Prime minister

The House of Lords carries out several legislative functions, since the establishment in the 14th Century and has been a vital part of the British constitution since. Their role consists of scrutinising and amendments of bills passed by the House of Commons (Russell, 2010). Whilst they are important, unlike the House of Commons the Lords are unelected, which impedes on democracy. In this essay I will discuss the how they are a blight on democracy as the Peers are unelected and the House of Lords…

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…

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…

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;…

Popular sovereignty is the idea that the authority of the state and its government is created and managed by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives who are the head of the political power. In essence, popular sovereignty is an idea which may not necessarily reflect or describe the reality of a political setting. Popular sovereignty is needed by each states in Agonistan. Majoritarian and Minoritarian argues that popular sovereignty demands for equal rights of all…

further to say that parliamentary systems don’t have such problems which make them more democratic. He says that the parliamentary system allows for more leniency when setting elections, makes it easier to change the prime minister without a regime crisis and gives the prime minister enough freedom by making him come to an agreement in the house on…

As opposed to being appointed by a monarch or the legislative branch, the chief executive should be chosen by popular vote. Although Turkey’s chief executive is chosen by the prime minister, we don’t feel this would be beneficial to Xlandia. Xlandia has a relatively small population, so we feel that they should be involved in selecting their president. After not having a government for so long, the citizens of Xlandia will have to…

term as the prime minister, he was well known as a stern disciplinarian in party solidarity, with an MP drop out rate of about twenty eight percent. While this increased Harper’s prime ministerial power, it is also speculated that it harmed his chance to continue his term of almost a decade. Chosen by the prime minister from the caucus of the government, there are various positions to fill in addition to being a member of Parliament. Contributing to the control of the prime minister, “they have…

a body and how this works in the current political environment of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) in NZ. Cabinet is a collective group of elected crown ministers headed by the Prime Minister (PM), who meet weekly to decide government policy. Cabinet heads the executive branch of government which executes laws and policies. Individual ministers instruct politically neutral public servants, the armed forces and police, and conduct foreign relations…

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…