Liberalism does not differ from many other theories in that it establishes that academic research should be based on a commitment to a scientific approach in the process of constructing a theory. This factor contributes to the acquisition of a given approach of a more positivist and socio-scientific side of...
A dictatorship is a form of governance wherein one person or group of people has unlimited power with no effective constitutional restraints. The term dictatorship derives from the Latin word dictator, which under the Roman Republic denoted a provisional administrator with supernatural abilities to cope with state emergencies (Fraenkel and...
Democracy, as a socio-political phenomenon, is associated with equality, whether the right to vote, expression of will, religious affiliation, or other freedoms. According to Greenberg et al. (2018), the United States, being a country with a capitalist system, largely builds its economy on the wealth-producing principle. At the same time,...
Introduction Democracy as a term and phenomenon originated in ancient Greece, where human civil and political rights were first raised. Democracy is the belief in a shared power governed by collective decision-making. The U.S. system of democracy is a product of its history and practice, shaped in unique ways. The...
The tradition of political realism is rooted in the deep ages, its cognitive principles were in demand in various fields of political science, within its framework one of the most authoritative theories of the state in political science was developed. In the world, there are constantly crisis moments in the...
Introduction Public administration is a field that studies how governmental policies are implemented and the process that includes the actual implementation of policies to advance citizens’ well-being. Public administration theory addresses a set of social sciences to analyze the meaning, structure, and function of different forms of public service. Concerning...
In the theory of Marxism, the withering away of the state and the money behind it is a natural process due to public self-awareness. However, if the state disappears right now, without any prerequisites, then all state institutions will die with it (for example, the police, courts, other government agencies)....
Introduction The development concept is drawn up and shaped by patriotic leaders guided by ethics. In his article “Neopatrimonialism and Political Economy,” Mkandawire (2015) argues that the African cause is self-reinforcing Africanist scholarship. The call to neopatrimonialism forecasts government improvement to meet inherent long-term challenges (Mkandawire, 2015). This comparative ideology...
Summary: Frederick Douglass discusses how the Constitution will affect people’s lives. He draws attention to the fact that common sense must be at the head of any government action. He criticizes the Constitution by explaining its promotion of the slave system (Blackpast, 2012). Douglass expresses his attitude toward the Constitution...
“The Tragedy of the Commons” is a dilemma described by Garrett Hardin in 1968. In this reading, several people, driven by personal interests and egoism, act rationally and independently; however, in the end, they destroy scarce resources. The article reflects on the topic of limited resources and suggests that some...
The Libertarian Theory supports a society of free will and unrestrained freedom. The Libertarian Media system suggests that media houses should freely report anything and seek to be free from the government’s grip. It hinges on the fact that the public can make decisions for themselves, deciding what information is...
In the system of political organization of society, an important place belongs to the state. The State has not always existed and is currently the result of the historical development of society and its natural division into various social groups. It is also the result of the progressive development of...
It is important to note that capitalism is a political and economic system that enables private ownership and profit-seeking. Although the system brought a wide range of innovations and quality of life improvement, it is far from perfect in terms of justice, equality, fairness, and long-term viability. As with any...
The development of society is closely related to state formation, as the state provides an outline of the class system and distribution of power in the population. One of the primary reasons the state is essential for continuous development and progress is that the state indicates stability. Moreover, it provides...
One of the fields in which trivial objections are particularly common is politics, and an example of such arguments based on irrelevant details is the case when opponents argue about the feasibility of reforms. For instance, in healthcare, many measures seem controversial to the public, and the opinions vary depending...
The existence of opposing interests within a country determines the need for an instrument, allowing activists to overcome the emerging challenges for the common good. In this case, politics is the field, clarifying what methods can be used for the above purpose and how the actions of different population groups...
The issues raised by the black movements in the USA have been relevant, and their initiatives have been needed. However, the question of where these ideas come from has not been covered. Partially, the reason for this was the fact that the majority of people, first of all, think of...
The issue of governments, their powers, and the legislature have always been prevalent. Many book writers and columnists tried to grasp the meaning of many government officials’ actions and decisions. Additionally, every generation has its own problems, which reflect the government system and law system. As a result, the following...
Stating the Constitution is not a suicide pact and advocating the limitation of certain rights to counter threats during a crisis is a fairly reasonable approach. Rights guaranteed by the Constitution comprise a public good that benefits those who partake in it. However, constitutional rights can only endure until there...
Such a concept as freedom has many different definitions depending on the field of study. The most basic and widespread description of this phenomenon is the understanding of freedom as independence from the desires and opinions of other people. This research paper aims to compare and contrast the understanding of...
