The notion of statesmanship is often neglected and underrated when it concerns administrative ethics, but its real value is significant. Individuals who have been recognized to achieve the level of statesmanship led their countries forward and with their efforts aimed at the common good. Usually, statesmen’s decisions are ethically challenging...
It may be assumed that Chairman Turner’s expressed concern was politics in action due to a number of reasons. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 hearing is usually referred to as the military budget, but in fact, it was somewhat more complicated – not only...
In joint doctrine, the operational environment is the sum of factors, conditions, and circumstances that can influence a given military operation. To frame it means to define and analyze all relevant variables, actors, and the relationships between them. Without this step, a commander cannot determine what goals an operation must...
Introduction This paper discusses the impact of the principles and concepts of democracy on racism; it also examines how the concepts and principles shape racism as an item of public agenda. The Impact of Principles of Democracy on Public Agenda Racism is an issue that has been in the public...
Electoral College is bad Established in 1788 by Article II of the US Constitution. It can only be abolished through a constitutional amendment. It has been controversial. It is an indirect vote. The cons outweigh the pros. The Electoral College is the voting system used in the US, and it...
Introduction The system of federalism established by the United States Constitution was built upon the idea of governmental structural symmetry, which had not existed under the Articles of Confederation. When the Founding Fathers transformed the confederation into a federation at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, they saw the basis for...
The issue of women’s serving in combat has always been a controversial one because it is closely connected with gender stereotypes and employment discrimination. Throughout the history of the United States, many women took part in wars but their roles were restricted to the ones of nurses or soldiers without...
Successful political campaigns must have a strategy that includes social media and database marketing. As voters shift to digitalization to increase social contact, candidates have to adopt new and important platforms, notably the Internet. For Obama, mounting an aggressive online marketing campaign earned him a win in both the 2008...
One of the issues that currently affect the concept of civil liberties is LGBT employment discrimination. Even though the Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriages with its 2015 decision, the notion of equality is still relatively unreachable for LGBT representatives because there are no adequate anti-discrimination laws that could protect the...
Summary of the Case The article “Why New York Can’t Have Nice Things” discusses transport infrastructure in New York, and it shows how the city’s travel system is subpar to that of other cities in the world. The author states that New York is wealthier and more cosmopolitan than Paris...
The garden city model was first invented by a British urban planner Sir Ebenezer Howard in 1989. The model was inspired by the vision of Utopian writer Edward Bellamy that he expressed in his book “Looking Backwards”. It implicated the new concepts of city-building and organization. Sir Ebenezer Howard considered...
Soft power is a form of political power, implying a capability to achieve the desired results via voluntary participation, proclivity and attractiveness. This method is opposed to hard power, which includes coercion. The term’s author, Joseph S. Nye, states that a country’s language and culture present soft power, which plays...
Introduction In many emerging democracies and societies, electoral malpractices that make it impossible for political leaders to serve their people diligently remain common. Without the government’s desire and willingness to change some of the existing situations, it becomes impossible for the affected countries to make significant economic or social progress....
According to NYCTA President Andy Byford, the fundamental problem hindering the development of metro infrastructure is the wrong approach to identifying the critical points of the system’s effective operation. The cosmetic changes give the false impression of a renewal of the entire metro system, but the quality of service remains...
Introduction Daily life is full of important choices and careful decisions that are not always right or wrong. However, when the decisions of small groups of representatives shape the future of millions of people, ethical dilemmas that arise must have a practical solution that would satisfy all the parties involved....
Introduction Australia is one of the most urbanized nations in the world. Nine out of ten Australians reside in only 0.22% of the continent’s land area (Ritchie & Roser 2019). Currently, the government responds to population growth in urban areas by taking either a greenfield (redevelopment in establishment areas) or...
Increases in the intra-industry trade between the US and Canada led to enhanced productivity in the Canadian manufacturing sector. Tariff reductions associated with trade liberalization in Canada resulted in a surge in exit rates among non-export-oriented manufacturers with moderate production (Lileeva, 2008). The result meant that more market share had...
