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Henry David Thoreau was a man of individualism, and democracy, quoting in an essay entitled Civil Disobedience, “The government that governs best, governs least.” The quote shares the idea that man is capable of self-government, and shuns the idea of any over imposing power that may decide what is best for the people, rather then […]

Democracy by etymology, requires that the people exercise power. The term is derived from the ancient Greek model of democracy, where Athenians met regularly to decide upon the issues of the day collectively. It is often cited as the definitive definition of a democracy, or at least the beginnings of a democratic structure, although there […]

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28th 1919 and put an official end to one of the most terrible and brutal wars the planet had ever seen. The signing of the treaty was taken to mean as the first step to an era of peace and prosperity for the entire globe, and most […]

The legitimacy of extreme right movements and their integration into democracy has been questioned after the Basque nationalist party “Batasuna” was banned. France has had a prominent extreme right movement in the National Front, which has been successful in elections since 1972. The issue of whether to ban the National Front has resurfaced after Jean-Marie […]

The conservatives came into power in 1895 and stayed in power for ten years, these were known as the “Ten Glorious Years. ” Lord Salisbury was the Prime Minister; he was a member of the aristocracy and the House of Lords. Lord Salisbury was an upstanding traditionalist and believed in keeping the status quo intact, […]

The significance of aligning the social and cultural foundation with the present political system is emphasized in the article. Decline in political legitimacy and stability is inevitable without a cohesive socio-cultural base. To understand the shift in British political culture and identify the necessary actions, we must examine the convergence between majoritarian two-party systems with […]

Britain has traditionally been viewed as a two-party system, and some argued that still today – despite growing support for other parties at national election time, Britain will always be a two party system. And it can be argued that for the two main parties – The Conservative Party and The Labour Party – have […]

The Conservatives managed to maintain a period of dominance from the middle of the 19th Century to the late 20th Century for many reasons. The electoral system favoured them, meaning that they did not even have to get more than 50% of the vote to win the election. They were very organised, and had strong […]

On October 1st 1949, the Communists proclaimed the existence of a new kind of China – The People’s Republic of China. The only remaining part of China under Communist control was the island of Taiwan. The chairman of the Communist Party was Mao Zedong. Two days before the People’s Republic of China was announced, Communist […]

In order to establish when it is justifiable for a government to interfere with an individual’s freedom it is necessary to establish first what that ‘freedom’ is. Although ‘freedom’ is a popular political slogan, its definition has always been a source of confusion and conflict for political theorists. A reasonable starting-point, however, is that suggested […]

History & Context This conflict analysis is focused on the violent civil war in Angola that occurred from 1998 to 2001. Angola, a country that has experienced little peace since gaining independence from Portugal twenty-six years ago, lacks a clear explanation for the conflict. The nature of the conflict has changed significantly over time, initially […]

In the North Pole, a NASA station was set up to discover an ancient meteorite filled with fossils deep in the Arctic ice. The scene is set in this particular context in which the action that we expect will presumably take place. The danger of the ice shelf being sloped slightly toward the Arctic Ocean […]

During Mao’s leadership, China transformed from an imperial system to a communist state called the new People’s Republic of China. Mao instigated multiple modifications in political, economic, and social spheres that included Women’s Rights, Land Reform, Industrial Reform, The Hundred Flowers Campaign, Education, and Health. Mao implemented policies that had both positive and negative effects […]

Andrew Gamble posited that Thatcherism had a two-fold nature consisting of a “dedication to the unrestricted market” and “a powerful government.” Nowadays, the Conservative Party should strive to disassociate itself from the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s inaugural female Prime Minister. Throughout her tenure at the helm, the party espoused both neo-liberalism and neo-conservatism, which […]

The legal system in Britain comprises both conventions and customs that have developed over time as well as statutes, since there is no written constitution or comprehensive Bill of Rights. Although not legally binding, conventions play a crucial role in providing guidelines and procedures for the effective operation of government. According to McEldowney, the constitution […]

Lord Liverpool gained the premiership at a changing and unpredictable time. The end of war with France, and Napoleon’s readiness to create peace between France and Britain had taken the government and the country as a whole by surprise, surprise that can be seen through the repercussions that followed. This time, peace really did seem […]

1. Study Source A.What can you learn from this source about Chartist aims and methods?The first thing to acknowledge is that this source, an article, was written after the Kensington incident, which, although supported an enormous amount of people and required vast numbers of security, was not a violent confrontation.The march was led by O’Connor, […]

The defeat of Russia in the Crimean War unquestionably played significant role in urging Alexander II to trigger change, yet nothing could have been achieved in Russia had Alexander II refused to acknowledge the need for reform. Thus, Czar Alexander II accession to the throne in 1855, raised hopes for millions of peasants across the […]

Nicaragua is well-known for its stunning landscapes, which include beautiful beaches, tropical forests, calm lakes, and majestic mountains. However, beneath its natural beauty lies the scars of foreign intervention. Throughout its history, this small Latin American country has endured numerous occupations by individuals who believed they knew what was best for it. The Spanish empire, […]

Although much of the legislation passed and many of the tactics used by Lord Liverpool’s government in response to the unrest in the years 1815-1820 aggravated the situation, they were not directly responsible for the popular discontent. Some of the reasons for discontent pre-dated the Liverpool administration. Lord Liverpool’s government took office in 1812, when […]

The Party Political Broadcast employs various techniques to sway the electorate towards voting conservative and away from labour, painting them as a dangerous choice. The tone of the voiceover is deliberately chosen to gain viewers’ trust while sowing distrust for Labour. This is reinforced by the use of specific camera shots, synchronized with the content, […]

It can be challenging to discuss the British constitution as the country does not have a traditional one. Instead, customs, traditions, religious beliefs and moral laws define governance. Technically, Britain is a monarchy with an elected representative parliament. Defining a domestic constitution has been difficult historically; the Magna Carta of 1215 aimed to maintain order […]