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Factors That Led to a Decline in US Voter Confidence While a majority of factors contributed to a lowered voter confidence in the U.S. political system, several elements were especially influential. This included a variety of political, social, and military events, such as the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and...
Introduction The topic of gun control in the United States has been a subject of considerable debate and controversy. Proponents of gun rights maintain that the Second Amendment of the Constitution guarantees an individual’s right to possess firearms. On the other hand, advocates of stricter gun control laws argue that...
Introduction Mass surveillance is not a novel idea in society, as governments and individuals have sought ways to gain an advantage through information since ancient times. Social control was always an alluring prospect for authoritarian regimes, which secured their rule by preventing uprisings before they could begin. Data was collected...
Introduction The 81 interstate highway is one of the largest in America, covering the larger area of Syracuse, New York. Even though the mega transport project was developed to improve the transport service for the region’s residents, it has become a social problem, almost subjecting the people to polarization. Various...
An important turning point in American history was the American Civil War. The war was unique in scope, with the massive number of lives lost on both sides, the deployment of cutting-edge technology, and the fruits of the industrial revolution (Locke and Wright 138). These factors combined to make it...
The School of Life’s video on Karl Marx provides a comprehensive look at the influential philosopher’s critique of capitalism and its inherent problems. While Marxism has often been criticized for its association with dictatorial regimes, it is crucial to consider the valuable insights Marx offers in understanding the shortcomings of...
Introduction Loitering is defined as the act of lingering in a public location for a lengthy period for no apparent reason. The loitering laws in Florida, 856.021, makes it illegal for anybody to linger or roam in a location, at a time, or in a manner not typical of law-abiding...
Wolfgang Streeck’s article “How Will Capitalism End?” critically analyzes contemporary capitalism and its prospects for the future. Streeck argues that the system is facing a crisis of legitimacy and sustainability, as evidenced by five key disorders of capitalism that demonstrate a social system in chronic disrepair. Streeck argues that these...
Abstract The research paper identifies the problem of corruption in public administration. Meanwhile, it initially establishes the background of the emergence of corruption in a historical retrospective. Then the key factors of corruption in public administration and its negative consequences are explored. Special attention is devoted to lobbyism, public procurement,...
Introduction Information warfare is one of the most common topics in modern world politics. The information warfare’s psychological character makes it less dangerous to the population yet more effective for defensive purposes. Cyberspace, in this case, often acts as a battlefield for information warfare because it allows a minimum level...
This study has only general relevance to the specific topic of military leadership research. However, its importance is hard to deny due to the multifaceted and structured approach. The general theory of essential leadership qualities and competencies in a global format applies to any sphere without specificity. On this basis,...
James Madison has been extensively criticized by the adversaries of the Constitution he authored. The bulk of this criticism involved the critics’ dissatisfaction with the fact that the new government would introduce national elements to the existing federal foundation. Critics, such as Brutus (1787), argued that the legislative power of...
Nuclear weapons have been a topic of discussion in regards to their purpose, which is usually debatable between the concept of safety and trigger. On the one hand, a weapon of mass destruction gives countries a safety blanket in case a major threat occurs and is to be confronted. On...
Transitional justice is a multifaceted process encompassing various methods and manifestations, depending on society’s unique environment and demands. In the case of Ukraine, which has seen tremendous political and social turmoil in recent years, different types of transitional justice might be established to promote responsibility, peace, and the rule of...
Capital punishment for modern enlightened legislation in the world order of the 21st century might seem like an anachronism. Still, in fact, it turns out to be a painful and burning issue that clashes with a variety of points of view. Society in America, as well as its legal representatives...
Introduction The development of atomic weapons paired themselves with the willingness to win by any means necessary and destroy the enemy. The weapons are so powerful and capable of indiscriminate destruction that they have only been used in a hostile manner twice by the United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki...
Introduction Having power and having authority can be discussed as interrelated but different concepts in relation to governmental and political dynamics. The aspect of having power is associated with the capacity to influence and control others’ behaviors and certain events. Authority, on the other hand, is the recognized right to...
Introduction The police play a critical role in maintaining order and safety and creating an enabling environment for economic activities. The critical role can be maintained by empowering the police department to investigate, detect and prevent crimes before they happen. Wokefield Police department is responsible for enforcing the law in...
Introduction When it was revealed that the United States had begun a covert campaign to apprehend or kill Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, the whole world was in disbelief. Operation Geronimo, the mission’s code name, was a stunning success; Bin Laden was assassinated in his Pakistani...