Introduction Security is a complicated yet essential topic for research for both public and private sector actors. The safety and well-being of the United States depend on the protection of various vital infrastructure. These resources and networks are at the core of the nation’s society and economy. Therefore, to attain...
Introduction Political parties’ platforms are statements claiming their position about different socially relevant issues. Each national coalition has a committee writing platform for them. Writers combine values, attracting supporters to the party with notions that are able to make more people loyal to its policies. The text always includes the...
The issue of the opioid crisis might have several opinions and various interpretations within the political framework according to the frame we associate it with. When it comes to interpreting social policies and government-level decision-making, the discussion could be seen from different perspectives. There are various choices of the lenses...
Introduction The US has a unique electoral process The Electoral College supports such a process The US founders were against mob rule This paper describes the 2016 presidential election It presents a case the Electoral College The election of every American president depends on the votes of the Electoral College....
The dependence of modern countries on non-state actors(NSAs) and vice versa increases each year as society evolves. This collaboration is essential to support growing populations as more and more nations turn to democracy. In times of dire need, resources that are drawn together from states and non-state actors allow the...
Introduction The marine areas of the East China Sea, where the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are located, are abundant invaluable environmental resources, including oil and natural gas. Both Beijing and Tokyo claim their rights to these territories and have long been unable to agree on a maritime boundary. The presence of both...
Introduction Leadership has always been an essential part of human civilization and even of the animal kingdom. Leaders are inspiring, powerful, and confident in their actions. A leader is anyone responsible for organizing and helping a group of people achieve their goals. Therefore, in no other part of a government...
Bridger, M. (2019). Civil litigation for dummies. Elringtons Lawyers. Web. Litigation is a legal conflict involving two or even more subjects seeking specific court performance or damages compensation instead of criminal sanctions. The author further mentions that litigators are the lawyers who specialize in civil litigation. Bridger (2019) reiterates that...
Abstract Denial of service is one of the major issues in networking. The attackers attempt to make computer resources unavailable to users. There are several techniques to prevent denial of service. Each one of these techniques has advantages and disadvantages. In this paper, I propose to explain some useful techniques...
In the modern world filled with complex dilemmas and rigid requirements, training to build the necessary skills is one of the most important tasks that one will need to follow. Training as a part of acquiring new abilities and ensuring that they remain in one’s inventory of competencies in the...
Discussion The rapid expansion of global trade in recent times has made businesses to deal with the laws and customs of many states. Litigations at all times are costly everywhere, and quite often people doubt about fairness of legal rules and procedures exhibited in other countries. For this purpose therefore,...
The United States and China have a complicated relationship that is characterized by powerful business partnerships and political hostility. Under President Trump, disagreements with China have intensified due to his well-documented stance against the nation. The situation has become more complicated with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pathogen...
Introduction Human trafficking is an international issue that has violated human rights. It entails human transportation from one location to the other without the victims’ knowledge for the purposes of exploitation in their destined country. This emerging world phenomenon is a gross violation of human rights comparable to modern slavery....
The first event that I attended was a hearing on “Pathway to a vaccine: Efforts to develop a safe, effective and accessible COVID-19 vaccine” on July 21 held by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives (House Committee on Energy...
Introduction India is a developing country that has recommended itself as a progressing power. The country’s economics, political influence, and military potential have been significantly growing during the last years and decades. Politicians highlight this tendency, and scientists find developing India an interesting topic of research. The article by Kanti...
During the existence of international legal practice, there has been a plethora of disputes, opinions, and discussions regarding which source of international law is the main one – a treaty or custom. Many scholars and officials have stated that an international agreement should be in favor in this regard, claiming...
Outline This paper seeks to delve into the aspects of international law from the viewpoint of the lotus principle, instituted after the tragic collision of the SS Lotus of France and an ill-fated Turkish collier, Boz-Kourt way back in 1928. While enunciating the legal grounds for the court’s decision in...
