Essays About Government

War is political. International politics have an influence on global wars. The Cold War was a war of actions, words, and fierce battles between the UK, US and the former Soviet Union and in several countries. During this time of 1945-1991, the UK, United States and the Soviet Union competed against each other in the […]

Over the years, the concept of plain view has undergone changes as observed in Harris v. The case of 390 U.S. 234 saw the United States Court rule that evidence obtained by opening a car door believed to be used in a crime was admissible, applying the plain view doctrine as a police officer saw […]

Although Congress addressed sex discrimination in education, the focus was not on sports. Instead, advocates concentrated on women’s struggles accessing university programs and employment opportunities. Nevertheless, it is vital to examine Title IX’s history since it played a crucial role in instigating significant changes in college athletics. Representative Edith Green (D-OR), who led the House […]

1. Andrew Jackson’s main rationale for the removal of the Indian tribes should be voluntary and if they did not want to leave in the lands acquired and governed by the United States, they must be directed by the laws existing in the state. The Treaty of New Echota negotiated between John Ridge (Cherokee leader) […]

The main reason that different parties exist is that they are different in almost every sense. All the parties that have surfaced up till now have different philosophies, different motives and different opinions. The Federalist and the Republican political party came into existence almost together in 1792. The federalists came into existence first with the […]

The history of America cannot be written without including the regrettable chapter of slavery which for too long, served as a crippling blight on the promise of this country. For more than two hundred and fifty years, a large portion of the American population was forced into very hard and oppressive physical labor as their […]

In the early part of the 20th century, the Chinese leadership was confronted with what they thought was an insuperable problem and that was the rapid rate of population increase for a big, rural, impoverished population. The policies for birth and population planning were first carried out on the Maoist Era and such policies have […]

The American social programs are in jeopardy due to the state of the U.S economy, as recognized by the government and lawmakers. It is acknowledged that Social Security and Medicare cannot be sustained in their present forms. Despite ongoing discussions, no alterations have been made, even during campaign periods. Although there is a belief in […]

The Somoza family exerted tremendous political influence and control over Nicaragua for 43 years (Country Studies, 2008). Anastasio Somoza Garcia (1896-1956) established the political dynasty by taking over the Nicaraguan presidency in 1937 (MSN Encarta, 2007). His sons, Luis Somoza Debayle (1922-1967) and Anastasio Somoza Debayle (1925-1980), assumed the position as well (MSN Encarta, 2007). […]

Redistricting in the United States has become a controversial issue due to politicization, with some Americans criticizing it for serving partisan interests and disadvantaging minority voters. Nevertheless, studies suggest that redistricting is essential to achieve equal population distribution, protect minor voting rights, and create compact and contiguous electoral districts. Correct implementation of redistricting would result […]

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States and made a huge impact on the world. Not only was he the youngest President at age 42, but he was also a greatly respected war hero (Theodore Roosevelt). He was also the first US President to win the Nobel Peace Prize (Theodore Roosevelt – […]

Northville, a medium-sized city in the midwestern part of the United States, has experienced a significant change in the composition of its municipal work force of 1,800 employees. Approximately thirty-five percent of the city employees are now female. In a recent survey of city employees, over forty percent have said that “affordable daycare for children” […]

Throughout history, people such as O. J. Simpson have consistently evaded consequences for committing homicide. Since the dawn of humanity, the act of ending someone’s life has been a somber truth. As civilization advanced and evolved into a more refined state, murder became acknowledged by society as a serious wrongdoing. The court system has provided […]

The first part of the 21st century was punctuated by a series of natural disasters, most notably the Indian tsunami, the earth quakes in Gujarat, India and Kashmir, Pakistan, the September 11 2004 terrorist attacks on the United States and Hurricane Katarina, Cyclone Nargis in Burma, and the Sichuan earth earthquake in China (Coppola & […]

The Philippine Commonwealth (by law: Commonwealth of the Philippines) was the name of the Philippines from 1935 to 1946 when it was still controlled by the United States. The Philippine Commonwealth was created by the Tydings-McDuffie Act, which was approved by the U. S. Congress in 1934. When Manuel L. Quezon became president in 1935, […]

Google, a Silicon Valley internet giant, is renowned globally for its industry dominance and ethical values expressed through the slogan “Don’t be evil.” With more than 50% of its user traffic coming from an extensive international audience, Google remains one of the world’s most popular websites and symbolizes success. Google.com faced difficulties in China due […]

Judicial Branch is established under Article III of the Constitution. It was created to be the weakest of all three branches of government. Each branch has its own characteristics, but what distinguishes this branch from other two is that Judiciary is passive. It cannot act until someone brings case in front of them. Even if […]

Libya and Saudi Arabia have numerous similarities despite their political systems, religious affiliation, and governance. These similarities include abundant resources, media censorship, feeble political institutions, and the use of coercive force. Prior to the 2011 uprisings that spread throughout the Middle East region, both countries were regarded as having many shared characteristics. They are situated […]

Australia Taxation Office levied Goods and Service Tax (GST) on goods and services provided in Australia. All imported goods are subjected to GST unless it is exempted such as foodstuffs and medical aids. Most goods in Australia are subjected to a 10% GST tax and 5% rate of import duty tax.[1] A person is required […]

Titled after promoters, “U. S. Senator Paul Sarbanes and U. S. Representative Michael G.Oxley” (“The Sarbanes-Oxley Act”, 2006), “The Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002” is a U. S. government regulation that established novel or improved principles for U. S. community business panels, administration, and community accounting organizations. Consequently, because of the SOX, higher management is required […]

Defining Judicial activism is a complex task due to the overextension of Public Interest Litigation, which can hinder government policy decisions despite its potential benefits for protecting the rights of underprivileged individuals. The definition of judicial activism varies among individuals, with some critics labeling court decisions as activist when they disagree with them. Comparably to […]

The 86th Indian Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 was a significant milestone as it acknowledged elementary education as a Fundamental Right for every child in India. However, despite this accomplishment, the country still confronts the daunting fact that UNDP (2009) reports 304 million individuals cannot read or write, indicating that recognizing rights alone will not […]