American government is based on a democratic governing style, thus expressing public opinion in the U.S. is very important to its citizens. The government cares about what people think how the government should govern them. Public opinion would be a set of people’s opinions about...
During our investigation our main research aim was to identify the extent to which the public are manipulated and influenced subconsciously via the material exploited through large conglomerates and the media texts that they release. It was decided that for this to be effectively assessed,...
In South Africa in 1994 the first democratic election was held, where after the apartheid struggle where marginalized communities – communities of colour – were not allowed to participate in terms of the governance of the country, both in a political stand point as well...
This essay will critically analyze the claim that ‘Lobbying is about who you know, not what you know’, drawing upon relevant research conducted by Bertrand et al, Salisbury et al and Parvin. There is an alternative claim that lobbying is about who you know and...
The EU lobbying system is not a recent circumstance. The European citizen (an individual or organization) became an active role in the decision-making process by cause of the Treaty of Lisbon “Any European citizen, any legal entity, be it NGO, S.A. or L.T.D., has the...
In this essay, I will discuss about lobbying activities in countries like Canada, the U.S, and Britain. Furthermore, I will discuss whether lobbying should be regulated or not. Lobbying has an effect on policy making and decision making. It is directly linked to democracy and...
In the years between 1968 and 1980, a way of thinking called new conservatism began to rise to prominence due to a combination of reasons. These reasons are, but are not limited to, political unrest, horrible economic conditions, and a rising liberal society among young...
In this competitive corporate world, the importance of having a certain set of accounting standards is immense for the complete accuracy, reliability, and clarity of financial information. The trading community is increasing rapidly which requires exhibiting fewer earnings management within the company, timely loss recognition,...
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 individuals within the American electorate hold the belief that their votes directly determine the President of the United States. However, the reality is quite different, as the president is selected through a rather undemocratic process, known as the...
There were many political ideologies after the war which were both beneficial and destructive, some of which had the people paranoid. Ideas like communism and anarchy caused an event now known as the “Red Scare,” in which the government even got involved by stopping the...
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,...