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The article that will be reviewed in this paper is “Beyond “police brutality”: Racist state violence and the University of California” by Dylan Rodríguez. I chose this reading due to the rapidly increased relevance of this topic in the past few years, especially in the wake of recent protests from...
Introduction The electoral college has been controversial It sometimes contradicts the popular vote The 2016 election is an example Trump won despite Clinton’s popular vote advantage However, this result is ultimately desirable The 2016 election has been divisive, with the Republican candidate, Donald J. Trump, winning the race with a...
Introduction The United States government is an organized and logical system that ensures a fair distribution of power for decision-making. It consists of such branches as legislative, executive, and legal, which have different functions and prevent the usurpation of power by representatives of another branch. In this way, the Constitution’s...
Issue explanation The 2006 Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia was rejected by the Spanish Court, which led to the creation of the Catalan independence movement. The 2017 Catalan independence referendum was deemed unconstitutional and Spain used armed forces in an attempt to resolve the issue. The majority of seats in...
Realism and Liberalism Realism is a school of political thought that sees states as independent actors in an anarchic world system. With no overarching authority, each seeks to secure and improve its well-being by amassing power through war or offsetting the power of potential threats (Mingst et al., 2019). Its...
In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed business groups to side with a candidate during an election company. McCain–Feingold Act limiting the rights of corporations during the pre-election race is recognized as unconstitutional. This Act officially known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 or BCRA, was passed in...
It is safe to say that 2020 is the year of social unrest, part of which the “defund the police” movement. The reason why this movement emerged was the police brutality towards people of color. The death of George Floyd became the trigger that prompted many people to protest and...
The presidential elections in the US of 2020 are the most intriguing ones; it seems that the whole world watches them. Unfortunately, I have not voted because I am on a green card since I am from Brazil, and the law prohibits noncitizens from voting. Nevertheless, I am immensely willing...
Political debates often appear to be very heated and overly emotional, yet careful calculations typically lie behind the statements made by all participants to represent their points clearly and accurately. Thus, the sue of rhetorical devices that allow appealing to audiences’ emotions are frequently included in political debates. In the...
Field operations can be challenging for army officers when adequate leadership is lacking. Arguably, the field is where tactical combat decisions are operationalized and experimented. Operational situations require flexible and complex leaders who can leverage their cognitive, behavioral, and social competencies to ensure combat success (Hunt & Philips, 1996, p....
The executive order denotes how a sitting president of (most) democratic countries issues a federal or national directive. Presidents utilize the order to manage the national operations, depending on the country’s nature (Johns 100). Executive orders play a fundamental role in enforcing laws by the head of state. Most occupiers...
The founding fathers of America thought of creating Congress to be more authoritative. Congress was meant to have some special powers different from those of the president and the Supreme Court. For legislative purposes, Congress was established with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This paper seeks...
Types of Training Training is a significant aspect of improving the skills of soldiers and preparing them for upcoming or potential operations. Through training, readiness develops as an integral quality that allows responding to any situation timely and using the acquired skills in a real combat or tactical environment. There...
Military operations and the relevant environment for activities are highly dependent on a wide range of factors included in a region’s PMESII-PT. In the case of Caucasus, the political sphere affects the operations through a bipolar form of governance, such as democracy and autocracy. Military power concentration also influences the...
Although wars are rare occurrences even under the best conditions, they are triggered by the various factors which prevent competing states from negotiating successfully and settling the outstanding issues. International politics is a considerably small and anarchical environment where bargaining, compromises, and arrangements are the primary mode of political interaction....
A democratic system makes it possible to address contemporary social problems and challenges better than a non-democratic one. According to Doyle (1996), building relationships among people through the principles of free cooperation and mutual understanding helps avoid severe disagreements. Moreover, as Mickey et al. (2017) state, democracy has already shown...
Introduction This essay provides a discussion of issues of competing interests. It also provides a discourse on public policies, democratic governance, and policy networks. It finally concludes by stating the insights about the relationship between democratic governance and policy networks. Issues of Health Care Everyone wants good health conditions. This...
Introduction In Manhattan in June 1993, sixteen U.S. and North Korean delegates met to chat the way forward concerning the North Korean Nuclear Program. The delegates had never met before; they were led in the meeting by a chief negotiator (Robert Gallucci). The North Korean delegates arrived in the meeting...
