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    their political institutions historical. The United Kingdom is considered as the primogenitor of the present-day democracy structure in many democratic countries. United Kingdom is seemed to

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    Differences between Monarchy and Democracy 1. Democracy is a type of government that emanates from the constituted powers that are elected, depending on the system (presidentialist, parliamentary, constitutional monarchy, semi presidentialist, semi parliamentary, etc...) directly or indirectly by the people. Whereas in an absolute monarchy, an absolutist regime exists and is in power because of family lineage. 2. In democracy three state powers(in most cases) exist as a checks and balances

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    Discuss and analyse the arguments for and against adopting a codified constitution in the UK. A constitution is a set of rules that seek to establish the duties, powers and functions of the various institutions of government. They also regulate the relationship between and among the institutions and define the relationship between the state and the individual. There are many different types of constitutions. The constitution that is in place in the UK is an uncodified one. In other words, it is

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    written constitution was introduced it would affect the power of government, relationship between judges and politician and individual freedoms and rights. One argument is that a written constitution would make the rules of the country clearer, as constitutional rules would be collected together and put into a single document and

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    Kingdom, there has been great evolution from what it was when it started back in the 13th century as a monarchy. The progression of the government has changed drastically over 800 years to what’s now used today: the Parliamentary system (with a constitutional monarch on the side). The United Kingdom Parliament has served the 65 million people living in England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland for countless decades and continues to support and discuss relevant issues like health care, the environment

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    John Locke was one of the foremost political thinkers of the 17th Century. His ideas were very influential in the formation and upholding of ideas that have endured up until and including modern democracy. This essay will discuss the context in which Locke’s ideas arose, including his take on the state of nature. After this, key features of Locke’s social contract theory will be discussed, and their influence on historical and modern forms of democratic government will be covered. This includes ideas

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    A Unified Thai Kingdom

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    During the 14th century, a unified Thai kingdom was established. Today it is known as Thailand but up until 1939 it was called Siam. It is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been under European rule. As archaeology studies suggests, 4000 B.C. was the time period where early bronze metallurgy centers were thriving. Metallurgy refers to the science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production. This development along with the cultivation of wet rice gave the

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    Some say the monarch is meant to be the representation of the state, and the figurehead we need to keep our government in check. Others point out that the Monarch is an unelected official incompatible with the ideas of responsible government and democracy, for that matter. Scholars seem evenly split between both camps. A question must be proposed about these opinion however, is the Monarchy harmful enough to Canadian society to spend the time, money, and effort to overhaul our constitution? It shouldn’t

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    Most countries have a written constitution, which is a single document that delivers straightforward principles that practise public power and how they exercise that public power. Furthermore, it offers techniques and procedures of how the constitutional rules are enforced and how they can be changed. For New Zealand, we follow the United Kingdom and there Westminster system, as our constitution in “unwritten”. New Zealand’s constitution has always gained controversy, but the fact of the matter is

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    Word Count: 2036 words How would the abolition of the Monarchy affect New Zealand’s constitutional structure? Abolishing the Monarchy in New Zealand would inherently call into question the issue of constitutional reform. New Zealand would need to consider having a written constitution. In this essay the focus will be on ‘Independence and a Written Constitution’ in relation to steps that may need to occur for New Zealand to become a Republic. I will reflect on the use of the word ‘may’ briefly as

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