Devolution

A plethora of philosophies about human nature theorized during the Enlightenment period was considered to be true. Thomas Hobbes, the author of the Leviathan, expressed his view on how humans are naturally evil, and society is the cure to suppressing this propensity. This view is reflected in William Golding’s novel, the Lord of the Flies, about a group of boys trapped on an island devolving into a group of savages, without any civilization to discipline them. While Golding believes selfishness…

states could not get money for highways unless they raised the drinking age to 21 The Constitutional Basis of Federalism I. The Division of Power i. Clearly defines powers of states and feds ii. Supremacy clause: Constitution, constitutional national laws, and constitutional treaties trump state laws (Article VI) iii. Tenth Amendment: Powers not explicitly given to the federal government are given to the states a. US v. Darby: Amendment X means that states have their own powers,…

Honestly, I do not want to become a teacher what so ever. I have always been frustrated with the American school system, and have always seen more wrong than good. For instance, it frustrates me to no end what we focus on in schools: we no longer focus on the basics of life and how students will grow to interact with their environments, succeeding on what is already built around them. No, instead we now focus on standardized tests, and our jobs now literally depend on how our students pass these…

poisoning. These four arms allow these new humans to hunt their main source of nutrition, the Fuzzy Hamster or Cutus Pufiratus and the ever elusive and tasty Butter-Roach. Tentacled Aqua Humanoids: These deformed humanoids are the unfortunate result of devolution and deformity. Living underwater and completely disconnected from one another by a lack of any communication (at least known to us), they swim around the ocean floor occasionally coming to the surface to feed on their only form of…

Differences between healthcare and social care in the welfare state Health and social services in the United Kingdom, as in many other countries worldwide, provide a vast range of services for individuals that require continuing or ongoing health or personal care needs. However, there is a clear and distinct difference between the two, and this is in relation to government funding. NHS or the National Health Service is a government funded service and thus a patient that requires continuing…

One of the most celebrated forms of democracy, the "Westminster model" has been a defining feature of the British political system for the past century. Coined after the location where the Houses of Parliament stand, the system is also sometimes referred to as the majoritarian model, in that majority rule is a central attribute of the model. The characterising factors of the model have been present throughout modern British political history, but more apparent in some years than others. The…

Capitalism: Freedom of choice and individuals incentive for workers, investors, consumers, and business enterprises are emphasized. Communism/Marxism: Central government directs all major economic decisions. Socialism: Government owns the basic means of production, determines the use of resources and provides social services. Federalism: National and state governments divided in power Anti-Federalism: Against the Constitution in 1789 and having a strong U.S Federal government Part II-The…

The need to memorialize and commemorate people and events has been a timeless tradition among humans and the lost Kingdom of Benin is no different. Created in the years, circa 1550-1650, one of over 900 plaques made to honor the Oba and record the events of the Court of Benin, this particular plaque, labeled Oba and attendants is a strong example of the craftsmanship and skill of the people of Benin. Through the use of various techniques, such as hierarchical scale and symbolism, the plaque…

In Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, Frankl documents in great details his time as an inmate at Auschwitz in his book where he ties in his personal experiences and analyzes existential concepts concerning the human psyche. While exploring whether human existence is contingent on a person’s responsible-ness, even in the most extreme and unpleasant situations, Frankl illuminates on key ideas concerning suffering, human existence, and the meaning of life. This paper will be exploring…

Referendum is basically giving the people the opportunity to give their vote on what they think is the right choice. It shows the power of democracy and sharing the power with the citizens. The word referendum has the word “refer” and it explains that it is referring on something. In this essay the writer will give advantages, disadvantages, and examples of referendum. And show how referendum can help to get over an issue, with basically giving the people the power to give a solution to the…