Introduction Donald Trump’s Twitter account is one of the most popular accounts on this website. It allows the President to communicate with citizens of the country. His audience totals more than 60 million people, many of whom are actively involved in discussions of his tweets. Twitter is a valuable tool...
Shortly after the events of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers on 11/9/2001, President George W. Bush addressed the American population with a speech. There is no doubt that the number of people and families, which suffered from this occasion, is unfair. By using the agitation and...
Undoubtedly, there is a direct link between democracy, freedom of speech, and the diversity of the media. Currently, according to the World Press Freedom Index, South Africa got in the second “satisfactory” category (Daniels). Indeed, the country’s constitution proclaims freedom of the press and other media; however, in reality, the...
There are various analytical mechanisms and tools in the military sphere. According to Scott (2017), “the strategic estimate is a tool available to commanders as they develop plans” (p. 3). One of the things that affect strategic estimates, in particular, is operational variables. Operational variables are aspects of both military...
Introduction While creative attempts have been made to outline the origin of federalism back into ancient times, the constitution of the United States (1787) is one of the initial cases of any contemporary federal structure. The likelihood of setting up a federal blending amid the other North American countries that...
Safeguarding the state borders is traditionally regarded as one of the key priorities of home security. In its essence, border security is expected to shield a state from intruders and illegal migrants, thus preventing the threats of terrorism and economic instability. Therefore, creating a safe environment for citizens is the...
Introduction With centuries of securing fellow residents and combatting crime, law enforcement authorities seem to adjust to the new policing advancements at a relatively high rate. However, over the last decades, it became clear that felony crime and a misdemeanor would always be at least one step ahead of the...
Introduction Currently, the U.S. air force is the most powerful in the world. It consists of “of 180 Air National Guard F-15A/B and F-16A/B aircraft located in 10 units and 14 alert sites in the United States” (“Strategic,” n.d.). In addition to ten dedicated units, “2 F-15 dual-tasked general-purpose units...
Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump has made a plethora of questionable decisions and taken quite a range of actions that might not coincide with the existing code of ethics or even common sense. Therefore, the doubt concerning his legitimacy as a president, that is, the person who represents...
In the reading selection, “Liberty vs. Security: An Old Debate Renewed in the Age of Terror,” David Haynes discusses the government’s efforts, specifically the National Security Agency (NSA) to continue snooping into American’s phone records and conversations under the pretext of national security. The author argues that the NSA had...
The report is relevant to the modern world because it gives a glimpse of the death penalty necessity. Gwilym mentions that “the commission rejects the recommendations to divide murder into two distinct levels” (Gowers Report, 1955). Arguably, the statement applauds the existence of the death penalty. The report is relevant...
Introduction European Union is a political and an economic union located in Europe with a membership of 27 states. It is ruled by 7 associations among them being European council and the court of justice of the European Union. It was established in 1993 by the treaty of Maastricht after...
Introduction The fight against global terrorism and eliminating the threats of extremists’ activities in the Middle East became the key prerequisites for the invasion of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The powers of President, George W. Bush, were largely expanded due to corresponding changes in the legislature, in particular,...
Introduction When it comes to elections and politics, many countries face the harm of prejudice against the possibility of female contribution to the field. In particular, throughout the history of the US, there has been no woman selected as President, while many have run for the position. Even though the...
Sometimes legendary personalities are so significant that they symbolize an entire era. One person can be associated with a considerable period, where millions of other people also made public contributions. I am here to pay tribute to Martin Luther King. This social activist led the movement for Black Americans’ rights...
Among the fundamental principles of the American state, researchers invariably call the separation of powers. This provision, as well as the principle of checks and balances supplementing it, has been the main concern of internal relations in the American state throughout its history. In this context, one of the core...
The coronavirus crisis revealed the burning need for an improved urban planning approach. The cities should be given technical support and information to create integrated infrastructure, social, and economic strategies locally. In turn, at the national level, governance should be improved to allow emergency response and recovery using more integral...
Betsy DeVos (Elisabeth “Betsy” DeVos) was born on January 8, 1958, in Holland, Michigan. On February 7, 2017, the Senate of the US Congress approved her as the new Minister of Education after lengthy debate, and since that moment, she became part of a Trump’s cabinet. Her family is one...
