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Introduction Throughout the history of the United States, the country’s presidents have worked hard to strike the right balance between achievements in the global arena and the well-being of its citizens. For instance, Kennedy supported a range of diplomatic initiatives during his presidency, including the creation of the Alliance for...
Introduction Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Reagan are all iconic leaders in United States history that led the nation during historically significant events and attempting to develop the United States socially and economically. Each of the Presidents had a strong and significant economic program that they successfully implemented. Eisenhower embraced...
Introduction Power is a concept that is widely researched and discussed by various scholars. Sociologist Dennis Gilbert in the book The American Class Structure in an Age of Growing Inequality, summarizes different ideas of power and class inequality that are worth examining. This paper discusses the three perspectives of power...
Introduction The chosen Presidents for this assignment are Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, and Carter. Kennedy is known for some domestic progress on civil rights as well as a foreign policy seeking to stabilize the nuclear conflict with Cuba and the Soviet Union. This strengthened the U.S. economically globally. Nixon established a...
Many contemporary authors believe that we are living in a post-fact or post-truth world. In particular, these terms are applied to the political landscape of the United States and other developed countries. For instance, Holland (2016) criticizes Donald Trump for influencing the direction of news coverage and shading the truth....
The fundamental principles and arguments of the supporters of socialism and capitalism as opposing systems were established in the period of the 19th century and the practical implication of the 20th century led to the adaptation and further solidification of their respective argumentative basis. Capitalism is an economic system, which...
Introduction The assertion that a government failure may be worse than a market is not a baseless statement. As Wheelan notes in his book, a government may acquire more problems while trying to fix the currently existing issues (176). These newly aggregated problems may be more damaging to the country...
Introduction The recent social and political trends have resulted in governments seeking to increase the transparency of their actions and services. The wide availability and capabilities of information and communication technologies are seen as an efficient method to promote such openness. Furthermore, it is a cost-effective and beneficial mechanism to...
Introduction Contemporary society is facing diverse issues that frequently become the burden of the whole of humanity. Such social problems as crime, violence, different aspects of health care, environmental issues, and various cases of inequality, as well as many other events, are broadly argued over and discussed. One of the...
Every society consists of individuals who have unique characteristics, attitudes, and fears. They respond to various threats in different ways when taken separately; however, being united, they acquire some common features peculiar to a certain community. That is why such a phenomenon as paranoia is associated with masses of people...
Introduction Gun violence is one of the most controversial and hotly-debated issues in the United States of America because it results in the deaths and injuries of tens of thousands of people annually. On the other hand, the issue is controversial and complex because of the uncertainty as to whether...
Introduction Theodore Roosevelt was a great leader of his time and sought to bring in the Progressive era to the United States. This movement aimed to address numerous social problems created by industrialization and urbanization. Political mismanagement and abuse by big businesses have led to a violation of many social...
On February 9, 1950, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy delivered the famous speech – “Enemies from Within” in Wheeling, West Virginia. The speech was a direct attack on President Truman’s foreign policy, which McCarthy claimed was treasonous because it allowed communist sympathizers to run the State Department. As such, McCarthy warned...
Characteristics of a Progressive Roosevelt outlines several characteristics that describe a progressive: a vision, intensity of conviction, broad sympathy and imagination in the support of the forward movement, belief in goodness, justice, and righteousness, confidence, and trust in the people. A progressive fights for justice and the will of the...
Introduction Anti-militarism is a doctrine and political movement against militarism. Many socialists, libertarians, social liberals, and environmental activists profess anti-militarist ideology. Anti-militarism should not be confused with pacifism, which rejects any violence (Brock 27). Anti-militarism recognizes the right to self-defense, both individual and class, but opposes the monopoly of the...
Introduction The history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people reaches back before the time when international political organizations recognized it as a significant problem. However, major events in the conflict started occurring in the middle of the twentieth century, and the tension between the two peoples has...
Introduction The Industrial era brought with it many scientific and technological advancements, but also an intensification of labor that permitted capitalists to profiteer off of the working class. Progressives, as supporters and advocates of social reform, endeavored for workers to achieve a level of economic autonomy and overcome the constraints...
Rights The UN resolution 181 which partitioned the land and created the country of Israel, sought to ensure a peaceful transition and co-existence amongst the ethnic and religious groups. Both Arabs and Palestinians residing in Israel were to be guaranteed full citizenship and civil rights, including the right to vote...
