A constitution is a set of rules, processes and principles, describing the political institutions of a state. ... The government must consider the human rights before proposing bills reducing the power of UK governments. ... In 2005, the Labour government introduced the constitutional reform act (CRA). This set out to reform the UK judiciary and make it more independent. ... This is represented by the increase in criticism by judges of government. ...

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Therefore, the government should be responsible for enforcing natural rights with limitations to certain behaviors. Some people might argue that the government cannot really devise a set of laws and rights that can serve towards human equality since everyone's different. ... Indeed, government's enforcement of a systematic set of laws and rights can be accomplished. ... The government should limit our right to freedom of speech and expand our right to privacy so that they enjoy an equal status of protection. ... The government should devise ways to protect, enforce and limit our ...

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Ten Commandments Many of our forefathers came to this country seeking religious tolerance and once they decided to create a government, they were determined to insure a balance between an individual's rights and religion within the government. ... There would be no single religion placed before another in this country nor shall any religion have any authority within the government. ... In 2000, 10 states set up legislation that would have allowed the posting of the Commandments in public schools and government buildings. ... This bill would allow states the right to legally post the...

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So the question is, "should governments restrict information in the media?" ... When governments must create laws to cover the censorship of information, they are imposing one set of pre-determined values and beliefs on every one of the inhabitants of that country. ... There are also those people who believe in minimum government restriction and control. ... A true democratic government is set up to make laws and to keep the society in order. ... Furthermore; it is quite obvious where the government intervention is needed. ...

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In doing this, the Government agreed to make all laws, policy and practice compatible with the convention. The convention gives all children and young people under the age of 18 set rights, including the "right to express and have their views taken into account on all matters that affect them; the right to play, rest and leisure and the right to be free from all forms of violence" (www.crights.org.uk, accessed 10/11/03). By adopting the Convention the UK government agreed to abide by its aims in protecting children and promoting their rights to participate in decisions that affect them. ... Ye...

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When Jefferson puts forth this Delcaration, which would in fact set the precedent for all later generations, he establishes a governmental responsibility in increasing the amount of happiness available to man now that G-d has given life. ... Jefferson, in setting up his model government, presents this responsibility of government, which sets the standard for the United States, and all other countries as well. ... Government is set up to maintain "safety and happiness" as well. This usage implies that while government must not stifle its citizens, it must set up responsible laws and polic...

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Bastille set the example in political protest from France and other countries to follow. ... The big change was that governments should serve the people and not the other way around. This set the example and had profound impact on other countries. ... This set an example for other countries to follow, with serfdom and slavery gradually abolished elsewhere. ... Following the revolution, the French gained religious tolerance and set up state run schools. ...

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These six functions are: the providing of remedies, the maintenance of order and providing of protection, the setting of rights and obligations, the ability to help avoid and settle disagreements, the direction of making laws themselves, and the set up of a government structure The movie "Exile" shows the view these six functions in a clear way for the viewer. ... Government is set up quickly on the island and decisions are made. ... The kids recognize that there are issues and problems they need to address so they set up a vote and decide on a leader. ... The set up of laws is also done ...

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Response In an attempt to answer the question, "Why do we have government?... A social contract is an agreement among people to set up and follow the laws of a government. In exchange for a government, the people may give up some freedoms for protection. ... They should follow the laws of the government and help enforce them. ... Locke expanded the Social Contract to also mean to protect citizens from government....

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Well Amnesty International is a program set up to assist you in helping with these social problems that you think are unjust. ... Amnesty's duty is to expose governments and other groups who attack people's dignity and freedom to try to hide their oppression, to keep things hidden from the public eye. ... Mohiuddin Alamgir was arrested in March 2002 on accusations that he had instigated government officials and employees to join a rally in 1996 against then Bangladesh Nationalist Party government of Begum Khaleda Zia. ... His lawyers got a court order for his release on...

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A codified constitution is a set of rules that seeks to establish duties, powers and functions of various different institutions of government. ... The presence of one document consisting of all the major principles underpinning the political system makes it much easier to hold the government to account. ... The codified constitution can be too rigid, and difficult for the government to change, this can prevent the government from acting quickly in the face of the crisis. ... The 2001 September terrorist bombings in the USA called for immediate response from the government to increase nationa...

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The United States Federal Government should substantially curtail its metadata systems. ... Other governments, such as China, can more easily hack into public infrastructure security systems. "Authoritarian government and hackers now have a roadmap to surreptitiously tap into private networks for their own nefarious purposes. ... " (Donahue 14) This is exemplified by the recent hacking of the government which resulted in the information of every single governmental worker in America being exposed. ... " (Watt 14) The United States should be setting standards for other countries...

