Category: Politics & Government 2182
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Voter Suppression in the United States: Annotated Bibliography
Duignan, B. (2021). Voter suppression. Britannica. Web. This article is devoted to voter suppression in US history and politics. In this work, the author reveals the manifestations, causes, and ways to deal with this problem since the end of Reconstruction and up to the present. Particular attention is paid to various strategies of voter suppression…
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Lustration and Vetting in Eastern Europe
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Eastern European countries have changed drastically in the last thirty-four years since the fall of communism. Even at present, the consequences of less democratic regimes can be seen in the area, which include a higher level of corruption and violations of human rights. Moreover, the countries choose…
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Legal Authority for Operation Geronimo
Introduction When it was revealed that the United States had begun a covert campaign to apprehend or kill Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, the whole world was in disbelief. Operation Geronimo, the missions code name, was a stunning success; Bin Laden was assassinated in his Pakistani stronghold. However, several detractors claimed…
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Are We Living in a Post-Fact and Post-Truth World?
Many contemporary authors believe that we are living in a post-fact or post-truth world. In particular, these terms are applied to the political landscape of the United States and other developed countries. For instance, Holland (2016) criticizes Donald Trump for influencing the direction of news coverage and shading the truth. The author argues that due…
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What Needs to Be Done About Gun Violence?
Table of Contents Introduction Background and Problem Statement Literature Review Current Actions Taken by Governments to Address Gun Violence Conclusion and Recommendations References Introduction Gun violence is one of the most controversial and hotly-debated issues in the United States of America because it results in the deaths and injuries of tens of thousands of people…
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The Progressive Era: Activists Change America
Table of Contents Introduction Characteristics Goals and Achievements References Introduction Theodore Roosevelt is well-known for his radical and comprehensive reforms to the social and political systems in the early 20th century. He used his leadership to bring in what is known as the Progressive era that is characterized by significant progress to social rights, the…
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Presidential Power and the U.S. Constitutional Framers
The Constitution of the United States was designed with the ideas of liberty and democracy in mind. Even though a number of principles underlying the framework of social justice have changed since then, the essential concept of democracy as the necessity to provide every citizen with basic rights and freedoms remains in its place. However,…
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The African Air Forces in the Fight Against Transnational Threats
The African Air Forces play a pivotal role in combating transnational threats. There is an increasing global collaboration worldwide between states and organizations to tackle global issues such as corruption, terrorism, and drug trafficking. In this regard, Africa plays a key role in opposing these threats. In recent years, Africa has faced a growing number…
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Perspectives of Power in Gilberts The American Class Structure in an Age of Growing Inequality
Table of Contents Introduction The Three Perspectives of Power Mills Concept of the National Power Elite Pluralist Criticisms of Mills National Power Pluralist Understandings of Power Conclusion References Introduction Power is a concept that is widely researched and discussed by various scholars. Sociologist Dennis Gilbert in the book The American Class Structure in an Age…
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Providing American Citizens with Basic Income
Table of Contents Introduction Universal Basic Income for All Citizens Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The milestones recorded in this country have supported the health needs and economic welfare of many Americans. However, the problems of poverty, homelessness, and alcoholism affect a significant percentage of this countrys population. The introduction of a universal basic income for…