The importance of restricting presidential power in Korea was undeniably proven during the often-brutal regimes that ruled the South before 1987. This was especially prominent during the terms of Park Chung-hee and Chun Doo-Hwan, the latter of which was responsible for the infamous Gwangju Massacre in 1980. The origins of these regimes, however, began in the establishment of the 1948 constitution, which in the words of Yeh “…adopted a presidential system that failed to provide sufficient checks…
This article is entitled, “Niqab ban for public servants would be considered, says Stephen Harper” and is about the controversial debate concerning the niqab. The article discusses the viewpoints of various political parties on this garment. First, It states that the Conservative party is considering implementing a law, similar to Quebec’s Bill 62. This law will require persons wearing this garment to unveil their faces as employees of the government and while receiving one’s Canadian…
The United Kingdom uses a parliamentary system for its structure. When electing a new member to the government, we rely on the majoritarian system. The UK also utilizes the single member plurality voting system. This means that each geographical district sends and elected representative. The UK has another way of being unique — although we are one state, we encompass several nations or nationalities, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Although these are considered separate…
to their inherent conflicting natures. Meanwhile, in parliamentary democracies such as the United Kingdom, prime ministers are elected by coalitions and although coalitions are based off multiple parties and divergent ideas they still have to give up certain concessions to form the majority. This calls for a smoother process while processing legislation. Moreover, when the prime minister loses the favor of the parliamentary majority, the parties must negotiate the terms for a new coalition and…
Parliamentary politics is impacted by the culture, ethnicity, race, and geography of Canada. The culture of the nation has a strong influence on how the government functions and overrules. Also, Canada’s government differs from the Unites States’ because of the difference in the distribution of power. In these ways, the United States’ and Canadian power systems differ immensely. Parliamentarianism is known for being beneficial for nations that are divided ethnically, racially, or…
in France the Parliament contains the National Assembly and the Senate, whereas in Britain the Parliament contains the House of Commons and the Senate. In France the President is elected by popular vote of the citizens whereas in Britain the Prime Minister is elected through the majority party in the House of Commons and appointed by the Monarch. In France it is more of a participant rule whereas in Britain it is participant and subject rule. Britain has had a lot less political uprisings then…
How effective is Parliament at carrying out its various functions? Parliament’s three main functions are representation, scrutiny and legislation. The effectiveness of representation would be that parliament and the parties within represent their constituents and sections of society and voice their opinions and queries often. The effectiveness of scrutiny in parliament involves the studying of a proposed legislation in detail to ensure that it is in the nation’s interest and that it is in…
The “Triple E Senate” model will be proposed as a viable tool for Senate reform, stressing the importance of an elective, effective, and equal Senate. The history of the Senate will first be analysed to demonstrate the superfluous nature of the chamber in a twentieth-century democracy. The following paragraph will then examine the Senator appointment process, arguing in the defence of an elected senate. Following that, the effectiveness of the Senate will be criticized proving a lack of…
The book In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson is a travel book that revolves around Bryson 's visit to Australia. Bryson was born in 1951 in the United States but has since moved to the UK. Most of Bryson’s books are about travel, the english language, or science; he is probably best known for the book A Short History of Nearly Everything which explains a lot of more scientific things in a way everyone can understand. In a Sunburned Country has two titles, the other being Down Under. The…
the power to dismiss the prime minister as well as Supreme Court judges, however, he must first have approval from the NA. The NA also selects the prime minister from among its own members. However, the nominee must receive presidential approval before being appointed. The prime minister can only serve two five-year terms. The prime minister is the head of government and controls the day-to-day operations of the government. According to the Constitution, the Prime Minister is the only…