Evaluate how democratic in practice‚ initiatives and referendums are in making public policy. (30 marks) Initiatives and referendums are forms of direct democracy used by a majority of states in the United States. Direct democracy is a system‚ by which political decisions are made by the voting people rather than elected representatives. Throughout the US the involvement of the electorate varies‚ in states such as Alaska and Colorado referendums and initiatives are fundamental tools in policy
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Thomas Paine’s arguments. His first argument is how the colonies have no advantage of being connected with Britain. He then begins to say that reconciliation between the colonies and Britain would just make the problems occur once again. I agree with him because the American colonies would most likely end up being taxed by the crown repeatedly. It was not logical for England to be in controlled of Americans when they could easily mange by themselves. The only option was to gain full independence and
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of us like to leisurely spend time in the sun whether it means going for a walk‚ doing some much needed yard work or gardening‚ or just enjoying the beautiful outdoors‚ it is important to be aware about how much sun we get to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Prevention is the first step in keeping us all healthy through these hot temperatures! To protect your health when temperatures are extremely high‚ remember to keep cool and follow these tips: • Drink plenty
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Helen Purvis. CYP 3.3 1.5 processes used by setting that comply with legislation covering data protection and sharing. In my setting all information collected and held regarding pupils who are in attendance is kept safe and secure by using passwords on the computer and it can only be accessed by those who are in charge of it. Educational records kept in each classroom are locked into cupboards with padlock‚ and only senior staff hold the key School only collects information that is used
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they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which opinion do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay. There are many ways to approach the learning process and they all have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Some people prefer to learn things for themselves while there are others who prefer to learn with a teacher. In my case‚ I prefer to learn with a teacher. This is because teachers can lead
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1.1 Explain the features of effective team performance Tuckman (1965) suggests that understanding is required in order for teams to reach maturity. Tuckman phases of team development are: Forming Storming Norming Performing And later he added Adjourning. 1.2 Identify the challenges experienced by developing teams Team development often requires organisational change and some staff are fearful of change and worried about working with people they do not know. Personality clashes sometimes may become
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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK: SWK 1206-N02 May 20th – July 17th 2014 Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday – 10am-11:50am Building 12‚ Room 375 Instructor: Nkechi Green MSW‚ LMSW Email: nkechi.green@sinclair.edu or Angel Department Website: www.sinclair.edu/departments/soc Department phone: Administrative Assistant 512-2944 Text: Social Work‚ an Empowering Profession‚ 8th. Ed. DuBuois‚ B. and Miley‚ K (2011)‚ Allyn & Bacon Composition
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The 7 Universal Laws of Customer Value. How to Win Customers & Influence Markets. Burr Ridge‚ IL: Irwin. • Carlzon‚ Jan (1989): Moments of Truth. New Strategies for Today ’s Customer-Driven Economy‚ Harper Perennial‚ New York. 1st ed. New York: Harper. • Day‚ George S. (1999): The Market Driven Organization. Understanding‚ Attracting‚ and Keeping Valuable Customers. New York NY: The Free Press. • Drucker‚ Peter F. (1954): The Practice of Management. Ed. 1961 London‚ GB: Heinemann
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the service outcome. Newly appointed staff should complete an induction that ensures they understand and comply with the organisations values and objectives and their role and support systems should be clarified as quickly as possible to ensure they can contribute as quickly and effectively as possible to the team. An established team experiences different challenges to a
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appropriate methods to answer scientific questions and solve problems Why are Daphnia cultures ‘pre-incubated’ for 5 minutes under specified conditions‚ prior to experimentation? Criterion 4: Risk management – laboratory work Safety issues arise in all practical work‚ whether laboratory-based or field studies. In science laboratories there are a range of potential hazards that must be identified. Think about these‚ bearing in mind the experiment to be undertaken. ■ ■ ■ ■ List the
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