In the long history of the United States, there have been many various presidents. Each of them left a tremendous effect on the development of the economy. The 45th president won the elections despite the vast range of factors against him. Undoubtedly, the characteristics of the strong leader had significantly...
Public policy impacts every civilian, in numerous ways: some effects are predictable and obvious and some policies catch people by surprise. Although details about public policy are readily accessible, it remains difficult to craft a clear-cut description of any public policy. The term public policy represents a set of actions...
Introduction The United States and Afghanistan have shared diplomatic ties for over seven decades now since establishing diplomatic ties with Afghanistan, the US-Afghan relations have been centered on helping Afghanistan to improve the living standards of its people. During the early years of 1950, the government of the United States...
Introduction European Parliament (EP) is an essential part of governance and representation in the European Union. Representation plays a vital role in the democratic aspect of EP, which means that it allocates a certain number of seats for each member nation. Although the overall power of EP has increased over...
Introduction Integration processes are characteristic of modern times, which define the development of international relations and the entire international community. It is not an exaggeration to say that today the European Union (EU) is the most stable and developed political and economic union. The geographical location of Spain has always...
According to the “Death Penalty Database” (2020), the last execution date or last death sentence date for Zimbabwe is on July 22, 2005. Comparably, the last death penalty execution date for Zambia was in 1997. In both Zimbabwe and Zambia, the method of execution was hanging. Moreover, other crimes that...
Intentions behind the economic reforms in Russia in the early 90s Up until 1989 Russia was a member of the now-defunct Soviet Union. But with the fall of the union in most eastern European nations, the Russian economy underwent a series of dramatic transformations. The country’s policy of a centrally...
While the market economy implies that people provide for their needs themselves, there are many cases when additional assistance is required. Many countries have created social security programs aimed to offer help to the most vulnerable populations (such as older people, unemployed, or disabled). The Social Security program of the...
The Rationale and History of South Africa’s Organizational Approach to Disaster Management When South Africa gained self-governance status in 1931, one of the issues that its government focused on was the management of major disasters. Historically, the country had experienced major disasters that claimed many lives over the years because...
Workers’ compensation in the case of injuries and diseases resulting from performing work tasks is the principal challenge of a state’s policies. In this regard, Texas is in the least privileged position since not all of the state’s employees are covered by compensation regulations (Szymendera, 2016). However, the situation is...
Throughout history, a plethora of factors affected humanity, which formed its current organizational shape. It seems reasonable to claim that the way people decided on how to structure relationships between each other has always been a contradictable point. Mostly, monarchs, kings, parliaments, politicians, and other officials tried to create such...
Introduction The issue of power division in America has been significant for over two centuries. Its importance is not decreased now. American federalism is a well-known phenomenon. However, the ways of implementing it seem to be rather controversial. The current issue of marijuana legalization has aggravated contradictions between federal and...
Every country has a number of institutions to solve different problems and control the actions of citizens. Civil liberties and civil rights are the main instruments of the Constitution. These constitutional principles are presented in the Bill of Rights and are considered to be one of the main means of...
Introduction The Egyptian military potential is large compared to many other countries. According to the annual review, out of 138 states surveyed for this indicator, Egypt ranks ninth, which is a high result (“Egypt military strength,” 2020, para. 1). At the same time, the country is highly equipped with heavy...
Introduction It would be impossible to run a campaign without a candidate who is capable of attracting the attention of voters and promote the ideas. More often than not, political figures tend to be white and wealthy middle-aged men who support mostly conservative ideas. Another interesting factor is that the...
Naomi Klein attempts to discuss climate change in a political context in her 2014 book, “This changes everything: Capitalism vs. the climate.” She claims that the “model of fast-and-dirty, export-led development” that emerged in many developing nations as the result of globalization has massively led to the 21st century’s massive...
It would not be an understatement to claim that the Great Depression was one of the darkest hours in the American history. Therefore, the New Deal suggested by Frank Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, as he was commonly referred to, could be seen as a life-saving force. At the same time,...
Introduction This essay discusses the connection between specific democratic principles and how they contribute to democratic governance. It further examines how democratic principles influence the formulation of public policies. The Process of Lobbying Lobbying can be described as a process through which individuals and concerns are marshaled to bring about...
