Head of the Commonwealth

World War Two was a global war, which was from 1939 to 1945. Not only the soldiers, but also the Australians at home were heavily impacted because of the war. There were many divisions and tensions, however, people seemed to still be united as a country. Women were especially affected as most of the men were serving in the war so they had to take up the man-dominated jobs. Most families were disturbed due to the war, which had caused fear within the country. Government controls were also placed…

dynamic vitality and its all-pervading character, nationalism is often thought to be very old and conventional; sometimes it is mistakenly regarded as a permanent factor in political behaviour. A heart touching story by Tahmima Anam who has won Commonwealth Writers’ prize for her Book A Golden Age in the year 2008 presents the characters with true spirit of nationalism, it’s an ideology based on the premise that the individual’s loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual…

1987. Their constitution is not one set document in specific, but several legal documents; it’s a formal statement of New Zealand’s system of government. It outlines the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It also recognizes the Queen as head of State of New Zealand and the Governor-General as her representative. New Zealand’s constitution has also been amended numerous amounts of…

Since the result of the 2010 Australian federal election, the issue of whether or not the health of Australia’s liberal democracy necessitating a two party system is debated academically. In this essay it is argued that a two party system is not essential thus the opposing proposition not confirmed by the result of the election. Relevant and contemporary arguments are presented in support of the premise that a hung parliament is of benefit to the health of Australia’s liberal democracy. First,…

The Depression created many different political movements including the Social Credit theories by William Aberhart, Work and Wages program by B.C Premier T.Dufferin Pattullo and the democratic socialism of J.S Woodsworth and the co-operative Commonwealth Federation. The national impact of these organizations was small but the depression did bring state responsibility for the economy and social welfare. The government eventually sets up the Bank of Canada, who were to regulate monetary policy,…

important military figure and the army which he described as ‘the militants as the core of those who were God’s people’ was his costly way to control people disagreeing with his government, so it was important for him to be in good terms with the head of the army, that is to say John Lambert, John Disbrowe and Charles Fleetwood. When Cromwell said he was ready to accept to be crowned King, they threatened to resign. He then had no other choice than to refuse the offer of the Parliament and he…

Discouraging policies such as head taxes for Chinese immigrants of $50 rose to $500 in British Colombia. In 1906, to quench the thirst of angry Canadians and Prime Minister Laurier decided to fully restrict all Chinese immigration. Indian immigrants were also heavily discouraged from…

documents, and common law. History is one of the most important factors when it comes to the shaping the New Zealand constitutional system. The Manga Carta is a very important document when looking at the separation of powers. New Zealand is a commonwealth country so our entire legal system is based on England’s law including common law. The Manga Carta was created during the reign of King John the first, in the 13th century and signed on the 15 of June 1215. King John was taxing his barons…

In another world, perhaps Abby would have been less trusting. In another world, perhaps she would have been more confident - not questioning herself constantly. More cold, calm, and collected - slower to react. The type of person who would put that law degree to good use and become a powerful attorney, rather than someone who questioned how they had managed to make it through school in the first place without many panic attacks. Then again, in another world, perhaps the bomb wouldn't have…

is shown how More noticed these imperfections. Everything from the geographical context, marriage and divorce, and the social relations of Utopia all had perfections and imperfections. “I freely confess there are very many things in the Utopian commonwealth that in our own societies I would wish rather than expect to see”…