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Government and Politics
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What is the 'separation of powers' in the USA and how is it different to the UK system of government?

The separation of powers is a way of organising government. It divides the government into three branches: the legislature (makes laws); the executive (carries out laws) and the judiciary (interprets law)...

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What are the advantages of Ballot Propositions in the USA?

Direct DemocracyUpholds government of the people, for the people, by the people, allowing strong political participation and high popular sovereignty. Shows influence of society upon pres...

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Examine the extent to which the President's power is the power to persuade

Originally claimed by Richard Neustadt, it can be argued that the President's power is in the power to persuade due to the lack of constitutional powers. The constitution gives legislative powers to Congr...

Answered by Tamara H. Government and Politics tutor
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How should I go about comparing different electoral systems in an essay?

Before you should put pen to paper, the first thing I would recommend doing is breaking down the features that your ideal electoral system would embody. In British politics, a good idea is to draw inspira...

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Explain the principle and practice of checks and balances in US government.

The principle of checks and balances as established in the Constitution are based on Montesquieu’s theory of the ‘separation of powers’. Montesquieu suggested that order to prevent tyranny, a system where...

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