Ben Carson is famous for being an excellent neurosurgeon before pursuing a political career. He attended a medical school and became the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Hopkins Hospital. At that time, he was only 33, and this was an extraordinary achievement for such a young man. However, it was...
Introduction Meetings during the presidential campaign can be rather challenging since both anyone from the audience and opponents can ask uncomfortable questions in order to challenge the speaker and make one feel uncomfortable. However, it is possible to cope with any complicated issue by means of a thorough analysis of...
Introduction Democracy is a subject that is perceived differently by different people. The most accepted definition of democracy, however, is that of ‘the rule by the people’. We will not however expand on this as different people have different understanding of what is ‘the people’, and ‘rule’ (Schaffer, 2000, p.1)....
Introduction The Yuma, Arizona Police Department which is managed by administration police is responsible for managing various divisions such as Field Services, Support services, and investigations divisions. The largest within the agency is the patrol division and is in charge of the protection of life and property, preliminary criminal investigations,...
There are several principal forms of professional communication that can be employed by law enforcement officers. These include verbal, electronic, and written interaction and body (sign) language. Police officers have to interact with different individuals at work, such as victims, witnesses, perpetrators, peers, community leaders, elected officials, supervisors, and executives....
Introduction Although many states have a restrictive firearm guiding policy, it is difficult to find a problem in the world that is as fiercely debated as the issue of personal weapon control. In this context, debates principally are founded on whether laws concerning a personal right to arms are an...
The Barack Obama Presidential Library promises to be a community gathering space on the south side of Chicago, IL, like no other presidential center before. The project will be run privately and include separate library, museum, athletic, and entertainment facilities (Schuessler). An approximate construction cost of this site is $500...
Introduction The pandemic of coronavirus disease continues to affect the maintenance of essential services and different aspects of daily life in the United States. The country’s government reacts to this rapidly evolving situation by designing and implementing new measures to reduce social interaction and prevent the spread of disease. This...
The achievement of the balance between law enforcement procedures and personal liberty when guaranteeing security is a social and legal priority. The problem is that people can inadequately assess the area of their personal liberty, as well as police officers and other representatives of law enforcement agencies can sometimes violate...
Why did the creators of the Zionist movement feel a need for “a home secured by public law”? Although the Zionist ideas are currently being fractured into numerous variations of political hypotheses, the overall importance of this movement could be outlined with the help of both pragmatic and spiritual variables....
Introduction This essay provides a working definition of representative democracy, constitutional democracy, and republic. It then evaluates how the foregoing concepts impact contemporary democratic governance. Representative Democracy, Constitutional Democracy, and Republic Working definitions are most relevant when one is dealing with concepts that have no definite meanings. In this case,...
Introduction All countries have a military Almost all the countries in the world have a functional military outfit. These military outfits are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that their countries’ borders are free from intrusion. In the olden days, attacks from enemies were a common occurrence. This called for...
Many of the ideas that Kennedy and other presidents draw on come from biblical texts. Even though these truths are thousands of years old, they do not lose relevance and reflect essential human values. Kennedy talked about the Soviet Union in his speech, because at that time, the United States...
Every country has its unique political system, and the United States of America is not an exception. American Constitution provides for both federal and state governments to have somewhat equal powers or for federalism. Federalism can be described as a system where political power is equally divided between the state...
Introduction In 2016, the European Union (EU) introduced a new EU Global Strategy (EUGS) for its region that outlined plans and principles for security and foreign policy. This document showed the shift in the EU’s stance towards local and international interests, placing the EU in the context of several crises...
The modern world is characterized by the ever-increasing understanding of the value of the human life. The humanistic ideas are proclaimed to be the motto of our age and people should do anything to avoid the further development of violence, manslaughter and wars. Having accepted this ideas, the humanity entered...
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade bloc that was formed in the year 1994 to enhance free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a trilateral arrangement, NAFTA replaced the trade agreement that was signed between Canada and the U.S. The previous agreements between the...
By definition, the Congress is expected to represent the interests and needs of all American citizens, yet it is not always the case. Indeed, as the analysis of the current Congress shows, ethnic minorities are significantly underrepresented in it, which leads to the failure to meet the demands of the...
The study’s primary research question is whether the officer perceptions about organizational justice have an impact on officer attitudes towards body-worn cameras (Kyle & White, 2017). The research questions include the following: What are the most and less significant perception variables of organizational justice that influence officer attitudes regarding BWCs?...