Introduction The event was a protest against police brutality in downtown City Hall. The event’s focal point was the ongoing issue of police brutality against Black people in the country. The protest organizers aimed to bring attention to the unjust treatment of Black people by law enforcement agencies and highlight...
The cultural baggage and its ramifications play a key role in international negotiations and influence many of its spheres. Negotiation techniques must be powerful enough to continue producing the desired results while retaining meaningful connections as the world shifts toward a collaborative approach to life’s fundamentals. Although the fundamentals of...
The African Air Forces play a pivotal role in combating transnational threats. There is an increasing global collaboration worldwide between states and organizations to tackle global issues such as corruption, terrorism, and drug trafficking. In this regard, Africa plays a key role in opposing these threats. In recent years, Africa...
Introduction The American constitution establishes a government in the form of a democratic republic. The fundamental features of the political system include respect for human rights and dignity, multi-party politics, and a free and fair voting system. The freedom of association, expression, and being elected gives all Americans the right...
The foundation of American characteristics of equality and liberty has been stressed by great writers like Alexis de Tocqueville and J. Hector St. John, whose work was significant in developing American study and uniqueness. The role and concept of exceptionalism are highlighted in the writing of Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America”...
Introduction The Watergate affair marred Nixon’s presidency, which continues to be a sad chapter in American history. Calls for Nixon’s impeachment were sparked by his involvement in the scandal and subsequent efforts to hide it. Nixon was found to have allowed a break-in at the DNC headquarters in the Watergate...
Summary The scale of the problem of political corruption in contemporary society has been a topic of media debate for years. Due to the information they offer about current events and their influence on public opinion. Newspapers are essential in the current era. The story’s presentation and how its readers...
One of the most important cornerstones of society is law enforcement. Effective crime prevention and ensuring public safety depend on law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve to develop and sustain trust. Recent instances of systematic racism and police violence have eroded trust and provoked demonstrations all around the...
Introduction Eastern European countries have changed drastically in the last thirty-four years since the fall of communism. Even at present, the consequences of less democratic regimes can be seen in the area, which include a higher level of corruption and violations of human rights. Moreover, the countries choose different strategies...
Introduction Current Russian efforts to challenge the United States leadership have fostered a multi-sectoral response from the government. Commonly focused on military prowess in destroying the enemy and celebrating victory, the United States now realizes the importance of other instruments of power in reducing Russian expansion in EUCOM (Rodriquez et...
The term resilience refers to the capacity of a system, group, or society exposed to risks to resist the consequences of a hazard in an efficient and timely manner. There are many concepts and activities that may be taken to lower the likelihood that a disaster will occur. Nevertheless, a...
Duignan, B. (2021). Voter suppression. Britannica. Web. This article is devoted to voter suppression in US history and politics. In this work, the author reveals the manifestations, causes, and ways to deal with this problem since the end of Reconstruction and up to the present. Particular attention is paid to...
This essay will focus on the key changes in US foreign policy from the 1890s to the 1950s. In general, during this period, the US experienced drastic economic and technological development, making it the undisputed hegemonic power in the international arena. Due to its geographical location, the US was not...
Introduction The urge to win elections shapes the decisions to suppress voters today in the same way it did during the Reconstruction era. The modalities applied in the American South depend on the balance between external restrictions and internal factors. Violent suppression dominates when a state’s capacity to apply formal...
Introduction Employees are the most significant stakeholder in criminal justice agencies such as police departments. Police-related behaviors include their engagement with one another, the customers they serve, and how they use institution time and other resources because it significantly impacts the organization’s operations. The code outlines the ideals an institution...
“The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin’s Russia” by Orlando Figes is a historical work that explores the fascinating aspect of daily life in the Soviet Union during the Stalinist era. Despite the strict control exercised by the state, Figes asserts that Soviet citizens were still able to maintain some degree...
Introduction In the history of countries, various conflicts of interest have been expressed through the confrontation between civilian populations and armed groups. One such conflict was the military coup in Myanmar in 2021. The confrontation occurred between the military government and the civil democratic government of the country. The coup...
Before 2020 the English planning system was undergoing reforms aimed at streamlining the process and giving local communities more of a say in the planning of their areas. The former English planning system was criticized for being slow, bureaucratic, and ineffective in delivering the number and type of homes needed...
