Introduction Various significant factors together shape a political image of a city and define whether it is possible for the community to develop and prosper. Indeed, the well-being of a city and its people depends on multiple characteristics. Main political factors make the most significant decisions and may either increase...
Introduction It is important to note that the key moral obligations of political authority are based on the comprehensive understanding of rules of prioritization of value, where some objectives and goals outweigh others. In other words, the basis or foundation of political authority is rooted in the unmalleable code of...
The lack of proper representation in US Congress has long been a subject of debate. According to Greenblatt (2020), in the 116th Congress, which ended one year ago, non-white groups – African Americans, Native Americans, Asians/Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics – constituted 22% of the members. Not one but two Muslim...
Thailand lies on both democratic and authoritarian leadership. It is best to classify the country as a hybrid regime because democracy is limited to certain conditions. At the same time, the military can take over the government at any point and create an authoritarian government. Thai citizens have the right...
Individuals with varying degrees of influence form the foundation of organizations. Authority can come from a person’s position or through particular knowledge and skill. Others may wield power due to their interpersonal relationships. There are five types of power, which are legitimate power, expert power, referent power, coercive power, and...
Political unrest, which can be defined as a number of riots, strikes, and anti-government demonstrations have continued to be prevalent throughout all nations and populations. While certain aspects of society have improved vastly over the decades, political unrest continues to be prominent, if not even more active over the past...
In general, I consider myself well-informed in politics, but my knowledge is not structured. It is difficult for me to participate in discussions and quickly make references to the articles read or the news received. I do not usually trust conspiracy theories and talk to fans about such things. Perhaps...
Abstract Small countries have often been viewed as puppet states under the thumb of other nations, lacking the means of conducting independent foreign policy or the means to protect their own sovereignty. After the 2nd World War and the decline of armed violence as a means of achieving geopolitical goals,...
It is important to note that political studies are a broad and deep field of analysis devoted to understanding the intricate dynamics of politics all around the world. Although a single nation can become a never-ending source for political studies, it is possible to overlook the larger fluctuations and changes...
The president should be a good politician: For an individual to get elected to lead the group, it is essential to consider the interests of everyone. Such quality frequently requires putting the collective interest ahead of their own or the chosen group’s. It implies that such a person must first...
Change of leadership is significantly affected by various politicians’ perceptions of reality, which are transmitted to the citizens willing to participate in the process. Their views play an important role in the prospective shifts implemented in any sphere of life. The resources used for making a change in the populations’...
Introduction Understanding what the Constitution says about Congress representation is very important in understanding equality of representation. Sherman, in 1787, “proposed that House representation be based on the population, while in the Senate, the states would be equally represented. Benjamin Franklin agreed that each state should have an equal vote...
Tunisia is one of the Arab countries that heralded and had a complete success of the Arab Spring revolution in 2011, which wept North African and Middle Eastern countries. After long street demonstrations and civil unrest, the citizen of Tunisia managed to overthrow a dictator, President Zine El Abidine Ben...
Introduction The political culture of Canada heavily borrows from the North American and European political culture. Political culture is responsible for the political system adopted in a certain country. Canada is a democracy, composed of two main parties, the Liberal Party of Canada and the Conservative Party of Canada. Regular...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to draw up a political competency development plan by reflecting on my professional skills acquired through education and nursing practice and translating them into opportunities for improving healthcare outcomes. The need for nurses to develop political competencies has been recognized by scholars since...
The party system is the system of all political parties and quasi-party organizations (associations, movements, trade unions). It is one of the three most essential systems in political science, along with political and electoral systems. In the political system, parties form a party system depending on various factors. The most...
The United States is unique in terms of its current political culture. As the supplementary reading demonstrates, this culture presents a combination of diverse and even seemingly mutually exclusive reference points and moral ideals. Specifically, the elements of the American worldview include individualism (self-reliance rather than mutual reliance) and indivisibility...
Introduction In Indonesia, democracy was lost during Suharto’s leadership. During this period, there was authoritative leadership in Indonesia. Under democracy, the citizens are given the freedom of speech and are involved in making critical decisions. On the other hand, the citizens are given minimum rights under authoritative system. Nature of...
The trustee model of representation refers to such a model of a representative democracy in which the trustees, who are the elected representatives of their constituency, are granted autonomy in decision-making. In other words, their actions might contradict the will of the constituents. In contrast to the trustee model of...
