Astrology is now classified as pseudoscience yet people continue to adhere to old traditions. Many people still believe that a meticulously calculated birth chart holds all the secrets to their life. Astrology dictates that the placement of planets shape our destiny, whether it be good or bad. There is no way out of it, besides mantras, yogas, and sacrifice. You can only alleviate not resolve. “Placement of celestial objects” holds no ultimate authority of one 's future. It is a misconception…
The government system in the countries of Russia, France and South Korea is a form of a republic system that is successful for that specific population and culture. They have some similarities to each other, but they also have differences that enable success across the country. There is not a wrong or right way to have a government, but there is always room for improvement. The purpose for government systems is to help people in an organized manner, so it should have the good of its people as a…
White (2012) provides two measures to quantify the power of first ministers: their length of tenure and probability of being removed from office (p. 240). In comparison to other Westminster countries, Canadian prime ministers have the longest tenure, and not a single time has a prime minister has been removed from office (p. 240). Although these practices may seem arbitrary – they are democratic in essence. Democratic power can only be maintained through accountability, decisions made by…
The English bills of rights were written in 1689 after King James II was replaced by Mary, the king’s daughter, and her husband William of Orange. According to the article “English Bill of Rights 1689,” the English Bill of Rights of 1689 was basically British law, passed by the parliament of Great Britain. These laws stated the people’s right and liberties. These laws also laid the foundation for the US Constitution as well as constitutional monarchy in England. (English Bill of Rights 1689,…
The Federal government and the Parliament government are the 2 levels of power in the Parliament of Canada. First of all, the Queen may need advice or approval from the House of Commons and Senate, but it is absolutely legal for her to make any laws that will benefit the government of Canada. Provincial Legislatures has power as well and they are very important for Canada’s Constitution. In each province, the council, can make distinct laws for their province. Some of the laws property and civil…
With Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, the controversial debate of domestic violence has once again arisen with his one hundred million dollar policy announcement that blames the issue on gender inequality. The Daily Telegraph opinion piece titled “Demonising men won’t stop domestic violence”, written by columnist Miranda Devine argues against this idea. Using an evaluative and critical tone, Miranda contends to persuade readers into thinking “poverty is the cause of…
Parliamentary sovereignty is a doctrine that gives parliament the supreme law making power within the UK, which is essential to other branches of the government to operate efficiently. The notion that the rule of law does eclipse parliamentary sovereignty, largely lacks the evidence to be upheld, and accepted by all, as much more commonly the parliamentary sovereignty is eclipsed by the other, more practical factors some of them being politics, the electorate, the majority based system, and the…
being by discussing the government of Japan. The Emperor of Japan is not merely the symbol of Japan, but he is granted the power to propagate amendments of the Constitution, create policies and laws, and execute cabinet orders. He also appoints the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which is first designated by the Diet and the Cabinet.…
Canada is a constitutional Monarchy, which is led by the British head of state Queen Elizabeth ll. She is on our currency and stamps, links us to the past, connects us to the Commonwealth, and has showed her respect for the choices that we make in shaping our future. However, many people consider her of being a figurehead leader only, and are losing interest in the Royal family. A public poll, “conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Global News, has revealed that 53 per cent Canadians think it may…
In the UK, the prime minister is seen as the head of the elected government, he/she is seen as the main representative figure of UK and, the leader. Being the prime minster obviously has its rewards, powers such as the ability to appoint and dismiss ministers, control over government agenda. Etc. these are powers only the prime minster can exercise. Thus it seems as if the prime minster of the UK is very powerful, yet with power, there’s also some constraints, even for the prime minister. There…