The democratic principle, however, stipulates that the people are the source of the power, not political parties, benefactors, patrons, or even their representatives, who could simply go unelected once their terms end and the dissatisfied people are ready for change. ... Even when the popular vote, where the citizens of the nation directly express their preferences for candidates to hold presidential office, indicates one thing (the democratic principle), the Electoral College could easily prove to support federalism more than democracy. One of the avenues of expression and attempts at policy ...

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The topic of prevailing representation of people and politics at a given time is a function of power rather than truth is successfully shown through the film "Wag the Dog" directed by Barry Levinson, was a political satire which focused on how the Presidential campaigns are focused on superficial and manipulative techniques to make the candidates look upstanding and patriotic and a newspaper article named "Truth overboard-the story that won't go away" by The Sydney Morning Herald which reviewed the Tampa crisis also known as the Children Overboard during 2001. Both of ...

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This was immediately followed by a series of changes in quick succession in Ukraine's sociopolitical system, including the formation of a new interim government, the restoration of the previous constitution, and the call to hold impromptu presidential elections within months. ... Testimony from prominent Ukrainian politicians and security officers shows that Yanukovych was 'not so much overthrown as cast adrift by his own' internal allies in his last days in power. ... According to polling data by GfK taken from 4 to 18 March in all regions of Ukraine (including Crimea), ...

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Possessing the ability to encourage upheaval throughout society, the religious dimension has formed the world, which we inhabit, and will continue to do so, exhibiting its pervading power and influence. ... The Atheist government has begun to recognize the value of Buddhism in protecting its nation, allowing the practice of a faith it not long ago condemned, demonstrating the power of faith in changing a person's understandings. ... Conversely, the religious dimension has permeated American politics, with "God bless America " a frequent Presidential declaration despite the coveted first...

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Adorning the face of the twenty dollar bill and consistently being polled as one of the greatest presidents in American history, one would assume that Andrew Jackson's two presidential terms were nothing short of legendary. ... His reign as president is speckled with moments of strong leadership and forceful negotiations in the political arena, such as his assertive handling of the Nullification Crisis of 1832, which displayed his staying power and stubbornness in office. ...

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