National Incident Management System (NIMS) offers a standardized, nationwide strategy for Federal, local, State, and tribal governments to collaborate efficiently to plan for, avoid, react to, and recuperate from domestic crises, regardless of their cause, magnitude, or complexity. National Incident Management System provides the government, institutions, and private sectors with...
Introduction Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 marked a watershed moment in American and global history. President George W. Bush responded to the devastating attacks with a series of actions and initiatives aimed at combating terrorism and enhancing national security. Implementing these strategies had far-reaching consequences for the country’s response...
Introduction The question of how much the political factor (which is primarily the federal government) can be present in the economy is controversial. This influence can be both positive and negative. Command of the economy with the help of directives results in the growth of the shadow economy, deficit, and...
Introduction The policemen play a significant role in maintaining law and order in society. Therefore, they deal with issues ranging from civil disputes to criminal disputes. In many societies, policemen are expected to know the law and any other area that involves maintaining law and order. Unlike other professionals, police...
Introduction The article from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism focuses on high-risk drinking among college students. One independent variable identified in the article is “student characteristics,” which includes demographic factors such as age, gender, and ethnicity, as well as psychosocial variables such as stress, depression, and social...
Introduction Before studying this week’s material, I was familiar with the term “failed/fragile states,” but my understanding was limited to its basic definition. I did not comprehensively understand the various factors that contribute to a state’s fragility, the consequences that result from it, and how it can be measured. The...
Introduction The articles by Imai and Zeren, Gaffar, Battaloglu, and Farasin discuss various challenges and opportunities for Middle Eastern nations to transition to liberal democracy. One major challenge identified in the articles is the lack of a unified understanding of what liberal democracy entails and the cultural and historical factors...
The issue of disproportionate discipline in schools affects many subcultures and geographic locations. African American students, for example, are disproportionately suspended or expelled from schools, which can have a detrimental effect on their academic and life outcomes. Latinx students also experience disproportionate discipline, particularly in states with large Latinx populations,...
The meeting under consideration was held on February 7, 2023, in a semi-public format in the City of Flagstaff. The city council meeting was broadcast live on the city’s official website, and public discussions of politicians were available for all to view (Live & upcoming events, 2023). The type of...
Operation Anaconda has played a significant role in the history of the fight against the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda. The organization of the American troops played a unique role in the success of this confrontation. Without proper command and planning, the operation might not have had the desired results. The successes...
Educational policies play a critical role in ensuring that institutions are run according to the stipulated laws. If these laws are not adhered to, undesirable consequences could result and the prescribed policy measures might be implemented. In making such policies, school administrators in the US have mastered the environmental context...
The United Nations (UN) is widely regarded as a vital institution addressing global issues. UN’s inception dates back to October 24, 1945, after the conclusion of World War II (Model United Nations, n.d.). The idea for the UN was initially put forth in a joint declaration by President Franklin D....
Police officers in the event of emergency situations in which their lives or the lives of other people may be in danger have the right to use suppressive forces, including firearms. This may be justified in cases and in the manner prescribed by law. The abuse of such rights is...
Introduction In the era of technological development, all spheres of people’s lives are experiencing significant transformations. One of these areas is democracy in the United States of America, which currently uses media sources to promote companies. Moreover, this aspect is often the result of such a severe problem as disinformation....
Capitalism is sometimes defined as an economic system in which individual actors own and dispose of the property following their interests. Supply and demand freely decide market prices in a way that best serves the public interest. The profit incentive is the most crucial element of capitalism (Rioux et al.,...
Globalization, technology, and the emergence of multinational organizations have all had a substantial impact on the world in recent years. Because of this interconnectedness, it is necessary for forces to have a global perspective, be able to combine many points of view and work cross-culturally (McCauley, 2013). In globally integrated...
The housing crisis in New York has resulted in the enactment of policies that are aimed at motivating developers to set up more houses. In the past politicians have been against the setting up of more projects because of gentrification. There is a fear that new housing development will make...
Introduction The era of globalization brings a unique specificity to the concerns that were notable before. For numerous decades, all nations have been solving their ecological problems independently, only in a few cases entering into international treaties devoted to protecting certain species of flora and fauna, objects located within the...
In today’s society, political correctness has become a contentious issue, with many individuals and groups expressing differing opinions on its merits and drawbacks. Some argue that political correctness stifles free speech and limits open dialogue, while others say it is necessary to promote equality and inclusivity. Language and behavior have...
The German philosopher and economist Karl Marx created a Marxist theory in the middle of the nineteenth century. It impacted the economy, social order, and politics of different countries around the world. Even though the theory is outdated for the modern world, many countries still have communist parties operating within...