Although the United States of America prides itself on being the first truly democratic country in the modern world, an opinion that the US is not a democracy has been gaining more and more traction in the recent years. There are concerns that the American democratic system does not work...
The film Unprecedented – The 2000 Presidential Election tells a mind-blowing story of the unlawful presidential elections in the United States. The events shown in the film are real historical events that take place in 2000 during the presidential elections. These elections are without a doubt, unprecedented in the history...
The United States of America has long been striving to enact the health insurance reform and it eventually became possible with Obama at charge. It is a serious step forward in order to support many Americans who cannot afford paying for the medical insurance. The US has the highest health...
The American Constitution provision several provisions that allow people to exercise their liberties and live freely in the country, such as the Bill of Rights. These principles have become the foundation of the ethical and security issues many citizens have to experience in their respective societies. People in different regions...
Introduction The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty or the NPT is an international treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and their technology. The treaty seeks to promote collaboration for the peaceful use of nuclear technology. The treaty also seeks to ultimately achieve complete nuclear disarmament (Blacker 34). The NPT was...
Freedom of speech is a concept that is supposed to be one of the most valuable for the democratic society we are trying to build. We are often told that there are no barriers for anyone who would like to state his or her opinion on political issues provided that...
Introduction In this paper, I will describe the ideal country and determine its political and economic structure, social problems and their solutions, national defense system, as well as its participation in international relations. The country in which I am elected president is rich in sources medium-sized state with a multinational...
Voting is a citizen’s most fundamental activity that expresses his patriotism and desire for nation building. Citizens are required to choose the government of their own through elections. The voting department of the U.S encourages everyone to vote for a leader because it’s their country and their home. However, 30%...
Introduction Capital punishment is a government-sanctioned practice of penalizing criminals where an individual is put to death. It is an extremely controversial practice in the United States where the death penalty is legal. I argue that the death penalty should not exist as it is an inhumane practice both ethically...
Introduction To some extent, government policies with regard to poverty, welfare, and unemployment are not living up to the expectations of the majority of the American people. Today the number of Americans living in poverty has significantly increased. With such exaggerated levels of poverty, the welfare of the people becomes...
Introduction This essay discusses the issues of democracy in Australia and the United States. In this case, the essay specifically compares the similarities and differences between the two countries. In addition, the essay also discusses matters related to governance, social changes, and public policies. Democracy in Australia The chosen country...
Introduction Brazil is the most powerful country in the South American continent. Its social-economic status evokes the diplomatic enthusiasm of the United States of America. To determine a country’s status in the sphere of global and regional leadership, three dimensions are critical to examine. These include territorial, economic, and military...
Introduction The themes of this paper include tools of democracy and public policies. It also reflects on Bush’s administration and compares it to Obama’s regime about policy implementation approaches. The Descriptions of George Bush and Barack Obama George Bush was the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to...
In the presidential form of democracy such as America, the President is the executive head as well as the head of state of the government who is aided by his ‘cabinet’ chosen by him. The President thus combines, both the executive functions as well as the diplomatic and ceremonial functions...
Influencing is a fundamental part of leadership and it relates to the way individuals affect the purposes, opinions, and behaviors of people around them. Explained, an army leader is an individual who, by their given position or designated duty, motivates and guides others by providing direction and confidence to others...
The picture represents a board consisting of country leaders signing a North Atlantic Treaty in April 1949 and creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – a war alliance against a pending threat of the Soviet Union (“NATO Pact Signed” 2017). The round table, at which they all sit, reminds...
Introduction The federal government in the United States gives individual states important powers, such as building roads, funding schools, and organizing police work. Given the differences in approaches to lawmaking, the American states are rightly called “laboratories for democracy” (Elazar, 1984). However, no less important is a rather noticeable difference...
Introduction From the Declaration of Independence and till 1789, the U.S. experienced a period characterized by the development of government, legislature, and the division of political power. In the early 1790s, the two opposing political parties developed, known as Democratic-Republicans and Federalists. The latter were more influential at first and...
Introduction With economic growth of up to eight percent, India has become an important partner with the EU countries (Mataritonna, 2006). The country is regarded to be one of the fastest-growing economies around the globe. However, India’s tariffs and non-tariff barriers are the main hindrances to international trade between the...
