Essays on Politics

The passive corruption article in Article 317 is the conduct practiced by the public official who requires or receives the improper advantage (more known as “kickback”), Article 333 differs somewhat. The topical article is known as the active corruption, and indicates that bribery is practiced…

Most of the governments in the world affirm that their country is a democracy. But let’s have a little bit of memory and check ​ 1984, by George Orwell ​ a science-fiction novel in which the government removes words from the dictionary in order to…

Political trust, a global affective orientation towards government (Rudolph and Evans, 2005) is the expectation that arises within a community of regular, honest and cooperative behavior by citizens from political institutions. In most common formulations, political trust is seen as some function of perceived conditions…

George Washington Plunkitt of Tammany Hall is book that covers the topic of down to earth legislative issues by the Democratic congressperson of New York (District of Tammany), George Washington Plunkitt, at the starting of the 20th century. This book reveals the psychological tasks of…

The life of Thomas Nast and his battle with the corruption of Tammany hall and boss tweed reads more like a narrative fit for Hollywood than history. One man, taking on the corruption in his city using nothing but political cartoons, doesn’t exactly sound like…

As America turned out to be increasingly industrialized after the Civil War, Irish workers discovered new, and better-paid works. Many worked constructing railways and in production lines and mines. They sorted out worker’s organizations and drove strikes for shorter hours and better pay. What’s more,…

When discussing artists in this class, one artist stood out above the rest, with the amount of influence and impact, he had on the world through his art. Thomas Nast influenced the world through his work by making issues that people were aware of accessible….

When it comes to Mill, we see that he defended freedom of thoughts of various ground. First, he stated that us as human beings, we should accept the fact that no one can claim soundness of knowledge into ultimate truth. For such reasons, we ought…

Although corruption is a universal phenomenon, Latin America and Brazil, particularly, have evoked global attention in terms of corruption. Brazil is often mentioned in the media for its numerous corrupt issues since the military dictatorship ceased in 1985. And though recent investigations into corrupt practices…

Brazil’s military-industrial complex is a highly influential and institutionalized aspect of Brazilian society. For most of Brazil’s history, the military and its willingness to use force when needed, has been seen as the institution that has protected the stability of the country throughout various internal…

On the 19th Dec. of English local time, Queen Elizabeth II of the UK delivered a ‘Royal address’ to elaborate on the future priorities of Prime Minister Johnson’s government that the government must complete the brexit on January 31, 2020.And according to the report, this…

Introduction Imagine walking through a dry, lifeless landscape, clutching a nearly empty water bottle with one hand and holding onto your child’s hand with the other. Your child begins to cry of hunger, you feel helpless and alone. You are on edge at the possibility…

In our society, the government plays a massive role in our daily lives, but we seldom realized how important it is. People sometimes say, ‘Government does not do anything for me,’ but the truth is, we as citizens use services offered by some level of…

The Democratic Republic at the start of our nation’s history was different from the one we see today. Property holders were thought to be more likely to understand public matters, not dependent on others, and would vote judiciously for a government that would not overtax…

The word corruption is derived from the Latin word ‘corrupts,’ which means ‘corrupted’ and in legal terms, the abuse of a trusted position in one of the branches of power (executive, legislative and judicial) or in political or other organizations with the intention of obtaining…

We often look past the juvenile as a person, and tend to look more so at his or her crimes. We often base the juvenile on his or her crimes without really taking a deeper look into their lives, or what may have led them…

In the 2016 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection, Hillary was looking for someone that could help attract voters and build leverage. Out of Thomas E. Perez, Senator Cory Booker, James G. Stavridis and Tim Kaine of Virginia, Hillary chose Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia…

For many decades, going to war has been looked at as a way to make profit. The impact that war has on humans and the environment is absolutely horrific. The way so many countries value money and power over people and peace is disgusting and…

People attempt to discover joy, yet like water, it is difficult to hold in your grasp. As characterized in Webster’s dictionary, joy is a condition of prosperity and satisfaction. nonetheless, happiness is difficult to accomplish, doing what you cherish, and living who you truly are…

