President of Ireland - Mrs Robinson
Essay - 2 pages - Modern history
I was elected by the women of Ireland, who instead of rocking the cradle, rocked the system, is one of the most famous quotes of Mrs Mary Robinson (who was elected President of Ireland in 1990, until 1997) and which surely reveals a key-point in our analysis, the importance of women in...
La politique étrangère française sous la présidence de Nicolas Sarkozy
Essay - 2 pages - Political life and election
The election of 2007 brought up a new man on the political scene of France, a former leader of UMP (centre-right party) has been elected president. Today, looking back and summarizing his two years in the office we can certainly conclude that his presidency has certainly brought a change...
James Madison and the US Takeover of West Florida
Biography - 2 pages - Modern history
James Madison was the 4th American president. He was born on 16 March 1751 in Virginia. His father was James Madison, and his mother was Nellie. Madison was the firstborn in a family of 12, and he was brought up on family land in Virginia, Orange County. Although several events took place...
Populism as a Political Style
Case study - 5 pages - Political science
The American political scene has seen the emergence of populism as a major phenomenon, especially in the way that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have conducted their election campaigns. Moffitt's explanation of "populist political style" gives us a key...
The United States and the World: Bush's Second Term and Current Trends in the US Foreign Policy Establishment
Course material - 9 pages - Political life and election
After Bush's re-election in November 2004, there were some doubts about the kind of policy he would now follow, after the occupation of Iraq had revealed itself as a much more difficult undertaking than what the Administration had contemplated. Many felt at the time the President would...
Podcast: Nelson Mandela
Creative writing - 2 pages - Medias
Good morning, London and welcome to BBC radio 4! It is 7AM, and today we will talk about the famous man nicknamed Madiba, who fought against the apartheid in South Africa during his entire life. He was president and he was honored by the Nobel Peace Prize: Nelson Mandela!
John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Murder and Conspiracies
Course material - 2 pages - Political science
On the 22nd of November 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was killed in Dallas city center while riding in a presidential car to promote his reelection. Shot with several bullets, the youngest president of the United States died a few minutes later. It was an incredible shock for America and...
The Wilsonian tradition and its limits (1914-1945)
Course material - 6 pages - Modern history
President Wilson (1913-1920) renounced isolationism, which was the American tradition since Monroe: in agreement with his progressive agenda, he believed the US had to act abroad. He promoted a new internationalist doctrine. But he failed to convince either the foreign partners of the US,...
Hierarchized Executive Role in V Republic
Essay - 4 pages - Constitutional law
The Executive role in the French V Republic is characterized by a hierarchized relationship between the Government and the President, with the President holding significant power.
United States Intelligence Community
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
President Truman in collaboration with the Congress did find out that the United States could not meet their security needs without a defined structure for decision making. They had to find a way to deal with intelligence issues in the country. On this note, the president, in 1947 ,...
Given the rule of the precedent in the federal judiciary system, how can it promote stability in the law?
Essay - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
The actual implementation of the federal judiciary system began with the Judiciary Act of 1789, signed into law by President George Washington. It established the basic structure and jurisdiction of the federal judiciary system and created the Supreme Court as well as lower federal courts....
The worst economic crisis - Late 1970s to early 1980s
Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies
The worst economic crisis that happened in the world history occurred between the late 1970s spreading over the years to early 1980s. The USA was one of the world economies that were greatly hit by the economic downturn. The debts escalated and savings went down in the American economy leading to...
The New Indian Territory
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
Jackson was elected in 1828. He removed the Indians to the West by force. Even before his inauguration as a president, Georgia and Mississippi passed laws extending their jurisdiction over the Indians within their borders. Georgia and Alabama made it illegal for Indians to testify against...
Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses the Democratic National Convention - Dennis Kucinich (August 26, 2008) - Is Dennis Kucinich the right candidate?
Text commentary - 1 pages - Political science
In 2008, the United States are at a key moment of their political life: after two terms, seven years of presidency, two wars and a declining economy, Georges W Bush started to be strongly criticized by most Americans. With the elections, the citizens saw an opportunity for renewal, thus the...