Classical conservatives define freedom as a privilege that must be controlled from reaching chaotic behaviors. Freedom itself is a good thing but when people are allowed to do whatever they want, they start to act in their interests and to the detriment of society. The government exists, so that it...
Introduction It sums up the essay by emphasizing the need for governments to rethink the definition of the problem and institute fresh policies and regulations. In the modern-day, countries across the world follow the democratic system of governance, which purportedly guarantees equal rights to all citizens, irrespective of gender, race,...
Introduction Klare’s book ‘Rising Powers shrinking Planet’ provides a descriptive analysis of the problems that are associated with oil unless the trend of energy use is reversed. According to Klaire, oil is a scarce commodity that is mainly found in the Middle East. This commodity is therefore very expensive due...
Political cartoons have been used by artists to send a message to the politicians on the current events. The artists usually criticize the politicians for overreacting to the current events, but ignore the usual events that have been affecting the society. Let us consider the following cartoon. In this picture,...
It is a fact that no individual can be self-sufficient. Everybody needs the input of external parties to live comfortably. Similarly, countries also need the help of other countries since no country can be self-sufficient. Countries need to import goods that they do not have the capacity of producing. Therefore,...
Introduction Many various factors might affect the voters. The political views of a candidate play a significant role in an election campaign, but people make decisions according to their preferences based on personal likes and dislikes. While a particular range of characteristics seems to be universal and should be adopted...
Introduction Trade policies were initially done away with but globalization has now begun to haunt world governments and many argue that the voracious market forces are gradually making compassionate governments to face a difficult time in shielding their people from the literal beasts of prey that lie in wait across...
Introduction The way the US national strategy changed during the last decades shows changes in the nature of the threats the country is facing, either locally or abroad. In that regard, it can be stated that some of the failures that national security faced since the end of the cold...
Increasing public involvement in political issues is a major issue in democracy. Most countries in the world are democratic. In essence this implies that the people are involved, directly or indirectly, in decisions by their governments. To participate in decision making, the people must have a platform where they can...
The Cuban missile crisis became a turning point in the relationship between Soviet Russia and the United States. The historical event which made the whole world shudder from the danger of destruction caused the beginning of Détente. There are lots of interpretations that describe the event-form from different angles. The...
Introduction The European Union is a political and economic union which was created in 1958 after the Second World War to form a single market which would enhance economic growth and political stability among the members. The 27 member countries have established rules and laws that have encouraged economic growth...
Introduction When reviewed with other public policies, social security has been rated as one of the greatest successes that USA government has undertaken. However, there are various problems or challenges associated with it (Livingston, 2008, p.xi). It is estimated that the program, which started to function in USA around seventy...
Introduction Public opinion is considered extremely important in the modern world. It is impossible to imagine a democratic country that does not pay attention to public opinion about a specific affair that concerns the whole society. Many different models have been used to make conclusions about the relation of public...
In life, there are moments when the actions of one person can invariably change the history of a nation. In America, there are people whose heroic deeds have been landmarks in the history of the nation. A good example of such kind of people is Jackie Robinson and Barack Obama....
Introduction The issue of children serving as soldiers in military conflicts is sensitive indeed. The increasing use of children in military conflicts has grown and threatens the social fibre. Bearing in mind the failure of international legislation to protect the rights of children, there is growing need to tackle the...
The article “Quiet Corruption’ Impedes African Development, World Bank Report Says” (McGregor & Nasreen, 2010) was published in the April edition of Business Week. This is an article that was initially published by the World Bank and argues that ‘quiet corruption’ is a major hindrance to the development of Africa...
Introduction Homosexuals in the military have always had to hide their sexual orientation to prevent discrimination, incrimination, or even discharge from service. According to a review by G. Dean Sinclair, psychiatrists once actually established that homosexuality was a disease and such individuals should not serve in the army, since they...
Introduction The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Affirmative Action policies have a similar theme in fighting against discrimination, civil rights, and provision of equal opportunities for individuals through federal authorizations. Both are legal doctrines which seek for equitable measures in providing a standard on which discrimination is made...
Introduction Statistics have shown that Canada has been experiencing a decline in voter participation during federal elections ever since before the second world war to this day. Voter participation or voter turnout simply refers to the total number of voters who are able to cast ballots in an election. Those...
