Essays on Favor

Chapter III

This chapter will review the background of Real Property Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In order to lay the foundation for comparisons in subsequent chapters, the elements of the Saudi judicial system and real property law will be reviewed. The background information pertaining to Saudi Arabia will feature the judicial court system, the property rights and real property ownership. A review of the current mortgage law in Saudi Arabia will be analyzed as well as possible reform to include the application of anti-deficiency laws.

Introduction

Saudi Arabia is governed by a monarchy. Its current legal system under the ...

Economic growth is depended on the availability of resources, mainly energy, finance, and economic planning. Rapid growth in the last one and half century was possible due to the availability of cheap and abundant fossil fuels (Heinberg 7). But the burning of fossil fuel has a negative effect on our environment because it causes the release of Green House Gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere. Higher concentration of GHGs traps heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming. Unrestraint rise in global temperature can cause melting of glaciers and rise in sea level submerging landmasses, changing weather patterns with frequent incidence ...

International Criminal Law

Question 1 A. There are several modes of the liability that are used for the determination of the liability of the person prosecuted for the international crime. Given the merits of the case in question, the prime minister of Sanchista should be liable for the order issued in reference to the Nisum Campaign. The provisions of the ICTY are designed in the manner so that to address all criminal offences that are committed by the state bodies and relevant executives in the prosecution of particular persons. The article 6 of the ICTY defines that committing of the criminal actions ...

Public opinion can best be defined as not only the desires and wants but also the way the majority of people often think. In other words, public opinion is the overall opinion people of a certain society or a state about a certain subject of interest. Human beings tend to be very opinionated about certain things as everyone feels it is only right that they are entitled to their own personal opinions whatsoever the issue or matter. This essay focuses on public opinion in healthcare particularly regarding the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act as it is commonly ...

I. Company Overview The apparel industry is a highly competitive and almost exclusively based on image. As fashion becomes "fast", i.e. designing and selling apparel becomes more for masses as opposed to a conventional haute couture model, established and emerging players alike are competing over an increasingly powerful market segment, namely Millennials, who continue to shape business across different industries. Forever 21 is one notable example of apparel companies competing, primarily, over Millennial customers. Forever 21, operating in seven countries in addition to Europe, is a notable example of an established apparel player adapting to continuous changes in apparel ...

Happiness is a notion, which is widely discussed since it is cannot de described exactly. Different people have different understanding of the term. But one thing is for sure that it is reflection of one’s good deeds on others, return of a favor in other words. Reciprocity is returning the favor on the one hand, but can be vengeance on the other. This is the natural feeling, which makes the human complete when he returns the favor or takes vengeance, whereas incomplete and depressed if he can’t. Empathy is also one of the descriptions of reciprocity from ...

Introduction

Before the formation of states, the areas were always divided into realms. These were mainly vast lands that would always be formed primarily through the acts of acquisition. In the process of acquiring these new pieces of lands under their control, the emperors would always require that the inhabitants of these areas would always have to conform to their rules and ways of life. These may include issues such as religion, culture and even economic activities. The rise of Islamic empires throughout the world played a significant role when it came to matters of the spread of Islam throughout ...

Literature summary assignment

In no less than 250 words, provide a summary of the article. The article hypothetically talks about fair business practices that should be embraced to increase the percentage tip in a restaurant. The article focuses on business practices that can help entice customers so that they can be attracted to visit the premise over and over. It embraces the psychological aspect of positive reinforcement. The article outlines that practices such as the use of coded messages on the checks issued to customers with information such as “thank you”, as well as behaviors of servers in a restaurant provide substantive ...

Why aren't detectives more successful at solving crimes? Given their relative lack of success, how do you account for the "detective mystique"? In this essay, share some solutions to make solving crimes more effective. One of the major reasons why some detectives have difficulties in solving crime is because they lack the necessary skill, particularly the intellectual capacity to perform their job. One of the major challenges of law enforcement agents in solving crimes is the cleverness and cunning of criminals. Although there are many theories and procedures that aims to aid detectives in solving crimes, the successful ...

