a head of state is a citizen of that country elected by fellow citizens. If birthright determines the head of state of a country then that country is a monarchy‚ which at the moment Australia is. Our head of state is currently the Queen‚ but the Governor-General‚ who is appointed by the federal government (does not need to be an Australian) represents her. We are a monarchy because of Britain’s colonisation of Australia in 1778. The British brought their way of life‚ culture and most importantly
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first Prime Minister of Australia to be dismissed from office‚ by the then-Governor-General Sir John Kerr. The dismissal was the most dramatic day in Australian political history‚ however the causes cannot be pinpointed to just one reason. Among other minor factors‚ it can be determined that the dismissal of Whitlam’s government was caused by the Senate’s acts of blocking supply and breaking political conventions‚ and the Governor-General’s actions against convention. The original point of the Constitutional
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Who is he‚ when and where did he live? What have they done that impacted Australia Sir William Patrick Deane‚ was born on the 4th January 1931‚ he was an Australian judge and the 22nd Governor-General of Australia. * | William Deane was born in Melbourne‚ Victoria. He was educated at Catholic schools including St. Joseph’s College‚ Hunters Hill and at the University of Sydney‚ where he graduated in arts and law. He also attended the Hague Academy of International Law. After graduation
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National Governor’s Association‚ the role of governor goes far beyond being the head of the executive branch. The role of any governor includes being a legislative leader‚ head of their state’s political party‚ acting as a national figure‚ implementing the state’s budget‚ making appointments‚ meeting with constituents and when necessary acting as the state’s ceremonial chief. Obviously the role of a governor is quite complex. Tools The tools a governor has at their disposal can be divided into
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英 语 Mark Twain’s Humorous Satire in Running for Governor 田倩 （宁夏大学 外国语学院， 宁夏 银川 750021） Abstract: Mark Twain‚ a mastermind of humor and realism‚ is seen as a giant in world literature. His humorous satire had great impact on the following men of letters; critics also attached significant importance to it and put forward various interpretations. Noticeably‚ his humor⁃ ous satire finds full expression in his famous short story‚ Running for Governor. In it‚ with humor and satire‚ he exposed the true
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Governor Bellingham Scene Analysis Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter reveals his humorous tone when describing Governor Bellingham by using religious figures. Hawthorne first establishes the idea that Governor Bellingham is slothful because of his wardrobe choice. Bellingham is in “a loose gown and easy cap‚” which contrasts with the impression that he is a person who has a life based on austerity because he is the Governor. He later compares Bellingham to John The Baptist because of Bellingham’s
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Chief Seattle‚ in his oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens‚ mourns the loss of his people but does not resign himself and his people to a hopeless fate. Seattle opens his oration with a tone of respect‚ recognizing the President of the United States as a “chief” of the white people‚ just as Seattle is the chief of his people. Seattle’s oration does not drift into a despairing tone however. It gradually shifts from a dismal and gloomy outlook for his people to an admonition towards the President and
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Australia should cut all ties with the British Monarchy and become a Republic – Negative Australia should not detach itself from the British Monarchy and become a republic. In doing so‚ Australia will abolish its constitutional monarchy system of government that has worked exceptionally well for it and its people. Australia does not need to prove its independence by becoming a republic. On top of this‚ a republic is a useless change for Australia‚ and in becoming one‚ many concerns and issues
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critical of the court systems. Twain often criticized how society treatment of criminals changes for every social class. Mark Twain uses his dark humor and irony to convey said theme in three of his more popular short stories‚ The New Crime‚ Running for Governor‚ and A Presidential Candidate. Mark Twain’s short story‚ The New Crime‚ illustrates the positive side of having a high social class and the special
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and is appointed through the Governor General who represents the Queen. The Legislative Branch is very professional and in great order‚ but there are two things that I feel should be changed. The first thing to be reconsidered is the appointment of the Senators through Prime Minister Steven Harper. I believe that the Canadian Senate’s required qualifications should be changed. In order for you to be elected you must be over the age of thirty to get elected by the Governor General as a Senator‚ and to
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