Overview Meeting the needs of marginalized groups and providing vulnerable populations with the needed security and assistance are two of the key goals that the law enforcement needs to meet when addressing the issues of vulnerable populations. However, the specified tasks are rather difficult to attain due to the presence...
The book What’s Wrong with the United Nations and How to Fix It, written by Thomas Wiess, analyses the functions of the United Nations (UN), focusing on its pitfalls over the years. The author introduces the UN through the book and further displays his agenda for change based on its...
The U.S. employs a fairly complicated system of electing a President. It involves the process of nominating a candidate and then a two-step procedure of electing the Chief Executive via the Electoral College. Combined with other factors, this process effectively ensures the enduring stability of the two-party system at the...
The article under consideration published at the beginning of the month in the Wall Street Journal illustrates the stock market dependence on political risks. The report closely relates to Chapter 6 in the “Bonds values and yield” section. According to Verlaine (2020), the U.S. stock index was raised earlier on...
Introduction Tobacco use has always been a major health issue in Australia, being the cause of around 15,000 cancer cases per year. Since the 1970s, the Australian government has been using media campaigns and legal restrictions in order to reduce smoking rates, encourage smokers to quit, and increase their awareness...
Past lessons from war environments need to become powerful guidelines for implementing better and superior tactics. The article “The Leadership Imperative: A Case Study in Mission Command” offers meaningful insights that can support future fighting formations. This discussion relies on this reading to analyze the unit’s proficiency in mission command...
First, it should be emphasized that the original gap between legislative regulation and the real necessity of regulation is immense. This notion is covered in the fact, that law is the reaction to the existing precedent. One commonly proposed theory is that the presence of international organizations and the establishments...
Every ten years, the entire population of the U.S. is counted by the Census Bureau. Each person is calculated at his or her “usual residence,” and based on these numbers, electoral district lines are drawn, and legislative seats are apportioned. However, for some purposes, more than two million “people in...
The European Union (EU) is one of the most influential international organizations in the modern world. It contributes to the cooperation of its member states in the domains of political, economic, cultural, and social spheres. Even though the union was initially successful, it has faced a few challenges recently. Thus,...
Summary Hobbes and Locke were the English philosophers who attempted to explain the foundations and role of government in human society, contributing to social contract theory development. They opposed each other in their political and philosophical beliefs. Locke was committed to the ideas of liberalism, while Hobbes is considered a...
Introduction In the United States, elections are an essential element that provides ordinary citizens with an opportunity to influence the development of their country. However, an issue arises when a few people participate in elections, which can happen because of various reasons. As for the US, it is a severe...
There are objectives of the state policy in the field of social support of the population. They include mitigation of negative consequences of poverty, reduction of social inequality, and providing other forms of assistance. According to researchers, “during the last century, the government assumed a larger and larger role in...
Introduction Liberalism is an ideology that emerged in Europe in the Age of Enlightenment. It emphasizes such principles as equality before the law, individual freedom, freedom of speech, free trade, and secularism. However, liberal ideas, adopted by political elites in other regions, were transformed in accordance with the socio-political conditions...
Introduction The electronic government may not renovate a collapsed subway, but it gives the citizens an opportunity to inform the government about the existing subway problems. Moreover, the citizens can check existing status as pertains to job commencement and completion. A motorist cannot get a speeding ticket from the e-government,...
Global trade refers to the transfer of goods and services across international boundaries. Trading across borders has existed for long with historical accounts revealing that humans depended on trading to acquire the commodities necessary for life. Ancient international trade occurred between kingdoms, and individual merchants controlled the transactions. The traded...
Donald Trump has announced that he is willing to appoint a new Supreme Court justice next week; however, Joe Biden insists on postponing the decision until the elections are over. Current statistics show that Joe Biden has increased his lead over Donald Trump, nevertheless, the Supreme Court fight might add...