Introduction It seems reasonable to state that the complexity that exists within the scope of systems models related to the assessment of economies and politics serves as a significant foundation for appropriate evaluations and projections pertaining to public policies. The utilization of complex and advanced formulas does not imply a...
The group of people who are connected with the same aim, which is usually related to the alterations of the governmental policy, is called an interest group. Naturally, the associations are formally organized and tend to seek the enhancement of life quality within the area of interest by influencing public...
The 14th US Congressional District of New York In New York State’s 14th Congressional district, Whites form the majority, followed by other races and Asians. The minorities in the district are the Blacks, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Mixed races, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. Economically, the average annual...
Bureaucracy is an unavoidable part of a modern society, present in most spheres of life. In simple terms, it is a complex organization of multilayered systems and processes guaranteeing that the state officials are the main decision-makers, rather than the elected representatives (Banton, 2020). The decision-making process under bureaucracy is...
The public wants to rely on the facts by assessing political actions and striving for critical thinking. Recently, however, facts have lost their evidentiary value in the political process. A question arises of how an advanced society manages public decisions if the facts are used without evidence. Various experts talk...
Politics is an integral part of the life of organized communities such as human society. This concept describes the relationships between community members that lead to consolidated decision-making and resource distribution. The main aim of politics is the adoption of collective action to address a particular problem or achieve a...
Public services are founded on the ethical principles of the common good, and therefore they should focus on serving others and social equity. Ethics are guidelines that focus on improving societal well-being and resolving conflicts of interest. In the article on the state of social equity in American public administration,...
Meaning of Democracy The word “democracy” comes from the Greek language and means “rule of the people.” The issues of democracy have been discussed for several thousand years, but a definition of this concept with which everyone would agree has not been found. This can partly be explained by the...
Multiple American citizens consider the assassination of John F. Kennedy a decisive point in history that ruined democracy. Kennedy promoted “education, national security, and world peace,” which did not correspond to the interests of other influential bodies in the US during the Vietnam war (JFK Library, par. 4). Although the...
Introduction The role and place of morality in politics have been a tough question for philosophers for generations. Nowadays, it remains one of the most controversial topics, and it will cause disputes as long as society does not consist of a homogenous community with identical values. It is only natural...
I think that the current state of the political system is abysmal. The video titled “How America Could Fall Like Rome” makes parallels with the Roman Republic before its transformation into an Empire. It also claims that democracy is in danger from radicalized and authoritarian political elements (like Trump) and...
Introduction The ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 reveals how important it is for a government to undertake correct policies that would ensure the security and well-being of the citizens. In 2005, the United Nations introduced a new norm of international law as the responsibility to protect. The essence of this initiative...
What is Cancel Culture Cancel Culture can define a way of life practiced by many individuals. There is a global as well as a national level of Culture. In politics, the term “cancel culture” refers to the idea that people can be easily controlled without sufficient food and entertainment. High-end...
Introduction People may not see any difference in the definition of “respect” and “obedience,” and they have approximately the same meaning in daily use. Some individuals might state that obedience follows respect, as when a person has good status in society, others tend to admire their actions. However, the difference...
Introduction The partisanship of American politics has been increasingly present over the last two decades, in particular since Pres. Obama’s election in 2008. With a flare-up of ideological tensions and emergency of various radical political groups and influences, polarization in politics seemed to reach its peak in 2020 with the...
The situation that is characterized as the division of the nation at the moment is indeed observed in the civilian field of the United States. The politicization of everyday life is at the moment a characteristic feature of American consciousness. The sharpened opposition between the conservative and democratic political camps...
In the video entitled “Pueblo GOP Chair Backs Rep. Lauren Boebert Despite Her Apology,” news reporters provide details of a recent debate over Lauren Boebert’s comments about Ilhan Omar. Boebert, a representative of the third congressional district of Colorado, publicly shared a story that allegedly happened at the Capitol, and...
To begin with, the last 12-months period was really difficult for me: I was afraid of my and my relatives’ health because of the COVID-19 pandemics, which made me get vaccinated as soon as possible. However, not everyone has a similar vision on this problem: many protests occurred over the...
The issue of Americanism has always existed along with the history of the United States. Within time, internal and external factors led to the acute question of defining a true American. Waves of migration from Europe pushed to a faster solving of the issue and identified various ideas. Nationalism brings...
Canada has a developed economy, belonging to a group of countries with high economic characteristics. The level of development largely determines the degree of its participation in international assistance. The history of Canada’s international aid spans more than 70 years and currently represents an essential and integral element of the...