The Real Consequences of the Commercial Confrontation between China and the United States on Europe
Summary - 5 pages - Economy general
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the commercial confrontation between China and the United States and its impact on Europe. It discusses the escalation of tariffs, the reorientation of global trade flows, and the potential consequences for European economies. The document also...
Fifth Republic Executive Power
Essay - 3 pages - Constitutional law
The executive under the Fifth Republic is characterized by a robust President and a Prime Minister with evolving roles, facing challenges and reforms.
Regulatory Power in France Under 1958 Constitution
Essay - 4 pages - Administrative law
The 1958 French Constitution establishes a dual executive with shared regulatory power between the President and Prime Minister, with the Prime Minister responsible for executing laws.
Referendum in the Fifth Republic: An Appeal to the People
Essay - 4 pages - Constitutional law
The referendum is a means of direct communication between the President and the people under the Fifth Republic, used to strengthen democratic intimacy and legitimacy.
US-Nicaragua relations: an excessive twitch?
Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies
In 1904, President Roosevelt, who aimed at maintaining the order defined by the 1823 Monroe doctrine, declared: “We would interfere with [Latin America] only in last resort, and then only if it became evident that their inability or unwillingness to do justice at home and abroad had...
American institutions
Course material - 17 pages - Constitutional law
This is an entire course in legal English at L1 level.
How Does the Constitutional Council Carry Out the Constitutional Review Under the Fifth Republic?
Essay - 5 pages - Constitutional law
The Constitutional Council is defined by the articles of Title VII of the 1958 Constitution. Its arrival in seventh position in the order is indicative of the lack of importance that the constitution grants it. The introduction of a jurisdiction in charge of priority preliminary rulings was...
The right of veto in the US Constitution
Essay - 5 pages - Constitutional law
In 1787 the US Constitution established a special political regime that has no equivalent elsewhere. This observation stems from the will of the Founding Fathers, who wanted to build a characteristic and unique system of balance of power. In addition to the implemented separation of powers, this...
The United States and the World: The Sources and Tools of American Foreign Policy
Course material - 8 pages - Modern history
There is undoubtedly an American exceptionalism: the US considers itself since the 18th century to be different from Europe. It has seen itself from the beginning as a universal model: the “American way of life” (linking most strongly liberal democracy and free enterprise, two notions...
November 20, 2014, televised speech - Barack Obama (2014) - How does the search for a middle ground end up being an ambiguous approach towards immigration ?
Text commentary - 5 pages - Political science
The issue of immigration has always been central to Barack Obama's presidential term. As early as 2010, the Obama administration tried to get Congress to adopt part of the "comprehensive immigration reform", it included several measures such as a program to provide a path to legal status for...
Federal and States restrictions on abortion, with a focus on Oklahoma
Essay - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The year 2023 will mark half a century of legal abortion in the United States. However, Roe v Wade, the landmark abortion decision, may not survive as the Supreme Court might soon overturn it and enable states to criminalize abortion. The term "abortion" in this essay will refer to the...
The New York Times, For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency - Peter Baker (2017) - In what ways is Donald Trump reinventing the American presidency?
Text commentary - 1 pages - Political science
The document is a 170-word essay commenting the article "For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency" written in The New York Times by Peter Baker on December 31, 2017.
The American Legal system versus the English Legal System
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Other law subjects
When we talk about the American legal system, it should be understood as the legal system that applies in the United States of American (US), whereas the English legal system is the one that takes place in the United Kingdom (UK) : England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island, except for...
Legal English
Course material - 19 pages - Law's history and philosophy
This course worksheet focuses on how has the SCOTUS come to play such a major role in policy-making? What issues does this raise? In order to answer those questions, we will study: - How and why SCOTUS acquired the power of judicial review. - The consequences of the power of judicial review on...
Government Responsibility Before Parliament
Essay - 2 pages - Constitutional law
This document discusses the means by which Parliament can engage the Government's responsibility and the limitations of this power under the French Fifth Republic.
Competitive Recruitment in Public Service: Advantages, Flaws, and Alternative Methods Analysis
Essay - 5 pages - Administrative law
Discover the advantages and limitations of competitive recruitment in public service, a method that offers numerous benefits for both administrations and candidates, including legal security and equal opportunities. While it remains the primary recruitment method, its flaws have led to the...
