party, describing them as being like a grave, beautiful on the outside, and full of evil inside. He took a leadership role in the the African National Congress, the opposing party against the reigning government. It was by taking this role, Mandela showed that he truly cared about the people as a whole, and was passionate about...
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...their resources, was severely punished and crippled politically, economically and socially. This tragedy gave rise to one of the most democratic regimes ever recorded in present day history, the Weimar Republic (WR). Ironically, this republic enabled a cruel, fascist and oppressive dictator, Adolf Hitler, to legally rise to power (1933-1945). Hitler was able to rise to power for...
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... The main resources of Barbados are Petroleum, Fish, Natural gas, Sugarcane etc. The national symbols of Barbados are Neptune's trident, pelican, and Red Bird of Paradise flower (also known as Pride of Barbados). In Barbados Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the State and represented locally by Governor General which is at present Elliott Belgrave. These two heads are advised by the Prime Minister of Barbados who is also the Head of the Government on matters of Barbadian state. The current Prime Minister of Barbados is Freundel Stuart. Barbados functions as a Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy designed on the British Westminster System. Barbados has a Bicameral legislature and Political Party System. There are two dominant political parties in...
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...Anthony Pinkerton Assignment 3: The New Generation 1. In what ways was the "New Generation" of American leaders in the 1820s and 30s different from the previous generation? (online reading) During the New Generation, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of our Founding Fathers, died within hours of each other. Regardless of these challenges, the country thrived as new political parties were established. In the election of 1824, each of the four presidential candidates, who claimed to be Democratic-Republican Party members, competed against each other. John Quincy Adams held strong relations which connected him to the commercial interests of the Northeast. Henry Clay ran for Western expansion despite his claims for resolving the slavery issues....
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...GENERAL ELECTION In a democratic country, government must take a verdict of the people from time to time. When it contemplates a change in policy, it becomes necessary to know what people think about it. Also it may be necessary to consult the people as a routine measure, after intervals, fixed by the statue. For this purpose elections are held all over the country and people are asked to cast their votes for or against certain measure. The existing popular assemblies are dissolved, and they are re-constituted on the basis of a general election. Usually people vote on party lines. Where there is only one party, as it was in the former Soviet Union and in the present-day communist China, votes are cast for or against the party candidate. Policies are decided or the basis of such voting. In our country, a general election is held normally after five years. But if a Prime Minister contemplate a new line of policy, he or she may seek mandate from the people even before the expiry of five years, as Mrs. Indira Gandhi did in 1971. For the purpose of elections, the country is divided into a large number of constituencies. These constituencies are asked to elect their representatives. Each party puts its own candidates for election. When the candidates have submitted their nomination papers by the prescribed date, after the scrutiny of nomination papers are finished, dates for election are announced and the electoral machinery begins to function. The candidates...
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