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What Are the Measures Taken by Government to Protect the Environment
Environment
Government
Global Warning, Pollution, Climate Change, Greenhouse effect are the terms familiar to us in relation to our environment and society; however what are the measures taken by our government to protect the environment. Environmental issues increasingly become important and closely tighten within our daily life therefore this paper attempts to look at the way from…
To what extent was Alexander II a Tsar liberator?
Europe
Government
Russia
Alexander II introduced a number of reforms that were quite revolutionary for that period of time. Many historians therefore believe that Alexander II deserves the title “Tsar Liberator.” Views of Alexander II do, however, differ to a great extent. When regarding Alexander II, Saunders says, “His enthusiasm for change lasted a mere four years. It…
Evaluate the Relative Importance
American Revolution
British Empire
Government
Thirteen Colonies
United Kingdom
United States
Question: Evaluate the relative importance of the following as factors prompting Americans to rebel in 1776: *parliamentary taxation *British military measures *restrictions of civil liberties *the legacy of colonial religious and political ideas. Introduction: a. Time Frame/organization of the paper: As a result of the Seven Years’ War, Britain was buried in debt caused by…
Impeachment: A Long Process
Common Law
Government
Justice
The process of impeachment, which serves as the ultimate punishment for a president, is both lengthy and intricate. Throughout more than 200 years of U.S. history, no president has ever faced impeachment on grounds of “treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors” as specified in the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution’s Article II, Section…
Distinguishing a Fixed and a Floating Charge
Common Law
Government
Justice
Distinguishing between a fixed and floating charge is highly important for parties engaged in commercial relationships. This distinction is significant because, according to English law, a fixed charge takes precedence over a floating charge. This means that even if a company has granted a floating charge to a creditor before establishing a fixed security, the…
Biography of President of South Africa Nelson Mandela
Apartheid
Government
Nelson Mandela
Racial Segregation
South Africa
In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. He was elected by the country’s National Assembly, which was chosen in the inaugural elections that granted voting rights to the black population. With a majority of seats held by blacks, Mandela’s presidency represented a new era for South Africa. These significant events…
Local Government Act of Sierra Leone
Act
Government
Whether the establishment of district and chiefdom councils and the entire decentralization process have positively impacted the lives of the people of Sierra Leone are issues which experts in governance and development studies should look into” The Act of 2004 In 2004 a new Local Government Act facilitated the resuscitation of elected local authorities by…
Fingerprint Identification System
Criminal Law
Fingerprint
Government
Justice
Law enforcement
National Security
Surveillance
The buzzword of the 20th century is technology. The testament to that fact is the two World Wars that happened with only a couple of decades apart. In those days of conflict mankind saw the destructive brilliance of the power of genius; not only in harnessing information but also in using new found knowledge…
James Madison and William Marbury
Common Law
Constitutional Law
Government
Justice
Separation of powers
Supreme court
FACTS: In 1801 President John Adams in his last few weeks of Presidency appointed John Marshall as third chief justice of the United States to replace Oliver Ellsworth whom had resigned. The Senate confirmed Marshall but he also continued as secretary of state. Because of the Organic Act passed by the Federalist Congress, Adams had…
Case of Reniger v Fogossa in 1552
Crime
Government
Justice
As members of society we would like to believe that just because one is intoxicated while they committed a criminal offence, that this would not mitigate their guilt. In the case of Reniger v Fogossa in 1552 it was stated that, ‘if a person who is drunk kills another this shall be a felony… and…