Do the voting systems for the House of Representatives and the Senate accurately reflect the will of the people? Introduction The purpose of an electoral system is to translate the will of the electorate‚ as expressed through the ballot box into members of a legislative body. Australia is one of the oldest continuous democracies in the world‚ the Commonwealth of Australia was created in 1901 when the former British colonies‚ now the six states agreed to federate. The Australian colonies had
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its economic growth and cultural development. Since its inception‚ the Philippines has been known as an area suffering from such severe corruption. Moreover‚ the issue of political dynasties has heated up in relation to the 2013 candidates for the Senate who come from one and the same family or clan and thus bear the same surname as another senator‚ or President Aquino himself. In this sense‚ loud public criticism and some cynicism greeted the announcement of senatorial candidates for the 2013 elections
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Why was Slavery so Difficult to Abolish? No rights‚ no money‚ no freedom‚ long hours of work‚ and small food portions; this is what a slave had to put up with‚ everyday‚ never halting. Slaves were separated from their loving families and homes‚ and forced to board ships that incorporated abhorrent living conditions. They were treated as lesser human beings; a single misstep would likely result in being whipped and beaten. Slaves lived with fear‚ day by day‚ hour after hour‚ and minute to minute
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Gov’t allots P9-B for PNP ’transformation’ By Willard Cheng‚ ABS-CBN News Posted at 07/02/2013 11:29 PM | Updated as of 07/03/2013 12:52 AM Thousands of cops finally get guns MANILA (UPDATED) - The government is alloting P9 billion for the Philippine National Police’s "transformational plan" from 2013 to 2016‚ President Aquino said during the ceremonial distribution of newly acquired pistols to PNP personnel. The President said the plan will involve upgrading the capabilities and equipment of
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Stephen Harper Stephen Harper was elected in 2006 as our Prime Minister of Canada. Since the time he was elected‚ The Conservative Party and the leader‚ Stephen Harper have improved Canada and developed the country into more settled through these changes. Stephen Harper has completed major changes in Canada by having new policies for the environment‚ social policies and improved health and education policies. The Conservative Party had set laws regarding the environment to become more environmentally
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Ralp C. Ramos BEEd-3rd year DEPARTMENTS OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT The following are the different departments of the Philippine government‚ and the names of their secretaries. * Department of Agriculture - Sec. Proceso J. Alcala -Proceso Jaraza Alcala (born July 2‚ 1955)‚ popularly known as "Procy" in his home province. A member of the Liberal Party‚ is the current Philippine. He was a two-term congressman of the 2nd District of Quezon Province from 2004 to 2010. On June 29‚ 2010‚ President Benigno
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Julio-Claudian Dynasty T.J. Czikra Southern New Hampshire University The Roman Empire was ruled by various leaders. However‚ most of these leaders were dictators and tribal. In a line of the ruling‚ you may find a time when Rome was ruled by people of the same family. For instance‚ a son succeeded the father‚ and the grandson succeeded the son. For this reason‚ it clear that democracy was changed and that some people were selfish and didn’t let others lead. However‚ the Julio-Claudian Empire
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter One : Brief History/ Background of the Company/Profile Chapter Two : Weekly Progress Reports Compilation and Documentation * Daily Attendance and Accomplishment * Weekly Report * Documentation ( Pictures at Work ) Chapter Three : Assessment of Practicum Program( Reaction Paper by the students: answering the following questions) * What I have learned from the experience? ( Technical ) * My experience with the people around me. * The most memorable
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A Reaction on Aliens’ Ownership Right of Real Property in the Philippines “Ang Pilipinas ay para sa mga Pilipino.” (“The Philippines is for the Filipinos”) Does it sound patriotic or nationalistic? Or does it pertain to selfish motives or mercenary actions? It is a fact that many aliens have been invading to the Philippines. Yes‚ they are aliens the non-Philippine nationals or foreigners. Most of them are fascinated and attracted to the beautiful sceneries around the Philippine
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"His Last Resort" In the short story "To Build a Fire‚" by Jack London‚ a newcomer crosses the treacherous Alaskan Yukon during the time of the gold rush‚ in a search to seek great fortune. Unfortunately‚ his failure to heed to the experienced old timer‚ as well his lack of knowledge resulted in him being unaware of the danger that faced him from within his surroundings. Thus‚ the theme of survival is conveyed through setting‚ sensory detail and characterization. Fifty degree below weather in
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