Democracy Term Papers Samples For Students

Section 1

As McGregor explains, the Chinese Communist Party (The Party) had gone to the extent where the citizens are not allowed to control their own lives. The party has created minimum freedom different from the Friedman argument of the maximum freedom. Therefore, McGregor reveals the essential difference between the maximum freedom and the minimum freedom using examples of the minimum freedom in china. The desire for the Chinese citizens to chase for their own self-interest is constrained by The Party. In order to demonstrate how the maximum freedom society differs from the minimum freedom society, McGregor provides example of the Continue reading...

Who are the minority groups and what are the challenges have they been facing currently? Why blacks do commits the highest homicide or crime rate, and even kill among themselves despite the abolishment of slavery and segregation systems? These are some of the questions that I am going to handle in this paper. It is a fact that the minority groups in the past have gone through hard times of their life, whereby they were discriminated by the majority and the elite whites. Some were even killed by whites. But at present, blacks continue to indicate the highest rates Continue reading...

Islam and Democracy

Introduction
The literature that has been written about Islam and democracy are both highly complicated in terms of interpretation of the fundamentals of democracy and are in an equal sense argued from several points of reference. These factors are compelling and are significant to the level of democracy in the Islamic world. The comparative debate presented in arguments by Irfan Ahmad and Bernard Lewis creates major literature that reveals the limitations in this path of inquiry. The main proposition in their argument is the discussion of the cliché aspect that surrounds Islam and their objective levels. The core metrics Continue reading...

Subsequent to the survey that was done about dental care, a number of inferences can be drawn from the data collected. To begin with, majority of the participants involved in the survey were females with an overwhelmingly high percentage 66% while men, on the other hand, comprised of 34 % of the total. The total number of participants in the survey apparent from the responses received is 35.
Most of the respondents fell in the age bracket of 18-24 years, the respondents that fell in this age bracket were encompassed 95% of the total. The other respondents fell in the Continue reading...

The most appropriate response for the people in the book, Politics in the Trenches, roots in the perceptions of the people. As the saying goes, the spoken word happens, and if it does not happen, it is bound to happen. Indeed the perception of the citizens about politicians is corrupted by the stereotyping of all politicians (Kirkptrick & Lawrence, 81).
The stereotypical behaviour happens when a person changes in behaviour and recognition of people, who vote. The stereotyping of politicians ranges from different reasons that the voters validate to justify the reason for running for a political office. The reason Continue reading...

According to studies conducted on the wage gap between different races in the United States, there are disparities that make one race occupy most jobs than the rest. There are significant differences seen through the process of job application and employment. Whereas it is believed that the labor markets is supposed to be blind to the race of their employees or possible employers, it is proven beyond doubt that race plays a significant role in decision making when it comes to employment and recruitment. A person’s ethnicity plays a very big role in determining their career as well Continue reading...

Throughout the second half the 1800’s England was the most powerful country on Earth, undergoing rapid industrialization and experiencing tremendous social change. At the time, the “women’s question” was a societal conversation about the nature, identity and role of woman in society (Norton Anthology). With a growing middle class, and increased literacy rates, novels and periodicals became a popular medium which was often used to investigate and debate the "women's question" since “the fate meted to characters could reflect opinions of their behavior”(Waller). During the Victorian era, a woman’s fate and lifestyle were largely determined Continue reading...

Democracy is a form of government where citizens take an active part in the formulation and establishment of laws that govern the society. The involvement of these citizens is either direct or indirect through representatives. In simple terms, in a democratically run nation, the real power is vested in the citizens. A democratically run society is characterized by equality, and rights that apply to everyone. In addition, the law applies equally to every single citizen. Democracy is currently a feature in many countries across the world although there are some countries that are not democratized. However, questions have always Continue reading...

The Patriot Act was passed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to strengthen domestic security and increase the ability of the government to identify and stop terrorists. It has proved to be one of the most controversial laws in U.S. history (Doyle, 2001). It is comprised of ten titles which give federal law enforcement greater authority. Advocates claim that the Patriot Act is constitutional and instrumental in the war on terror. They cite a number of successful investigations and arrests of terrorists, and believe that law strikes an effective balance between civil rights and the ability of the government to Continue reading...

Similar to the modern or industrial societies, the agrarian or traditional societies comprised of males and females who shared distinct interpersonal relationships guided by a wider array of factors. The most pertinent factor guides the interpersonal relationships between males and females are cultural beliefs. Worth noting is the fact that the modern or industrial society evolved from an agrarian society. Such evolution has led to various changes, which differentiate the traditional societies from the modern societies. Despite such differences, there exists some similarities between the two societies (Fisher & Nicholson, 2014). Freedom accorded to males and females occurs as one Continue reading...

