Essays About Government

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 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 […]

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 […]

When the Liberal government came to power in 1906 they had no stated intention of government intervention of social policy. Between the years 1906 and 1914, the Liberals took steps to improve the health, living and working conditions of the groups of individuals their policies were designed for. The victory for the Liberals was a […]

Harding came into power in 1921, and started ordering his policies. He called for retrenchment in government, lowering of taxes and repeal of the wartime excess profit tax. Also reduction of railroad rates and the promotion of agricultural interests, a national budget system, a great merchant marine, and a department of public welfare. He was […]

The upcoming Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF, 2004) conference in Dhaka will pose various difficult questions to the Bangladeshi government from its economic donors regarding the implementation of commitments made during the previous meeting. While most of these requests pertain to donor-mandated economic reforms, it is expected that the government will also face inquiries about the […]

The Whitlam government played a vital role in Australia’s post-war progression, addressing both domestic and international concerns while implementing pioneering reforms that transformed the nation. For Gough Whitlam, “It’s time” was more than just a catchphrase – it encapsulated his bold and controversial approach to instigating change during his time as Prime Minister. Whitlam, a […]

Representative democracy is a form of democracy in which the electorate vote on who they want to run parliament. This is done by each party leader persuading the electorate to vote for them by presenting their manifesto, and based on that leaders likability by the electorate.This changes every four years, by holding a new vote, […]

During the First World War propaganda was used to encourage the British public to think and act in a certain way. In particular the government attempted to gain support for the war and also increase recruitment to the army. They also aimed to raise the morale and keep spirits high on the home front finally; […]

October 1962, saw the world on the brink of a Nuclear War which was thankfully avoided. One of the consequences of this was that both sides wished to get that close again, and it left Kennedy and America as the winners in the eyes of most independent spectators. Hence, both powers played key roles prior […]

Henry John Temple, who was also referred to as the 3rd Viscount Palmerston, acted as a British statesman during the mid-1800s. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865, switching political affiliations from Tory to Liberal. He served as the Prime Minister of England twice, first from February 6th, 1855 to […]

The Vienna Settlement was embodied in four different yet interlocked arrangements: the Treaty of Chaumont, the two Treaties of Paris, the Treaty of Vienna and the Quadruple Alliance. The Settlement aimed to prevent further aggression from France, eliminate the revolutionaries, redraw the map of Europe, maintain peace and an effective alliance of the four Great […]

Question one, Why did the American people support Roosevelt in the 1932 election?There were three main reasons why people supported Roosevelt; the failures of his opponent and predecessor, Herbert Hoover, his policies and his election campaign. The major failing of Herbert Hoover, which gave Roosevelt an advantage in the election, was that he didn’t appear […]

Whether Lachlan Macquarie was a good governor of Australia is debated regularly. Many state his positive aspects in support, while others turn to his mistakes in rebuttal. Regardless of stance, it is accepted that during his period of governorship, the colony was significantly more productive than it had ever been before that time1. There was […]

Many things where going against the Tsar at that time but was the main factor? It is thought to be one of three, the failing of the opposition, and the use of force and the makings of concessions. I will investigate these factors then come to conclusion on which factor was actually most influential.The reason […]

The 1905 revolution was a dangerous time for the Tsar of Russia at the time, Nicholas II. There was much unrest among the Russian people during the early years of the 20th century and many revolutionary groups were beginning to emerge as an immediate threat to the Tsar and his regime. The tsar had been […]

There is no doubt that the tsar faced difficulties in the years leading up to the First World War. These difficulties can be divided into political and social and economic problems. In terms of the political problems the Tsar faced, there was the fact that he was an autocrat not listening to anyone else’s views […]

In 1919, when the League of Nations was first created, it specified one of its main objectives as being ‘to ensure a just and lasting peace’. Despite having several successes in the 1920s, it failed to uphold this statement on numerous accounts in the 1930s, eventually leading to its loss of credibility, followed by its […]

Indeed, the republic faced enormous problems of political, social and economic origin. The constitution itself was a main reason for disorder in the Weimar Republic. Elements of presidial, representative and plebiscite democracy were combined. Its concept of proportional representation enabled splinter parties to gain access to the Reichstag and thus favoured the formation of radicalised […]

To a certain degree, it is accurate to view the rise of the NSDAP as a result of the shortcomings of the Weimar government rather than their own success in gaining power. The Republic’s legitimacy was continuously undermined due to its emergence after being defeated in the war. This situation ultimately paved the way for […]

The period 1924 – 1929 can be seen as one of recovery and stability with the economy recovering remarkably quickly from hyperinflation and no further political uprisings. However if you look more closely, faults can be found in the political arena and flaws become apparent in the German economy. The new culture of the Republic […]

Defining “terrorism” is challenging due to its dynamic nature and diverse manifestations, despite nationalist terrorism being a prevalent form of terrorism in contemporary times. Nationalist terrorism involves organized groups with defined structures, political, social or economic objectives, and underlying ideologies. There have been many nationalist terrorist groups, including ETA and the IRA. The IRA has […]