Political Science 1001 – Final Examination Review Questions Fall 2010 you need a scan sheet‚ A #2 pencil‚ and a photograph i.d. 1) Who is Oedipus? Jocasta? Laius? Theseus? Answer: Oedipus is the son of Laius and Jocasta there was prophet that he was going to kill his father and wed his mother. Laius is the king of Thebes and Oedipus’ father who was killed as a fulfillment on an oracle. Theseus is the king of Athens who takes Oedipus in and protects him after he has suffered greatly
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LGBT Pride: Political or Not Political There are many definitions as to what should and should not be defined as political. In addition‚ one topic might fit one definition of political but not fit different definition of political which makes concluding whether something is political or not difficult and often times‚ confusing. For example‚ there was a discrepancy involving ‘Kingston Pride’ this past June concerning whether or not LGBT pride should be considered political or not. One definition
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which is perpetual for most of an individual’s existence. Thus enters the phenomena of political socialization. This essay will define what the phenomena is‚ what it encompasses and how it contributes to the transformation of the political system of a community‚ state or globally. Political socialization can be simply describe as the life long process by which individuals develop a relationship to the political world and acquire knowledge‚ beliefs‚ values and behaviours conducive to citizenship.
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Question: Evaluate (Find) the causes of the East Asian Financial Crisis in 1997-1998 I will be talking about the causes of the Asian crisis involving the problems or issues they are undertaking during the time. (Ask audience‚ if anyone knows how it actually happened.) Here is what I understand how the crisis has began. Firstly‚ the ones affected the most were Thailand‚ Indonesia‚ South Korea‚ Philippines‚ Malaysia and so on‚ did not have enough foreign investment causing the value of its currencies
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The political compass is a test available online in which people have the option of learning more about their own political views from a scale of authoritarian and libertarian as well as if their views are considered collectivism or neo-liberalism. The test consists of over sixty two questions‚ in which it is meant to gather information on your own personal general attitudes. The questions varied and consisted of statements similar to “I would always support my country‚ regardless if it was right/wrong
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Chapter 11 Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents Introduction: Wal-mart Founder: Sam Walton Started in 1945 as proprietor of 2nd best variety store in small Arkansas town Over 2 million associates > 90% of American households shop at Wal-mart Wal-mart effect: multiple ways this organization influences consumers‚ vendors‚ employees‚ community‚ environment Example of Wal-mart’s political influence: disappearing cardboard packaging for deodorants; costing
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MARIA JEANETTE C. TECSON‚ et. al. vs. COMELEC‚ et. al. FACTS: Ronald Allan Kelly Poe‚ also known as Fernando Poe‚ Jr. (FPJ)‚ filed his certificate of candidacy for the position of President of the Republic of the Philippines under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) Party‚ in the 2004 national elections. In his COC‚ FPJ represented himself as a natural-born citizen of the Philippines and the place of his birth to be Manila Victorino X. Fornier‚ (GR 161824) commenced‚ on 9 January 2004‚
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Raising Minimum Wage…. Thinking‚ Minimum wage should be RAISED! Attention everyone we the people of the United States are suffering when it comes to minimum wage jobs. Minimum wage jobs not family supportive‚ they’re not living supportive. The pay wage is too low and in order a person to have a roof over their head and clothes on their body and food to supply they’ll have to work two minimum wage jobs just meet the living requirement. My three strongest motives for minimum wage prices to go up
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There is ongoing debate regarding advantages and disadvantages of raising the minimum wage. The US government imposes a pay floor that forces employers to pay employees a certain amount for an hour of work; this‚ in essence‚ defines minimum wage. Historically‚ the minimum wage has periodically increased. There are both benefits and detriments that come with such raises. The pros to raising minimum wage include benefits to individuals‚ families‚ communities‚ and businesses. Workers and their families
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Communitarianism Notes Born during the late 20th century In 1993‚ Amitai Etzoni formed the Communitarian Network In a Communitarian society‚ communities and the polities must be responsible to its members and their needs‚ while the members within the society should dedicate their attention to energy and welfare of other communities. Communitarian says that individual rights should be appreciated and preserved‚ but should be balanced with the interests of the community In a communitarian society
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