Introduction

Freedom of speech refers to the freedom to speak one’s mind without any censorship (Barendt 5). This freedom is part of the basic human rights. Freedom of speech signifies the existence of liberty in a free society. As a fundamental right, the freedom of speech is recognized by international rights law and throughout the world, there is enormous advocacy for this right to be effected across all sections of the society (Barendt 10). Unfortunately, freedom of speech is not usually absolute and in fact, many countries have placed limitations on it. Governments and authorities have enacted rules and Continue reading...

The Harm principle propounded by John Stuart Mill is one of the highly recognized principles in the fields of philosophy and that of the libertarian politics. In this principle, Mill observes that individual actions should only be limited to protecting and preventing harm to other people. He articulated that the power can only be said to have been exercised rightfully over a civilized community, against their will if it is intended to prevent harms against those individual members (Ingram 134). John Stuart Mill appreciated that every individual was free to engage in any action and should not be prohibited Continue reading...

The Ox-Bow Incident is an American western movie directed in 1943 by William Wellman and based on the novel by Walter van Tilburg Clark. The movie became a classic due to its original storyline different from the usual western movie plots. The movie is nowadays considered a movie classic due to its historical value and the importance of the message it delivers. Usually, the theme of the westerns revolved around morality and justice enforced or restored by a single character, classically a cowboy. The theme of The Ox-Bow Incident, however, is a tragic one, as not only the injustice Continue reading...

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Introduction

Perhaps no clause in the U.S. constitution has been so misconstrued and debated as the Second Amendment. In fact, even the Supreme Court could not make up their mind as to the true meaning of “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”. A decisive interpretation to this clause has been quite elusive. Since its ratification, only a few cases have found its way to the Supreme Court while the court’s decision has not helped clarify the matter more Continue reading...

Individual Rights

Individual Rights
Individual Rights vis-à-vis Social Order
Individual rights pertain to the liberties and freedoms embraced in the human rights of every person. These rights are validated, confirmed and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the Constitutional amendments. These rights include the freedom to practice (or not) religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition, right against self-incrimination, right against self-incrimination, right to due process, and other rights granted in criminal proceedings (US Constitution). In democracies, such as the United States, individual rights play a significant role in society. Social order, Continue reading...

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are commonly considered to be the two most important and defining documents of our nation’s history. The former, a formal declaration of independence from their status as colonies of Great Britain, established the essential concepts by which the nation wished to define itself. The latter was the second (and current) attempt to create a system of laws that would provide structure to the nation’s workings now that it was successfully and fully independent. While the Constitution is its own distinct document, the central conceits and ideas Continue reading...

Early in the book, a parrot repeats the phrase “Allez-vous-en! Allez-vous-en! Sapristi! That’s all right!”(Web). Both this parrot and a mockingbird, belonging to Madame Lebrun, set the stage for the introduction of Mr. Pontellier, the main character’s husband. The sound and vision imagery at this point are worthy of analysis. The parrot has literal confinement in a metal cage, but it also refers to the metaphorical confinement that is a part of the life of Edna Pontellier, trapped in place by the expectations of society. In spite of all of the luxuries that her husband places Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper aims at establishing communism in China and its effects on the government, economy, and lifestyle.
Introduction
In world history, communism is often associated with negative points. When communism is brought up, cruel regimes in the former Germany, U.S.S.R, and Yugoslavia and also current regimes in nations such as, North Korea, China and Cuba are time and again thought of depressingly. In addition to that, communism is associated with government control, limited personal freedoms, and a police state. Seemingly, all these curtail civil liberties. Ideally, some nations have tried communism and failed because of the methods they opt Continue reading...

Cultural anthropology, as a practice, notes the fundamental and subtle differences between cultures in an increasingly globalized world. As the world gets increasingly smaller, cultural anthropology will become more complex, especially when it comes to economic systems and how they interrelate. Globalization has led to increased access to foreign goods; various economic and cultural theories will be used to explain the effects that the melding of different cultures and markets are having on the way nations and peoples interact economically. A shift towards democratic autonomy is suggested as a potential solution for the complexities of melding different economic systems Continue reading...

Introduction

Of course, terrorism has now become an issue of global concern. The mushrooming of the terrorist groups has posed a very great challenge to the global community. The inhuman attacks by the Al Qaeda, Taliban, Tamil Tigers, Al Shabaab and Boko Haram have resulted into the loss of innocent lives. As a military super power, the ‘United States of America (USA) has been the main target for terrorism’ (Balousek, 2000). As a country, USA has suffered in the hands of the Islamist extremists who have successfully bombed it on several occasions.
The most significant turning point in the history Continue reading...

