The origin of the world trade organization goes way back to 1947 as the original intention was to create a third another institution that could handle the trade side of international economic cooperation. 50 countries were in participation to create the International Trade Organization (ITO) which would be an specialized agency of the unaired nations. The main purpose was to create the ITO at a UN conference on trade and employment in Havana, Cuba in 1947. However 15 countries were in talks on…
In early American history, not many Supreme Court cases had a larger impact than the impact felt after the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland 17 US 316 (1819). The impact of this case is still felt today and a reverse judgement would have changed the landscape of this country’s financial system. McCulloch v. Maryland was argued in late February and early March of 1819, and decided on March 6, 1819, three days after the final arguments (Oyez). Although this case is not taught as often as Marbury v.…
Article fifty-one of the United Nations Charter states a nation has an inherent right to self-defense when an armed attack occurs against a member of the United Nations. Some argue article fifty-one only applies when the host country consents to allow operations in their country. However, Yemen…
of the “common man” and lived up to this through economic development, politics, and reform movements. The economic development during the Jacksonian period helped it live up to the title the era of the “common man.” In 1830 Jackson vetoed a congressional measure to a proposed road in Kentucky for he thought it was unconstitutional because it only laid in Kentucky and had nothing to do with “interstate commerce.” He also thought it was an unwise extravagant expenditure…
Impact of Congressional Resolutions on Syrian Chemical Attack in 2013 Introduction The Syrian crisis has led to massive loss of life and destruction of property as government and rebel opposition forces fight each other to take control of different points within the country. International attention and concern has grown over rampant violation of human rights in Syria especially by government forces that deliberately attack its civilians with military weapons. However, Ghouta attack of august…
colonial event that was impactful to the writers of the Constitution, especially regarding the Mayflower Compact. The Mayflower Compact was a signed document, or charter, created by the men who founded the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts in 1620 after veering off course from a journey to Virginia. The Plymouth settlers used this charter as a self-governance agreement since all men agreed to sign it and follow the laws embedded. The idea of popular sovereignty that was used in the Mayflower…
of terrorism, genocide and political unrest the international community looks to the US as a global leader. The culture and values of the UN reflect the power of US leadership in an anarchic system. American values dictate the rhetoric used in the Charter. Monetarily, the United States contributes more than any other state. Furthermore, the structure of the General Assembly closely resembles that of the US Senate (BBC). This Americanization of an international organization impedes the UN’s…
Common Sense was published by Thomas Paine in January of 1776. This pamphlet was to pronounce independence and republican government for the time. Paine was fired from his position as a minor bureaucratic protesting against low wages. Common Sense went against traditional politics and stirred emotions. This pamphlet made a strong mark in history for American Independence. This brought Americans to turn away from the King and Parliament and go more towards independence. Howe failed to…
(2013:136) contend distinguishing between policy and management, extending it from the inner workings of government to the body politic, freeing administration from political controls in the form of red tape, redefining accountability, and specifying congressional action as politics and presidential action as management. Carol sought to make issues clearer and these are the same issues raised by the proponents of politics- administration. The Khama Administration manage to centralize the…
originators of Massachusetts had no objective to seperate from the religious aspect of the Church of England. Each neighborhood throughout the Massachusetts Bay had its own church and they managed their own policies. This is now known as the Congressional…