Introduction The European Union has immense potential to transform the lives of its members; however, lack of single decision making processes and transparent legislative systems could be coming in the way of achieving this. Many critics argue that decisions at the EU take too long, are too complicated and lack...
Introduction Political voting in America has declined today, for the reason that the level of articulate elite and mass political behavior has changed. However, this was not always the case in American politics. For most voters, the physical sense of casting a ballot was the juncture of an extended period...
Background and Context Trade is an indispensable driver of economic development. This is especially true for countries that have adopted free trade policies. Almost all studies that have been conducted to examine the economic growth patterns of countries across the world show that countries with open or outward-oriented economies record...
Introduction According to Weiss (2007), Humanitarian intervention is the threat or applying force on the borders by a state or any group of states to prevent or bring to an end the spread and misuse of the available human rights of the people; who are not the citizens of that...
Social justice is a concept that has existed for many centuries and whose application has found meaning in many early and modern societies. Social justice is mainly concerned with concepts that promote equality and justice in the society through fairness in economic, political and property policies. Social justice depicts the...
Location of Kirkuk City Kirkuk is a city in Iraq that serves as the capital city of Kirkuk governorate. It is located 250 kilometers to the north of Baghdad at 35.47°N, 44.41°E. It is located in a strategic position geographically with large oil reserves and gas production. It has been...
Introduction It is believed that public riots or community rebellion, activity boycotts and public marches are descriptive and even more apparent ways to express resistance. Also, any local forms of public expression as well as the media were believed to greatly initiate anti-colonial movements. The print media and literary culture...
According to the official NATO internet resource, the definition of NATO is the following. The North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) is an alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949 (“Welcome to NATO”, 2010)....
Many modern governments instigating wars against their neighbours or other countries often flood media outlets with songs of triumph and endless rhetoric about how necessary those wars really are. However, the loss brought on by these wars is further compounded by the absence of political achievement by instigators. The violence...
The first face-to-face presidential debate took place on September 26, 2016. Hillary Clinton kept her cool, while Donald Trump was impassioned and engaging. The meaningful part of it was dedicated to economic issues. Teresa Garcia, a 20-year-old civil engineering student, carefully followed the presidential campaign and the debate as well....
Introduction It is unfortunate that most of us associate the military with killing other people but it is important to look at the wider picture. The military is a very integral part of the nation and it is the best way in which one can show their patriotism and loyalty...
A fast-growing government of the United States launched a bureaucratic mechanism empowered with unlawful methods of controlling and administering the state. The unlimited power granted to the government deprives citizens of the right of ownership and allows them to ignore the rules and premises established by the Constitution. Therefore, one...
Introduction Gun control in America has in the recent past been a major debate since the 1960s after President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King were assassinated (Haerens 111). While some individuals consider the issue of gun control to be a crime, others consider...
Introduction Job rotations have proved to be quite effective for several organizations around the world and this success can be replicated in the Department of Homeland Security. However, prior to its implementation, several issues must be ascertained and prepared. The rotation The Department of homeland security has not been operating...
Original voting procedures The constitution had outlined clear procedures of determining the president in the United States but that system only worked for some time. By the 1800s, the Americans had begun to explore other options to achieve the same goal. This was triggered by the flaws that were found...
Napoleon is known as a developer of the war model which is known as conventional wars. This model is famous for its involving the leadership in writing and training troops for rules of engagement (ROE). ROE presents a row of benefits, but it is also connected to costs and expenditures...
The investigation made by Lynn Bachelor (1998) centers around the problem of finding some solution sets for the development of Detroit Downtown. The author starts the article by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the mentioned solution sets with proper examples of putting the theory into practice. These cogitations are...
Introduction Every citizen of the United States should have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Health is a fundamental issue that needs to be catered for to ensure that all citizens are comfortable. In the past decade, much has been written and talked about the health of people in the...
Introduction The dynamic nature of the business environment as well as increased competition has necessitated innovations and inventions from different people, especially those who have the ability to combine different factors of production and make huge returns from it. To do this, one requires to posses the necessary entrepreneurial knowledge,...
Summary of the Article Major sport events have huge socioeconomic impacts on host countries and cities because of their large scale investments. Smith (2009) states host countries invest heavily in these sport events because they boost economic efficiency, promote equity, and enhance collective identities. However, the problem is that host...