Organization

Liberalism is a political thinking whose ideology is founded on equality and liberty. Liberals are popular for their support of civil rights, press freedom, fair and free elections free trade as well as religious freedom and private property. Liberalism was not a divergent political movement until the 17th century with the endorsement of John Locke. On the other, hand, classical republicanism is a republicanism ideology which was developed in the Renaissance period. It is also known as civil humanism and is based on three main concepts. These are civic virtue, civil society and mixed government. One of the first Continue reading...

United States of America is a sovereign Nation and it is a nation with the strongest military in the world. The United States Navy is a branch of the United States Armed Forces that deals with naval warfare. The Department of the Navy administers the organization of the United States Navy. The secretary of the Navy heads it. This organization is mainly to ensure that the United States is safe from aggression and to maintain the freedom of the seas. The organization of the Navy is composed of officers with different ranks. They all have a role to play Continue reading...

Identification of population (Canada-Women population)

Health issues related to this population
Policies/ laws positively/ negatively affecting population
Historically, what has nursing organizations done to advocate for this population?
Influence of Affordable Care Act on this population?
As a nursing advocate for this population, explain what is your specific main concern that you feel our health policies should address with this population that is presently lacking?
Identify a government politician with their address who you could write to advocate for this group. What office do they hold? Why is this politician a good choice for this population?
Compose a letter to that government individual outlining Continue reading...

There are a number of theories applied in sociology that help determine the social aspect of human beings in terms of their experiences. These theories include: conflict theory, feminist theory, sociological theory just to mention but a few. These theories define the interaction of social groups and helps evaluate their experiences in terms of race, gender, ethnicity and social class. These issues can be observed through various sociological perspectives such as functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactions (Leger, 2003). Therefore, the focus of the paper is assessing two ethnic communities in the United States in terms of race, gender Continue reading...

Empire and Domestic Politics in Japan

The Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854 signaled the end of Japan’s isolationist policy and the start of modernization. Japan’s democratization process also began to take place during this period. Democratization is a process “whereby liberal democratic values, institutions, and practices are harmonized with indigenous political values, institutions, and practices to create a new political system in which the government is directed by and held accountable to its polity. Education was highly prioritized and Japanese learned science and technology from the west and this was done by recruiting Western experts and sending Japanese students to study abroad. Once Continue reading...

Introduction

Policy formulation in every government should be an issue of integration since governments should at no time posses the full power to formulate, implement and monitor policies not unless it is directed to a specified locality. Policies affect various individuals and should thus be made integrated to avoid conflict of interest occurring between the formulators of policies and the locals at the ground. The issue is the conflict between the lobbyist and the special interest. The special groups have diverse interest of soliciting funds with a focus on their own interests and have a higher dependence on funding from Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper will reflect on the freedom on the speech on how it affects democracy. It will give a brief history of what freedom of speech is. It will also address how the freedom of speech contributes to society.

Main Body

Freedom of speech is a constitution right that protects to speak their mind and express their opinions through words spoken or word written. This contributes to democracy governance in countless ways and is critical. The freedom of speech gives an individual the ability to stand up.
If people or person does not like an event or an organization that is Continue reading...

Question 1

The three forms of democracy representative democracy, republic and constitutional democracy are central to preserving the rights of individual citizens. Representative democracy offers the electorates the opportunity to elect their leaders who represents them in parliament and central government. This is the most common system of governance practiced in many countries. The elected leaders under this form of government have the mandate to serve the electorate over specific period of time before the next elections (Peterson, 2003). The leaders are elected at all levels of government which varies from city level to the federal level. On the other hand Continue reading...

Briefly explain the four democratic concepts and/or principles you selected.

This paper gives an insight of two concepts of democracy and two principles of democracy. The two concepts that are explained include the necessity of compromise and the individual liberty. The concept of the necessity of compromise involves avoiding some activities with an aim to improve the welfare of the society. For instance, the North Korean government let down their atomic program for the perfection of society. The individual liberty on the other hand is the concept that provides an individual a condition of being free; an individual gains the power to speak or think or act without externally Continue reading...

Introduction

Utilitarianism is a doctrine which provides for actions to be right so far as they useful and they benefit majority. The doctrine also provides that an action is right if it promotes happiness, or maximizes happiness. Therefore utilitarianism provides the moral worth of an action in assessing the utility in providing happiness. Utilitarian also measure the extent of usefulness of the law in the extent it provides happiness, decrease injustice and poverty. It majorly deals with happiness of the immediate actor or those affected by the actions. The theory of consequentialism on the other hand provides for how a Continue reading...

