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    In Athens Greece, the first democratic government was put into place in 510 B.C.E. It is now known as one of the best democratic government ever to exist. The United States in now said to have followed in the footsteps of Athens Greece. Similarities and differences exist within the structure of the government, the role of the people in government decisions, and who the political leader of the nation was, and how they got to power. The United States government is split up into three different sections

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    "The government-federal, state, and local-should monitor internet content only to the extent that it doesn’t invade someone’s right to privacy. The right to privacy was implied in the Constitution and was established by the Supreme Court in Griswold vs. Connecticut. The right to privacy is invaded when the government is allowed to monitor every site that is created. The only time the government can invade this right of privacy is when they have probable cause, when they believe that someone is

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    necessary. On one hand, the internet is a place where people speak up and speak out, even if it is against the government. Should the government be able to spy on this? If we let them take control of the internet, is that the same thing as limiting our freedom of speech? On the other hand, the internet is the prime location for criminal activity that goes far beyond simple teasing. Do we need government interference in order to protect us from criminals who hide behind the keyboard? Would monitoring the

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    society the government has most of the control on what we say and what we do. Some will argue and say that this is wrong and we get the say but they don’t realize the different things the government is taking away. Our society is getting more like the book “Brave New World” where the government has the most power. The government will do anything to get a little bit of money in their hands. The government is trying to control everything from how we eat, to our Patriotism. The government controls how

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    Government Control Governments need to have rules, laws and regulations so they have control over the people, but too much control can be oppressive to society. Government control should be equal to the rights of the people; having too much control conflicts with the rights of the people and their life, liberty and happiness. There are arguments to both sides of governing power and it’s effect on society, but one thing is certain, and facts show that an overpowering government can lead to adverse

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    Texas Government and politics is a huge part of everyone's life. Politics has always been important and will always be important even if people do not like it or acknowledge it. Politics revolves around us; it is discussed about every day. I strongly believe that people should have some sort of knowledge about Texas government and politics because it is honestly really important, especially now. Many things are happening not only in Texas but around the world, that politics is more important now

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    There is sometimes no need for government. In The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, there are many instances in which democracy comes off as a dictatorship. Superman is a messenger for the government, trying to make Gotham a better place. In order for this to happen, he believes that the people of Gotham should follow the rules of the government. He believes the government brings order and since it is supposed to be a “Democracy”, the peoples’ best interest is at heart. But is that really the

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    they can own. They also believe that they will not have any problems in achieving their own business goals and will have stability in that business. This is why they have to set long and short term goals. Look at privately owned business vs. government owned business and the pros and cons of making your choice of business. When making that choice of either business type education level, wages, benefits, and total compensation are an affecting factor to a positive or negative outcome. Accomplishment

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    Raymond Lim ECON-4 Government intervention: Government intervention are actions that interferes with the different activities or decisions made by the individuals or the organizations in a market in hopes to correct market failures and promote welfare. This method is usually a good way to organize market activity. When the government chooses to intervene, it aims at a variety of political or economic priorities, such as better economic growth, increasing employment, raising wages, raising or

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    1. Why do we have government: Governments are needed for two main reasons? One of the reasons is to protect our rights. Two they need to provide certain economic things that could not be supplied by the private sector. Also without the government we would not have laws and without laws we would not know what right and wrong is. 2. Why is it important for the government to be split into three different levels In Australia there are three levels of Government which are Local, State and

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