Does religion belong in today’s government? The idea of religion in the government has split America due to the fact that most people disagree nowadays with religion being in the government, but some people think that it would be beneficial to include religion in the…

In a world where your every action is watched and governed. You are told what to wear, what to say, what to do, who to believe in, and where to go. Is a world where a lot of hate would start. Despite not believing in…

The US Democratic Party is one of the oldest and biggest political party, founded by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison in 1792. In USA history, there had been 15 presidents from US Democratic Party. First one was Thomas Jefferson, who was president in 1801-1809 and last…

Have you ever wondered how a mere soldier can become the dictator of Peru? Or even wondered what it takes to have a country named after you? Well Simon Bolivar wondered this and was able to accomplish these feats, as well as many more. Simon…

That much is clear whether you are talking about Nigeria, Somalia or India—the country I live in. It strips the common man of his property, his dignity and most importantly his rights. The idea that someone in power can unjustly live a life of luxury…

Anyone who wants to tackle corruption must be willing to go all the way. There are no shortcuts – Oby Ezekwesili. Abstract This essay explores corruption in Nigeria, its negative effect, and the fact that it’s becoming accepted almost as an everyday norm. Though it…

Nigeria is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa. This is because it has copious amounts of natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, tin, iron ore, coal and large educated class.. Despite its resources and relatively high Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Nigeria has immense…

The embodiment of liberty is the main feature it invokes, the symbol of libertas from which the Statue derives its name is the icon of America that liberty island enlightens the world. Emancipating the American is the Roman goddess; Lady liberty represents her cherished form;…

How serious was the radical threat to the established political order in the years 1789-1803? In this essay I will assess the extent to which radicalism posed a threat to the established political order in the years 1789-1803. By assessing the work of previous historians,…

Every other day we find residents protesting that their rights were infringed upon. They make newspaper headlines the next day. Rightfully so. There are concerns about rights abuse across the various war zones in the Middle East and Africa. While most of these incidents are…

In his speech at the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin said, “Sir, I can not help expressing a wish that every member of the Convention who may still have objections to it, would with me, on this occasion doubt a little of his own infallibility, and…

Many people use civil liberties and civil rights interchangeably, but often do not know the difference. There are several reasons as to why this is, mostly because they both have to do with equality. Although both ideas are similar, they are not the same subject…

If people want better change, they should make better choices. And a way of doing this is by voting for the New Democraric Party. The NDP is the party that puts the needs of the communities and their families first, so that the communities get…

The definition of an ideal life may vary greatly for different people. Several political and moral philosophies have been proposed which aim to address this age-old topic by exploring our role in society. This essay discusses the role of individuals in society by referring to…

Interest groups and their role is a contentious issue across the world. Napoleon Bonaparte said ‘Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent’, Interest and pressure groups form to influence all governments. In both democratic and non- democratic governments both…

An interest group is an association of individuals or organizations that attempt to influence public policy in their benefit on the grounds of one or more common interest. At some point during most Americans lifetime they will join an interest group. The American Association of…

“Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves”. Henry Thereau wrote this statement in his essay “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” that corresponds to his book “Walden”. The disobedience he refers to in this quote is civil disobedience that he…

The reformers of the Progressive Era were very effective against corrupt companies, monopolies, and bad laws. Under Theodore Roosevelt, the pure food and drug act and the meat inspection act were passed. Under Howard Taft, trusts were prosecuted twice as much. Under Woodrow Wilson, the…

In a month long undercover investigation, police arrested three men, seized drugs, cash,and weapons. One of the three men who was already a convicted felon was charged with felonydrug and weapons charges which included possession of a firearm. In another case, an individualpleaded guilty of…

Corruption is the malicious which prompts the financial, social and good issues in a nation. The general public drained of peace is a degenerate society. It is as old as man. It is an overall wonder. It is most likely found in every one of…

“The Last King of Scotland” is a historical movie that focuses on the history of Uganda in the early 1970’s during the reign of Ugandan dictator and military officer, Idi Amin,whose regime (1971-79) was noted for the sheer scale of its brutality (Britannica, 2018)). In…

