Characteristics of the German parliamentary government in comparison to the British model
Thesis - 6 pages - Constitutional law
The British system is a result of a rich and complex history that began from the thirteenth century. It has undergone many changes to reach its current form. It continues to evolve and adapt to the society that it governs. The German system has been introduced before 1949, and Germany was...
States and Federalism: Who should have more power - the state or federal government?
Essay - 2 pages - Political science
The states and federalism discussion examines whether or not the federal government wields too much power over the state government. This argument has been going on since the creation of the United States in the 1700s. It started when the states were attempting to replace the...
The identification and analysis of the policies specified by government and organizations for the protection of consumer interests
Thesis - 4 pages - Management
The concept of ethics in the high consumption society is and will be always a source of debate. Every year, Medias reveal brand names which apply unethical practices. Everybody remembers the Nike scandal, world leader of the sport industry, in 1992, regarding child labor in China, Asia and Latin...
Critically evaluate how the UK government has attempted to persuade the public about 'Change4Life'
Case study - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
"Critically evaluate how the Government has attempted to persuade the public to 'change4life". What is Obesity? Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat accumulation and a body mass index (BMI) above 30. This physical condition leads to other physical disorders like diabetes and...
What is the Chinese government's energy strategy to guarantee its energy requirements and its dynamic growth rate?
Thesis - 50 pages - Theories and economic notions
Some energies are essential to develop economies and industries of developed countries since the industrial revolution: coal, gas and oil. 90 % of the world consumption is based on these energies. Several factors involve that countries need more and more of these energies: high technologies, car...
Inflation - An explanation with examples on how governments can reduce or prevent it
Thesis - 3 pages - Theories and economic notions
Inflation has been a burning issue throughout the centuries. The world is currently going through its biggest financial crisis since 1929. While certain countries including Greece and Ireland find themselves on the verge of bankruptcy, inflation seems to have been stabilized in the other parts...
"What impacts do mega events have on a tourism destination? How can government manage a mega event for the purpose of promoting tourism in the host country/city?" - publié le 06/02/2011
Case study - 8 pages - International economy
There is no doubt about it, mega-events can completely transform a city. Some undeveloped and completely forgotten places can raise suddenly the attention of a whole country. A war against pollution and waste begins, the mobility is increased,... At first glance, we would say that these events...
The gas tax: Our government's pickpocket
Thesis - 2 pages - Administrative law
In recent years, the increased gas prices has become a largely debated topic for many drivers. High gas prices have persisted because of the necessary advantages claimed by producers, despite the disadvantages to consumers. In an attempt to ease the effect of consumer disadvantages,...
"The concept of the Rule of Law as defined by Dicey still remains valid : it provides a measure against which we can judge the attitudes and actions of Parliament, Government and the courts"
Essay - 5 pages - European law
The rule of law is often expounded as a pillar of the English Constitution. It was described by Lord Bingham as "the second great rock on which [Dicey?s] constitutional edifice was founded". It was referred to as a statute for the first time, in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, as an "existing...
How democratic is the British government? - publié le 29/09/2010
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
In fact, we could set a few provisional requirements to the evaluation of a government as democratic in order to analyze the British particular case. These requirements would be of different natures, and would be related first to the institutional system, then to the society itself....
The results of the "lisbon agenda" - the attempt to make europe the world's most successful knowledge-based economy - are generally thought to have been disappointing. what steps should be taken by the european union, and by national governments - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 5 pages - Economy general
In March 2000, the Lisbon Strategy was launched to overcome a series of weaknesses in the European economy: long-term structural unemployment, a poor employment rate, and under-development of the service sector. In an often-quoted sentence, it has therefore assigned the EU "a new strategic goal...
Why does the U.S. government keep urging China to revalue its currency?
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Finance
On September 23, 2010, President Obama increased pressure on China to immediately revalue its currency, devoting most of a two-hour meeting with China's prime minister Wen Jiabao to the issue and sending the message if 'the Chinese don't take actions, we have other means of protecting US...
American business in the age of the modern corporation: Government, infrastructure and the corporation
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
When analyzing the history of the American corporation, it is tempting to believe that the cause of the rapid rise of large, hierarchical corporation, in a highly concentrated industry is over determined. Historians have advanced theories that explain this “corporate revolution” as...
The role of the government in Canadian business
Thesis - 4 pages - Political science
Government is a very important factor that affects business in many countries, including Canada, in many ways. The role of government in Canadian business is an ideological issue, since right-wing political parties believe in kind of laissez-faire for business, and left-wing parties...
Cook's resignation from the English government due to his rejection of the policy lead by downing street on the subject of the war on Iraq - publié le 29/09/2010
Essay - 1 pages - Political science
On March 18th 2003, Robin Cook resigned from government because he did want to go to war in Iraq without a strong international coalition and a UN resolution backing it. To him, the British government went to war not because of British reasons but for the reasons that US had along...
