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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SEXUAL MORALITY: IS CONSENT ENOUGH? 201 IGOR PRIMORATZ SEXUAL MORALITY: IS CONSENT ENOUGH? ABSTRACT. The liberal view that valid consent is sufficient for a sex act to be morally legitimate is challenged by three major philosophies of sex: the Catholic view of sex as ordained for procreation and properly confined to marriage‚ the romantic view of sex as bound up with love‚ and the radical feminist analysis of sex in our society as part and parcel of the domination of women by men. I take a critical
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think of a person suffering from schizophrenia‚ they think of split personalities‚ violent psychopaths and generally people that need to be locked away but that is not the case. Schizophrenia is believed to have been in mankind throughout its history. Documents that identify schizophrenia can be traced to Pharaonic Egypt‚ dating back to 2000 B.C.‚ Depression‚ dementia and other symptoms that are found in typical schizophrenia are described in detail in the book of hearts (Ebers papyrus) which is the
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1. Routine 2. how it has shaped me -practice monday-friday 4-7pm -have morning practice tuesday‚thursday‚and friday 4:45-6:30 am - have Saturday practice 10-12 am - every practice is set up to work on a specific quality‚ such as lactate buildup -practices are very intense and cause me to always be exhausted -I eat a solid diet to keep consistent in practice - my diet consists of lots of protein‚ vegetables and white meat - I stopped drinking soda to really maximize my potential - I eat at
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task is to critically evaluate this theory in terms of explaining what it is‚ how the two premises are interrelated and to consider justifications for inequality and private property. Firstly what must be addressed is the problem of property. The difficulty is we don¡¦t know what initial view of property Locke was using when he wrote his thesis. If we take the liberal view it means that Government is based on consent‚ monarchy and the rule of law. An alternative is the opinion of bourgeois property
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Nursing has evolved in many ways over the years‚ in particular is the Florence Nightingale foundation of caring for the whole family and not just the patient. The following case study of Omid ’s story: The Power of Family-Centered Care highlights the positive and negative aspects of their family’s healthcare experiences ‚ and models of family nursing and concepts of family-centred care. By comparing the theories and models to what is currently put into practice by today’s nurses and healthcare providers
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Tony Morales Classics 40 18 March 2015 Glory and Story: How Greek Mythology Informs Modern Culture “Excellence is not an action. It is a virtue.” Says Aristotle. In a way‚ as an action‚ excellence would seem episodic‚ occasional‚ or lucky. As a virtue‚ excellence would appear to be serial‚ rehearsed‚ or practiced. In both contexts‚ just as ancient Greek philosophy made different‚ lasting conceptual designs about the idea and ideal of “aristein” or to be the best of yourself and/or the better of your peers
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Ways to promote childrenâ€TMs social development Setting limits to encourage the required behaviour can be carried out by using appropriate sanctions and rewards. This could be in the schoolâ€TMs behaviour policy‚ go and look. Build independence through encouraging children through their self-help skills dressing/undressing for P.E.. Be patient and give support when a child is carrying out a task that will develop their self- help skills. Opportunities should be made available for children and young
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An essay analysing and evaluating the applicability of person centred planning within a hospital setting In this essay I will analysis and evaluate the applicability of Person Centred Planning (PCP) tools within a hospital setting particularly in my area of work‚ paediatric day surgery. I will examine the individual PCP tools commonly used paying particular attention to the one tool currently available for use on the ward I work “The children’s passport”. I will discuss barriers that can inhibit
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these values. These standards are listed in the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements (ANA‚ 2016). One dilemma nurses often face is the process of informed consent and the complexities involved‚ such as the idea of self-determination and whether or not a person is competent to make personal decisions regarding their health care treatment. Nurses are considered advocates for their patients‚ and while being so must help patients understand
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