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  • French Politics

    French Politics

    Louis was dignified and imposing with charming manners, but he was also hard working, patient and self-disciplined with an iron physical constitution. He maintained a strict routine of official business, every day. Short of height, he was of modest intelligence (not much helped by his upbringing undertaken largely by his servants) and lacking of a sense of humor. Possessed of a colossal pride, he loved grandeur, glory, military reviews and petty details (uniforms, equipment, drill).

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Anna
  • Machiavelli: A Cynic?

    Machiavelli: A Cynic?

    Many writings argue that human kind is born capable of evil things or that they are born either good or evil. Machiavelli argues simply that man is self-centered and only after self preservation. He argues that mankind is immoral and greedy. His opinions are apparent as he states, “It may be said of men in general that they are ungrateful, voluble, dissemblers, anxious to avoid danger, and covetous of gain,” in the eighteenth paragraph

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Anna
  • American Political Parties

    American Political Parties

    American Political Parties There have been many different political parties since the beginning of the American political system. A political party is made up of a group of people that share common goals and ideals, and these people work together to help elect people to offices that share these goals to represent them. Political parties work to try to control the government and their ultimate goal is to win as many elections and to gain

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Bred
  • Political Science

    Political Science

    Law and Government aim to protect individual’s freedoms. However most laws restrict an individual’s freedom. Therefore the government creates constitutions to protect your rights to keep them out of reach of the government. The bill of rights is usually just associated with the federal government. The state and other local governments did not have to obey them. That is until the 14th amendment was put into place. This amendment was the due process clause. This

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Are Islamic Ideals Slowing Modernization?

    Are Islamic Ideals Slowing Modernization?

    Are Islamic Ideals Slowing Modernization ? In this essay I will be using MLA as a writing style, this essay will prove that many Islamic ideals and Extremism are stopping modernization and also promoting hatred between western and Muslim countries. This fact will be proven using these supporting points, Firstly the oppression of women in Muslim countries all over the world holds back a significant population of women who may have great things to contribute

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Edward
  • The Impact of Religions upon International Politics

    The Impact of Religions upon International Politics

    “The 21st century will be religious or it will not be.” Andrй Malraux. By publishing a book this year (1), in which she pleads for a better integration of religious dimensions in the diplomatic approach, the american former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright underlines in which extent perception of religion has been modified during last twenty years in politician's approach. Throughout the 20th century actually, sociologists as political commentators had announced the fading, the

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: regina
  • Americas Perspective on Politics

    Americas Perspective on Politics

    This essay was originally presented as theRobert F. Kennedy Professorship Lecture at theDavid Rockefeller Center for Latin American StudiesHarvard UniversityOctober 17, 2005Background and Motivation1Most of my training and professional experience has been that of an academic studying electoralbehavior, political parties, and democratic representation. It was only two years ago, lured by theopportunity to help the ongoing strengthening of Mexico’s electoral democracy, that I accepted the invitation of the new Councilor President of the Federal Electoral

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Janna
  • Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster

    Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster

    “Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster” Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the northern Gulf Coast, tired and angry people stranded at the convention center in New Orleans welcomed a supply convoy carrying food, water and medicine with cheers and tears of joy. Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. It was the sixth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the third-strongest

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    Essay Length: 862 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory

    Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory

    Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory What is cyberspace? Cyberspace is a special domain that is driven by an electronic network largely transparent. Cyberspace is a series of networks. The term was coined by American writer William Gibson and first used in his 1984 science fiction novel Neuromancer, in which he described cyberspace as a place of "unthinkable complexity." The term has given rise to a vocabulary of "cyberterms," such as cyber cafes (cafes that sell

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • Islam

    Islam

    Islam One of the active “survivors” of practiced faiths in America is Islam. Before and even after the incident of September 11th, more and more disappointment, frustration and curiosity towards Islam and Muslims have aroused amongst Americans. The Reason behind those mixed feelings is that it is said that a group of Muslim “terrorists” were behind the tragedy that occurred to the Trade Center in New York. That has resulted in the lost of many

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines Historical Facts: The Philippines overcame many obstacles in history that reshaped the political environment of modern times. The Philippine islands have a strong Spanish influence. Records in history date back to 1521 where Ferdinand Magellan colonized the islands in the name of Charles I of Spain. The Spanish objectives focused Philippine society toward the spread of Christianity, colonization in the name of Spain, and acquiring key positions in

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines Historical Facts: The Philippines overcame many obstacles in history that reshaped the political environment of modern times. The Philippine islands have a strong Spanish influence. Records in history date back to 1521 where Ferdinand Magellan colonized the islands in the name of Charles I of Spain. The Spanish objectives focused Philippine society toward the spread of Christianity, colonization in the name of Spain, and acquiring key positions in the

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: David
  • Lord of the Flies: the Two Political Forces

    Lord of the Flies: the Two Political Forces

    In “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, a group of kids crash lands on an uninhabited island. As the time passes, two rival groups emerge, each having a leader with his own view on how to lead. Ralph’s rule was democratic. He believed that order could be achieved by peaceful negotiations and reasoning. He got the kids to elect him as a chief rather than enforcing his own rule. He attempted to achieve order

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Top
  • Should Censorship Be Politically Practiced on online Newspapers?

