differs from other types of government.For example‚ absolute monarchy‚ in which an individual holds all the power‚ or oligarchy‚ in which a few individuals hold all the power. There are two basic forms of democracy‚ that is direct democracy and representative democracy. Direct democracy is a political system where all eligible citizens are actively and directly involved in making political decisions‚ which contrasts from relying
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few individuals‚ such as an oligarchy or a dictatorship. There are many modified forms of democracy that exist‚ but the main forms are direct democracy and a representative democracy (also referred to as a democratic republic). A direct democracy is when every citizen has the same voice in the matters and same equal power. In a representative democracy‚ which would be the
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Direct Democracy vs Representative Democracy The term Democracy is derived from two Greek words‚ demos‚ meaning people‚ and kratos‚ meaning rule. These two words form the word democracy which means rule by the people. Aristotle‚ and other ancient Greek political philosophers‚ used the phrase‚ `the governors are to be the governed’‚ or as we have come to know it‚ `rule and be ruled in turn’. The two major types of democracy are Representative Democracy and Direct Democracy. Clearly
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This assignment will look at the model of McDonaldization and its links to Max Weber’s theory of bureaucracy. The advantages and disadvantages of the model will be identified and examples will be given of how these will affect an organisation. Effects of McDonaldization on society will also be considered. The extent to which McDonaldization provides a comprehensive metaphor for contemporary society will be determined from the evidence presented. The definition of McDonaldization is “The process
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The House of Representatives‚ which has a total of four hundred thirty-five Representatives‚ and the Senate‚ which contains one hundred members‚ make up the Legislative branch of the United States Government. Within this branch‚ also known as Congress‚ laws are written and voted on therefore explaining the branches title as legislation is their job. They have other powers which include but are not limited to confirming Presidential appointments for groups like the Supreme Court and the Cabinet‚ investigating
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From the mainstream perspective‚ Bureaucracy is thought to be the most technically efficient and rational form of organization‚ which is based on rules‚ hierarchy‚ impersonality and a division of labour. Under bureaucratic organization‚ workers’ behaviour and bodily actions are controlled by management. Recently‚ there goes a saying that bureaucracy is outdated as it is too controllable and the contemporary organizational structure‚ namely the post-bureaucracy offers more freedom. However‚ in my
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The ideas of the classical theorists‚ particularly those of bureaucracy and scientific management‚ are generally considered as rather old fashion and out of date‚ and of little relevance to work and organization today. Is this really the case? The classical theory is the earliest form of management that perceived that a set of universal principles would apply to all the organizations in all situations to achieve efficiency and organization’s goals. Scientific management and bureaucratic theory
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MAZE The House of Representatives The House of Representatives forms one of the two branches of the U.S. congress. It comprises four hundred and thirty five members who are elected to two- year terms. During the First Congress‚ the House had sixty- five members. They all had a different job in the house. Many people could have the same job. House committees are responsible for most of the work involved in the creation of new laws. After a bill is introduced in the House‚ it is referred to a
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Running Head: The Senate Vs the House of Representatives 1 The Senate Vs the House of Representatives Erika Williams Eng121 Brian Davis 04/29/2011 The Senate VS the House of Representatives 2 The government of the United States is made up of three branches: The legislative branch‚ the executive branch and the
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Senate and the House of Representatives The government of the United States is made up of three branches: the executive branch‚ judicial branch‚ and the legislative branch. The legislative branch‚ called Congress‚ is responsible for making laws. Congress is made of two houses; the Senate and the House of Representatives. Although they have many differences‚ they share some similarities too. There are many differences between the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Vice President of the
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