The Presidental Election held a place in 1912 was the beginning of the argument between two political parties. New Nationalism and New Freedom both desired to lead the country, employing democratic means, but their approaches were entirely distinct. Overall, it seems vital to realize the positions of two political platforms...
A prisoner’s dilemma is a choice and game theory conundrum that shows that two rational individuals making decisions out of their consciousness cannot achieve an optimal outcome (Dal Bo and Guillaume 52). It is a strategy in which one side seeks its well-being at the expense of the other. In...
To begin with, the 19th century is considered as an “Age of Imperialism,” when powerful states began to expand their territories. In 1898, Spanish loyalists resented American interference in Cuba’s politics, leading to the war. According to Bailey (1991), in 1898, the USS Marine sat anchored in Havana Harbor, ready...
Introduction Critical management studies (CMS) is a research field that applies critical theory to management to provide critiques of how managers and businesses operate. Per Dehler and Welsh (2016), it has four primary roles: a form of analysis, a debate catalyst, a tool to promote social change and emancipation, and...
Introduction Every nation has its way of identifying itself and establishing a feeling of being proud of one’s country. Nationalism strengthens national unity by making people believe that they are better and more important than others. It also plays a crucial role in world affairs, and it can have either...
The state of Kansas has plenty of economic and political problems. Therefore, there is a need for initiatives that will create new opportunities for the members of local communities (Rishel, 2020). This paper aims to discuss the formation of the interest group with the WuShock mascot symbol that will protect...
Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber on Modernity Modernity entails the individual’s adaptation to society’s new form of life that differs from the past. Modernization is a transitional process from traditional to contemporary life. Early scholars such as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber witnessed revolutionary transitions in...
Power is a multidimensional entity that can be interpreted and manifested in many ways on all layers of reality. A person can have power over his discipline, family, health, or other people. Some philosophers think that power is a fundamental principle that moves the whole world, all animate and inanimate...
Modern American society is complex as it presents a multicultural blend with various social interactions. The social interactions require a regulative system that could carry the weight of all kinds of different social interactions. Therefore, modern America could also be characterized by the significant influence of the economy, legal system,...
Introduction Political science is a scientific discipline concerned with the study of politics. Therefore, it is concerned with the study of power and governance, political activities, thoughts, and behaviors, along with the constitution and laws (GreatSchools Staff, 2021). The contemporary approach to political science divides the discipline into international relations,...
Introduction The issues of women’s participation in politics have been at the center of active discussions in recent years. Historically, this domain of human activity and self-actualization was dominated by men. As per obsolete views, it was beyond an average woman’s scope of tasks to make political decisions at any...
The 40th president of the Unites States visited Berlin to remember the action of the past and what contribution the governance of North America made in relation to Germany. The main purpose of the speech is to show that people deserve freedom, and United States can always support them. Ronal...
Introduction The discussion of tyranny as a phenomenon existing in the United States by Alexis De Tocqueville highlights its complex nature and supports the idea of introducing changes in this respect. From the author’s perspective, the mentioned concept seems alarming for the grounds of American democracy while being frequently neglected...
The main points of Marxist-inspired theory include examining the impact of capitalism on economic, productivity, and labor development as well as the inherently exploitive relationship between workers and capitalists, which would create class conflict. The conflict would eventually culminate in an uprising whereby the working class would depose the capitalist...
Migration policies in Germany under chancellor Angela Merkel and in the US under ex-president Donald Trump were diametrically opposing to one another both in principles and in implementation. While Trump presented a strongman policy with an announced goal “of curbing down migration from other countries, Merkel promoted an open-doors policy...
Introduction Hannah Arendt was one of the seminal political thinkers, who provided an account of the understanding of human activities. She is interested in viva activa, and according to her, labor, work, and action are the three most significant elements adding to viva activa. Altogether, they define the meaning of...
Influence of women legislators on policy issues in Congress The increase of the number in Congress has highly influenced policymaking and passing of bills since it can help them diffuse their priorities throughout the legislative process. Due to high representation in the Congress, women can easily pass bills that favor...
I recently wrote an essay on the disparity of resources and wealth leading to a dystopian future. It was an exciting experience, not even because of the format itself, but, in fact, the theme. My initially simple thoughts and ideas for writing a text in the course of work turned...
In the book The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli argues that the ruler should govern based on the observations of the real world rather than pursuing idealistic concepts. In order to understand why the author even bothered to draw such a distinction, it is necessary, first, to briefly look at the philosophical...