Introduction Voter suppression has been practiced at various points in U.S. history as a political strategy designed to achieve malicious goals. Voter rights in America and voter suppression in the South are related to political science because they involve the use of political processes to violate civil rights. Voter suppression...
Creating a safe organization is essential for the well-being and success of its members. In the context of a brigade in the Army, a safe environment is crucial for performing tasks and maintaining morale. In order to ensure the well-being, success, and effective performance of its members, a brigade in...
Power is an essential construct, and most of individuals and organizations are striving to gain it. There are several ways of acquiring the power, however, most of these means necessitate strong competitiveness and readiness for high stakes. This is especially relevant for organizations that are striving in a very competitive...
Introduction When news broke that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a raid by the United States Navy Seals (Seal Team Six), it prompted a wide range of responses, from spontaneous expressions of joy to intense questions about the legality of the operation. Former President Barack Obama had given...
It is important to note that understanding international politics and political wave shifts in a region requires the use of precise and comprehensive terms. The given analysis will focus on Brazil and its recent major election win by Lula da Silva over Jair Bolsonaro. The term ‘leftist’ is a useful...
Global diplomacy has long been considered a crucial component of effective relationships between states in the international arena. Through cooperation and open dialogue, it is expected to handle the current challenges that the world is experiencing, ranging from health crises to the opportunities and threats of new technologies. However, the...
Introduction Local, state, and federal governments all play an important role in implementing policies that mitigate healthcare issues. At the local level, governments can implement policies encouraging health-promoting behaviors, such as increasing access to healthy food options, creating smoke-free zones, and increasing physical activity opportunities (Butler, 2020). State governments can...
The March 2002 operation aimed to defeat hundreds of al-Qaeda fighters in the Panjsher Valley. According to U.S. intelligence, there were 150-200 fighters in the gorge, but the intelligence needed to be more accurate. The operation involved three battalions (1,200 men), the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division of the...
Introduction In the past years, the world recorded severe criminal cases, including genocide that left the majority of people dead. Such incidents caught international attention prompting the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The system was aimed at ending the impunity that was growing significantly across the globe. Since...
In Chapters 14 and 15 of The Lucifer Effect, Philip Zimbardo’s book on the psychology of evil, readers are confronted with case studies on the atrocities at Abu Ghraib. Zimbardo describes when an individual may be responsible for their behavior or when their environment may be to blame. This same...
France is one of the five permanent security council members; it would be in our best interest if France is part of the members advocating for reforms. The council played a significant role in the development of present-day international relations. It is time to decide more wisely about the planet’s...
Modern society strives to develop compassion and understanding and reduce cruelty, as the value of human life and individuality is steadily growing. The death penalty, commonly known as capital punishment, has always been a hot topic of controversy regarding the legal permissibility of punishment. In the United States, the death...
The political activism of any state can be linked to the economic outlook that determines a country’s status on the world stage. However, the most revealing aspect can be considered military might, which symbolizes a country’s readiness to defend itself in the event of a threat. In Why We Fight,...
Due to the competitive nature of lobbying, the desire to use every means to win their case may be irresistible. Some individuals might be tempted to use unethical means to advance their lobbying. As other disciplines, lobbying field is guided by ethical principles. Despite enjoying constitutional right, the law requires...
The book’s central thesis is that the justice system cannot cope with the rising crime rate and often condemns only the poor. This can happen because the less wealthy segments of the population do not have great opportunities, such as an expensive lawyer. Thus, even if a person is innocent,...
Boris Johnson’s Leadership Style Good leaders are those who commit to creating change and impacting lives positively. Boris Johnson was a British Prime minister serving in the conservative party and became a remarkable leader in the United Kingdom’s history. He was inaugurated in July 2019 and served for three years...
Whether elected, appointed or nominated, or a member of government staff, all public officials are bound to some ethical principles which dictate their conduct in their various responsibilities. On receiving a public responsibility as a government official, one gets into a covenant with the people who become their sole concern...
The DV, repression rates among the Chinese, presents itself in numerous circumstances, as evidenced in this section. Firstly, suppression reveals itself through the authoritarian regime that currently rules the People’s Republic of China (PRC). China’s labor laws do not permit civil liberties, a fundamental labor requirement. The prevalence of occupational...