Introduction The United States has always defined itself by its ideological values and political beliefs which have become the centerpiece of citizens’ lives. The country has emerged as a Democratic counterbalance to authoritarian rule. Eventually, Democracy intertwined with capitalist economics became the global status quo. However, recent social trends have...
Introduction It is worth noting that the presence of the Electoral College contradicts the existing belief that, in a democracy, the winner is the one who receives the most votes. This system was introduced to eliminate the possibility that a large state would impose its political position on the whole...
Introduction Expanding the principles of democracy as the foundational concepts of the nation-state could be seen as a viable approach toward creating international institutions, yet the process of building the latter might be more intricate. The formation of the nation-state can be described as the introduction of the principles that...
Introduction The relations between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China can be traced back to the years after the US gained independence. The relations have been based on economic cooperation and political diplomacy. However, the rapid industrialization of China brought a new economic regime that...
When an old government in a country is overthrown as a result of an internal crisis, there is a challenging task to create a new system that will allow spheres to function properly. The current situation in Venezuela allows to believe that the former dictator will not be ruling the...
Introduction The struggle between Israel and the Palestinian people has not subsided in decades, with both nations being unable to come to a mutually beneficial resolution. While civilian protests initiated by Palestinian people continue, so do international discussions aimed at establishing peace in the region (Gelvin, 2014). In 2017, the...
Introduction It can be argued that the operations of the Army are affected by several environmental factors. These components are the diplomatic relations with other states, technological advancements, economic situation, and others. Army leaders should study anticipated changes that may affect their operational activity in the future to command efficiently...
Introduction Joseph McCarthy was famous for his anti-communist rhetoric that resulted in the emergence of a trend called McCarthyism. In one of his speeches, the politician outlines his anti-communist agenda and calls for immediate measures that had to be undertaken by the government and by the people of the United...
Introduction This paper provides a summary of the public policy meeting regarding the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It addresses the purpose of the hearing, its participants and provides the background information on the committee. Moreover, the paper reviews one of the topics that were discussed during...
The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and a major player in global politics. The country is rich in terms of natural resources, such as oil and gas, and has a population of over 140 million (“Russia country profile,” 2018). Despite its role on the global scene,...
Introduction Out of the examples of totalitarian societies, it is possible to distinguish Fascist Italy as one of the first major political influences both locally and globally. In the first part of the twentieth century, Italy was under a totalitarian regime, with Benito Mussolini acting as the central political figure...
Introduction Democratic principles are essential to the creation of appropriate living conditions and ensuring a high quality of life for all citizens. Without democratic principles lying at the core of the political system of a state, citizens’ rights may be abused systematically (McAllister & White, 2015). Therefore, encouraging the promotion...
Facts The United Operations Association (UOA) is a non-profit organization funded via contracts and membership dues received from the parent organization, The American United Operations Association (AUOA). The parent organization receives allocated funds from the United States government. It appropriates them through national agencies of the federal government, namely the...
Introduction The rise of the Progressives was caused by the impact of industrialization on US businesses. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most prominent members of the party, and his explanations provided the central notions of the movement succinctly. In 1912, Roosevelt delivered a speech in Kentucky, where he discussed...
Introduction At present, only a limited number of countries can be described as totalitarian. North Korea, for example, can be brought up as an example of closed states with totalitarian features. Although it is officially called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, it has a history of communism and dictatorship...
Introduction Historians often indicate that significant and numerous crises that occurred during the beginning of the 20th century became the prerequisites for the rise of many oppressive governments. When starting a discussion about totalitarianism, vivid examples that may come to mind are Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and communist regimes, such...
Introduction The targeted country has been characterized by civil unrest and a dictatorial leadership style. A new opportunity for democratic leadership has emerged after the end of the past regime. This paper begins by describing the domestic concerns that need to be addressed and the best measures to achieve positive...
Introduction North Korea has been in the hands of a family of dictators for the past several decades. However, patriots have sacrificed their lives to eliminate dictatorship and bring sanity to the country’s leadership. As the newly elected president of this country, I have the daunting task of restructuring the...
“I’m a cop. I can do terrible things to people, with impunity” (Aloi). This line comes from an HBO show titled “True Detective,” explaining the dangers of power in one crisp sentence. When the representatives a social class or a profession gain a disproportionate amount of influence over others, it...
