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    enormous 180% over 5 years and there were also huge achievements in coal‚ steel and hydroelectric power productions. The targets he had set were impossibly high however Stalin believed that he could force a nation to meet them. Overall throughout his reign he achieved fantastic successes‚ but at a big human cost‚ and while industrial output soared‚ the production of consumer goods remained static. Another way Stalin was successful during his reign was through his social policies. In 1936‚ Stalin published

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    Absolutism and Constitutionalism differ in the structure of authority in their theoretical governments‚ with Absolutism giving the government power over the people‚ and Constitutionalism limiting the government’s power and‚ in turn‚ empowering the people. This difference causes Absolutism to cause people to work for their government‚ and Constitutionalism to cause government to work for its people. Absolutism posited that government should have complete power over its citizens. James I of England

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    To what extent should referendums be used in the UK? Referendums are used frequently in the UK. They can be seen as advantages for the democracy but also as disadvantages. Referendums in a direct democracy give the general public direct and unmediated control over government decision-making. Therefore this means that politicians who claim to ‘represent’ the public are not distorting them as it ensures that the public’s views and interests are properly and accurately articulated. By comparison

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    In what ways and for what reasons did the League of Nations fail to deal with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931? Names: Catalina Hofmann Malena Garcia Camara Sofia Lena Justina Villasboa Gedikian Level 5 “A” Number of words: 1‚290 In 1931‚ the League of Nations failed to deal with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. President Wilson (USA) set up the League of Nations which its aim was to make nations sort their aguments and therefore‚ prevent

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    In every culture‚ the beliefs of the people greatly affect every aspect of their lives. During the early Islamic period‚ their strict beliefs and teachings affected the lifestyle of the Muslims. Three of which are; Islamic art‚ the status of Muslim women‚ and the language. Muslims lived simple and pure lives‚ this surely did reflect upon those factors. In the present many ideas have have‚ but the core of their beliefs have remained the same. The Islams were simple and straight forward with their

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    To what extent is Petruchio’s “taming” of Kate comic? It could be seen that it is a valid interpretation that Petruchio’s methods of "taming" Kate are comic. Petruchio’s methods of "taming" Kate may have been appropriate comedy material for the 16th Century audience‚ but most modern audiences find Petruchio’s "taming" methods to be neither amusing nor acceptable. A contemporary audience would have found Kate being "tamed" humerous. However‚ Kate adapts and gains power in society where she is oppressed

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    To what extent can the treaty of versailles be deemed “harsh and shortsighted” Introduction The treaty of Versailles was constructed by a series of punishments that Germany was required to carry out‚ as a consequence for their input in the war and the destruction they caused on the Allies. Germany was made to accept and declare the fact that she was to blame. This was under the war guilt clause‚ that was used as a justification for the consecutive terms of the treaty that were to be imposed‚

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    To what extent are the adults responsible for the death of Kingshaw? Parents are the foundation of a child’s happiness and security. In the novel ‘I’m the King of the Castle’ by Susan Hill‚ the impact of the lack of attention from parents are heavily emphasised‚ with the resulting outcome with the tragic death of Kingshaw. To a large extent‚ the adults are responsible for the death of Kingshaw as he lack of attention leaves a child insecure‚ isolated and in despair. The reader is aware of Mr Hooper’s

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    To what extent have constitutional reforms since 1997 reduced the power of the UK government? Constitutional reform is the process of changing the way in which a country may be governed. There are many reforms that have arguably changed the UK constitution in such an extent that the power of the elected government has been reduced or restricted. Changes such have these have occurred much more frequently in the years since 1997. One reform that can be seen to have reduced the power of government

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    To what extent are the two chambers of Congress equal in power (15 marks) One factor which could be seen to imply that the two chambers of Congress aren’t equal in power is the contrast in importance of the political decisions they get to vote on – and for this reason the Senate can be seen as superior. Senators hold exclusively the ability to ratify treaties as well as confirming the President’s nominees for position such as Supreme Court justices and leading roles within the government‚ and they

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