A constitutional monarchy is a state system in which the monarch’s power does not dominate the power structure, and the monarch does not have supreme authority. A parliamentary monarchy is a variant of this type of government.. Canada belongs to a parliamentary monarchy: the two houses of parliament are the...
Introduction The article by D. Anderson “The ‘Tipping Point’ of a Strategic Vote: When Does an Individual Vote Strategically?” aims to measure the variables that determine why people vote strategically. Hence, the exact research question is, “Why do people vote strategically?” (Anderson 2022, 647). The direct quote of the thesis...
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) constitute a direct threat to national security. The specific role that Department of Defense (DOD) would have in case of the use of weapons of mass destructions (WMD) within the territory of the United States would be coordination of crisis management activities (Department of Defense,...
Introduction Exploring Canada’s historical accounts of the military contributes to comprehending the foundations of moral and ethical behavior. Research indicates a significant evolutionary scale concerning the international triggers and causes of war. In this paper, using military history, I will trace its influence on the formation of essential principles that...
The topic of gun regulation is a delicate and contentious matter that has been the center of conversation for generations in the United States. As a result of recent terrible mass shootings, the topic has split opinions on the optimal remedy. For example, there are those who advocate placing limitations...
Introduction Constitutional reform has a longstanding familiarity in the English-speaking Caribbean. Since these nations gained independence, the English-speaking Caribbean’s (ESC) constitutional statutes have changed comparatively little. A few nations in the area have recently made significant changes to their constitutions. The electoral process is an important institutional component of any...
The Argument: The USA and the UN Some foreign publications have been critical of the United States’ failure to pay its U.N. membership fees. I believe that the United States is entirely justified in this. At least twice, the Soviets have withheld theirs when they did not approve of U.N....
Congress is the bicameral legislature of the US, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, DC. The composition and powers of congress are laid out in Article I of the Constitution. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state,...
Introduction The variation among combatants and civilians was first established in the St. Petersburg Proclamation, which asserted that the valid primary goal that jurisdictions should aspire for during combat is to decimate the adversary’s armed units. Based on this principle of distinction, the Geneva Convention developed a clause that restricts...
Introduction The purpose of this research project was to investigate public opinion regarding the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits law enforcement searches without an appropriate warrant. This amendment, placed in the Bill of Rights, creates ambiguous implications for personal and national security (Bobber, 1985). On the one hand, it protects privacy...
The external interference is the process of intervening into the state’s internal and external affairs by other states, usually more powerful. While in past times, larger states typically used their advantages to heavily influence other ones for their benefits, today the practice of sovereignty violation is widely debated and is...
Introduction In the context of United States law, originality is a concept regarding the interpretation of the Constitution, which states that all statements are factual. This concept sees the Constitution as stable from the moment of its adoption. Originalism has a reverse concept, the concept of living constitutionalism. The main...
In recent years, partisanship has continued to be the dividing line in United States’ political agendas, far exceeding differences by religious affiliations, gender, age, race, ethnicity or educational attainment. The members of Congress and the Senate have gained a popular reputation for their capability to create partisan stalemate and have...
The Republican Party of Louisiana was chosen for this review dedicated to the political structure at the state level. It goes without saying that it supports the main principles of the Republican Party’s platform that include economic libertarianism, support for the free market and the private sector, the low level...
Political ideologies are numerous and exceptionally diverse in their nuanced approach toward the ideas of governance, ethics, and principles. However, out of the multitude of the existing perspectives on the development and further coordination of social order, two particular theories have become so prominent that they have gained the dominant...
The COVID-19’s impact on the economy is immeasurable, as firms and individuals across the world have to readjust to the new reality. This event has caused the U.S. to a 30 percent drop in its gross domestic product (GDP), which is similar to the Great Depression rate (Clarida et al.,...
There are many disturbing news concerning the imminent planetary devastation of our world. Looking at the rate the planate is losing its resources, sooner than later, humanity will either have to find alternatives for resource crisis or they will go extinct. Many theories in support of the end of the...
Introduction Law enforcement in the United States has changed dramatically since its inception. In colonial times and at the initial stage of the country’s formation, the role of law enforcement agencies in local communities was performed by groups of volunteers and part-time officers who were members of the local community...
First and foremost, the article describes the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, that includes essential directions of improvement in terms of sustainable development of the planet. It was adopted by all of the United Nations’ members in September 2015 at Sustainable Development Summit in New York. The proposed...
Introduction The Congress of the United States represents the legislative branch of the country’s government. It is bicameral and consists of the House of Representatives, the lower body, and Senate, the upper one. Both bodies are involved in the process of law-making – in order to become law, a bill...