The concept of anarchy as absolute freedom is rather difficult to embrace. As a result, the subject matter is often conflated with the notion of chaos, which does not represent the phenomenon of anarchy properly. Anarchy is the political ideology that entitles every citizen to absolute freedom thus absolving them...
Social Darwinism Social Darwinism was an ideology based on Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and applied to human society arguing for the “survival of the fittest.” It became popular in the 19th century with the rapid imperialism conquest of the world by European nations. When clashed with native cultures,...
Introduction Nazism, or National Socialism, is a set of political beliefs and convictions associated with the National Socialist German Workers’ Party in Nazi Germany. Nazism is a radical branch of fascism: while the adherents of Nazi ideology retained their contempt for social liberties and parliamentary democracy, they pushed fascist policies...
Capitalism is both an economic and political system in which the financial market, production, and concepts of private ownership are driving factors for operation and success. Power in a capitalist society is held and maintained by those with wealth. Although capitalism is not a government system, it often interacts and...
For the majority of the 20th century, the Soviet Union in its various iterations of leadership was considered the epitome of a totalitarian state. The political system consisted of one political Communist party that retained total control of all policy and leadership, led by an authoritarian figure that commonly maintained...
Throughout the history of the Russian Federation, its governmental system has evolved significantly. It is important to mention that the October Revolution was the first event triggering the switch from imperialism to socialism or from the power of the monarch to the power of the Communist Party. The only political...
Although officially considered a democratic federal republic, Russia is de facto ruled under an authoritarian system of a dominant political party “United Russia” with President Vladimir Putin at the helm. A modern-appropriate system of authoritarianism adopted by Putin in Russia seeks to maintain total control of power over the country,...
The Fascist rule of Benito Mussolini over Italy from 1922 to 1943 is considered a prime example of a totalitarian government. Mussolini took this to heart, embracing a philosophy on the conception of state where human and spiritual values were eliminated with the government playing the central role in all...
Introduction This paper will summarize a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee that concerned the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The committee consulted the director of the Justice Department’s Office of Violence Against Women director as well as several activists and a prosecutor. The purpose of the...
History Lebanon has quite a history of fighting for democratic values. The civil war that took place in 1975 and lasted for 15 years left a huge mark on citizens’ economic well-being and the quality of people’s lives, yet the introduction of democratic principles allowed for positive change. However, the...
Introduction Totalitarianism is among the approaches to exercising power regarded as a means of achieving financial stability and eliminating the negative effects of the freedom of expression. Tyranny and totalitarianism help to maintain stability by preventing the outflow of any resources, including information leaks. Being among the totalitarian societies of...
Introduction Despite the best efforts of recruiters, police departments all over the US are understaffed. Gulf Coast Police Department (GCPD) needs 11 new officers clear of criminal, drug abuse, or lying history. One of the ways to fill all the vacancies is by attracting newly graduated students to apply for...
The characteristics of voters involved in the presidential election campaigns are an essential criterion for determining such indicators as prevailing age and race characteristics. Based on the review of the official data provided by the United States Census Bureau (2018), in the recent 2016 elections, older adults made up the...
History Although Botswana currently is legally defined as a democratic state, there are several issues with the implementation of democratic principles in the state. Botswana used to be a devastating place where people had scarce resources and even more limited rights, yet the change made 50 years ago allowed the...
The activity of the justice system equally depends on the fairness of the justification and the validity of the punishment. The issues of the death penalty, which are raised today at the global level, affect the work of criminal law and are the subject of discussions and debates. As a...
Senator’s Background, Past, and Current Political Involvement Born in Tampa in 1966, Kelli Stargel is a Republican member of the Florida State Senate. Her history of political involvement has deep roots in the family background, as her great-grandfather, grandfather, and husband were all engaged in politics and legislation, serving as...
The process of building democracy is defined not by political statements but by the change in people’s perception of political relationships. While South Africa has been known as a state with an ostensibly democratic regime for nearly a quarter of a century, yet its current state of political freedom raises...
Introduction Capital punishment has been the subject of considerable debate in the past, and many countries have removed the practice. Nevertheless, the United States has retained the death penalty, and executions are carried out sometimes. One of the primary arguments for the existence of the punishment is deterrence or the...
