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  • Political Science

    Political Science

    Illinois is often considered a big state with conservative ideologies; however, in recent years this state has been moving into the Democratic column. Presently, the United States (U.S.) congressional delegation of Illinois remains evenly split and, as a result of the 2002 election, the Democratic Party has control of the governor's mansion, the state House and the state Senate. Illinois, for the past 46 elections has been equivalent to a political weather vain for the

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    Essay Length: 3,391 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Are Political Questions All Economic?

    Are Political Questions All Economic?

    Are Political Questions All Economic? In Mark Sagoff’s article, “At the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: or Why Political Questions Are Not All Economic”, Sagoff debates the economic nature of political questions and whether or not they are all economic. Sagoff says they are not, that you cannot place a market value on many issues where morality must come first. Segregation, is there an economic gain from this issue, is there a market value

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    Essay Length: 564 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: Edward
  • Early Western Civilization

    Early Western Civilization

    Egyptologists had lost interest in the site of tomb 5, which had been explored and looted decades ago. Therefore, they wanted to give way to a parking lot. However, no one would have ever known the treasure that lay only 200 ft. from King Tut's resting place which was beyond a few rubble strewn rooms that previous excavators had used to hold their debris. Dr. Kent Weeks, an Egyptologist with the American University in Cairo,

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    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: July
  • Western Civilization

    Western Civilization

    Western Civilization from 1589 to 1914 had many specific changes that contributed to the structure of the western world before World War I. In the absolutism state sovereignty is embodied in the person of the ruler. Kings were absolute kings and were resposible to no none except god. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries absolute rulers had to respect the fundamental laws of their land. They had to control competing jurisdictions, institutions or groups that

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    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Western Europe

    Western Europe

    1. In Western Europe, the 300-mile radius of Paris, ideas of democracy, parliamentary, government, industry-based economy were improved o invented. The French, Dutch, English and Swiss were the major players. Geneva, Amsterdam, London and Paris were to become centers of learning 2. Louis XIV after age of 23 controlled every aspect of life from foreign to internal affairs. In foreign affairs Louis XIV created a favorable personality that everyone from England to Turkey looked up

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    Essay Length: 256 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: Mike
  • Kent State: The Taciturn of Political Dissent?

    Kent State: The Taciturn of Political Dissent?

    America is a country that is founded on political dissent and Americans have always had the illusion of free speech. But at what price does that freedom come by? How high emotions can run equates with the consequences of our actions. Sit-ins, breaking windows, and even arson, it all builds up to something uncontrollable.; fear from both sides, the people and the government. When does it become more than just sit-ins and picketing? When burning

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    Submitted: March 30, 2010 By: Tasha
  • National, Political and Cultural

    National, Political and Cultural

    National, Political, and Cultural. What are we? Where do we belong? All three of these identities are evident in our daily lives, and although we may not be aware of it, they affect our lifestyles in a large way. We as Canadians have great national pride. Walking through Abbott's halls I tried to count the number of Canadian flags on other student's backpacks and ended up losing count. We drink Molson Canadian and worship the

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    Submitted: March 30, 2010 By: Jessica
  • 1984 and Today’s Political World

    1984 and Today’s Political World

    Thinking back into history, many important events have occurred in history since the publication of 1984 by George Orwell in 1949. In no specific order there would be the Holocaust, The creation of the United Nations, NATO (North Atlantic treaty Organization), and even The Iron Curtain being established. After 1984 was published huge events also occurred in history. There was the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean war, the Vietnam War, the creation of the Berlin

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: Top
  • Colonialists Vs Primitive Political Organizations

    Colonialists Vs Primitive Political Organizations

    Native people who occupied what is now “North America” had different political practices and it was the so called primitive government. The thought that they had a non political organization made the Europeans misunderstand the social structure of the natives. They thought that there is a lack of leadership and inhabitants were at a state of anarchy and underdevelopment. This misapprehension was a result of the political authority measurements Europeans considered; natives did not have

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: Artur
  • Understanding Politics

    Understanding Politics

    Understanding Notes #2 Liberalism For the next few lectures we will be discussing the industrialized democracies of the West. In this category will be those states which have had functioning democracies for at least 40 years, and also posses highly developed capitalist economies. This category will include almost all of Western Europe, the United States, Canada, Oz, New Zealand, etc. Deal with Japan in a later context. The term democracy in itself is somewhat problematic.

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: David
  • Anarchy: Political Ideals to a Symbol of Unconformity

    Anarchy: Political Ideals to a Symbol of Unconformity

    Anarchy: Political Ideals To A Symbol Of Uncoformity “Anarchism, then really stands for the liberation of human mind from the domination of religion, The liberation of the human body from the domination of property, Liberation from the shackles and restraints of government”#-Emma Golman. During the late 1800’s urbanization began to inflict the cities and the industrial revolution began resulting in governments gaining more and more power. “The state is authority; its force”#-Mikhail Bakunin. As the

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: Bred
  • Evaluate the Claim That Modern Political Parties Are Failing to Perform Their Traditional Functions

    Evaluate the Claim That Modern Political Parties Are Failing to Perform Their Traditional Functions

    To answer this question, we most identify the key roles of a political party in the political system. Political Parties must identify their leaders who in turn, become the offered leaders to take control of the country. Skills of persuasion, organisation of support, public speaking, committee work, and public campaigning are all essential qualities for leaders of political parties. Currently, the leaders of the Labour Party, Conservative's and Liberal Democrats represent a range of viewpoints,

