The referendum occurred at a time when Aboriginal activism was accelerating and it was used as kind of historical shorthand for all the relevant political events of the time‚ such as land right demands and equal pay for pastoral workers. This use as a symbol for a period of activism and change has contributed to the misunderstandings about the effects of the constitutional changes themselves. The benefits of the referendum began to stand out in 1972‚ when the Aboriginal
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20 Answers In what ways did Canada contribute to world events in the period between 1914-1999? By Meghan 1. For World War II‚ we mainly took a back seat during the beginning due to fear of the same events reoccurring from the previous world war. We also sat out for fear of communism and we believed that Germany deserved a fair deal because we were too harsh on them with the Treaty of Versailles. Also we were not prepared. 2. In World War Two‚ when Canada joined in ( 1939 ) was provided
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Citizens exposed to civilian killings are less likely to show up in public Voters’ turnout ratio is the ratio of valid votes on all registered voters in this referendum‚ and the results show this referendum voters’ turnout ratio is only 35.3%‚ which is especially low (see table 1). Analyzing whether rebel violence influences voters’ willingness to vote might explain the reason why this turnout ratio is so low. The total rebel violence for both characteristics (civilian killings and kidnappings)
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Once the GMF appear in every single supermarket‚ do you know what exactly you are going to eat? GMF means genetically modified foods. The genetically modified foods are initially born in U.S. in 1983. About thirty years before‚ people use the original seeds or sprouts to grow their fruits and vegetables. However‚ as the well development of the genetically modified foods‚ the natural foods are gradually replaced in nowadays society. And as the genetically modified foods starts gain its popularity
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The referendum on a new electoral system for Britain Firstly‚ I would like to introduce the referendum in order to provide an overview of what the subject is about. Furthermore‚ I will analyze the reasons for the outcome. Lastly‚ I will discuss the implications for Britain’s political life. The majority of Britons have ruled against a reform of the electoral system after the referendum‚ which was held on May 5th 2011. More than three thirds of the voters (67‚9 %) expressed their wish to keep the
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Canadian Broadcasters of Culture The CBC is a publicly owned media outlet funded (in part) by taxpayers. The CBC was formed in the context of a very different historical moment than now. Given that the Canadian mediascape has changed‚ should the government continue to fund the CBC? When the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was created in 1936‚ it was intended as a public radio station to inform Canadians across the country and
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Democracy is always named and used in the liberal discursive process. But if we refer to history‚ democracy of these days is not the same as democracy decades ago. Thus‚ it is important that democracy is understood as an evolution and not as a static concept. Similarly it is necessary to understand democracy by its principles and not by its practitioners in power. Liberal democracy can be briefly defined as a system of government in which the people rule themselves‚ either directly or indirectly
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negotiating1 with the rest of the UK b. If ‘no’? 5. What do you think will be the result of the Referendum? I think yes‚ I think they wont to be independent Guide to the referendum process From: Scottish Office‚ Published 12 May 2014 The Scottish independence referendum will take place on Thursday‚ 18 September‚ 2014. On this page‚ you’ll find useful information about the referendum. Who can vote? Most people over the age of 16 who live in Scotland will be entitled to vote
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VCAA 2001 Question 8 A. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of parliament as a law-maker. Illustrate your answer with a comparison of law-making by courts. (12 marks) Parliaments primary role is to make laws on behalf of the community as the need arises. Parliament can also change the law as the need arises. Eg//cloning. As parliament only sits for a small portion of the year they cannot always change the law as the need arises. They also may not be able to foresee all future circumstances
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in their previous terms in government. There has also been a major decline in participation in referendums as the referendum on the greater London authority with an elected mayor‚ only 34.1% of people who could have voted in this referendum actually voted bringing into question whether or not the majority of the populous actually want a greater London authority as only 34.1% even voted in the referendum. However‚ as voting rates have
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