Critically review the arguments advanced for the adoption of the MMP system‚ and – in the context of the present review of MMP- for changes to the way in which MMP works. In 1993 New Zealanders voted in a referendum to change their voting system from First-Past-the-Post (FFP) to the MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) voting system. Since the adoption New Zealand has had seven MMP elections and although the system has widespread approval there are strong arguments both for and against the MMP system
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Gay and Lesbian Hate Crime Analysis Ron Lawler CJA 540 Criminological Theory October 31‚ 2010 Dr. Shaunita Grase Gay and Lesbian Hate Crime Analysis The United States Justice Department defines hate crimes as “the violence of intolerance and bigotry‚ intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race‚ ethnicity‚ national origin‚ religion‚ sexual orientation or disability” (National Crime Prevention Council‚ 2010‚ p. 1). Over the centuries and throughout the world‚ history shows
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Name Instructor Houston English 205 September 2‚ 2013 Gay in America In today’s society Gay men and women have to fight for everything‚ including the right to marry and have a baby. Gays face many challenges which include a job‚ a loved one‚ a family; the right to life‚ liberty and justice‚ all these rights are given to all but Gay people. I ask you; is this fair; are Gays not people to? Sometimes even before a gay person comes out they get teased‚ ridiculed‚ punished‚ assaulted and
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Organizational Behavior The study of people at work is generally referred to as the study of organizational behavior. This chapter will start by defining the term organizational behavior and briefly reviewing its origins. Organizational behavior is the systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit within organizations. Each person regularly uses intuition or our "gut feelings" in trying to explain phenomena. For example‚ a friend catches a cold and we’re quick to remind
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MS Project 1 This document investigates the features of MS Project 2007 (MSP) using as an example the garage building project from Lock (Lock D. Project Management. 6th edition. Gower 1996). The Blackboard site also has copies of the MS Project file as it should appear at various points during the exercise‚ so you might‚ for example‚ wish to download a sample copy of garast4.mpp before starting section 4. As you work through these notes‚ make a note of any features you find puzzling or difficult
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Are you considering adoption for your child‚ but don’t fully understand how the adoption process works? This article will provide you insight into every stage of the adoption process with American Adoptions‚ and some valuable supporting articles to read within each. Step 1 – Considering Adoption: Is Adoption Right for You and Your Child? Many women facing an unplanned pregnancy are unsure if they are ready to parent. Every woman’s situation is different‚ and only you know the right decision – not
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some people don’t get those rights simply because they’re gay. Congress combines church and state to make marriage illegal. But‚ people have different religions‚ different beliefs‚ and different views on everything. Banning gay marriage violates a person’s constitutional freedom. The constitute states‚ "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." Church and state are being combined to rule out marriage for gays. Same sex marriage is illegal in all fifty states‚ and the
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provide an understanding of how research is done‚ and what methods we can use to do so. By having a clear understanding of research and techniques used‚ it allows us to communicate effectively in regards to ideas behind the research process. In this paper‚ I will use myself as the case study to examine exactly what I learned about research. In the field of mental health‚ professionals must be constantly looking for ways to help their patients. (Cozby & Bates 2012). When dealing with research‚ it allows
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Transracial Adoption Transracial adoption is that white parents will not be able to give a black child a cultural identity and survival skills in a racially diverse society. “Adoption‚ defined as the legal act of taking a child into a family and raising the child as its own (Vianna‚ 1981).” Black children need to learn coping mechanisms to function in a society where racism is prevalent. Black families are capable of teaching these mechanisms in everyday life without having to seek out special
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pursuit of HAPPINESS‚ right? B. Thesis- I personally believe in gay marriage‚ who is anyone to say who can and cannot be together. C. Tie to audience- Have you ever had a boyfriend or girlfriend and your parents told you that you were not allowed to see that said other person? What if you loved that person? What if you wanted to marry that person and you were told “No”? How would you feel…completely hopeless? That is exactly what gay couples face every day of their lives. D. Credibility statement-
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