Business Plan

Introduction In the modern business environment any business whether a start-up or an existing business develops a plan to enhance the achievement of a competitive advantage and success in the market. As such, there are several factors that determine the success of a new or existing business, which can easily be referred to as the determinants of business success. It is essential to note that such determinants originate from within an organization and from external environment, which work together in determining the level of business success and competitiveness in an industry. The factors that are are not within the ...

Is our election process fair to everyone?

Introduction The thesis of the paper is that despite the multitude of claims that the 2016 Presidential Election was rigged or unfair, America’s inclusive voter eligibility, the equal opportunity of citizens to run for office, and reliable ballot casting methods ensure that the election process in the United States is completely free and fair. The main purpose of the paper is to find a common ground among supporters and opponents of the basic research question. There are two different claims which support the fairness or unfairness of presidential elections in the United States, where the backing sides’ main ...

Introduction – Case Summary

Carnegie Industrial is one of the biggest corporations in the US with over USD$ 125 million turnover and 45, 000 employees globally. The company started as a producer of engineering and construction equipment and further expanded in consulting business. The aggressive inorganic growth strategy through acquisitions made the organization face challenges, related to cultural diversity, as it experienced the mix of at least four different cultures among its people. To address the issue, the company opened doors to Leadership Development Center (LDC), but it failed to deliver the results under the previous management. Elizabeth Silver, the Director, decided that ...

Introduction

Desirable Daughters is a novel by Bharati Mukherjee that seeks to illustrate the intricate relations that exist between the Indian caste system and the Western experiences of the immigrants in an effort towards reconciling the world views regarding the feminist gap between the two cultures. In a bid to reveal the intricacies of the caste system in India, Mukherjee delves deeper into the nature of three sisters in the novel and the circumstances they find themselves as they try to fit in different societies. From the outset, it is worth noting that the three sisters from Calcutta belong to ...

Introduction

Our company, here in referred to as Greene’s LLC, is suing Jennifer Lawson, a former employee for breaching a confidentiality agreement signed during the course of her employment and subsequently breached after being dismissed from the company. Jennifer Lawson has subsequently countersued Greene’s LLC for wrongful termination. The substance of the matter is that Jennifer Lawson was summarily dismissed from the company by the HR officer Lisa Peele. Lawson subsequently went on to seek employment from a competitor, Howell Jewelry World, a competitor to Greene’s LLC. The bone of contention for our company is that in ...

Lord Gardiner’s statement is a wonderful example of legislators recognizing that precedent may stifle the appropriate outcome in a legal dispute. Comparisons can be made between other Western countries; for example, the US Supreme Court has reversed precedent that it set itself decades prior, such as the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. Just like these countries, Lord Gardiner believed that Britain should not limit itself to decisions based solely on decisions in the past because the modern day situations that arise often require a more complex and systematic methodology for determining justice. In addition, but not ...

During the first 2 centuries C.E., there was a period of peace and prosperity, called Pax Romana , which remained in history as one of the happiest and prosperous periods in the entire human history. However, the achievements of the 3 emperors of the Flavian dynasty, Vespasian, and his sons, Titus and Domitian, laid the foundations for Pax Romana because it represented a period of able administration and important political, social, military and educational changes which brought prosperity in the empire. The succession of the first of these emperors, Nerva, put an end to the Flavian dynasty and in particular, ...

Abstract

The document considers the use and conservation of energy in domestic dwellings using heating systems, specifically water heated boilers, which is the cheapest solution in the market for home heating systems in Ireland and Europe. The document starts with a literature review of the available home heating systems and focuses on boilers due to its availability and price. The literature review includes a standard boiler array for a typical house, the radiators materials, and key concepts to understand the use of boilers for heat generation in homes. Later, it is necessary the calculation of heat transference for a given ...