Capital punishment has become a controversial subject in the contemporary world, with many countries putting an end to its practice. The death penalty has been used in the past years in several nations like Greece, Japan, and the United States of America (USA). It was mainly adopted to punish offenders...
Introduction The political history and the evolution of the United States have been profoundly impacted by the elections of American delegates throughout the nation’s history. A sizeable portion of the population in this nation holds the view that the political system in the United States is wholly dysfunctional and nonsensical...
Throughout history, a whole established platform of divergence between Republicans and Democrats has narrowed. Primary differences occurred as early as the 19th century when there was a conflict over the issue of Asian migration to the Americas. Republicans are preoccupied with this phenomenon as a problem and have sought to...
Introduction Machiavelli actually favors cruelty by political leaders. Machiavelli was an Italian philosopher who expressed his opinion on leadership. As stated in his seminal work, The Prince, the name Machiavelli frequently conjures up images of ruthlessness and the maxim “the aims justify the means”. Written in 1532, it sought to...
Introduction Homelessness is one of the major socio-economic challenges in the United States. According to Shinn and Khadduri (2020), the United States has almost 600,000 homeless individuals living in different parts of the country. The reports indicate that the number could be over one million people if those who are...
Introduction The nationalism approach believes that members of a nation should have power and sovereignty within their state; the technique encourages the interests and needs of a particular country. Countries have achieved unity by adopting various unique ways that made them powerful within their territories. For instance, in the new...
Introduction Although interview and interrogation procedures have much in common, they have several differences. The purpose of both processes is to obtain information by asking questions. However, if the interview is an informal conversation, then the interrogation is a specific procedure for asking questions about the crime that has happened...
The balance between laissez-faire and progressive frameworks of governance has been shifting over time in American economic history. During the Laissez-faire model, (which started around 1880) American politicians began to withdraw their influence over corporations and other civilizational initiatives. The government limited its intervention to two main aspects namely, foreseeing...
The Communist Manifesto expresses Communist theories while Capital is a scholarly examination of the formation, collapse of an economic system. The Communist Manifesto gives a demand list on how to create communism while Capital is a political economy critical analysis showing exploitation of the working class. Communist Manifesto is a...
Introduction Public administration is primarily defined as the execution of government policies. As such, public administration is linked to certain critical aspects of government operations like coordination, organization, and planning. The Trump public charge rule is one of the most recent public administration actions in the nation. According to Bleich...
Introduction There are several reasons why Pakistan has persistent economic problems. One is the country’s large military expenditure, which takes up a significant portion of the government budget (2019). Another is the high rate of tax evasion in Pakistan, which reduces government revenue. In addition, Pakistan has several state-owned enterprises...
Introduction Consistency in the decisions made by judicial servants is vital since it portrays dependability and reliability of thought. The concept of precedent is based on judges making rulings based on past legal proceedings, primarily if covering similar issues (Ashwin, 2022). For instance, rulings enacted by higher courts must be...
Introduction Public opinion is a set of viewpoints regarding a specific person, topic, or policy. They are used to learn about people’s approval, disapproval, or neutral attitude towards a certain politician’s actions and ideas. It plays a crucial role in politics, as ignoring it may result in protests or riots....
Introduction Problem-oriented policing entails the identification of factors that raise crime risk, diagnosing them, and establishing solutions to them. It is a data-driven approach that relies on crime data and community input to identify crime “hot spots.” The technique is based on the belief that crime is a function of...
Introduction The doctor asserted that the convicted shooter was sullen and silent even though he was good when inquired about how he was faring. Hence, James Holmes was seen as a rational person during his shooting spree at a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado injuring 70 and killing 12 people...
Introduction The article is based on why Russia is likely to use nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine. Kazanias points out that the more cutting-edge Western weapons arrive in Kyiv, the longer the battle in Ukraine lasts (Kazanias, 2022). As a result, the article suggests that Vladimir Putin could...
Introduction The La Sierra members were not entitled to assert a defense of self-defense. The self-defense doctrine is only available when an individual reasonably believes that they are in imminent danger of severe bodily injury or death and that using deadly force is necessary to prevent that harm (Muñoz 2021)....
Marxism and the concepts behind communism have been reflected in many iterations throughout history. Speaking about the fact that Marxism and the ideas of communism are not compatible with human nature, Norberg makes a thunderous and dubious statement (Gasper 26). Even though Marx was frankly wrong about many economic and...