Introduction Corruption is the abuse of the entrusted power for personal gain. It can be categorized into three major aspects: grand corruption, petty corruption, and political corruption. Vietnam is one of the countries experiencing massive corruption in its public sector. Corruption and bureaucracy are global controversial issues which are alarming...
Introduction One of the pillars of world history concerns the fact that learning about one’s past is an asset for predicting and dealing with one’s present and future. Indeed, various historical events that took place long ago tend to repeat themselves over the course of world history, encouraging scholars to...
Introduction Popular cultural texts and other aspects of social life, depicted by their widespread presence and acceptance, are significant power assets used by countries in their international relations and foreign policy. America’s pop culture, embodied in communications and various products, has increasingly gained worldwide appeal, enhancing the nation’s ability and...
The political discourse of the 21st century can be characterized by the increasing influence of populism, which exists in a close connection to the general political ignorance of the audience. In the context of politics, the idea of populism implies telling the people what they want or expect to hear....
One of the most basic principles people learn in early childhood is respect for the law. At the same time, another truth is taught, which is valued equally – behavior according to moral standards. Both are important concepts in the upbringing of children and the cultivation of societal values. However,...
The Canadian criminal justice system needs to uphold the distinct cultures of the Aboriginals to promote self-administration in the department. Annotated References Cesaroni, C., Grol, C., & Fredericks, K. (2019). Overrepresentation of indigenous youth in Canada’s criminal justice system: Perspectives of indigenous young people. Australian & New Zealand Journal of...
The current state of the political affairs in the country continues to get worse annually, as protests, riots, and marches remain heavily separated by the political affiliation of their participants. There is a strong necessity to defuse the current situation in the United States, as Republicans and Democrats continue to...
Introduction Prime Minister Julia Gillard indicated that politics should not stop National Disability Insurance Scheme. The PM, Julia Gillard urged the Liberal premiers to “do the right thing” and find extra money for a national disability insurance scheme (Hudson & AAP, 2012). This statement indicates the level of influences on...
Introduction The question regarding the separation of powers in the Great Britain remains one of the most discussed and argued of the modern times. The vast majority of scholars are sure that the structure of the British legislative system is based on the division of powers. The nature of the...
The suggestion, contained in the assignment, as to the fact that “corruption is a Western concept and is not applicable to traditional societies, where corruption does not have such a negative meaning” can be best referred to as utterly preposterous. The conceptual fallacy of this statement can even be proven...
Introduction There is no doubt that any of the existing organizational structures undergo evolutionary changes over time. Norms and working procedures that were relevant fifty years ago are becoming inexpedient and outdated in modern management practice. The organizations whose professional activities are directly related to the provision of daily services...
Introduction A populist represents an individual, particularly a politician, who endeavors to please the ordinary folks who have a feeling that their issues are ignored by the recognized elite leaders or groups. Therefore, the practices of populists seek to divide people instead of uniting them. A populist splits a country...
Watergate Scandal is regarded as one of the highly controversial incidents ever to occur in the United States of America. The Watergate Scandal occurred on 17th June of 1972, when burgles attempted to break into the Democratic National Committee offices. Unfortunately, the investigation revealed that President Richard Nixon and his...
Canadian Culture Canada’s diversity is a distinct aspect of its culture, which distinguishes it from other countries around the world. Canadian society is made up of an infusion of indigenous and immigrant cultures, which have both been blended to create a national hegemonic identity of what it means to be...
In the nineteenth century, the United States reached a strong authority, directly touching the local Native nations. The basic concept of negotiated treaties between the United States and the Indian people implied the declared peace and companionship between the established American government and the Native population (Calloway). However, such treaties...
Conflict is an inherent trait of human nature, and conflicts between different states are highly probable and anticipated. All states pursue their interests and goals, and in the majority of cases, modern world states rarely commit to military solutions of disputed problems. However, such disputes remain extremely prevalent, whether they...
It would inevitably be an oversimplification to attempt summarizing James Baldwin with one term. He was not merely the essayist, but a novelist as well, not only an author, but also an activist, and so forth. Yet while his contribution to the discussion of race and any other adjacent issues...
Capitalism, like socialism and communism, relieson industrial development strategies. They are not the only factor of capitalism success, as otherwise, socialism could succeed either. Capitalism emphasizes on individual self-interests being uniquely complementary to specialization, consolidation, and standardization of industrial control strategies. Industrialism, combined with capitalism, led the world economy to...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What are the advantages of interest groups? Interest groups are organizations with individuals who have a common political goal and come together to influence government decisions and policies (King and Walker 5). They present a particular perspective that the public might not be aware of or might not be readily...