Woodrow Wilson: Biography Woodrow Wilson was a notable political figure and the 28th president of the United States. He was born in Staunton, Virginia, in 1856, yet his ancestry line could be traced back to his Irish grandparents (Mulder 6). He grew up in a big family of four children...
Introduction The problem of gun ownership and control in the United States of America has been a controversial issue for many decades. It is not surprising because the number of crimes related to gun violence rapidly grows. Moreover, mass shootings that spread over the country and take the lives of...
The ideology of monarchism refers to the advocacy for monarchical rule. A monarchist is a person that supports the form of government in which one person is the head of the state who sits on a throne and occupies the central ruling position over a country. Being one of the...
Under the ideology of socialism, a ruling class of social planners, intellectuals, and bureaucrats decides what is right for people and what they want. The coercive power of the state is then used for regulating, redistributing, and taxing the wealth of individuals who work to sustain their living. In many...
Introduction Hitler’s quick and unimpeded rise to power in the early 1930s was followed by the development and radicalization of the national ideology. Nowadays, Nazism is seen as the extreme form of fascism and encompasses a subset of ideologies including antisemitism and scientific racism. This essay will discuss how government...
Introduction The history of totalitarianism in North Korea began in 1948 soon after the end of World War II. Once Japan was out of the picture, the Soviet and United States governments aided in the division of Korea and took control of the North and the South respectively. Since at...
Abstract China is one of the top three economies in the world. Its rapid growth in the past few decades has solidified its position as a powerful nation that has both economic and military influence. China’s engagement in Africa encompasses investment, aid, and trade, and it has resulted in economic...
Introduction Within his speech in the State Department, Joseph McCarthy defined communist nations as a significant threat to the USA. He stated that world domination is the ultimate goal of communist leaders. Thus a global conflict between two political systems becomes inevitable. At that time, the Soviet Union was expanding...
Introduction My country, Thorelinia, covers the territory of 500 square kilometers and has 25 million citizens. We gained independence in 1985, but since then, a dictator was ruling Thorelinia, and the situation with economic, political, and military structures is rather desperate. As a newly elected President, I will create a...
Introduction An example is a relatively small country that, during its previous government’s rule, had limited relations with other states. Now, Examples government is building itself from the start, ensuring that the voices of its citizens will be heard in all instances. The following essay will present the domestic and...
Introduction My country is located in a landlocked region and is rich in natural resources. Constant wars destroyed much of the infrastructure, so much effort must be made to rebuild the necessary facilities. This paper describes the new governing style and provides a brief plan for improving the situation. It...
Introduction An election is a process of selecting a new person who will be responsible for representing the government or some other body. The general direction of a country’s movement depends on the decision of voters, who determine a specific composition of state and local bodies. It is important that...
Introduction A democracy is defined as a system of government that gives power to the people, who exercise it directly or indirectly by electing representatives to act on their behalf. The United States of America (USA) adopted a democratic style of government in 1776 that gives citizens the power to...
Introduction It should be noted that the term “isolationism” has been most often used to describe American approaches to the country’s strategy in the international arena. This American policy provoked discussions in political, military, and academic communities regarding the prospects for multilateral cooperation between the US and other countries within...
In 1947, Israel was created to settle Jews in the lands separated from Palestine. However, the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Jews has not been resolved, and it can be observed even today. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the rights of Arabs and Jews in these territories,...
Introduction Today, many scholars and critics are lamenting the fall of democracy in the US. They seem to be missing the mythical “old America” when the foundational principles were not yet compromised by chaos, social division, and the authorities’ top-down decisions. The opponents of the contemporary political regime hope for...
The state of Israel was established following U.N. Resolution 181 in 1947. This situation has led to the development of the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Jews residing in those territories. The nature of the conflict and its current state requires further discussion. It is necessary to examine the rights...
Delivery of Information The candidates participating in the presidential debates presented some informative speeches. In this paper, the speaking skills of Joe Biden will be analyzed and critiqued in compliance with such aspects as delivery, organization, and confidence. As for the quality of information delivery, the speaker showed competence in...
The methods of war change every day as their increased efficiency and dominant character are a key to the creation of the strategy and struggling against near peer competitors who might pose a threat to the states security. For this reason, there is a need for a comprehensive analysis of...
Introduction American foreign policy refers to the guidelines that determine the country’s interactions with other nations. It embodies the actions that the federal government takes in a bid to promote the country’s national interests, safety, and welfare (Holsti 13). Over the years, it has been used as the scale for...