Introduction International relations theory refers to a set of ideas that provide a conceptual framework applicable in the analysis of how states relate with each other at the global level. They include realism, liberalism, constructivism, and neo-Marxism. On the other hand, international law is a set of rules and regulations...
Civil liberties are rights bestowed by societies and protected by laws. Although each society has a different view of the most important rights, some universal values distinguish the importance of liberties. Another viewpoint states that the nature of human rights is contradictory in itself, thus causing the suggestions to limit...
Abstract Recently, terrorists have turned to oil rigs as their prime targets. The case of Nigeria’s pipeline explosions and offshore oil rig attack demonstrate this latest tactic of terrorists to wreak havoc on people and property. Despite the reducing number of victims involved in such attacks, State security continues to...
Introduction The United States has always been viewed as a protector and promoter of freedom by a section of the global society while others view it as an abuser of freedom. The United States prides itself as a free world where citizens can exercise their rights through votes and other...
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama Gender: Female Date of Birth: January 17, 1964 (56 years old) Marital Status: Married to Barack Hussein Obama City: Chicago, Illinois Country: The United States of America Brief Biography Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is one of the former First Ladies of the United States. Prior to...
Introduction Sexual assault is not a rare case in the military and supervisors should address this issue as soon as possible. Victims are suffering from everyday violence as they are afraid to tell anybody about it. Despite all the special training programs that exist to decrease the number of sexual...
Introduction Governments need to create a favorable economies and environments that can make it easier for their citizens to pursue their personal and professional goals. They achieve such an objective by providing security, job opportunities, high-quality healthcare, and education. The American government has continued to promote established policies and laws...
In the film “Lincoln” by inimitable Steven Spielberg, a number of remarkable rhetoric techniques can be found. The film tells the story of the last four months of the President’s life. During this period, Lincoln is faced with complicated problems centered on the need to pass contradictory amendments in the...
Governor Profile James Richard Perry, or Rick Perry Republican Party Governmental positions (“Rick Perry Fast Facts”) 1985-1991 – Member of the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 64th District. 1991-1999 – Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture 1999-2000 – Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Personal information (“Rick...
Introduction Setting up a new government in a country from scratch requires a lot of planning and thought especially if the country is one which has several religious factions. The dilemma is deciding the best system of government that can be adopted to allow the citizens to be involved in...
No state is more important than the other neither is any state in the world a subject of the other. The concept of the independence of states and their legal equality internationally is referred to as state sovereignty and this concept covers all the matters that are permitted by international...
Introduction There are two main types of political systems in the world. These include presidential and parliamentary systems of government. In the understanding that no political system can be perfect, both of these political systems have their own benefits and disadvantages and, in some instances, share some commonalities. Whereas that...
Introduction Politics is the relationship between the people and their government and involves activities that manage the government’s functions. In Africa, various governments had been in place even before the beginning of colonization incontinent. The idea of a government was introduced during the scramble and partition of Africa states by...
Functions of Legislature in Different Government Set-ups The main role of any legislative arm of government is to amend and formulate laws. For most governments, the legislature’s role is usually defined by the constitution. The legislature is mainly comprised of elected representatives and is therefore assumed to be inclusive of...
Introduction Dear Governor, Justice systems have been put in place in order to ensure that citizens follow the rules and regulations that have been set up. Proponents of the death penalty have spoken of it as a tool for preventing crime and other related social effects that come with it....
The United States government has put effort to discourage and prevent unethical behaviors and practices in public offices. The government has a code of ethics that promote integrity in governance. This has lead to the attainment of skills that recognize and address decisions which make the citizens confident. Specific guidelines...
Economic Regulations Economic regulation, in general, is a form of intervention by the government through policies, designed to influence or in the sense of the word, regulate, some of the common behavior in the private sector. These policies deliberately affect aspects like loans, tax expenditures, public expenditures, interest rates and...