Environmental Sociology

Introduction The risk associated with significant projects like the construction if the Belo Monte Dam tends to be quite big. Risks tend to affect people in various aspects, for instance, there is a risk that affects people in the individual context and those that affect them in the general aspects (Mythen 2004, p. 11). However, the manner in which people deal with the possibility of an adverse outcome, especially in an investment like the big dam tends to differ depending on the magnitude of the risk. Though the risks related to the project can cause dangerous and catastrophic problems, ...

Introduction

The present report comprises of three sections. The first section discusses the recent trends in the business environment, which call for the attention of the Board of Directors as well as the Chief Executive Officer. The next section discusses Porter’s generic strategies including overall cost leadership, product differentiation, and focus strategies and demonstrates the way their implementation will help Partical, Inc. stay ahead of the competition in the global environment. The last section discusses and evaluates both the value chain analysis and Porter’s Five Forces, and indicates how the firms can gain competitive advantage through their effective ...

Introduction

President Obama enacted the Affordable Care Act as a United States Federal statute in 2010. Together with the amendment to the reconciliation bill, it promised to expand health insurance to all citizens at a reasonable cost. PPACA defines the health care as neither the right nor privilege of people but it states that citizens, however, do have a right to “affordable” healthcare, which it tries to achieve through a partnership between the market and the government. The ACA is a result of an evolution of government-funded plans such as Medicare and Medicaid as well as statutes such as HIPAA, ...

Introduction

The term “Brexit” has been highly popularized across the world today, but it has its root in the result of the referendum on June 23, 2016, for UK's exit from the EU. Brexit is simply a short-form for “British exit” (Mirror, 2016). EU members perceive Brexit as calamitous and in fact one of the most unfortunate events that have occurred throughout the lifetime of the Union. Britain became a member of the EU (formally known as the European Economic Community, ECC) on January 1, 1973, 12 years from the time it applied to join the community, and resultantly, it ...

In line with the fight against the controversial mandate for the inclusion of birth control in insurance plans, the Wheaton College administrators halted the provision of health insurance for its students. In the same way, Hobby Lobby which is an art and craft organization dropped its health care coverage for its employees. Its owners argued that the mandate violates the company’s right to exercise the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) as well as the First Amendment to the US Constitution (Blackman, 93). As a result, the court favored Hobby Lobby based on the precept that “a family-owned corporation ...

The Hollow Crown Film is basically a series which is based on the Shakespeare’s second teratology named the Henriad. This includes Richard II, Henry IV, Part 2 and Henry V. the most basic analysis gathered from watching the series concludes that it is based on the political scenarios of England in Shakespearean era. There are many references made by the author which have been convincingly portrayed in the film series (PBS). As The Hollow Crown begins with Richard II, the film takes the reader back in time when King Richard II tries to solve things for his cousin ...

Introduction

Princess Diana exhibited exemplary leadership traits as Princess. She was the first wife of the Prince of Wales (Charles) in UK. Although, she belonged to a royal family, yet she used to stay among poor people especially patients and helped them a great deal by taking part in numerous charity events. In addition to becoming Queen of a royal family, she literally got the title of “The Queen of Hearts” due to her services for the people of her country . Her death in 1997 in to a car accident in Paris, France left the world in tears, for losing ...

Abstract

With the ever-growing population at one end and the deteriorating ecosystem at the other, people are questioning the efficiency of the two approaches to farming now more than ever. One approach is the organic cultivation while the other follows the conventional techniques. There seems to be a divide where a few people support one type of agriculture while the rest stand to the other side. In the midst of all of this debate and an unspoken war on which side has more valid arguments for implementation of their stance, the basic differences in between the two approaches end up ...

Divide Waters: The Naval History of the Civil War

Historical accounts often define important milestones for the human society. It is a creed that Ivan Musicant’s book Divided Waters: The Naval History of the Civil War lives up to as it defines a watershed moment not only in the history of America’s naval operations but also in all other aspects of its human development. The book gives a detailed overview of America’s naval operations during the period of the civil war. Ivan Musicant’s ability to paint such a vivid picture of the events at the time is aided by the use of both primary ...