In light of recent events, gun control has become one of the most debated issues in American society, creating two irreconcilable groups for and against heightened firearm regulation. Mass shootings increased gun violence, and general firearm safety issues have created an atmosphere of fear around what was perceived, overall, as...
Introduction Health care in the United States of America is currently in crisis and soar need for sustainable reform. One of the barriers on the way to meaningful changes is political polarization, for the schism in opinions as to what direction healthcare policies shall take leads to inaction. Unfortunately, in...
State formation in Saudi Arabia centered on two main aspects – a traditional tribal society based in Najd and drastic socio-economic and political changes that occurred in the twentieth century. The process of the Saudi state formation is traced back to the period between 1744 and 1822, whereby tribes would...
Introduction The minimum legal drinking age in the United States remains a highly contested issue. Currently, young adults below the age of 21 years are legally prohibited from purchasing alcohol in America. In most cases, the discourse concerning the allowable drinking period often links one’s ability to access alcohol at...
Think tanks are often mentioned in journalist’s reports regarding political decisions and legislative changes in the US. These institutions affect the US government by conducting researches and publishing reports that help government policymakers with their choices. In addition, experts formerly employed by think tank institutions often proceed to work for...
Donald Trump is one of the most remarkable participants of the presidential race. His decision to run for the presidency stirred all the mass media sources and caused numerous public debates. Whatever one’s attitude towards Donald Trump’s views is, it is undoubted that this candidate possesses exceptional leadership traits that...
Introduction Public policy meetings are an essential part of the legislative process in the United States. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee oversees matters related to technology, science, consumer affairs, transportation, communications, and more (“Senate Committee,” 2018). The Committee consists of 27 members and includes seven subcommittees in specific...
A city government is entitled to an array of responsibilities, one of which is the representation of the city population and their interests respectively. Although most city governments typically pursue roughly the same range of goals, their structure varies depending on several factors, primarily the size of the city and...
What is the subject and why do I care? The principal subject examined is drug-dealing organizations and their influence on Latin American politics. It is unclear if DDOs impact domestic and international politics as legal entities do. The topic is significant because the success of counter-narcotics efforts in North America...
There is no doubt that the level of happiness can be listed among the most important factors that are taken into consideration to estimate the prosperity in a certain country. As it is clear from the article written by Kelly (2012), the authorities in Bhutan take this principle into account...
The life of human society is closely interconnected with a wide range of problems, and the burden of choice remains one of them. There is no doubt that various communities can live by their own rules but there is no society that would be able to avoid choosing between material...
As we have been discussing, throughout history, many people were not fans of pure democracy. One of the reasons for this was the idea of factions, as addressed in Madison’s Federalist No. 10. So what is the definition of a faction? The original definition provided by James Madison revolves around...
The choices made by the government and its representatives, including the related bodies of authority, are supposed to reinforce the principles of democracy and create the economic, social, political, and legal environment in which the citizens of the state are able to advance successfully (International Trade Administration, 2016). Having a...
Introduction Among ones of the most conspicuous Donald Trump’s promises are repealing Obamacare, banning Muslims, deporting all illegal immigrants, building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and making the Mexican government pay for it, stopping Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP), and reversing Obama’s deal regarding the reopening of diplomatic relationships with Cuba....
Roosevelt and Welfare The creation and the growth of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s welfare state had a significant effect on the development of American society, including the economy, health, welfare, corporate affairs, as well as the overall well-being of the population. Through his continuous efforts to establish control and care for...
The wars for the independence of a particular ethnic group are not uncommon in modern society. The article by Regencia describes the positions of the Government of the Philippines regarding the conflict among Muslims and the local population. One of the primary thoughts is the assumption of the need for...
To begin with, it is necessary to state that both totalitarian and authoritarian regimes might seem to be the same at first. Nevertheless, there are some minor differences that can be seen only after an intensive course of studying these systems (Stewart, Klein, Scmitz, & Schröder, 2016). In general, the...
The history of the conflict in the Philippines has a long history and is a problem both for local authorities and the inhabitants of the islands themselves. The news article by Garrie talks about the discussion of this urgent topic by the country’s president and the possibility of signing a...
The resolution of the conflict in the Philippines is an actual topic of discussion. Placido considers this issue from the point of view of the desire for federalism and the authorities’ position regarding this problem. The fight against Islamic extremists is also discussed in this news article. Studies on the...