Introduction It is necessary for countries to interact with each other on a formal basis especially now that globalisation has made this phonomenon innevitable. Countries interact with each other based on their interests in other countries such as trade, security, aid and other natural resources that facilitate the smooth running...
Introduction Political parties are organizations formed to attain political power in governments. This is usually achieved through an electoral system where they campaign and are elected. Sometimes they get there through protests and outreach. Parties usually have their vision in a written form with specific goals to be achieved; political...
Introduction Modern democracy provides competent government structures which are satisfying the needs of their electorate or the people. Presidential and parliamentary methods are existing forms in democracy. One can see the different types of legislative process, administration of government, and judicial systems in democracy. Canada and USA are federal nations...
Evolution of Diplomacy and Obsolete Diplomacy Diplomacy can be assumed to be undertaking negotiations between two factions. Normally, this is overseen through deliberations between representatives. Diplomacy is a common practice in international relations where states use diplomats as representatives of the state in crucial international matters. Diplomacy has tremendously evolved,...
Abstract The essay explores the bilateral relationship that exists between Mexico and USA on issues concerning drugs and drug cartels. Drug business has been a major problem in Mexico for decades. Mexico cartels of drug traffickers have played a major role in the flow of drugs such as heroin, cocaine,...
Ethics and character are very important issues especially in law enforcement because they provide standards for excellent service delivery and performance. All the players in the criminal justice system are supposed to uphold the highest standards of ethics to protect the name and the integrity of the system. Law enforcement...
Introduction Capital punishment involves the execution of a person that has been considered to be involved in a criminal offense whose only fair penalty is death. Capital punishment is viewed differently by various countries due to the laws that govern them and what they consider as a serious offense. The...
Introduction International relations theory attempts to create the context through which international relations can be investigated. Realism is part of the positivist theories which focus on facts and principles about the organization of states and governments (Sorensen& Jackson, p. 12). Cooperation between states is necessary to ensure that international peace...
Introduction The 1995 announcement of Taiwan to transform its governance from authoritarian rule to a self-governing style of authority was influenced by the discussions with the US. The result of this was the deterioration of the relationship that existed between China and Taiwan to an extent of using military force;...
Summary of the Facts On March 20, 2003, the United States Government, under the leadership of George Bush, invaded Iraq to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein.1 The Bush administration used three main arguments for attacking Iraq; the first being the allegations that Saddam Hussein was connected to al Qaeda,...
Political campaign is a well planned effort by a person, an institution or an organization targeting a specific group of people with a message aiming to influence them for support. Politics continue to evolve as new techniques are being discovered. In addition, it creates new avenues and tools for gaining...
Policy and structural differences in American and Canadian Welfare system There used to be some point of convergence in the American and Canadian health care system before Canada deemed it appropriate to restructure her health care system. The United States spends more of its revenue on health care than Canada....
Introduction The survival of any civilization hinges on the establishment of laws and codes of conduct and the subsequent obeying of the same by the society’s members. Due to the fact that not all members of the society are going to follow the law on their own accord, forms of...
A political system is defined as a political organization, laws that are essential to the society, rules, regulations, and what is to be observed as put forward by a country that controls powers exercised by the state, government and which also control the interaction between the society and the state....
General situation and compromising position of third world countries in the international trading system in post WW II an independence periods Disadvantageous position of third world countries in the international trading system in the post-second world war/post independence period is due to two major factors, first is the Debt crisis...
A political party is an organization that is formed by individuals with specific ideologies. It is formed to address specific issues in a given region. Individuals who are members of political parties defend the party’s values and or platform and also contribute to the party’s welfare (Wordiq par.1). The two...
Background information Although the relationships between the US and Canada have remained cordial for the last three decades thereby working for the benefit of the two countries, it has come with its own share of downsides emanating from disputes, diplomatic differences, and trade imbalances that emerged from time to time...
Introduction In the recent decades, several scholarly disciplines, as well as professional fields, have participated in search for the link between public administration and political issues. The most researched area has been the link between public administration and political agendas that define the goal of improving service delivery. This kind...