The Proliferation of Local Governments - publié le 29/09/2010
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
According to John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, "individual liberty is individual power". Applied to local governments, this motto seems to be a good general explanation for their recent proliferation: it is a quest for independence and liberty that seems to have...
ETA and the role of the Spanish government in the war on terrorism - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 13 pages - International relations
Basque nationalists claim that there has always been Basque speaking people (speaking Euskera- the name of the Basque language) in the territory that extends from Bordeaux in the north to Zaragoza and Burgos in the South and to Santander in the West. Such claims are not believed to be true by...
Changes in principal macroeconomic variables over the course of a business cycle and the attempts of the government to control the fluctuations in pursuit of macroeconomic objectives
Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general
An upturn takes place after a recession and is almost like the recovery stage after the slide. Inflation is at a low level and growth in GDP is beginning start again. Interest rates are low which means there is more borrowing in the economy which means more money for businesses to invest and a...
John Locke's Seconde Treatise of Government
Text commentary - 3 pages - Politic philosophy
This extract from John Locke's Second Treatise of Government, exposes the basis of his theory of property which is aimed at refuting Filmer's justification of absolute monarchy. Starting from the same basis as contemporary authors, he soon dissents from them. Finally it plays a...
The government has dealt with domestic issues in America
Thesis - 6 pages - Political science
As a young child, my political issues were few and far between in my daytime play ground issues, however, eventually, the news took over much of the talk when Bill Clinton and Bob Dole were running for President during the campaign of 1996. I wanted to know why my parents where so into Bill...
Government coercion through duress and contract modification
Thesis - 5 pages - Other law subjects
In Rumsfeld v. Freedom NY, Inc., 329 F.3d 1320 (2003), the government contractor was finally able to procure some relief after a 17 year struggle to rectify the shameful, bad faith tactics of the Defense Logistics Agency. The government's ACO, Marvin Lieberman, breached the...
Arkansas state government: Political environment, institutions, and legislation
Thesis - 5 pages - Political science
The state of Arkansas' distinct political environment requires a well planned policy initiative in order to drastically change policy, such as to increase the state's income tax. With a number of costly initiatives currently being implemented, particularly in infrastructure and education, an...
The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion and the different instruments government might use to combat these
Thesis - 5 pages - Fiscal law
Taxation is everywhere in our daily life. People cannot always evade taxes. For instance, we pay tax when we buy goods therefore it is impossible to escape this kind of ‘included tax”. Tax avoidance and tax evasion are determinant for tax burden because they are one of the factors that...
The utilitarianism of government gaming laws in the United States
Tutorials/exercises - 9 pages - Other law subjects
The current U.S. ban on sports betting goes back to 1961 when the federal “wire act” made the act of transmitting bets across state lines via the telephone illegal. The only state to offer legal sports betting has been Nevada. (Delaware and Oregon also have made attempts to offer sports...
China National Petroleum Corporation and the Iraqi government: A Marxist view
Thesis - 4 pages - Journalism
The China National Petroleum Corporation signed a deal with the Iraqi government, allowing the large oil company to drill for oil in a poor, rural area of Iraq. While the relationship between the oil company and the Iraqi government has gone well, the deal has sparked a great deal...
The government of the Iroquois - publié le 12/01/2009
Thesis - 9 pages - Modern history
The Iroquois confederation, also called the League of Nation was a confederation of five Nations. These Nations of Iroquois were the Mohawks, the Oneidas, the Onondagas, the Cayugas and the Senecas). A sixth Nation (the Tuscaroras) joined the confederation in the early eighteenth century. They...
Microeconomics, main concepts for an economy study: capital formation, production, consumption, employment, credit multiplier, money demand, money supply, prime rate, Keynesian transmission mechanism, exports, imports and government expenditures - publié le 16/01/2009
Essay - 7 pages - Economy general
Financial investment and interest rates have a positive relationship. Financial investment represents investment in bonds or shares or money saving in the bank. If the interest rate increases, the return of investment will be better. You will get more return on shares (or bonds) and earn more...
Encouraging companies: The British government way
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
British Trade International (BTI) is the body that brings together the work of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in support of international trade and investment. It helps British business to become more internationally competitive and...
Child Labor in India: The government's plans & the function of education
Thesis - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In the densely-populated poor and developing countries, the problem of child labor is acute. India is no exception. A World Bank Report published in January 2000 has revealed that there are six crore working children in India-the largest in terms of any country in the world. Elimination of...
Assess the role played by the Aoman Army in the local government of provinces and communities in the roman empire - publié le 19/01/2009
Essay - 7 pages - Ancient history
The Roman Empire had a very complex structure. It consisted in fact of three interconnected essential elements, each representing an instrument of the power. There was first of all, the central administration, then the provincial administration and finally, the army. This last one was strong and...