A Summary of The President’s Task Force on 21st-Century Policing In 2014, President Obama formed the President’s Task Force on 21st-century policing. The task force was assigned to identify and recommend the most appropriate policing practices that can enhance public trust and reduce crime. The President was prompted to act...
Abstract Police misconduct has escalated against the Black community and other ethnic groups. Mistreatment by police officers is primarily determined by two significant factors: race and sex. The United States of America is home to many people of different ethnicities, contributing to increased discrimination against the non-White community (McGlynn-Wright et...
Since time immemorial, civilians have been victims of terrorist acts. Ordinary people traveling to work on the bus or sitting in a summer cafe are ordinary victims of indiscriminate violence: not famous figures of national or international scale, but ordinary passers-by. However, it happens that as a result of a...
Despite its noble goal to build a society free of prejudice, oppression, and discrimination, communism gave birth to an ugly, brutal “new class” — political bureaucracy. The communist dream was based on a great idea of a classless society that was supposed to emerge after industrialization and collectivization in the...
Introduction The US uses the first-past-the-post election system, where the candidate with the most votes wins the elections. In this system, it is a prerequisite for the vying candidates to perform campaigns before the election date is reached. The campaigns occur through enrolment in a political party that sponsors the...
To a great extent, a building is a form of real estate that assists in revenue generation either through selling to another individual or renting it. On the other hand, revenue refers to the cash inflow from financing, investing, and operating activities. The Surette town management must decide to convert...
Introduction As America approaches its 250th birthday, it will undoubtedly become a major battleground in the culture wars. Consequently, it pertains to how the American constitutional structure is split or maybe shattered (Jenkinson, 2022). The purpose of a federal government is to serve all of a nation’s citizens and to...
Introduction The US foreign policy between 2000 and 2010 was characterized by changes from Clinton’s intention to engage with the world to Bush’s decision to obtain freedom by confronting the world. The idea of enduring national interests by underlining military power provoked changes in various countries, including the Middle East....
Introduction Evidence-based policing (EBP) is a way of policy-making and tactical decision-making for police departments. Cordner (2020) explains that the concept has its foundations in the larger movement toward evidence-based practices. This approach aims to eradicate unsound or outdated methods that are no longer effective and replace them with more...
Introduction The two central systems of capitalism and socialism remain the focus of debates for decades. The manifestation of moral concepts in the systems presents another crucial issue. Many scholars are confident that socialism is a better way to preserve the morality of society and individuals based on the idea...
A distinct executive leadership style is what sets a leader apart from previous and future leaders. Many people tend to find a sense of calm and reassurance when they are able to make connections between the previous and the current leader. Given the fact that presidential work is filled with...
Carl Szabo’s article “Democrats want you to keep paying more. This is how they are making it happen” from the RealClear Policy website discusses how the current government makes Americans pay more. The author gives specific examples of the Democrats’ attempts to raise taxes and prices as well as to...
Introduction The criminal justice system of the United States of America has the highest number of incarcerated people in the world. A 2018 Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows that more than 2 million people were in prison or jail (Weidner & Schultz, 2019). The system exhibits distinct differences in...
Every four years, in November, Americans elect their president, and for this purpose electoral college was established. The Founders included the electoral college in the Constitution partly as a solution to electing the president through a vote in Congress and by a public vote of eligible people. The Electoral College...
How Evo Morales’s Background as A Poor Farmer Differed from The Background of Other Western Leaders Evo Morales’s background as a poor farmer differs substantially from the backgrounds of most Western leaders. His family was peasant farmers and from an early age, he took part in planting and harvesting crops...
Introduction The policy under analysis is Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It has been in effect since the ACA was enacted in 2010; thus, its legality is directly related to the status of the chosen regulation. The Act represents a solid and, more importantly,...
Using Politics To Define The 2020 Elections The 2020 election was a moment when the people chose a group of people through voting into a political office. Delegates who won their respective party nominations vied for an elective post in their states. The process involved citizens voting for their popular...
Introduction The state legislature of Colorado is referred to as the Colorado General Assembly. The Colorado State Senate and the Colorado House of Representatives are the two chambers that make up the state legislature of Colorado, which is bicameral (Colorado General Assembly). As such, legislators can play a more effective...
The stakeholders received the project well due to the propaganda and PR it comprised, especially during its initial stages. The media presented BAM as a nation-unifying concept that would ultimately lead to economic and technological advancements (Ward, 2009). Furthermore, the media portrayal was oriented towards several categories of the population,...