Each of us spends much of his time in different groups at work, at home, on a visit, or at an educational institution. People in groups work, relax, create families, raise children. They come into contact with other people, interact, help each other, or vice…

Composers employ various elements of their representational mediums to elucidate their critique on the impact of political corruption on the individual and broader society. Through their differing textual forms, composers highlight the abuse of political power through acts such as coercive conformity and social conditioning…

Dated as far back as Ancient Greece, society has long debated whether freedom of speech should be in the hands of the people. In this regard, difficult and controversial questions need to be asked to uphold the public interest rather than the interest of just…

This article was informative because it gave information on a state’s emergency acts that recently happened. The article was written by Nicole Chavez about an extreme gas line failure that occurred on Friday, which effecting three towns in Massachusetts near areas were north of Boston….

State derived from word “Status”, Niccolo Machiavelli was the first person who had used word “State” in his famous book “Prince”. Evolution of modern state system is not easy to describe specially in continuity of time no specific age can be treated with special importance….

In the State of Indiana, a race for Senate is underway. Indiana is a majority white state. 85.4% of Hoosiers are white. African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and Native Americans breakdown 9.7%, 2.4%, 7%, and 0.4% respectively. The Midwest is notoriously red, and Indiana is no…

The Youth International Party, or the “Yippies”, were founded in 1968 by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Some other significant people of this party were Nancy Kurshan, Paul Krassner and Abbie’s sister, Anita Hoffman. The party was established in opposition to the Vietnam war and…

The Bay Area is better than Sacramento because it’s very diverse, there’s a lot of nice scenery, and easy transportation without a car. Living somewhere with a lot of different people from around the world, or getting to explore different sceneries that are close to…

One of the most challenging dilemmas for humankind to overcome is the concept of liberty. The boundaries as to the extent of a given person’s thoughts, expressions and actions before being halted has been debated for millennia. When it comes to viewpoints and actions, how…

Misogyny is not a common practice, mostly if not wholly, in this region of the sphere. Being a Muslim, primarily the locale corroborates phylogeny in the form of mother, daughter, sister, wife and so on. In our homeland the dame is in majority by 51%…

Introduction Karnataka is a huge southern state with Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala surrounding the state. Area wise it is the 8th largest state which covers ~6% of total area of India and population wise 9th populous state of India. Population of…

How much freedom can a person in a society have? How much freedom is too much? When can society step in and intervene with a person’s freedom? John Stuart Mill attempts to answer these questions and more in his book, On Liberty. This essay will…

Releasing the Elephant and the Donkey “However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of…

What then is liberty? The power to live as you will The noun liberty has its etymological roots in the Latin ‘libertas’. ‘Libertas’, which has further evolved from ‘liber’, denotes ‘free will; freedom ‘. By the early modern period, the term had been allocated to…

Commonly perceived Contemporary terrorism, that has been associated with radical Islamist groups that have emerged in the twenty-first century has taken advantage of an increasingly globalised world to establish a dangerous network of radicalisation and violent extremism. Unravelling such a complex threat required an understanding…

In Japan, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been in power for a long time. Figure 1 shows that LDP has kept the most number of seats in Lower House except for the election in 2009. It is wondering because Japan is a Liberal Democratic country…

Alexander II was crowned Tsar of Russia in 1855, towards the end of the Crimean war. At the subsequent settlement known as the “Peace of Paris”, Alexander, after less than a year as Tsar, first declared his ideas of reform for Russia and his resolve…

Russia’s Great Reform Throughout the course of history, countries and nations have been forced to change and develop internally. Every civilization encounters a period of time where it is clear that reformation must take place and plans actually become action. In the mid to late…

Defenses and excuses Each state has its own regulations and principles contained in various statutes highlighting the different levels of defenses that are incorporate in the defense process for a given criminal behavior. The statutes are put in place highlighting different ways in which a…

Case Questions Wheat Flakes Implied superiority refers to the action of showing superiority indirectly to a certain product when compared with other brands. Betty faced several ethical dilemmas in regards to this mechanism. First of all, the slogan claimed that no other brand was like…

