Essays on Political Systems & Ideologies

A party leader is an individual who acts as the official representative for a political party in a country or a legislature. Depending on the country’s political system, they may be referred to as the chairperson, secretary, or president. The party leader is usually responsible...

Betwixt the time of 1816 and 1828 Mass Democracy was growing throughout the United States of America from the effects following the War of 1812. Although, at this time Mass Democracy did not mean the same thing as it does today. It was in fact...

The functions an interest group performs through lobbying politicians holds an intrinsic link with the democratic process of a country, and such a link allow for these groups to have a direct impact on both the policy makers and the public at large. Interest groups...

Of the three theories, nuclear war is least likely to occur using a liberal approach. Liberalism is an approach in which moral and political positions are based on the pursuit of liberty and equality for all before law. Although there are many different branches and...

In today’s society, the advancement of technology is due to the creation of artificial intelligence in the workplace along with the rise of many tech companies. The progression of technology has led to what many considered to be technological utopianism, a term describing how technological...

During the American Revolution, Paul Revere warned that the Redcoats were arriving, “The British are coming! The British are coming!” Following World War II, a different red threat loomed; the Red Scare. America has gone through many unsettling events, including the Cold War between the...

Should the electoral college be abolished? Many people within the American electorate believe that they, themselves, vote for the president of the United States. Little do they know, the president is elected by one of the most undemocratic political institutions in this country – the...

There were many political ideologies after the war which were both good and destructive some of which had the people paranoid. Ideas like Communism, and anarchy which caused an event now known as the “Red Scare” in which the government even got involved in by...

Despite the abundance of publications on various international conflicts, a number of aspects concerning the experience of civilian populations in the occupied territories remain obscure. The sufferings experienced by the victims are at the forefront of the published descriptions. Yet, silence remains regarding the future...

There is no voice from citizens in a country under control by the totalitarian government. In a totalitarian government, the highly central authority seeks to control everything of society. The power of the masses is small and weak, which cannot bring any devastating impact to...

Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, is an allegorical story about the Soviet Union’s early years. Starting the story with old major who convinces his fellow animals to rebel against their human master. They set up an ideal society in which all animals are equal,...

Contemporary drama is revolved around current problems or issues within society. It is relevant to the era that was composed in attempted to relate with the audiences. Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw and The Lion and The Jewel by Wole Soyinka are popular contemporary drama...

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a series of political events in Russia, involving first the overthrow of the system of autocracy, and then the overthrow of the liberal Provisional Government ( Duma), resulting in the establishment of the Soviet power under the control of...

Over 100 years ago Karl Marx invented communism which became influential with Russia later. He created the concept of communism as an alternative to capitalism and after Marx’s death his concept was fought for by Lenin. Lenin staged an uprising against the Russian government along...

Imagine a place where there is no color, no choice; a place where individuality and freedom have been traded for sameness and security. Lois Lowry is a popular children’s book author, she was born on March 20, 1937. She won two Newbery medal awards for...

Are humans working for themselves alone? Do they truly do things for the benefit of others or is every action driven by the need of self-satisfaction? In my opinion, it is also important to ask the question; is this a negative trait? I will discuss...

Introduction 20th Century was a new era in the world history and it was an era that differs in many aspects from other centuries by including two major wars (WW1 and WW2) and Great Depression. The modernization movement and industrialization which came with the Enlightenment...

In terms of discussing the Soviet experience, totalitarianism is a term often found in academic journals and articles. However, can this term be wholly applied to the entirety of the Soviet Union leadership? In this essay, I will discuss the concept of totalitarianism and where...

Ideology has shaped policy making and functioning in areas such as economics, science, technology and education. It aids to give theoretical validity to a group’s outlook, aspirations, program and action. In the present, many individuals trust in ideologies and direct actions using their trust in...