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1.         How effective is Parliament in carrying out its representative role? (40) Answer: Western Democracy and political ideology is touted as the most ideal and representative government system in the world. Its fulcrum, accordingly, is the parliamentary system- a reflection of utilitarian thought (Mill, 1865)-which ensures the establishment of popular governments by recognizing the will…

How does Barack Obama use language to create impact in his speech? Barack Obama’s acceptance speech was spoken on the 4th November 2008 after he was elected president. His speech included many different rhetorical devices to enable that it was most suited to the situation and have a huge impact on the Chicago audience but…

Folsteins Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was first described by Marshall F. Folstein, Suzan Folstein, & Paul R. McHugh (as cited in International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2009). Marshall Folstein, a neuropsychiatrist, created the MMSE overnight because he was not happy with a patients’ cognitive report written by wife Suzan Folstein, a psychiatrist. He presented…

In the eponymous Hrafnkel’s Saga, Hrafnkel would definitely be classified as a merciless killer according to today’s standards. Nevertheless, it is crucial to take the time period and culture of this historic Scandinavian saga into account. The entire population of Iceland was unable to read and write, therefore the justice system established in 10th century…

The Great Depression of the 1930s shook the entire world. Capitalism all but failed and millions were left to deal with the consequences. Unemployment reached 25%, and people began to turn their anger towards the government. While some may have been concerned about a rise in Communism in the United States, there was never any…

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. Who would have thought that a paragraph such as this would change the nation’s view on religion and the way religion is recognized in…

Critically examine the pros and cons of the Direct Subsidy Scheme in primary and secondary education in Hong Kong. Take two well-known schools as case examples (one D. S. S. and the other non-D. S. S. ) to illustrate your answer. Content I. Introduction II. Background III. Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) IV. Advantages of DSS…

Texas “The Lone Star State” went through a lot before it became the gun-slinging, cowboy riding state that we know it to be today. In the 19th century Texas went through events that would inevitably lead to its annexation to The Union. Texas declaring itself independent from Mexico would cause conflict between the formerly united…

The social transformation of European societies in the 19th century resulted from a number of revolutionary changes. Sociology is seen as a reaction to these revolutionary developments which occurred in Europe. The key revolutionary developments were the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. Sociology is seen as a reaction to…

The youth of the 1920s were known for their flamboyant attire, distinct language, and unconventional conduct. They were seen as rebellious, materialistic, and disrespectful during the Jazz Age. This portrayal can be applied to contemporary young people or any generation’s youth. Over time, young individuals have consistently idolized celebrities and held them in high regard….