Category: Politics & Government 2182
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Power Elite: The Notion of the Power Elite
Table of Contents Panoptic Surveillance Power Elite from Sociological Perspective Cultural Relativism References Following Charles Wright Mills’ notion of the Power Elite, a small group of people, economic, political, and military leaders, holds all the power. I think that while his idea may be similar to conspiracy theory, it finds support in real examples. I…
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The Impact of Public Consultation in Australia
Summary The impact of public consultation in Australia is scrutinized by Kerley and Starr (2000). The authors acknowledge that the new concept of public consultation is an overseas trend as implied by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). There are six benefits or values of implementing public consultation in Australia (Kerley & Starr…
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The Fire Code Concept in Albany
Table of Contents What Codes are in Place? How They were Adopted, and by Who? Why were These Codes Adopted? Who Enforces the Codes? How do the Codes affect Standards? What Impact do the Codes Have on Inspections? What are the Impacts of Not Enforcing the Code? References What Codes are in Place? Albany has…
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Indian Creek Foundation: New Plan Fundamentals
Table of Contents Values The Mission The Vision Key Stakeholders Conclusion References Indian Creek Foundation is an organization focused on helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It has operated for more than 40 years and has provided a great service to the people living in its area of operation. However, currently, the…
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The Florida Legislative Congressional Senators
Table of Contents Introduction State Description State’s Political Orientation Senators’ Description Senators’ Concept of a Legislator Personal Opinion Concerning the Senators’ Work Conclusion References Introduction The territorial features of the state of Florida provide for a special approach not only about tourism activities but also political ones. The interests of this region of the United…
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The Electoral College’s Mission and Functions
One of the main causes of debate in the U.S. is the issue of the integrity of the presidential election. Not all citizens of America know that during the voting, they actually choose not the president but representatives of the states. It is they who will then select the next president of the country. For…
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Public Policy: Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants
Table of Contents Introduction Elections The Congress and the Executive Public Opinion Insights Gained Regarding Public Policy References Introduction Policy refers to a proposed course of action taken by people in power in an attempt to achieve a certain objective. Amnesty for illegal immigrants is at the center of the American public policy since certain…
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Application of Filibusters to Influence Public Perceptions
Political parties (predominantly minority parties) frequently employ filibusters to influence public perceptions on a particular subject. To keep the media interested, senators may employ the filibuster even if they are not saying anything significant. It can be difficult if one is trying to figure out which pirates are purely for political reasons. Once the filibuster…
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Canadian Political Landscape: Federal-Provincial Relations
The tensions between federal and provincial governments in Canada have varied over time and led to various types of dialogues between them. It could be a more cooperation-oriented conversation, or it could result in serious disagreements and discrepancies between the governments (Simeon, 2015). I believe that while the independent actions of provinces might not be…
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Operation “Geronimo” Analysis: Manhunt Presidency
Obama’s presidency has been marked by controversial decisions ranging from health care reform to the economic aspect. The critical event of this period was Operation Geronimo to eliminate the head of the terrorist organization Osama bin Laden. The decision to carry out this operation still raises a lot of questions. However, I believe that Obama’s…