Homeschooling has become one of the most well sought out ways of educating, and teaching children the lessons they need to survive. Parents are homeschooling their children, and many of the reasons are evident such as the fact that children are more likely to listen to their parents than complete strangers. Other reasons could be that some parents have given up on the school system and their ability to provide a decent education, another reason could be ethical or the school system’s lack thereof to deal with some children especially those who are bullies. The pressure of trying ...

Position Paper

Introduction Gone the days when people had to move to the library to find out the desired page of some specific book kept on a particular shelf in order to access the required information. The modern age is the age of technology, and everything is made available on one’s fingertips through the internet. However, pros and cons of this revolutionary technology have been a controversial debate ever since its inception. The writer (of this paper) based on his insight into the matter has the following take on this matter:

“Access to an expanding amount of information on the Internet yields greater good than harm.”

Mostly, the harms are considered to be centered on ...

Question 1

In designing a new system for corporate governance, one must consider the principles of integrity, fairness and equity that business advances an ethical business practice towards shareholders and stakeholders (GC-11, 2008). In this sense, the shareholder-centric system, with the unitary board and non-executive directors that oversight the control answers the criteria of fairness towards shareholder, as it is comprised of both members of the companies and of unaffiliated corporations, which met separately to assure righteous oversight (CG-11, 2008). The stakeholder centric system with non-shareholder controlling owners assured a separated oversight from management through its two-tier board, which raises criticism ...

Management

The nature and scope of strategic management has been fundamentally transformed by neoliberalism. Discuss.

Introduction

It must be brought to light that modifications and changes in the social and political system in the external environment can certainly bring changes in the way businesses and institutions work. This is because the field of management and business is strongly influenced by the changes taking place in the external environment. When political scenario undergoes radical changes and social movements begin to rise, then the way management in business is being carried out also undergoes some form of modification to keep up with the ...

The two major political parties in the United States include the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. The parties originated from the opposition to the strong central government the Federalists established, and represent the interests and needs of the common free Americans. Each party views the role of the government differently. The parties differ on issues, including the tax policy, social issues, labor and trade, and crime and individual liberty. The Republican Party favors diminished government control and regulation, and embraces a laissez-faire approach to social welfare and economic growth. The Democratic Party focuses on a more aggressive posture ...

Voluntary/Assisted Euthanasia

Euthanasia or assisted suicide is a complex medical phenomenon. It is surrounded by ethical and moral complications. Dax Cowart and Theresa Marie are two individuals, one requested to be euthanized but denied while the other had euthanasia imposed on her. Sanctity of human life is paramount and there cannot be moral compromise on it, however, a person that decides to end their pain and suffering through euthanasia should have the right to do so. The cases of Dax Cowart and Theresa Marie are similar yet has two entirely different outcomes. Dax, is a successful lawyer, fully competent as established ...

1.) The thee primary advantages of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) are decreased costs of litigation, convenience, and time savings. Generally, an ADR cause of action is begun as the result of a prior agreement to enter into ADR by the parties, accordingly, if a dispute arises, the parties rarely need to expend huge sums of money trying to figure out if they have a case and how to go about resolving it. Similarly, ADR saves the time that would normally be needed in the more traditional litigation. This is also true for convenience, in the with ADR is no ...

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between social networking and face-to-face communication with respect to their influence on the social interaction skills. The first aim of the research has to determine whether there is a causal relationship between use of social networking tools and face-to-face communication behaviors. The research aims to investigate the hypothesis. There will be a statistically significant difference in change/gain scores for communication behaviors between the experimental group and the control group; Face-to-face communication is associated with the students’ social media networking habits (i.e. time spent on social media networking). There will ...

Abstract

Over the past years, the criminal justice system has experienced both praises and criticism involving the manner in which various officers enforce law and order. While most officers strive to ensure sanctity and order prevail among all equals, a section of the officers overlook the art of humanity and apply undue force to innocent and suspected individuals. Unfortunately, the blanket of corruption shields the officers from prosecution in the effort to safeguard the exposition of the inner affairs of the police culture. Corruption broils police brutality and individual victimization with unwarranted allegations as a weapon to silence their sufferings. ...

