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    We the people are member and part of the society, and in the society there are rules that govern the people. There are also people who ensure that these rules are kept by not only the citizens but also the government. The citizens are the people who choose who hold the power to make and enforce the laws in place; this is where democracy comes into play. Governors’ are voted into power and this executive positions is checked and balanced by the elected legislative, but when the citizens are…

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    The Giver Tyranny Essay

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    Both aspects are crucial but in this case tyranny seems to be more dominating as having a nonfunctioning government is useless in front of a tyranny. “democracy and majority rule confer as an aura of legitimacy and respectability on acts that would otherwise be deemed tyrannical” the book well defines and shows a form of tyranny which had been modified to give the citizens whatever they…

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    fault for having betrayed their Big Brother. This irony is the Party’s foundation of their power and manipulation. It is never explicitly said but the sure way to mental manipulation is physical torture. The constant fear alone is enough to get the majority of people to succumb to all the lies that the party produces. However there are still a few people that oppose the party and must endure the horrible and creative torture that the party has to offer. Winston had to endure this form of torture…

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    articles published in the news papers and the government websites…

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    Aristotle is largely concerned in the Politics with the idea of political virtue and the effects it has on the formation of the government. He defines political virtue as having a sense of justice, dedication to the common good, and prudence. Throughout his discussion of how various regimes see political virtue, Aristotle refuses to take sides. However, he ultimately argues that the most just regime gives political power to those with the most political virtue. Aristotle concludes that the best…

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    Collectivistic Government Fails Is the system of government deemed as corrupt? Is it true that people are created equal? Is collectivism more important and better than the individual? The novella Anthem by Ayn Rand features a man by the name of Equality 7-2521 who lives in a dystopian society and he’s held back due to his superior brain power. He is forced into a job that no one would want, such as street sweeper to force him down the totem pole. In the short story “Harrison Bergeron”, Harrison…

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    Imperialism has been a prominent force in the world for centuries and centuries, shaping the way the world looks today. Imperialism is a system of control where the minority completely dominants the majority through the extraction and exploitation of the land and its inhabitants. Through a corrupt system of control, MNU, the film District 9 reveals the prominent downfalls of imperialism highlighting the subjugation of the “inferior”, personal benefit, and national oppression. Subjugation of…

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    ruler are completely different – the extent of their similarities are their experiences with political fragmentation and war. Both aim to establish a long-lasting government, but Machiavelli believes a ruthless ruler without regard to morality is needed, while Socrates would suggest a virtuous ruler is vital to establishing a stable government. In The Prince And the Discourses, Machiavelli articulates what makes a good ruler and provides guidelines for how they should rule.…

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    Question: 1. According, to Paine, what is the difference between society and government? Society is the wants of the people; it is considered what is good. Government on the other hand is the institution used to harbor the evil of the people. Society, is constructed around the togetherness of people in a positive manner. Government is used to restrain the people from their own vices in a negative manner. Therefore, government has its origins based on the evil of people, therefore it is a…

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    Often, the form of government that a society utilizes is determined by a variety of factors that are complex and difficult to control. However, as we look towards the formation of extraterrestrial colonies, we have the chance to discuss the governance of these colonies in a way that could shape the future of humanity. There are a variety of options for the governing of such a society, and each must be considered as we discuss the form of government to adopt in such colonies. With several factors…

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