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    specific part of the regime. The true regimes are limited to kingship‚ aristocracy‚ and polity. The best regime of these regimes is kingship‚ or monarchy‚ which is ruled by the single person most fit to rule. The corrupted form of monarchy becomes tyranny. The next regime‚ aristocracy‚ is ruled by a few who possess a certain degree of wealth. And once aristocracy is corrupted it becomes an oligarchy. In an oligarchic regime‚ those few who possess wealth rule with advantage to themselves and

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    Stalin are both parallel characters because they both are evil leaders achieve and maintain power and control the masses. They also were both evil‚ selfish leaders that usually dominate good people‚ which made speaking out against the government tyranny dangerous. Napoleon and stalin both make it clear that evil selfish people usually are able to dominate good people. Stalin and Trotsky Had different opinions on how to rule Russia so Troskey gets exiled. Also Stalin did not want competition also

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    Defining the Revolution When looking back in American history the Revolution is arguably one of the greatest turning points from its past. The American Revolution emancipated the New England colonies from Britain and led them on a path to become the powerful nation they currently are. This Revolution is incredibly significant and changed more than one would imagine in the United States. Prior to the American Revolution Britain controlled the trade throughout the colonies and only allowed them

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    with that assertion‚ because the government is not a person‚ it is a power structure that must not be allowed secrecy‚ lest it use its power for the wrong purposes. It is important that the citizens watch the government closely in order to prevent tyranny. A true democracy is only possible when most of the population has control over the government. If the government abuses its power by ignoring the will of the people‚ then a democracy is impossible. Democracies are a rare occurrence because

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    while would-be criminals ignore them." Gun control laws give too much power to the government and may result in government tyranny and the government taking away all guns from citizens. Many people consider that gun control laws can give too much power to the government over the people. That is why our Founding Fathers wrote the Second Amendment. They had lived under the tyranny of King George and they wanted to make sure that free people in this new country would never be subjugated again and have

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    Aphoristic style- the use of sentances or phrases within a larger essay or speech (usually persuasive) that stand out as memorable statements (aphorisms) in themselves. What we obtain cheap‚ we esteem too lightly Tyranny‚ like hell‚ is not easily conquered These are times that try men’s souls The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph Through the flame of liberty may cease to shine‚ the coal can never expire. It matters not where you love‚ or what rank of life you hold

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    Kahn’s book‚ Political Theology‚ he analyses the relationship of the people with the state‚ as well as it’s original and roots‚ bringing out the fact that America was founded on Christian beliefs. The revolution was an overthrowing of what they saw as tyranny and instilling of democracy with its roots in Christian morals‚ which throughout. To this day‚ although there is a strong liberal and "progressive" movement growing there is still a strong attachment to Christianity. Government has to be based on

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    (Tindall and Shi 150). Through Common Sense‚ Paine argued that England did not share the best interest of the colonies (Paine 84)‚ that through checks and balances the King of England and Parliament did not protect the colonists from governmental tyranny but ruled one (Paine 69)‚ and that the political order of the British government‚ a hereditary succession‚ had not and would not prevent potential civil wars. (Paine 79). Thomas Paine rebuffed the loyalist’s view of England demonstrating their best

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    The Reading Report of Animal Farm 1115010197 Class 5 张智林 In this report‚ I’d like to analyze the story in two parts: analysis of important characters and my point of view. Analysis of Important Characters Old Major: A Charming Revolutionary Advocate He is a charismatic advocate of revolution and the guidance of the animals. This story has only ten chapters‚ but the author design a long length for the address by the old major without stint‚ which manifests that he is an important character in

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    views on the tyranny of the majority. The fifth topic that was discussed was about the voucher system and how Mill believes it will lead to higher quality education; followed by Mill’s belief that the middle class should be the backbone of politics. Lastly‚ I have discussed Mill’s views on inheritance. In conclusion‚ the views of Mill that have been discussed thus far in class include Mills views on nature verses nurture‚ women in the Victorian Era‚ representative democracy‚ tyranny of the majority

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