Groups of interests are commonly referred to as voluntary associations formed to express and defend their politically significant interests with the state and other political institutions. The diversity of interests in modern society determines the activity of numerous diverse and diverse public associations (Holyoke 125). They represent the interests of...
Political theory encompasses the assessment of the political practices and the general society. It also involves the examination of political views and values, such as democracy, equality, freedom, power, and justice that the people of an organization may have. It helps people describe better the things that have shaped the...
Even though Americans have the moral and legal right to own private guns, the government’s most defensive gun control policy should moderate their usage. Evidence Arguments against Moderate Gun Control While private citizens have the right to own firearms, moderate gun control policy gives way to armed militias’ destructive acts...
The opinion of George Orwell’s 1984 as a truly extrapolative piece of fiction regarding political turmoil has been questioned by modern and contemporary critics of Orwell’s time. This was often due to the overtly primitive, regressive, and openly vicious nature of the antagonism in Orwell’s work in contrast to other...
Introduction Geronimo or the Neptune Spear is an operation authorized by Barack Obama and carried out on May 2, 2011, by a particular unit of DEVGRU to assassinate the al-Qaeda terrorist organization Osama bin Laden. After that, Barack Obama delivered a speech that caused an international outcry. Most favored the...
Social movements and politics of race, gender, and class became hotly debated and intertwined in modern times due to citizens’ active use of social media to express their opinions on these questions. For instance, more than 50% of millennials reported using Facebook to receive daily notifications about news on a...
Introduction At the time when the U.S. was facing one of the greatest crises of its recent history, the solution involving brute force and the uninhibited decision to eliminate the source of the threat seemed to be the most sensible and morally justifiable option to take. Specifically, given the effect...
Introduction Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, is worldwide known for his harsh rhetoric and provocative speeches, which can be aimed at anyone, from the Islamic world to European partners. In June 2018, he made one of his most famous speeches at a summer camp in Tusnádfürdő in Romania. This speech...
The U.S. Constitution adheres to a federal design, making it the most impactful document on the nation’s politics. Since the creation of the republic, Americans have debated the advantages and disadvantages of this system of governance. This paper revisits the discourse but revitalizes it by adding a democratic twist. The...
Speaking about sociology, that is important to note how crucial it is for people and their accumulation of knowledge about the whole world. Sociology studies not only the events that occur and the relations of society to them but the connections between people who belong to one or different groups...
The concept of equal opportunity challenges may seem to arise from political and social factors making people not have equal chances in different parts of the world. Using the political theory approach, one may realize that this perspective has far-reaching implications and attracts counter-arguments from everyone. There are multiple policies...
Aristotle begins his discussion of human communities by stating that they are all formed to fulfill certain needs that humans perceive as good and desirable. Aristotle admits that many animals are political by nature – for instance, bees cannot normally exist outside the community of the hive. However, speech, which...
Individual rights and freedoms are under constant attack in modern society, whether by the government or other people. Liberalism provides a solution by pushing for the protection of individual liberty. Liberalism is a theory that defines the reason and efforts undertaken to safeguard the aforementioned personal freedom as a concept...
In multinational states, there is a state structure in which the member States have legislative competence, their constitutional legislation, legislative, executive, and judicial bodies, and their own administrative and territorial system. That is why “federation” originated from “federalism.” It already denotes the form of organization of the territorial structure of...
Everyone has a birthplace, and everyone should have his or her own home. This message can be seen in the lines of Edward Said in his essay, States. It is safe to say that place, or environment, shapes a person’s culture, behavior, and lifestyle. Moreover, place shapes others’ initial perception...
Political discourse has become more negative, disrespectful, and less fact-based. According to studies, US political discourse has significantly changed after the 2016 elections. US presidential debates in 2016 and 2020 are notorious for being disrespectful, negative, and based on rumors (Yaqub et al., 2017). According to Lockhart (2018), former President...
Introduction The goal of any society is to have adequate supply and access of resources, a healthy environment, and the general human wellbeing. All societies strive to achieve a healthy environment that sustains the daily needs of people. Research shows that human wellbeing is linked to the health of the...
Introduction The United States, one of the greatest democracies in the history of humankind, was founded on the principles of popular sovereignty, limited government, liberty, the rule of law, due process, and federalism. These principles are articulated in the Founding documents, and every US government and citizen refer to them...
Presidential popularity can be influenced by many different factors depending on the mood in the society, the current political situation in the country, and social tendencies. However, collecting and categorizing all the factors and points, there will be three main groups: government management, the president’s issue position, and moral values....
Introduction On May 1, 2011, the founder and leader of the terrorist organization Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, was killed following President Obama’s command. This operation was performed under the code name of Operation Geronimo because bin Laden, like the famous Native American Geronimo, was eluding American troops for years....