The road to peace among Muslims and other inhabitants of the Philippines is a long one and has no end. CNN Philippines Staff gives the chronology of the conflict in the country and mentions the most significant events that have occurred during the civil war. The period of the past...
Summary of the political action committee Political action committees are created for the purpose of raising money in a private manner in order to produce an impact on elections or impact legislation. One of the largest PACs in the USA is Honeywell International. This is an international political action committee...
District State Governor: Rick Scott Rick Scott is the 45th Governor of Florida. The primary focus of his activities is job creation and improvement of the state economy (“Meet Governor Scott,” n.d.). Governor is interested in improving health care as well. As an entrepreneur, he specialized in healthcare transactions aimed...
Introduction Citizen Advisory Boards are designed to ensure that members of the public are actively involved in the policy-making process. According to Miller (2018), these councils were constituted as a way of addressing the concern that members of the public are often ignored when enacting and implementing policies that affect...
Research Question State your research question in a way that clearly highlights the discourse, practice, process, identity, etc. that you propose to study [this will depend on whether you choose discourse analysis or ethnographic research]. The Colombian Conflict lasted for over half a century, and its effects extended to all...
Introduction Political polarization is a significant issue that affects most aspects of policymaking in the United States. In recent years, political polarization on the topic of healthcare has become especially prominent (Beaussier and Raillard 383). This can impair the efforts to promote healthcare reform, as political polarization makes it difficult...
Introduction The ideas of the free market have dominated the economic discourse since the 1970s, in the aftermath of the Keynesian economic model, which favored heavy government regulation. The theory proposed by the neoliberal economists, led by Milton Friedman, is that markets have the ability to self-regulate and that economic...
Introduction During the last two centuries, capitalism has spread throughout multiple countries around the world, contributing to the expansion of political freedom, and becoming especially evident in the last hundred years. The economist Milton Friedman has made a significant contribution to the understanding of economic policies and free-market capitalism. The...
Introduction The work of the police is surrounded by various myths developed through TV and literature that picture it differently from real activities. It makes ordinary people believe that police officers encounter danger every day and deal with many events that are very important for national security. While the latter...
Summary The final chapters of The Apartisan American turn out to be a successful attempt made by Dalton to explain how partisans may influence the electoral processes and why the number of people, who cannot identify themselves as Democrats or Republicans, should have a right to vote and share their...
Urban Sprawl in the U.S. and Urban Planning The issue of peri urbanization has become especially topical for the cities of the XXI century. Due to the rapid growth of major cities, the options that large cities provide in terms of employment, and the possibilities for personal and professional growth,...
Introduction As communities around the world continue to expand and modernize, it has become significant to address the increasing energy needs. The expansion and modernization of communities come together with the proliferation of aspects that are synonymous with modern-day living such as the use of appliances and gadgets that depend...
Summary In The Apartisan American, Russell Dalton pays much attention to the idea of party identification and a burning necessity for an American to comprehend the peculiarities of political life, elections, and the roles of different politics in society. The first five chapters of the book aim at describing an...
China in Africa China is among the countries in the world which have experienced the most rapid economic growth. The middle-class population in the country is also quickly increasing, resulting in an unrivaled need for resources. On the other hand, Africa has dormant oil and mining sectors which attract China...
Party policies According to the Republican Party’s policy, the party believes in freedom. It states that it is “a party of freedom”, with a vision of “free speech, labor and soil”. With this slogan, the party called for immediate freedom for all American slaves in 1864 by supporting the 13th...
Business in Politics Summary of the chapter In this chapter, John Steiner and George Steiner discuss the relations between the government and businesses. At first, the scholars introduce the narratives of such people as Paul Magliochetti who represented the interests of corporations through lobbying (Steiner & Steiner, 2012, p. 272)....
The ‘iron triangle’ model is used to describe the specific complex relationships among Congress, the bureaucracy, and interest groups that can influence the policy-making process. Referring to this model, it is possible to state that interest groups are inclined to affect Congress and bureaucracy to achieve definite goals, and this...
Introduction Turkey has experienced a series of shifts in policy since the 1920s. However, almost all these changes have been a result of crises, both financial and political. This brings into perspective the debate of which type of economic system is better and the role of the government in the...
