King Leopold, he was a brutal man with horrible acts. He mistreated the people of Congo. After the people of Congo stood up and fight, in 1960 was the Independence Day for Congo. Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba used Soviet Union to bring order, however with the support Mobutu had by the Americans he murdered the prime minister. Ever since the colonialism Congo has been suffering with war especially the people on the east side of Congo. The conditions the soldiers in Congo deal with is the same…
promoted a nonviolent approach protest and “denounce imperialism….because it destroys human dignity” (364). Even though he was imprisoned he still had a vision of independents throughout Africa. Once, he was release from prison in 1954 he “became the prime minister of an autonomous internal government” (363). In addition, to his success in that position he then became the head of state in 1957 in Ghana (363). Even though, the British government tried to bring him down he still rose above their…
news presenter that blasted, the room was completely silent. “The first female Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, has visited the Rwamiko school in Rwanda earlier today.” I glanced at the screen, riveted by the fiery, red headed middle aged woman that appeared alongside numerous children and a Regal sunbird that watched over them in a tree. “Female domination indeed! She’s actually been prime minister for two years! Cheers to females!” Cried Banji, his hands flying as he clapped with…
Occasionally, I hear somebody say, “I know I am saved because I can feel it right in here” as they slap their chest. They feel saved, so that makes everything alright as far as they are concerned. They are saved, they think, but their salvation is based on their feelings. Feelings, however, are the most unreliable thing in the world? Now, let me prove that to you. In the first book of the Old Bible, Moses wrote a story about Jacob. Later, God changed his name to Israel. (Genesis 32:28;…
frames. Framing of stories can be intentionally misleading towards a certain audience as it has the ability to shape and frame people’s understanding of a certain person and/or policy. The Ponytail Scandal is a prime example of this concept as it shapes people’s perception on the Prime Minister John Key. Frames work by making some bits of information or knowledge more salient. Thus, whether journalists intentionally frame a story or not they do not tell the people what to think, but rather they…
The modern world of Europe began sometime around 1500 according to experts who have studied this for years and years. The continent has grown with its kings and queens and has overcome many obstacles and events through its political views. Europe has always been built upon monarchies. These monarchies serve in place as their government. Monarchy is the oldest system of government in the United Kingdom. Total power is invested in one person, a head of state called a monarch, who keeps the…
Introduction Luxembourg and Sweden are oft-overlooked countries in Europe. Each one has its own special charm, and something that truly defines its people. When one thinks of Luxembourg, the country’s wealth often comes to mind. With Sweden, the pop group ABBA jumps out. Regardless, something that binds these two countries together is the structure of their governments. They share very similar characteristics across their democratic institutions, which makes any difference significantly…
Although both Federal and confederate governments are multilateral systems of government that include a central government and also smaller state or common governments, a chose structure consigns more vitality to the central government, while a confederate structure holds most of the power for the states. In a league, the central government has no vitality to force the overall public or maintain laws. In an association, the central government and the areas work in assentation however are…
Has it happened to you when your parents leave the house to drive off to vote for the new prime minister or president of country without any of your consent? Instead you can be the one that is able to cast your voted based on your opinion. Teenagers are now mature enough to make their own decisions on who they want the prime minister or president to be. Secondly, most of the topics that the parties are discussing involve teenagers. Finally, not allowing teenagers to vote is taking away their…
President. In Canada, the Prime Minister is not a part of the Constitution, rather the Governor General acts as the executive. By convention, however, the Governor General acts only on the advice of the Prime Minister who has the confidence of the House of Commons. The Prime Minister is able to achieve such support from the Members of Parliament, with a majority government, through party discipline – a power not available to the President. Party discipline also gives the Prime Minister immense…