Within many organizations in America today, the wage and hour law for many employees is a source of infringement to the personal liberty of a selected group of employees. Many organizations have a policy to have a code of time for work from Monday to Friday with a level of overtime for many people. Often, the overtime is voluntary and depends on the willing ability of the employee. According to Hughes, democracy is an element of the majority and secludes the minority groups at every moment (Rights Online). In the case of this policy, the Monday to Friday rule Continue reading...

Liberty refers to the concept of free will. It introduces the principle of agency over one’s own actions and control. In that strain, liberty refers to the aspect of being free to act as one pleases without having to be accountable and responsible to another. In practical terms, absolute liberty is impossible for society imposes the fact one must enjoy his liberty only to the extent that it does not infringe on the liberty of others. In that strain, liberty can be seen as the rights attendant to one’s own person. Liberty can be categorized into two Continue reading...

Ethical situations require that people make choices out of competing interests. It is in the best interests of people to foster virtue oriented ethical mindset. The paper will explore various ethical issues dealing on equality. The paper proposes the argument that the development if a universal law governing ethics is difficult. Realization of ethics thus depends on the virtues of the practitioners in the areas of businesses. Still, the paper fosters the argument that ethics is individual born, and depends mostly on how individuals respond to situations.
The exact meaning of ethics is hard to capture. What is “ethical” Continue reading...

As is well-known, all people are naturally endowed with different physical characteristics, and other mental abilities. People differ by gender, age, race, religion, etc.. But what is their common equality? One thing which people are equal to each other in – they have the same opportunities to use their own rights. All persons are equal before the law. It means that the law applies equally to all citizens of all nations all over the world.
Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims: “All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection Continue reading...

The Preterritorial Period

Arizona’s written history goes back to the 1500s, long after the cultural decline of the pre-historic groups (including Sinagua, Anasazi and Hohokam), who had settled in the region as early as 300 BC (McClory, 2012).

The Spanish Period

The Spanish arrived in the region when a Franciscan priest, Cabeza de Vaca’s expedition was shipwrecked of the Coast of present day Texas in 1528, after which they set off to explore the territory including the city of Cibola in 1539. De Vaca claimed the modern-day Southwest territory for Spain between1540-1542. Franciscan Europeans arrived in 1629 to settle the territory, while also Continue reading...

Paper Due Date

Introduction
This paper provides details about Nevada’s legislature and describes various aspects of the legislature including its democratic constraints (the initiative, the referendum, the recall, and affirmation of statutes), as well as its constitutional mandate to meet in alternate years for a period of only 120 days each time. The paper also compares Nevada’s biennial legislature sessions with the methods used in other states and suggests some advantages and disadvantages of the two systems.

Historical Background

According to “The Nevada Legislature: A Brief History” (2011), the state legislature has always met in Carson City, though over time it has Continue reading...

Part I: The Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers and Self Government Matrix

Figure 1: Adapted from Patterson (2012, p. 40). The separation of powers derives from the need to limit the government’s power by creating separate institutions that share power with no single power being able to exercise decisive power without the approval or support by the rest of the institutions.
The people of the United States have the power of self-government, expressed in the constitution ensured through the provision for individual liberties. The people have the original power including the power to change the constitution, which subsequently gives and governs the exercise of power. However, in order to prevent Continue reading...

Democracy is one of the governing systems in the world. As matter of fact, a democratic nation whereby the citizens are eligible to make their decisions. The people in a democratic government have the power to choose their leaders and hold them accountable for their conduct in office and the policies they formulate and implement. Democracy has various components that demonstrate how the people are more powerful. Democracy needs meticulous planning, trained leadership, and careful strategy to make it work effectively. One of the components of democracy is that the government, which takes control of the country, gets its Continue reading...

I am going to interview Kindo Jones about his views about happiness and how he has or has not experienced happiness. Kindo is my college colleague and friend. Though we do not have tight relations with him, I know him fairly well as a Soccer fan and player. We used to go play together in childhood and his family and our family are well conversant with each other.

Interview with Kindo Jones

Question: Hello Kindo? Kindly explain what is happiness to you and in your own words?
Response: Hello. Happiness is a conditional state that depends on a number of factors such as Continue reading...

It goes without question that for coexistence in any society, there is a need for certain values which should guide the conduct of individuals in that society. One of the core societal values is the freedom of religion with the right for everyone to practice his or her own faith. Freedom of religion can be defined as the right to exercise religious choices and options as one desires without being blamed or condemned for exercising such options. In other words, it refers to the right to self-determination with regards to religious matters. Freedom of religion goes hand in hand Continue reading...