    Should Censorship Be Politically Practiced on online Newspapers?

    Should censorship be politically practiced on Online Newspapers? * * * * * Solution: For its great number of advantages such as quick access, low cost and variety, Online Newspaper has been a close friend to many people in this modern world. However, when we deal with political issues, a question is posed whether censorship should be practiced on e-press, since Politics is a highly sensitive and important field that can have influence on almost

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs

    Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs

    Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs The United States of America has long grappled with the problem of drugs and has from time to time initiated measures to combat the usage and trafficking of drugs. It is common knowledge that the various wars that have been part of the combat program of several administrations have failed miserably despite the availability of a great deal of resources, added to the colossal funding process. This is

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Vika
  • Niccolo Machiavelli

    Niccolo Machiavelli

    Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy. He eventually became a man who lived his life for politics and patriotism. Right now, however, he is associated with corrupt, totalitarian government. The reason for this is a small pamphlet he wrote called The Prince to gain influence with the ruling Medici family in Florence. The political genius of Niccolo Machiavelli was overshadowed by the reputation that was unfairly given to him because

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Janna
  • Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures

    Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures

    Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures Introduction: There were astonishing (surprising) achievements by Muslim scholars (people who study, students) and scientists during the period from approximately 0 to 1050 A.D. This period is called a "Golden Age" of the Islamic World. Great advances were made in the Abbasid Islamic Empire (with its capital in Baghdad) even up to 1258 when the Mongols invaded the empire and destroyed its capital. Great achievements also continued in

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Yan
  • Feminism Vs Marxism Political Theory

    Feminism Vs Marxism Political Theory

    INTRODUCTION: The foreign battles being fought all around the world are invisible to the eyes of many. The Author of this article is a philanthropist who loves democracy and the spread of globalization in the form of international aid organizations. The Author is concerned with the expansion, transformation and continuation of open democratic societies, in which the sovereignty resides within the people, not through the tyrant as us to be the case. IRA: 1 "How

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Jon
  • The Political and Religious Winds of the Seventeenth Century from Cha

    The Political and Religious Winds of the Seventeenth Century from Cha

    The Restoration, a period of constantly changing ideals, shows how the change in government from Charles I to Oliver Cromwell affected the people of that time. Also showing the shift in winds of religion, compares and contrasts Absolutism and Constitutionalism, shows how the influence of the English people on the world, and shows a new era being heralded in without which we would not exist. The seventeenth century started with the Ascension of Charles I

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Leadership, Power & Politics

    Leadership, Power & Politics

    Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals (Robbins & Judge, 2007). Leaders understand that people need to find meaning in life through their work and that meaning is derived from creativity in the service of worthwhile purposes. Strong personal ethics, a positive belief in others, and a compelling vision are other characteristics of successful corporate leadership (Badaracco, Ellsworth, 1992). The choice of leaders is

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Max
  • Political Socialization

    Political Socialization

    Political Socialization When children are born into a society, at a very young age they begin to develop their ideas, personalities, beliefs and opinions. This is where socialization gets its roots. In a country like the United States, a person’s political agenda is one of the characteristics that define what type of citizen you are. Through many different areas of our life we are affected, persuaded, influenced about our beliefs, not just with politics but

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Jack
  • The Political Community in Guatemala

    The Political Community in Guatemala

    The Political Community The “social apartheid” that exist in Guatemala separates Guatemala into two places and does not allow the country to be united, both democratically socially. The indigenous population is separated from opportunities. Without the minimal conditions, necessary for citizens to exercise their rights in practice there is not citizenship and therefore no “true” democracy. New democratic institutions must both address the anxiety existing among Ladinos and prove to be responsive to a sizeable

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Political Climate of the 1950s

    The Political Climate of the 1950s

    The 1950’s 1 Running Head: THE POLITICAL CLIMATE OF THE 1950S The Political Climate of the 1950s Natasha C. Stewart History 145 Robin Greenberg M.A. April 11, 2005 The 1950s 2 With the dropping of the Atomic bomb that ended WWII and the beginning of the Cold War, there was an irony of stability and turmoil in the United States. The start of the 1950s brought about many changes, from the Red Scare and threat

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Jon
  • Islam and Christianity

    Islam and Christianity

    Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three directly associated religions. The two largest religions in the world are Christianity and Islam. They all believe in Abraham and certain other patriarchs mentioned in the Bible as their spiritual ancestors. In their many points of similarity, there is no guarantee that their followers can get along. Most of the religiously provoked conflicts, mass crimes against humankind and genocides in the 20th century have been between Christians and Muslims.

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Islam

    Islam

    History Islamic Influence I slam during the times of 622 to 1500 added many different changes. Though there where many different impacts I feel the strongest impacts dealt with religion, culture classes, and gender. The result of the culture and religion lead to the wars between Muslims and Christians also called the crusades, which then later led to the fall of the Byzantium and Ottoman Empires down fall. Islam during this time period allowed protection

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Stenly