Essays on Credibly

Introduction

Contemporary studies view parties as alliances of politicians whose ultimate objective is to win electoral office. Parties make promises on behalf of their candidates about what they will do if elected, and help improve chances of reelection for incumbents through their records of implementing their programs (Bawn et al. 571). It is plain to see how these parties might serve democracy. Citizens can give more effective direction to government by voting for a party instead of an individual. They create an incentive for responsible governance by holding an entire party rather than a single politician accountable for government actions (Bawn et ...

Background

Witness Protection Programs are an extension of law enforcement that is shrouded in secrecy. Originally developed to protect organized crime witnesses, these programs now have wider application (UN, 2008). In criminal cases involving members of organized crime, witnesses testify at risk to their own lives, or personal safety, as well as those close to them. This is not the only group with whom a witness may find themselves, and their families, in peril. Over the years, Witness Protection has evolved to also include other well-resourced individuals and groups who are facing criminal conviction, such as despots and war criminals finding ...

The constructivist approach to education has once again become a topic of debate as educators worldwide seek to develop a teaching model better suited to meet the needs of the modern student. Constructivism in education has been argued since John Dewey in 1938, being pushed aside in favour of the traditional models currently utilized (Cleveland-Innes and Garrison 114). This study will assess the initial impact of the philosophy and how this model has the potential to influence modern method. With a focus on leadership in the educational system, this analysis will examine the role of Principal in the school and produce evidence ...