Outline Laws and regulations are important for a country to be able to run well. Such guidelines are usually compiled and written under the constitution. The constitution defines the kind of leadership and powers that are to be executed by the various leaders and the rights of the citizens. However,...
Introduction Agricultural subsidies are the financial assistance provided by the government to the farmers through sponsorship of price-support programs (CE, 797). It was initially introduced by industrialized countries in the 1930s to reduce the volatility of prices for farm products and stabilize the income for farmers. In countries such as...
Introduction Considering that the United States of America is the most formidable in economic and political global influence, foreign policy from planning to implementation serves as a challenge that government leaders, voters, and advocacy groups become passionate about. There are various factors and views to understand. But what transpires between...
In many countries of the world including the United States, drug enforcement law is a central framework of their national policies. These governments allocate a bigger percentage of their budgetary spending to drug enforcement programs. For instance, the federal government of the United States spends about twelve billion USD annually...
Abstract The story of Abraham Lincoln reverberates throughout the world as one of the most popular, most celebrated, and most admired leaders in history. He was born on 12th February 1809 and was assassinated on April 15 1865 becoming the first president of the United States of America to meet...
Introduction A private member’s Bill C-391 was passed in the House of Commons in Canada during November 2009 with the supports from New Democrats and from 18 Liberals. Now, the proposal has gone to Committee. If it passed, this Act will amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal...
Introduction The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security in the world (Malone 2004). The composition of this most powerful organ of the united nations include five rich and influential countries in addition to ten other elected states with a term of two years which is...
One’s visual image has a much bigger impact on the audience than his or her words because it creates a much greater recall for one’s message (Reiman 101). That is why a brand with inconsistent visuals seeking market may not be as successful as that with consistent visuals. Nowadays, the...
Introduction The debate on wars and its causes is historical. The aftermath of World War II saw the mergence of Cold War, which subsequently led to two main schools of thought. The official viewpoint has been surrounded by the reasons that the responsibility for the outbreak and intensification of Cold...
Introduction As a result of the prevailing global economic crisis, there was a resultant reduction in terms of the output growth in the world trade by a factor of 1.7 percent, down from a factor of 3.5 percent that was recorded in 2007 (The Economist 2009 p. 3). Projections are...
Introduction The public administration (PA) or civil service domain determines the level at which the branch of political structure that consists of public employees turns the policy decisions of elected politicians into action. Canadian PA is unique in the sense that, unlike its neighboring countries, it includes every non-elected person...
Introduction Israel violations against Palestinians Two state resolution Problems to be solved by two state solutions Doubts and criticisms of the two state solution Conclusion Works cited Introduction The Israel-Palestine conflict has been characterized by a series of various events ranging form the emergence of armed struggles to periods of...
Introduction For a long time, environmental issues have been a major challenge to policy makers and there has been need to identify measures that will help overcome the problems that arise which affect the day to day operations in the society. Environmental economics concepts help policy makers come up with...
Introduction The fundamental reasons society punishes criminal behavior can be classified into two areas. One is to obtain desired consequences which include protecting society, obtain reparations from the offender and to deter that person and other potential offenders from the commission of crimes. The other, retribution, or vengeance, involves punishment...
An introduction to MIS (Management Information System) Management Information System is the process of managing or controlling the overall functional activities of a business organization in order to achieve its predetermined goal. It is also the method of processing the raw data into information which is then transmitted into different...
Voting is an essential element of every society as far it helps developing democracy and human freedoms in it. In the United States of America, voting is an integral part of social life. Almost every citizen registers with a particular political party, either the Republican or a Democratic one, to...
The death penalty continues to elicit much debate and controversy in both academia and among criminal justice practitioners. There are various moral ethical and religious issues that require consideration without bias. The death penalty has been practiced since pre-historic times ostensibly in the belief that punishment equals justice. However, close...
