Essays About Government

The time that Lord Liverpool served as Prime Minister is commonly divided into two distinct periods: 1815 to 1822 and 1822 to 1827. Scholars have frequently referred to the latter period as “Liberal Toryism,” which denotes a political stance that advocates for individual freedom. The promotion of individual independence is the basis of liberal policies. […]

Appeasement was the policy which Britain, and Chamberlain specifically, undertook from the mid-1930s in relation to Nazi Germany and the rising diplomatic crisis in Europe. The formation of this policy was a result not only of the problems in Europe, but the domestic situation too. We must weigh up the relative effects of foreign and […]

After World War II, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) was the only major political party from Weimar with a strong organization and impeccable credentials. Although it voted against Hitler’s Enabling Act in March 1933, the old order lost credibility due to its fascist associations. As democratic politics resumed nationally, the SPD felt it […]

In this essay I intend to analyse the policy process and in doing so identify some of the reasons and causes of policy failure. I will be using social security policy to illustrate concepts and draw from personal experience of working within a policy environment (Welfare to Work Policy) by way of example and pinpoint […]

In 1875 a ground breaking act came into effect, The 1875 Public Health Act. This act was primarily a consolidation of 30 previous laws. It established that the country was compelled to have a public health authority in every county, and that a medical officer and sanitary inspector were to ensure the laws and standards […]

The military has the monopoly of force and is the most organized sector of a states employees. The chance of a coup and subsequently a military government is far more likely if the country is suffering from internal strife and this has been the pattern for many developing and post colonial nations. It is after […]

Thailand has been plagued with political and economic instability and failure since its independence (Samudavanija 340). Despite the rapid changes in leadership and attempts at democracy, Thailand experienced an economic boom in the latter half of the nineteenth century. From 1960 to 1980, the per capita income growth averaged almost 5% annually (Samudavanija 349). While […]

The case of “Closing the Baldwin Hospital” depicts the government’s attempt to close a hospital, supposedly to achieve financial equilibrium. Although it seems like a simple tale, it presents various chances to scrutinize intricate matters. It prompts inquiries about how media, individuals in communities, interest organizations, and authoritative figures interact in influencing public policy. From […]

Most of British popular and colourful customs come from early celebrations marking the passage of the seasons, such as those surrounding the advent of spring or midsummer at Stonehenge. Another source of British customs are festivities and rites associated with the Christian Church, such as Christmas and Easter. Some pre-Christian religious ceremonies have become so […]

Debates on the involvement of government in business affairs have occurred throughout America’s economic and social history, with both supporters and detractors expressing their opinions. Both public and private organizations support limiting the authority of businesses, resulting in laws against monopolies and promoting fair competition. Regulations also handle concerns such as freedom of speech, false […]

The traditional view of the UK’s constitutional arrangement of power in government has been that decision making in the executive rests with the cabinet, with the Prime Minister acting as “first amongst equals”. However, this has been challenged by many recently, who argue Margaret Thatcher in particular challenged and now Tony Blair has almost eliminated […]

The structure and organisation of French government has undoubtedly undergone dramatic changes since the inception of the Fifth Republic, not only as a result of the changes prescribed by the new constitution of 1958, but also subsequently to this in the evolving interpretations of the new system by leaders from De Gaulle onwards. Perhaps the […]

The 1980’s were characterised by unemployment and cuts in social expenditure. Very different values and political objectives from those inspired the conservative social policies of the eighties and nineties in the days of welfare consensus. The explicit aim of the Thatcher government was to roll back the power and role of the state. [Fraser, D. […]

In this question we are concerned with the doctrine of Cabinet collective responsibility. In order to answer this question properly we are going to look at the following factors. What is the reason behind this doctrine? What are the legal rules and political conventions, which regulate this doctrine? What are the options available to the […]

Thomas Paine was born January 29, 1737 in Thetford, Norfolk. Despite an unremarkable early life, he went on to have astonishing experiences in the two biggest political upheavals of his time, the American and French revolutions. Paine’s work is typical of the period of the Enlightenment, in its call for reason over superstition; many of […]

This essay aims to look at the formation of the welfare state. It will begin with exploring the pre welfare state laws and the Beveridge report which was the study behind the formation of the welfare state. The essay will then go on to look into the five giant evils stated within this report and […]

This specific scenario highlights two main issues. Initially, according to the terms outlined in the agreement, the traders were obligated to complete all work by the end of November. Secondly, the paint recommended by the supplier did not function as anticipated by the customer and began peeling off of the pier after just six months, […]

In 1977, the government was taken over by General Ziaul Haq through martial law and the previous administration was removed. The Lahore High Court accused then-Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto of murder, resulting in his detainment and eventual sentence to death. On April 4th, 1979, he was executed. According to Hasan (1998), General Zia imposed […]

Air power is a relatively modern addition to the arsenals of the armies and defense forces of the World. The first powered, controlled and sustained human flight in a ‘heavier than air craft’ was made in 1903 by the Wright brothers1. Though barely a century old, this new addition has transformed the nature of warfare, […]

Throughout the Cold War, nuclear weapons, their possible use and consequences, were high on the ethical discussion agenda. However, in the post Cold-War era, new types of WMD have come into the forum: biological and chemical weapons. As early as 9 February 1989, President George Bush claimed that ‘Chemical weapons must be banned from the […]

After the fall of the Soviet Union in nineteen eighty-nine the United States was faced with many new opportunities in foreign affairs. The stalemate of the Cold War had ended, allowing global development new opportunities to progress in the new era. Washington was faced with the problem of developing a new grand strategy for the […]

Following the 9/11 terrorist attack, America’s perception of security and trust, both domestically and internationally, was re-evaluated. President Bush, also known as the Commander in Chief, demonstrated a firm dedication to safeguarding our liberty in the United States and thwarting terrorists from undermining it. In response to the terrorist attack, he established the Department of […]