Introduction There is no doubt that structuring proper relationships with foreign countries remains an extremely important task for every country, and the United Arab Emirates is not the exception to this rule. Speaking about the modern world, it is necessary to say that there is a wide range of problems...
Introduction The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) was formed with only 13 members in 1971. Currently, it has a membership of 42 members. It is critical to note that from the outset, that group membership was racially exclusive, but their goals and objectives were all-inclusive. The group’s stated mission was to...
Introduction The 1870s saw the 15th amendment of the American constitution that gave African Americans the right to participate in universal suffrage. In essence, from the 1870s, blacks in the United States of America were to exercise the right of self-determination of how they were to be governed. These rights...
Over centuries, the role of the First Lady has significantly evolved to reflect current political realities and expectations of the public. Currently, being the First Lady, as it is, is an unpaid position in which the Lady is required to work with some staff members to hold duties related to...
The levels of training for emergency response should be part of the crisis plan. One of the significant disadvantages of the disaster management model demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina was the lack of centralized control points that would coordinate disaster response and the emergency evacuation processes. The need for centralized control...
While developing a crisis response program for rural areas, it is essential to pay attention to the specific needs of those people who live there because of their limited access to care services and support in case of emergency. Therefore, the equitable distribution of resources and funds in these territories...
Introduction This part of the paper will discuss the research background, research problem, research hypothesis, and objectives. Besides, the section explores the significance and limitation of the study. Also, this part presents the research timeline. Research background By definition, mediation is the process of solving a disagreement through bringing together...
Data Analysis For the purpose of the data analysis portion of this study, an examination of one primary source which surveyed Muslim Americans will be conducted. The source of the data being examined is the article “Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism,” which was...
Oil is one of the most widely used energy products, but at the same time, the overwhelming majority of petroleum consumers (first of all, Western European states, Japan, and the United States) are practically devoid of oil fields. Despite the rapid development of international transportation networks and energy transfer (in...
Policy analysis refers to the process of evaluating the technical implications of options or solutions proposed for solving certain public problems (Bardach, 2009). This process comprises two main activities, evaluation of proposed policies or programs and evaluation of the analysis outcomes. To conduct this analysis, analysts use qualitative and quantitative...
Introduction This paper proposes a policy that the government may adopt to reverse marijuana conviction among those who were sent to prison for distribution or possession of marijuana. There is a need to create this policy to comply with the marijuana legalization laws. The paper proposes the PREPARE and IMAGINE...
President Barrack Obama is critiqued and praised by some as an exemplar of liberalism in international relations, but much about his approach can be viewed as an expression of Constructivist thinking as well. This should not perhaps, be surprising since he demonstrates nuanced deliberation in his thinking and public communication....
The Defining Features of Imperialism and Neo-Imperialism The main feature of imperialism was rapid territorial expansion. The boundaries within which the emperor ruled were much larger than the domestic population. There were different forms of imperial expansion and control. Colonialism was among the most common forms of imperialism, which implied...
Given the path of the Hurricane and its progression, if you were mayor of New Orleans what would you be doing to prepare for the possibility of the storm hitting the city? Given the location of New Orleans, the fact that it is surrounded by various water bodies (a river,...
Introduction This memo’s purpose is to summarize and reflect on two-course articles about the issues of city planning concerning such aspects as the main subjects and purposes of the works, their meaning for me, and their connection to the objectives of the current course. “Linking Planning Theory and History: The...
Land Use, Zoning, and CEQR Land use refers to the management and utilization of land to produce, change or maintain its natural state and includes aspects such as zoning, city planning, agricultural development, and public regulation (Burke, 2009). On the other hand, zoning refers to the process of determining how...
Introduction The focus of the research is the concept known as “Islamophobia” and its nature. Islamophobia is a neologism that was first used at the beginning of the 1990s. This term was introduced by the Runnymede Trust Report as the concept that referred to a groundless hostile attitude towards the...
Ochberg (2014) provides an efficient model that can help analyze critical incidents. It is possible to apply the method to consider the Emmett Till murder case. It is possible to start the analysis with the Red Blob (Ochberg, 2014). Thus, a teenaged African American (14 years old) was killed in...
How economic concepts are used by planners for policy analysis Policy analysis is a crucial aspect of public administration, and each person should understand a variety of economic, technological, strategic planning, and other issues, use them to analyze such problems as mass shootings and return on investment in human capital...
