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    History has affected the way all of us are living our lives right now to this day. It has led to new concepts that people have adopted, new technology, and new ideas that have evolved throughout time. Early modern Europe and the scientific revolution have contributed to the development of these conditions. Events that support these conditions are the Inquisition and Galileo, Thomas Hobbes and his theory of the state of nature, and art from artists like Vermeer. Each of the previously mentioned…

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    management task in different public and private settings.” In the case of the Michigan Agency of Energy, the internal management is certainly facing those type of issues. Particularly because the way the agency was created and since is a product of the government, some of the main issues so far have to deal with asymmetrical information, conflict of interest and interdependence. For example, when MAE was created some employees thought they were send there to be laid off at some point. In…

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    Though there are various forms of governments found throughout the world, one form sticks out the most when it comes to a fit global government. This form of government is known as democracy. This form of government was first seen during the reign of ancient Athens. Athens, erected The Athenian Constitution around 350 BC, which regulated the members of an exclusive group in Athens. However, democracy has many challenges that contour viewpoints on this type of government leading people to…

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    Zwia Lipkin’s book investigates the history and urban development of Nanjing through demonstrating how the Nationalist government managed various social problems in the city and the continuous effort to create the desired model of a “modern” national capital between 1927-1937. Lipkin recounts in detail how the Nationalist aimed to boost the image of the new capital by eliminating various social problems including refugees, shantytowns, rickshaw pullers, prostitutes and beggars in the city in…

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    Equality’s beliefs. Moreover, the use of “my,” creates a sense of objectivism that the government forbids (104). Overall, Rand’s revised choice of diction exemplifies the deeper…

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    and oppressive government setting. While both authors would agree about the negative consequences totalitarianism brings, and that there will always be people who challenge the ideas behind a totalitarian government. The two authors would argue as if people could actually successfully overthrow a totalitarian government. With Ayn Rand supporting it, and George Orwell disagreeing. This can be proven in both Anthem’s…

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    As leading member of the majority party in the House, the Speaker of the House has gained more importance over past years recently. Responsibilities of the Speaker of the House include but are not limited to maintaining leadership of the House and organizing and executing the Legislative Agenda of the House. In regards to importance of agenda setting, the Speaker meets with political party leaders, the President, chairpersons, and the Senate when determining the House legislative agenda. In the…

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    Should the Texan governments strict pass laws that govern the safety of water through aquifers? It is estimated that 55% of Texas water supply is retrieved from groundwater also known as aquifers. Aquifers are used for different purposes such as manufacturing, livestock, mining however more than three quarters percent is used for irrigation. Throughout this research, we find that most of the aquifers are contaminated through petroleum spillages. Petroleum spillages in aquifers cause tremendous…

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    examination of a specific period reveals a revolutions state at a specific point in time. The view of success differs dramatically when observing the short vs the long term. Ultimately in the end, one must question whether or not the initial society or government was fundamentally (and permanently) transformed over the long term. Upon evaluating a revolution 's success one must also understand the effects of change brought by revolution, taking into account whether or not the revolution…

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    governmental-type activates are charge for services for the general government, public safety, sanitation, and culture and recreation. The other main source for governmental-type activities is operating grants and contributions for public safety, culture and recreation, community development and promotion, and interest on long-term debt. Also, another revenue source for governmental-type activities are capital grants and contributions for the general government, public safety, and community…

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