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Edward
  • Adalbert Stifter’s Brigitta Through Social and Political Changes

    Adalbert Stifter’s Brigitta Through Social and Political Changes

    Adalbert Stifter's Brigitta through social and political changes It was between 1842 and 1844 that the Austrian author Adalbert Stifter wrote his novella Brigitta. Along with descriptions of beautiful landscapes and the love story between the Major and Brigitta, the work offers countless references to concomitant social and political events happening during the first half of the 19th century. Whether Stifter felt influenced by these changes or if he actually contributed to their taking place

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Mexican Political Outline

    Mexican Political Outline

    Political Structure and Institutions • The political system of Mexico is one that has changed dramatically in many ways including its practice and style. • Its transformation includes steady movement from an authoritarian regime to a democratic state. • Mexico had moderate authoritarian regime for most of the time since 1940. • It was an institutional system that dealt successfully with one of the top problems for a nondemocratic system of government, the leadership renewal

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: July
  • The Socio-Political Factors of 9/11: Motivations and Responses

    The Socio-Political Factors of 9/11: Motivations and Responses

    As a nation America has seen its fair share of conflicts and wars just in the last century. Our nation has seen both World Wars and various other conflicts that still to this day are claiming lives. During the hard times of war many people have found faith and turn to religion to provide hope and comfort. While America was at peace before September 11, 2001 a devastating and cowardly plan was being hatched in

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • Power and Politics

    Power and Politics

    Introduction Have you ever wondered what role politics and power play in organizations? When used effectively they can be compatible in reaching the organizations goals. Power is defined as the ability to get someone to do something you want done or the ability to make things happen in the way you want them. (Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn, Chap. 15). Power is important within organizations because it is the way in which management influences individuals to

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Irish Political History and Structure

    Irish Political History and Structure

    The modern political history of Ireland can be separated into two time periods. The first period is it's time spent under British rule as only one territory of the United Kingdom. The second period, which represents the beginning of the modern Irish state, took place during the early twentieth century. The road to national sovereignty was neither easy nor short as Britain was far from eager to let its dependent state go. The first organized

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Victor
  • Political Control Techniques in 1984

    Political Control Techniques in 1984

    Political Control Techniques in 1984 In the year 1984 there is one political party for Oceania, known only as the Party, and led by Big Brother. Nobody opposes the party because the party controls the population using methods such as creating youth organizations, manipulating history through the Ministry of Truth, and the telescreens. Youth organizations, such as the Spies, teach children to turn in adults to the ThoughtPolice who commit crimes against the Party. Using

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    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Mike
  • Martin Luther: A Brief History/impact on Western Civiliation

    Martin Luther: A Brief History/impact on Western Civiliation

    Martin Luther: A Brief History/Impact on Western Civiliation Martin Luther was a man with a purpose. Born in 1483 in Eisleben, Martin Luther was a German Monk who started one of the greatest religious revolutions in the history of the Western world. Before discussing the impact of his revolution on the modern world, we must first establish some background information about the man and the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther lived a tough childhood where

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    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Anna
  • Urban Politics

    Urban Politics

    After the Civil War the domination of the "political machine" over the affairs of government in the urban cities of the north became an undisputed fact of local politics. Their power flowed from creating a form of government that sought to perpetuate the position of its leaders by engaging in a bartering process with voters. The political machine existed during a time of mass migration to our urban centers from both immigrants and those in

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    Submitted: April 8, 2010 By: Bred
  • Analyse Shane with Specific Reference to the Films Visual Style and Western Themes

    Analyse Shane with Specific Reference to the Films Visual Style and Western Themes

    ‘ Analyse Shane with specific reference to the films visual style and western themes.’ By analysing ‘Shane’ (1953) in conjunction with its visual style and western themes, it will clearly show what aspects of western culture are apparent in the film. By looking at the visual style, this will show how the mise-en-scene informs the audience that ‘Shane’ is placed in the western genre. Firstly I will analyse the western themes that are visible in

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    Submitted: April 9, 2010 By: David
  • My Political Socialization

    My Political Socialization

    My Political Socialization In today's society politics reign supreme. Everybody has ideas about politics and every one of those ideas was somehow shaped by the people you surround yourself with as well as the activities you take part in during the day. Some of the hottest topics of government include abortion, gay rights, and gun control. I find it really hard to pinpoint where exactly my beliefs came from, I mainly just had to choose

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Jessica
  • The Politics of Trade in Steel

    The Politics of Trade in Steel

    Case Write Up: The Politics of Trade in Steel 1. I believe the Bush Administrative had a good solid reason for imposing tariffs in March 2002 on steel imports. As of a result of that decision, Bush was able to maintain 160,000 jobs in America. Imposing the tariffs was not the problem in this case study. I believe that the actual problem was the percentage that was charged. Instead of being charged with a 30

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Janna
  • Political Philosophy

    Political Philosophy

    Every country in the world has a government that sets laws to keep order and peace. Not every government can be just in its ruling, but what defines a just ruling? And does anyone truly have the right to control others? Throughout time different types of governments have been established. As history progressed most governments were overthrown because of the laws that were imposed. Emperors and Kings changed to Presidents and Prime Ministers. This was

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • Orwells Political Message to the World

    Orwells Political Message to the World

    Many authors bring in the theme of politics into their work in order to make their creations more appealing and as a form of expressing their personal views. George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-four” is a novel that contains many political messages to the world. Orwell felt that part of his role as a writer is to serve as a voice of conscience to our society by trying to express the truth as he saw it. The

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    Submitted: April 13, 2010 By: Victor

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