Argument and Structure The European Union In order to understand the meaning of a democratic deficit, it is important to shed light on the terminological matters. First, democracy is a system of government where the ultimate authority is held by the people and used directly by the electorate or indirectly...
Introduction People who do not know their past cannot fully understand the main principles of society Every period in history has a certain impact on people’s thoughts Industrial Age still has a great influence on modern people The perception of wealth significantly changed during the Industrial Age The emergence of...
Introduction This reading essay summarizes, explains, and evaluates the main points of the reading: “What Will Doom the Death Penalty: Capital Punishment, Another Failed Government Program?” by Daniel LaChance. The main theme of this article is the call to abandon the death penalty because it has failed. This essay, therefore,...
Introduction The United States has several agencies that assist the government to achieve its numerous functions. Among these agencies are U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Secret Service. The U.S secret service is mainly charged with investigating and protecting crimes. It is an...
Introduction Throughout the history of American politics, U.S. Congressional lawmakers have always catered to their home constituents; consequently, the local concerns of Senators and Congressmen have ultimately risen to the top of the national decision making agenda. This was aptly summarized when the late Speaker of the House, Thomas “Tip”...
The Seven Years’ War/ British conquest over France. The Seven Years’ War is a conflict that is considered to be one of the most serious military conflicts of the early modern period. It involved the great powers of the whole of Europe. The war was divided into several conflicts that...
Introduction Procedural fairness in public administration is one of the major issues discussed in many democratic societies. Canadians also strive for fairness but public administrators sometimes fail to ensure procedural fairness and transparency, which leads to tension in the society and a lack of trust in officials. Thus, the case...
Abstract This dissertation aims to test the validity of the initially proposed thesis that the transforming essence of ‘global governance’, triggered by China’s intention to become its rightful agent, should be seen as indicative of the fact that it is specifically the Realist model of IR, which better than any...
What is the meaning of globalization in the context of cross-cultural management with a special focus on the evolution of our understanding of national culture and cultural change’ (Bird & Fang, p.139)? In the context of cross-cultural management, globalization is reshaping the way people think and behave thereby fostering cultural...
In this article, the author draws attention to the contradiction between China and Western countries. He compares the Chinese leaders’ proclamations and what may actually be behind their words. The main idea that China is trying to establish its power in Africa is conveyed through several facts. The article begins...
Speech to the UN from the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Problem of Global Food Security Mr. Chairman of the United Nations, On behalf of the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, allow our delegation to consider urgent aspects that are currently discussed on the UN agenda. This is of...
Why Gorbachev chose the United Nations as his forum for this speech Gorbachev chose the United Nations as his forum of speech because he considered it an institution that brings the world together. According to him, his message of unity for the world could only be delivered in a forum...
Evolution of Diplomacy as a Privileged Profession Diplomats are widely known as representatives of one country to another. In a more technical sense, diplomatic work is associated with negotiation done by an individual or group of individuals on behalf of a sovereign state or nation. Diplomatic work can be traced...
Approval of Executive Initiatives by Legislature The legislature plays a poignant role in checking the executive. Through legislating laws and power to approve or disapprove, the unilateral decisions of executive officers are checked. The legislature has members who are representative of different interest groups. Due to different interests, issues are...
One of the main features of the current geopolitical realities in the world is that the very concept of international law has been utterly discredited. In its turn, this appears to be a direct result of the recent actions of the U.S. in the international arena, which are being aimed...
Introduction Human & Environmental Security and Agenda for Change is a powerful collection of essays that reveals the problems of human and environmental insecurity nowadays. Felix Dodds and Tim Pippard are the two editors, who make an attempt to recognize the most crucial issues concerning human security and use the...
Introduction Aristotle is famous for his statement that man is a natural animal. I realized the true meaning of this statement only after I had enrolled in a degree program in political science at the university. The course introduced me to the world of politics, and how politics runs society...
The discussion topic In this book, the author has embarked on a historical expedition of the development of federalism in America’s political development. In his book, he has focused on the history of federalism which he says has evolved throughout America’s history (Robertson 2011, 29). In his argument, he asserts...
Introduction It is worth noting that mass culture is a topic viewed differently by various scholars. Key areas of study include the role of mass culture in the processes of modernization and democratization. While some points of view regard culture as an integral and causal factor of emergence and sustenance...