Abstract

This paper explores the different elements of business, specifically in the case of Apple, Inc. This company has been selected in view of the numerous material that is available on the Internet with regard to past and present empirical data on Apple, Inc. The elements of business – legal environment, social environment, economic environment, management structure, operational issues, financial issues, and potential change factors – are crucial issues that are discussed in this paper. Each of these elements must be appropriately addressed since weakness in any one of the elements would create problems for the entire business organization. Compliance with policies ...

Introduction

Fathers should be treated equally as mothers in family court decisions as too many times the mother is favored because of the nurturing stereotype. Fathers are denied the opportunity to take care of their children in a situation where nurturance and care are needed. As such, the stereotypes are helpful in the evaluation of the unambiguous nature of the fathers in nurturing children. Mothers have been favored from time to time following their ability to take care of their children. Upon a court case, the mother is viewed as the favorite in handling the children in case of a ...

The US-China diplomatic relations have been strained for long periods. However, the critical issue affecting the two countries is the South China Sea dispute. According to analysis of commentaries from various authors both from the Chinese front and from the U.S front, this is the only dispute between the two countries with the potential of making militarization of dispute between the two powers inevitable. Several reasons have been advanced by commentators on this issue of South China Sea dispute. From the Chinese perspective, it has been an issue for the United States in an area where it is not ...

It is necessary to consider welfare of employees, their salaries or wages, pensions, benefits, and administration of contracts of employees in accordance with their grievances in order to allow employees to work in most effectual manner. However, this is also essential for ensuring satisfaction of employees. Union movement started in Canada as there was fight for wage cut, workers were discriminated, and labor conflict was increasing because of arrival of immigrants from Ireland, Britain, and Scotland, who became involved in the crowd behavior for protesting alleged injustices of employers. Further, in 1990s, variations in trade agreements, economic system, and ...

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Introduction Objective of discussion The aim of this essay is to critically review the reliability of the legal registration and protection system as it relates to protection of innovation ideas. The essay will specifically discuss about national and international protection system. Innovation as per Thumm (2013) is basically developing a new idea and putting it into practice. May (2013) states that it is crucial to restrict and protect innovations so as to develop a unique new value to customers. Innovations are protected by the legal registration and protection system. However, a number of innovations have failed to receive a ...

Introduction

Working in a group requires effective collaboration and teamwork. It is common that every member’s group may have his or her own idea that can help the group in achieving a specific goal. However, not all members may be I favor of an individual idea, from which a conflict between the members themselves may arise. Relatively, the group’s collaboration and effective teamwork can be achieved in various ways. Moreover, different ideas that influence the development of conflict within the group can be addressed though conflict resolution, such as effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. In this study, we ...

There can be no denial about the fact that Peter Singer goes on to leave no stone unturned to put across his point of view with utmost persuasiveness and perfection in the seminal essay, Famine, Affluence, and Morality. The sheer success of the writing lies in its effectiveness in highlighting the moral standards that ought to define the actions of human nature. The author goes on to explicate his perspective and eventually convinces the avid readers about the matter by bring into juxtaposition the lives of the haves and the have-nots of the world’s society. Singer delves into ...

Book Review

Book Review 2: ‘Children of Dust’ by Ali Eteraz Background Introduction The book ‘Children of Dust’ by Ali Eteraz focuses on his narrative regarding his religion centered childhood. He grew up in a deeply religious Islamic family, and like most children, he follows in the same religion pathway as his parents. However, Abir Eteraz’s relationship with the religion identity is far way complex than his peers and age mates in his neighborhood in America. With time, the young boy becomes fanatical and obsessed with Islamic faith with the limited comprehension of a child. Largely, his parents are a ...