Recently, states such as Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia have come under criticism for their alleged use of excessive force, extreme acts of violence, and human rights violations. Consequently, questions have arisen as to whether or not ‘the state’ has wizened up and outlived its…

Education for Development In the past few years, education in Nepal has undergone a number of optimistic reforms, all thanks to the joint efforts of the government, the international organizations, civil society and the private sector. Thousands of young boys and girls have been blessed…

Popular discontent, 1830-32, was the main reason for the passage of the Reform Act of 1832. How far do you agree? There was a noticeable rise in the demand for reform from 1830-1832, highlighted by the popular discontent across the country. Unrest across the country…

Quid pro quo is a direct money exchange for influence, or in other words bribery. Many have the view that lobbying is not bribery. There are many reasons of why it is not so. The definition of lobbying is the transmission of information of both…

There are many arguments for both whether the British Constitution is in need of reform or not. Arguments against include the introduction of acts such as the Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act to protect and strengthen the rights of the British…

How successful was Pitt’s reform of government administration and finance, 1784-93? Pitt’s reforms of government and finance were much needed and ahead of his time. He was able to make strong positive changes, without losing the support of the King. Pitt was faced by many…

Some measures have been put in place to help mitigate the problem. The federal government through the department of justice gives billions of dollars for the establishment of both existing and new prisons (Muradyan, 2008). These provisions have helped to cater for the needs of…

To President Jefferson, a new and powerful French threat lead by Napoleon stood on the border with the United States. While an invasion was unlikely, Jefferson knew Louisiana posed the greatest threat to frontier towns and westward expansions. With ports in Louisiana closed to American…

Political Party Preference In American politics, the two major parties consist of Republicans and Democrats. Democrats are symbolized by a donkey and are more liberal. Whereas Republicans are symbolized by an elephant and are more conservative. Although both parties are similar, they go about issues…

California Green Party The California Green Party is the Californian part of the overall Green Party of the United States. The party was formed in 1990, and became a party of official ballot status in 1991. Over 103,000 pragmatic visionaries switched to the Green voter…

In a democracy the right to vote for political representatives with free elections is essential for the legitimacy of a meaningful democracy. This essay will analyze voting behavior by unfolding party partisan and what influences supporters to align themselves to a particular political party. Major…

The United States Election of 1860 marked a new shift in power from the Democratic party to the newly formed Republican party founded just six years prior to the election of Abraham Lincoln. Prior to this, the two main opposing political parties were the Democrats…

The Republican party contains factions such as moderate conservatives, fiscal conservatives and social conservatives. Over the years, there has been a prominent decline of moderate conservatives, particularly with the rise of the Tea Party. There is a great deal of party division evidently in the…

In regards, to the selection process I would like to examine the nomination process. Currently, the Democratic Party has a proportional system in which delegates are allocated as well as super delegates that hold the potential to swing a nomination. Meanwhile, the Republicans have a…

Abstract The Democratic Party is one of the oldest parties in the world and has gone through challenges and successes that have formed the current ideologies and principles of the party. The party is widely recognized with the relation to the classical liberalism that the…

In Barack Obama’s speech “A More Perfect Union”, delivered on March 18, 2008, was a speech for a contest to be nominated as a presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. In Obama’s speech, he focuses on the racial issues that divide America and keeps America…

Edward Snowden was a NSA contractor that leaked an unknown number of confidential files to the press. Snowden always planned on being granted an asylum to avoid jail time for leaking the documents. This is apparent, since he left the US before leaking the documents,…

The Harvighirst’s (1972) Developmental Tasks Assessment tool was utilized to obtain an accurate level of tasks for John. Havighurst’s theory thrives on the assertion that development is a continuous process taking place throughout entire lifespan. It occurs in stages where an individual move in stages…

The application of any new technology will face barriers and obstacles before fully applied. The same can be said for application of building information modeling technology. Barriers and obstacles of BIM implementation must be eliminated to improve the success of adoption and to achieve perceived…

A Pakistani entrepreneur Salman Saeed got inspired by the ‘ObaMeter’, a unique web page that allows people to see if President Obama kept all the political promises he made. The ObaMeter enabled people to check Obama’s progress at a glance classifying his promises as completed,…