Senior Executive Service (SES) represents critical government positions, and leaders are gathered here. They are designed to make sure that the executive management’s actions meet the nation’s needs (Senior Executive Service, n.d.). However, there is a part of the population whose interests may be missed due to insufficient diversity in...
The protection of citizens is one of the primary tasks of the government, but it can be challenging to perform in the absence of special initiatives. It is usually addressed by numerous laws aimed at eliminating potential hazards, and the most critical sphere of their application is road safety. The...
Operation Geronimo, which implied the killing of Osama bin Laden was a specific solution the U. S. Government accepted after the horrific events of September 11, 2001. To some people, the Operation was either authorized or did not have to follow the full range of rules to be undertaken. Others...
Executive summary The Brady Handgun Violence Act was a 1993 piece of legislation that was passed amid a heated debate on whether it would be effective in reducing the number of “inappropriate people” who purchase guns from licensed weapon dealers and later uses them for criminal purposes either on themselves...
Introduction The United States government has to safeguard and promote the security of Americans. The Americans vote for candidates they think best; American candidates pursue a policy to promote the welfare of the American population. The programming of social services is mainly achieved. Today’s US lawmakers also try to make...
Abstract Over the recent decades, political and cultural shifts in the United States have caused the media to pay closer attention to the nation’s rapidly growing immigrant population. Although the Immigration and Customs Enforcement is formally tasked with housing immigration detainees, it is evident that the US Marshals Services plays...
For decades, gun violence has been the most deadly thing that has happened in the United States. A gunshot in the United States has become a trend that causes devastation and terror among residents. Various assaults are taking place around the United States; some assailants targeted Walmart shops, while others...
In the U.S., the number of imprisoned people takes the leading position in the world. It is connected to many reasons. Some of people are imprisoned for minor offences, such as failure to pay a fine or illegal entry in the country. Some get incarcerated for several times after being...
The problem of social justice is closely related to that of equality and inequality of people in specific historical conditions. Sometimes one can come across the assertion that justice is nothing more than a consistently carried out equality. A complexly organized society based on the division of labor and social...
The authors of the research article “Democracy and Collective Identity in the E.U. and the USA” are Kathleen R. McNamara from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and Paul Musgrave from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. The potential bias of the research article is that both authors are American, who is...
Living in a democratic society is a privilege, and therefore every citizen must contribute to the efforts to prevent its deterioration into an authoritarian state. It is essential to understand the characteristics of authoritarian rules of the past because it can help make better political decisions. Moreover, comparing the examples...
President Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drug Act at the same time as Federal Meat Inspection Act. The law was passed during the progressive era of legislative change in the United States. The essence of the Act was that manufacturers had to indicate harmful substances in the composition of...
Enhancement Throughout the history of the USA, the governance approaches have been changed, improved, and strengthened. The dominant idea of the political system in the USA has always been in the pursuit of constitutional democracy as a type of governance capable of providing equal opportunities and justice for all. However,...
The concept of the American Dream is known globally as the idea of an ideal life for a person who has everything they need: material wealth, family, democratic rights, and respect in society. As the primary sources demonstrate, this idea was formed during the early days of the United States;...
The events of early 2021, when on January 6th, a crowd of protesters in support of President Trump broke into the Capitol, were marked by cruelty. For various reasons, people want to be heard, draw attention to a certain problem, and there is a question of which methods are more...
7 Advantages of BREXIT to the UK The UK Reclaims its Sovereignty Being a part of the EU implied that the Parliament’s primary function would be limited to mandates from the EU governing body. Due to BREXIT, the Parliament was given back its initial power to control domestic affairs. Immediate...
There are many research articles, but only some of them are determined as “high-quality papers.” What determines such articles, if not the words in them? It is impossible to state whether the article is qualitative or not by just analyzing its words because of the significant number of contrasting points....
In its work, the government faces challenges that prevent it from operating efficiently in terms of cost and quality of service in protecting the population. One of the reasons that cultivate several different issues within the government system is the lack of transparency in the governmental work process and relationship...
An excellent policy must first get the passageway onto the political plan where there are contending speculations on how issues work towards the plan. Educational and healthcare problems, which remain burning issues in the contemporary world, have come a long way in consideration by American politicians. A good example of...
Introduction Democracy and authoritarianism are extremely different forms of government and can be mutually exclusive in particular contexts. In the modern world, states vary based on the degree of democratization, which finds reflection in their economic and political strategies and approaches to the limits of individual freedom. This essay seeks...