Introduction

Multiple researches suggest that dinosaurs are among the most successful groups of animals to have ever lived on earth. Their body physique and adaptability enhanced their survival thereby extending their life longevity. In the course of time, these species evolved into diverse shapes and sizes. As a result, the different types of evolved organisms embraced various modes of living. According to Xu (2006), nearly 150 years after the discovery of the first fossils of the dinosaur, this species was believed be a reptile. In fact, when Richard Owen found the first remains of this organism, the paleontologists used the ...

1. The historical background of the book of Hebrews An understanding of the book of Hebrews is better achieved when one knowledgeable about its origin and the historical setting from which it was written. As many biblical scholars pointed out, there is a difficulty in interpreting the book of Hebrews because of the missing pieces that are necessary for its precise interpretation. Other than the uncertainty of its authorship, scholars were also uncertain about the intended recipient of the letter, though a closer examination would show that the author has a very close relationship with the recipient and shared ...

Introduction/Thesis

Reality TV shows are a common staple everywhere today. We have programs that are usually in the competition format, and supposedly the spiels are largely unscripted, in order to elicit the real reactions and spontaneous behavior of the contestants. The participants are drawn into situations they would not have participated in on their own. There is often a host who asks the questions, makes comments on those participating in the show, or who somehow moderates the competition. There are those who are in favor of this genre, as it oftentimes brings people in new situations and engages the audience ...

Summary Synthesis

Hegemony has played an important role in instituting international regimes which have overseen law and social order (Keohane, 49). However, Keohane claims that in the recent past, it has been on the decline and is ultimately expected to give way to a post hegemony era. The major concepts discussed by the author include an overview of the motivations behind international regimes which he primarily attributes to the need for co-operation among states. He also discusses the inherent flaws of the international regimes occasioned by hegemony which have led to its decline in the recent past.

Analysis (Form)

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– Bill of Rights is a kind of an informal document, which has a direct bearing on the Constitution. If one defines it more precisely, it can be said that it is the so-called first ten amendments to the US Constitution itself, which had been proposed by James Madison, which were related to the rights and freedoms of people. – John Adams became the first Vice President. After George Washington was declared the US president, Adams was appointed as Vice President and was re-elected to the same position for the second time in 1792 (Perman 18). He did a very hard ...

The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)—Title 9, US Code, Section 1-14—was first enacted on February 12, 1925. FAA underwent a few developments through the years. It was codified on July 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 669). It was amended September 3, 1954 (68 Stat. 1233); added Chapter 2 on July 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 692); added two new Sections in October of 1988; renumbered on December 1, 1990 (PLs669 and 702); added Chapter 3 on August 15, 1990 (PL 101-369); and, added Section 10 on November 15, 1990. The FAA provides the guideline for the enforcement of arbitration agreements ...

According to the “science” of astrology, a person has particular personality traits based on the month, day, time, and place of their birth. While astrologers may defend this ancient craft of divination as science, does astrology merit inclusion in the world of science, disciplines of knowledge that include astronomy, chemistry, biology, physics and many other fields that entail rigorous observation, experimentation, and prediction? Clearly, astrology is a pseudoscience, and Imre Lakatos explains the rationale for its exclusion as legitimate science better than scientific philosophers, Thomas S. Kuhn, or Sir Karl Popper. In order to clarify the demarcation criteria between ...

There has, since the writing of the constitution been a platform for the separation of church and state based on the first amendment. The first amendment specifically states that the government will not establish a religion, or prohibit the exercise of any religion. Unfortunately, what this means and how it should be applied has remained unclear. However, the original writer of that Amendment, Jefferson, reportedly stated that he hoped the Amendment could be used to build a “wall between church and state” fully separating one from the other (Hamburger 1). However, there have still been a number of cases ...

Abstract

Today, more and more people declare that they have Native American roots, due to the fact that America has become fascinated with the culture and history of this minority. This form of imperialist nostalgia which causes Whites to look at Native Americans with admiration, after having spent many years trying to destroy, harms Native Americans even if it seems to represent a positive change of attitude. By claiming a fake Native American identity, Whites try to appropriate the Indian culture and past, with the same lack of respect and consideration as they did in the past. They attribute stereotypical ...