The whole history of humanity is characterized by the never stopping process of development: existing society’s development and appearance of new societies and states. In terms of each society development it is possible to distinguish such phenomena as personalism and patrimonialism, they can be traced in all countries to a...
A brief history of the modern Iraqi State Iraqi state is located on the western part of the Asian continent. The kingdom of Iraq was incepted way back in 1932. The country was invaded in 2003 with the forceful occupation of the British and American troops following the claims made...
Summary of the Article State and local governments spend a lot of public funds in subsidizing the construction of arenas and sports stadiums with the view of generating income and positive externalities. However, Johnson and Whitehead (2000) argue that constructed arenas and stadiums have failed to cover the construction, maintenance,...
Introduction The state is expected to provide social values like protection, justice, and welfare. These are social values that are so fundamental to human well-being that must be protected or insured in some way. That could be by social organizations other than the state; for example by family, clan, ethics...
Several authors argue that peoples’ motivations are influenced by the leadership styles they socialize with (Eisler & Carter, 2010, p.100). For instance, servant leadership has replaced transformational leadership as one of those leadership styles that influence peoples’ motivations through serving them while upholding one’s personal integrity (Liden et al., 2008,...
Introduction There has been a recent upsurge in demonstrations all over Thailand by protesters. We have to first check the root cause of the problem before identifying the solutions that are available to the people of Thailand. Thailand is the only nation that was never colonized by any of the...
Introduction Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, followed a unique path to his life in the White House. From a radio sports announcer and a famous actor, he turned to politics and was elected the governor of California State in 1966. He was born in Tampico Illinois...
Introduction Vincente Fox won the 2000 presidential elections and this marked the start of the culmination process that would later transform Mexico politically. It was the period when Mexico, reformed from being a one-party administration to a self-governing institution. However, this has not been an easy process and the old...
Introduction America’s attitude with regard to war is quite hard to understand. For many years, the country had been reluctant to engage in war intervention measures among warring nations. In the past, the United States has endeavored to cultivate peace with virtually every other nation. On the other hand, going...
Introduction A strong central government is a political system whereby, all the laws that are supposed to govern a country are made by the central government. Some people argue that it is the most appropriate system of governance because it does away with the variations that would affect the approach...
Introduction The death penalty did not start yesterday. Neither did it begin ten years ago. It dates back to the ancient world where people who committed certain crimes were subjected to death. Mostly referred to as capital punishment, the death penalty is said to have gained notoriety in the Eighteenth...
The distribution of income in the United States is to great extent skewed. In particular, according to the 2007 census, top 20% of the population own 93% of the total wealth, whereas the other 90% of Americans have to share 7% of wealth (Domhoff, 2010). A decade ago, in 1998,...
Introduction The U.S. foreign policy consists of different sets of rules that guide the manner in which the nation relates with the international community. These rules which are made up of international treaties, protocols and conventions, general and specific regional agreements are aimed at addressing the various aspects of human...
The U.S. Defence Policy The US defense policy has undergone a series of transitions from the Great War era up to the present time. In analyzing the US defense policy, the mention of US foreign policies cannot be ignored at all. The modern US defense policy under the Obama administration...
Having a sneak preview in the contemporary life in America reveals an element of hurriedness in almost every aspect of life. People seem to be harrying towards a “set” objective that only they can see. The observation that almost everything seems to be at an escalating speed towards an unknown...
Introduction Federal entitlement programs require people living in Michigan different opportunities as concerned with TANF beneficiaries. The question is that the whole concept directed toward the elimination of jobless claims in Michigan should have incentives but of more qualitative coloring. It is meant here that the quality of the entitlement...
Introduction Attaining national unity among citizens of a country is a very noble issue although it may prove difficult to achieve. Divisions among citizens are normally a result of factors such as tribalism, racism, corruption, social injustice. With such kinds of prevailing issues, it may be impossible for a country...
Abstract The concept highlighted in the context waylays the interrelations on how televised messages are relayed via the dominant system to the discord prevailing labor structures and the ideology of the hegemony process in the American society. The entire process of hegemony is again extended to the ruling status whereby...
Community policing was first practiced in 1960. Generally civil unrests led to the development of community policing. Community relation programs were developed to make it easy for the citizens to give information to the police. I view community policing as the best development ever in the police force. This is...
