General Government

When the Bolsheviks announced the formation of a government of Soviet workers and soldier deputies, they believed they were inaugurating the beginning of the transition from capitalism, a system they believed was based on exploitation, inequality and war, to communism. The divergence of statement and fact…

a concept of which Constant favors the individual independence it offers. As I sit here behind a computer discussing classical politics, I make up a body of individuals that already serve a small part to disprove critics. Our current republican government…

In George Orwell’s 1984, authority and its place in society is a prominent theme throughout the whole of the book -- in fact, one could say it is the theme of 1984. It is, in general, anti-authority. Winston Smith opposes authority at nearly a molecular level until he has it literally beat out of him. Julia is not rebellious in the same bone-deep way as Winston, but she is subversive nonetheless -- a “rebel from the waist downwards,” as Winston puts it. The entire book is a treatise on the ill…

wealthy. Lack of voice can create a world where no one's problems are heard and not a single person knows what's happening around them. Voice is being able to speak one’s opinion without fear of persecution, having the ability to participate in government, and to inform others of news concerning oneself, the country and society. Having the ability to speak one's opinion is necessary in society so that those in charge can take into consideration their position of issues and make the issues more…

war is immense, and often results in a collective examining of the governments for which these individuals perished. This contemplation can range from the quality of life a state affords its people to the ideals on which it was founded. After the first year of the Peloponnesian War, Pericles attempts to alleviate these concerns when eulogizing the dead. Similarly, after the Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln speaks of the government for which the soldiers died. Both Lincoln and Pericles attempt…

know that the government and online companies like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are obtaining personal information, possibly even their exact location? Privacy is the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. Today, privacy is a thing of the past because of all the tracking and eavesdropping that is occurring in the digital age. People unknowingly and knowingly give companies access to their photos, camera, and microphone. The government has no right…

A close examination of the history of the world leads one to find that throughout different regions, some sort of organized government is required to maintain order, preserve peace, establish cooperation, and provide basic necessities for the people. However, it can also reveal that this governmental power given to people for the purpose of the aforementioned responsibilities can cause issues within the people due to the irrelevant self-pride and vanity, among other consequences, that can…

Meanwhile, Fordism is shown greatly throughout the book. Henry Ford is perceived as a god to the society. The World State has built their civilization upon Henry Ford's assembly line—mass production, predictability, and consumption of goods. The government has made hymns about Henry Ford and his inventions that have helped the civilization grow as a community, which they sing at gatherings. With the company of the orchestra the First solidarity Hymn was…

To a great extent, public policy impacts various aspects of our lives to the point where our economic welfare is heavily determined by the fiscal policies of the government. Moreover, public policy impacts our social concerns whether it be healthcare and education or welfare and housing. Nonetheless it’s reinforcement by the government plays an essential role in shaping the direction of our public health. From the topic of public policy, numerous other factors come to light. This includes the…

Contentment among the general population, along with a just government and the wellbeing of citizens all work together to create a successful society. In a ideal world, a utopia, all aspects of daily life work perfectly. Dystopian societies carry an allusion of a utopia, but hold totalitarian government systems, laws, and oppressive conditions for citizens. In George Orwell’s Animal Farm, aspects of a dystopian society are present. The cruel, inhumane treatment and absolute control of the…