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Throughout its history as an independent nation, the America has adopted both interventionist and isolationist policies. From its early years, America has largely stayed away from “Old World conflicts” (Office of the Historian par. 1). However, Woodrow Wilson argued for the US intervening in the First World War by mentioning that it would be in the best interest of the country if it became involved in the war since it will help in “maintaining a peaceful world order” (Office of the Historian par. 1). Nevertheless, the negative experiences of the First World War caused many ...

There is a controversial question whether it is possible to justify torture. A similar question arises in the debate on whether it is possible to justify the use of torture during interrogations of suspected terrorists. Arguments in favor of torture starts with utilitarian calculation. Torture is causing the suspect suffering that dramatically reduce his/her happiness or favor. From the utilitarian point of view, it can be argued that the infliction of suffering is morally justified if torture prevent death and suffering on a massive scale. The arguments of the former US Vice-President Richard Cheney, who claimed that the use ...

ABSTRACT

The Sedition Act of 1798 was signed into law by the Federalist Party when there was fear of war in France and to prevent their rival political party, the Democratic-Republicans, from speaking out against and criticizing the Federalist party, which could result in legal ramifications, including fines and jail time. The Sedition Act was and remains an example of unconstitutional legislature that undermined the spirit of the Constitution and the First Amendment guaranteeing Americans the freedom of speech, expression and press. The Act was hypocritical and defied the principles that the United States was founded upon. It made it ...

Introduction There is plentiful evidence that America needs stronger and more comprehensive gun control laws. There have been hundreds of thousands of shooting deaths in the United States since the 1990s, when the gun control laws were supposedly strengthened. Mass shootings have been going on for years, at schools, churches, shopping malls, theatres, and other public places. These mass shootings are usually caused by high caliber firearms that pose an overt threat to public safety. There has been a documented increase in the number of women in domestic violence situations who have been shot to death in the last ...

Abstract

Social justice has always acted and will act as the most important indicator of the effectiveness of social development, being one of the fundamental bases of civilization and progress. Social justice is the foundation of any developed society, and it determines many aspects of the interaction between people within the state and society. Justice is category of a moral-legal and socio-political consciousness that is both an inalienable natural right of a person. Understanding social justice changes over time and depends on the specific social conditions in which people live. The content of this concept is in line between the ...

Executive Summary

Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy for industrial and transportation consumption. It is however expected that in a few more decades, fossil fuels will have lesser role to play than non-conventional oil and gas sources and renewable energy sources. This paper presents an overview of some of the socioeconomic factors that are driving the global oil industry and their implications for the UK industry. Four key influences are studied to understand the implications for the industry in terms of economic and environmental factors. The steady influence of OPEC is a significant factor in the pricing of crude ...

Comparison and Analysis of the Case of the Exhibition of Andres Serrano and Andres Serrano’s Winning Piece (Piss Christ, 1987)

Comparison In the case of the rejection of Andres Serrano’s exhibition in Australia, there are concerns over Andre’ work ‘Piss Christ’ from several religious stakeholders. A representative of the Australian Catholic has requested the Australian Supreme Court to ban the image claiminghat it is a form a blasphemy that cannot be tolerated by Catholics across Australia. Supporting his arguments with the Summary Offenses Act, Dr. Pell mentioned that Andres Serrano’s work was obscene and indecent to be exhibited in a National Art Gallery. However, certain religious stakeholders on the other hand, believes that the photograph was a ...

The end of the Second World War ushered Japan into a completely different era. A new constitution was instituted that made Japan a parliamentary democracy. The constitution recognizes the emperor as a ceremonial leader. Actual activities of the legislative and executive arm of government is to be split between a bicameral parliamentary system (the National Diet) and the Prime Minister who heads a cabinet elected by the National Diet and approved by the Emperor. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led Japan for many decades before they were defeated by a landslide victory by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) ...