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    special talents who have shaped countries to where they are today. His research and dedication alone are the foundations that we still use today. Tocqueville’s numerous works on religion‚ politics‚ crime and punishment‚ democracy and parties‚ and tyranny have helped cultivate the United States and are considered to be master pieces to the human race. This great philosopher dedicated his life and work to educate others and spread his knowledge and wisdom. Tocqueville has become one of the greatest

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    a one being used for this purpose is the 1998 referendum which was used to determine whether Blair and the Labour Party should devolve power to Scotland‚ Wales‚ and Northern Ireland. Devolution in Scotland and Wales was introduced in 1998 as the majority of the public voted ‘yes’ in terms of wanting more power. Furthermore the UK government secured the consent of the people of Northern Ireland for a new devolved assembly in the province in 1998. Arguably‚ this makes the UK more democratic as the

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    There are many differing views on the nature of justice. Some philosophers like John Locke and Frederich Nietzsche advocate the importance of individualism. However‚ John Stuart Mill strongly urges the vitality of concern for thy neighbor and the use of debate. Within each individual’s ideology I can see the positives. However‚ when it comes to the nature of justice I think the strong sense of personal goals in individualism and the allocation of debate in Mill’s ideals is what will bring the best

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    been tried” (Churchill). Looking at democracy through both its weaknesses and strengths in comparison to other forms of government makes it evident that it is the best form of political system we have‚ democracy has been subject to problems with‚ tyranny of the minority‚ and collective action. Despite all the democratic weaknesses of this form of government‚ democracy is still highly consistent in terms of Unpredictable outcomes‚ managing diversity.  Lipset‚ in Political Man‚ described democracy

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    In result of Napoleon’s many successes into eliminating negative components of the French Revolution have convinced many citizens of the French nation that Napoleon is the hero of The French Revolution; however‚ due to his despotic intentions‚ inevitable failures‚ as well as other figures of the French Revolution also being considered to be heroic‚ prove otherwise. The French government in the beginning of our French Revolution was in need of a man with military success‚ they were in need of a man

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    sovereignty means that the government policies reflect the wishes of the people‚ government officials are elected in elections that are free and fair‚ people participate in the political process‚ there is lots of information available to the people and the majority rules. Another part of democracy is political equality‚ meaning that in decision making and process‚ each persons vote and voice is treated equally. Republicanism in the 18th

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    The issue of same-sex marriage has quite polarized society. There are those who are in favour of total equality of right for homosexuals‚ and there are those who are completely against the presence of homosexuality in our society. Very rarely does one find middle ground. It may seem difficult to find a stance on this issue that is not rife with hypocrisy and doublespeak. Having researched the conservative arguments against gay marriage ‚ it has become apparent that all of the non-religious arguments

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    "The Mask of Apollo" revolves around the adventures of Nikeratos‚ a young actor who travels the countryside of ancient Greece and Sicily while performing in various plays. In one play‚ Kadmos by Sophokles the Younger‚ Nikeratos is required to wear an old mask of Apollo as part of his costume. The mask is fifty years old and is rumored to bring good luck. Nikeratos is impressed with the mask and comes to believe that it possesses special powers. He begins to make reverent gestures toward it as when

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    accomplishments of fulfilling his plans. However‚ looking at history it can be seen that Hitler and his Nazis were eventually defeated‚ and that there were many who were displeased with his leadership. Tyranny and brutality can only work for so long on any group of people‚ before there is an uprising as the majority overtakes the dictator. To be an effective leader‚ one needs to be able to listen to others. The most effective leaders are the best followers. No human can do everything alone‚ without support

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    Abuse (Political Corruption) Abuse‚ within the context of political corruption‚ is the wanton neglect of duty in the pursuit of other motivations. More specifically‚ it is the use of influence or power for a purpose not originally intended‚ as judged by law‚ pragmatism‚ and culture. In order to categorize an activity as an abuse‚ there needs to be either a breach of jurisdiction or a breach in the extent a power is exercised within the correct jurisdiction. For example‚ in Bai Ganyo: Incredible

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