After Russia’s attack on Ukrainian territories, the council voted to condemn the actions of the former state. However, not all member nations were unanimous in this decision. According to Pamuk and Landy (2022), out of 193 countries, only 141 voted to support U. N.’s statement about Russia’s actions. Eritrea was...
PDD-39 and HSPD-5 are very similar safety directives, united by the provisions concerning terrorism as a world problem and the attitude of the United States towards it. PDD-39 emphasizes the need to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks from the first lines of the directive (The White House, 1995)....
Introduction In Deborah Stone’s The Art of Political Decision-Making, the concept of policies as solutions highlights five primary factors, which are incentives, rules, persuasion, rights, and powers. Essentially, all of these components illustrate how varied approaches formulate or give shape to policies that address ongoing issues (Stone, 2012). Incentives encompass...
Introduction The US employs various ways of punishing criminals, and the death penalty is arguably one of the harshest methods. As of last year, capital punishment was legalized in 27 states across the nation, but the majority of regions argue whether such sentencing is fair, reasonable, or humane (National Conference...
Introduction The complexity behind the concept of race and the discrimination associated with it has been long integrated into the paradigm of social justice and law enforcement policies in the US. For decades, the issue of racial profiling has been an implicit bias that destroys the lives of millions of...
Introduction The general problem to be addressed in this paper revolves around the fact that voting suppression in politics and policies against Blacks is increasingly becoming a major issue of concern. Historically, voter suppression was dominant during the Reconstruction era with reference to Jim Crow laws. However, in the recent...
Introduction The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian novel, showcases how theocrats operate the Republic of Gilead. Even though the religious fundamentalists are responsible for the administrative duties of the country, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pollution have rendered most ladies infertile. The fertile women are trained to be surrogates, including Offred...
Problem Description The sustainable development goals are referred to as a call for action by all nations, whether rich, middle, or poor, to enhance prosperity while protecting the planet. The core purpose of the United Nations is to protect vulnerable communities against hunger, poverty, lack of education, and gender inequality....
Introduction A lobbyist is an employed person receiving payments or is contracted for economic consideration, including reimbursement for logical living and commuter expenditures, to communicate explicitly with civil servants to influence administrative or legislative actions. The special interest groups addressing critical topics, including fast foods, education, the environment, low nutritional...
President Obama had the legal authority to order operation Geronimo and the execution of the plan. Research by Salway (2018) establishes that after the September 11, 2001, terror attack in the U.S., congress implemented a regulation granting the president the sole power to order the use of force in achieving...
Introduction Foreign policies are a technique that states utilize to direct their diplomatic talks and networks with other countries. A government’s foreign affairs attempt to improve its political and financial purposes at the international level while reflecting its principles and determinations. Various trade policy influences a country’s interactions with global...
Communism was a socioeconomic system characterized by the absence of private property and state control of the means of production. In a communist society, all resources and means of production are owned by the community; there is no social hierarchy or class system, and everyone is supposedly equal. Communism in...
The Electoral College is made up of delegates from every state who turn out to vote for the ultimate winner of the presidential election. This system was established to prevent presidential elections from being decided solely by popular vote. The Founders believed that the average voter might not possess the...
Introduction In the early 1960s, the United States considered the rapprochement between Cuba, led by Fidel Castro, and the Soviet Union unacceptable. The presence of communist neighbors inflicted reputational costs on the United States and was a direct physical and military danger. The unsuccessful Bay of Pigs Invasion harmed the...
Introduction The Westminster Model is the system of government used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies and countries formerly parts of the British Empire. The Westminster Model is based on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, wherein the legislature is supreme and can make or break any law it chooses....
Introduction Both Russia and Israel have long maintained a bilateral relationship, with each government sending a delegate to the other. Israel has an embassy in Moscow and a consulate in Yekaterinburg, whereas Russia has an embassy in Tel Aviv and a consulate in Haifa (Igor Delanoë). Over the years, the...
Introduction The impact of early civilizations and cultures on the development and establishment of later and current societies cannot be overestimated. The issues people have resolved recently or are still fighting against in modern times worried those who lived centuries ago. Thus, it may be interesting to review some governmental...
Federalism is one of the many types of government organization. This method of organization combines the presence of a central, federal government, which works alongside smaller, regional governments. The governance at a local level can be further divided into provinces, states, specific territories, among others. There are other types of...