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When in society, you must adjust from your personal nature to the regulations and laws the governments has set. So why live according to laws set by the government. ... Men generally, under such a government as this, think that they ought to wait until they have persuaded the majority to alter them". ...

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The idea that government was not all-powerful first appeared in the Magna Carta, which King John was forced to sign in 1215. Under the Magna Carta, the principle of limited government was established, stating that the power of the monarch, or government was limited and not absolute. ... Similar to the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights set clear boundaries on what a ruler could and could not do. ... All three documents were written because the people were unsatisfied with the way that their current government was handling their nation or country. ... All three would continue to shap...

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Fascism This is the age of fear, inequality and extreme forms of government. The 20th century has seen the rise and fall of totalitarian governments and the terror and loss of human lives as a result. ... Fascism also rejects the liberal doctrines of individual autonomy and rights, political pluralism, and representative government, yet it advocates broad popular participation in politics and may use parliamentary channels in its drive to power. ... In the first instance, it is the non- believers and most importantly, it is the U.S. and the Americans, in the latter the hatred of raciall...

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Another part of America that I like is the way politics are set up. Anyone who thinks they can do a good job is able to run for a place in today's government. ... Voting is a big part of making that difference, because voting shows how you want our government run, and whom you want to be represented by. ... We are also represented by our town councils, our mayors, our governors, senators, and everyone else that makes up a part of our government. ...

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A law is a rule of conduct, established by government, for society to follow and obey. ... The first know set of laws was written by King Hammurabi. ... The Code of Hammurabi which is the first written set of laws known to mankind, set the stage for all laws written, even today. ...

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Government 17 U.S.C. § 105 withholds copyright from most publications produced by the United States Government, and its agents or employees while in their employment: Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government, but the United States Government is not precluded from receiving and holding copyrights transferred to it by assignment, bequest, or otherwise. ... This means that the individual Government official or employee who wrote the work could not secure copyright in it or restrain its dissemination by the Government or anyone el...

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The government also harassed and intimidated Cuauhtemoc Cardenas and his followers. ... The government blocked the citizens' rights to assemble and construct a political party. Ruling parties set up and then controlled labor unions and other organizations of government employees and peasants. ... President Fox and the government have committed to make things better in their country. ... In addition Fox promised to battle corruption and crime, work more closely with other branches of government and reduce government secrecy. ...

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The FBI has to follow a set of rules as well, the Attorney General's Guidelines. ... The following statement is what the In Defense of Freedom group says we should do to help not disrupt the American way of life: We need to insure that actions by our government uphold the principals of a democratic society, accountable government and international law, and that all decisions are taken in a manner consistent with the Constitution. ...

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During the 1800's, two people could live under the very same constitution but have completely different outlooks on how effectively the government worked. ... It was just what I wanted, and I got it at a time when I least expected it Though conscience of the difficulty of learning without a teacher, I set out with high hope, and a fixed purpose, at whatever cost of trouble, to learn how to read." ... In the beginning of his life, Frederick does not know enough about the government to criticize it, but he becomes more critical once he gains knowledge. ...

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One such advancement was the establishment of DNA databases which are used throughout the world by both medical and government officials. These databases aid police forces in apprehending criminals and enabling innocent men to be set free. ... These databases are essential to the government to arrest criminals and prevent further crimes. ...

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In his book, Greider stated, "American Democracy is in trouble, more trouble than most people realize," and it's true that major challenges to democratic system of government lie ahead. ... But even so the Supreme Court doesn't contradict these laws and the reason for this is the decreasing competition between the three branches of government. Coalition of Power The Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial make up our three branches of government. During our founding it was set up so that there would never be too much power held in the hands of one branch. ...

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The reasons that I agree with the Deontologist perspective with a Social Contract theory are as below; GSK is a pharmaceutical company that deals directly with human rights issues and I believe that a minimum set of responsibilities are generated whenever dealing with fundamental rights. ... In addition, GSK is involved in a complicated situation with several entities such as the local government, NGOs, world organizations, and the genetic medicine providers. ... Donaldson invites us to accept the idea of social contracts with a minimal floor of responsibility for corporations that are ...

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To demonstrate some of these examples are "If a judge try a case, reach a decision, and present his judgment in writing; if later error shall appear in his decision, and it be through his own fault, then he shall pay twelve times the fine set by him in the case, and he shall be publicly removed from the judge's bench, and never again shall he sit there to render judgment. ... This limited the power of state and local government as well as the federal government. ...

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