Political Science

1. What was colonialism What problems has it left behind in Africa Colonialism is usually defined as the process of exploitation wherein a stronger country, usually referred to as the colonizer takes control of a weaker nation, the colony. In the same manner, colonialism is also referred to as the establishment and maintenance of colonies in one territory by foreign invaders. The sovereignty of the colony is taken over by the metropole. In doing so, the colonizer changes the social structure, government,...

What is cold war Cold war began after the Second World War and it was between the two super powers, the United Statessatellite states and the USSR now called Russia. It was an ideological war based on two competing ideologies, capitalism that was supported by the United States and communismsocialism that was fronted by USSR.The battle to seek allies and to spread the two ideologies was worrying since the two fronts tried to sweet talk other states to adopt their ideologies in governance and Africa...

General introduction Mandatory retirement age refers to the age at which a person has to stop employment completely (or decides to leave the labour force if she he is unemployed) if he is holding a particular type of job. Although mandatory retirement has been abolished in the U.S there are some types of jobs that fall under the purview of mandatory retirement laws. Most people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits although some are forced to retire when...

Bata Shoe Companys re-entry into the Czech Republic From the rich history of the Bata Shoe Company it is possible to tell that it is a viable business with a lot of promise and new markets and opportunities to exploit. It has the resources to do this and a good plan is necessary to ensure that its re-entry into the Czech Republic brings advantage to both the country and the shoe company. The Czech republic is located in a very strategic location it is opening up to other markets meaning that Bata...

When could one say that there is an energy crisis a term used to describe a huge decrease in energy supply or its resources At present, our world is now confronting a growing demand for electricity, exceeding more than what it can supply or produce.It was estimated by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that energy consumption would rise by 50 in the year 2030 compared to today s utilization (as cited in ElBaradeil, 2008). Hence, one could say that we are experiencing an energy crisis now. Among...

The Dirty War of Argentina, during its seven years of military Junta, is possibly one of the most significant events in recent South American history. From 1976 to 1983, it is estimated that nearly 30,000 people were either killed or disappeared, before democracy could be restored. As a precursor to dictatorship, General Jorge Rafael Videla tried to justify his coup dtat by proclaiming that the Armed Forces of Argentina were tempted to fulfill its obligation to the State because of ongoing mismanagement...

Globalization has had a huge impact on governance and the world economy. There has been marked increase in cross-border trade and a surge in investment opportunities. This is very vital as it is helping to raise living standards across the world as new technologies spread faster. The competitive environment has also changed significantly with multinational organizations repositioning themselves to reap the benefits of free mobility of labor and capital. Consumers   will also benefit from the...

The role of the corrections in policy making Correction centers facilitate behavior change and provide security in the society. This is not just through the punishment given to offenders of the law, but also through the skills learnt by the law offenders while serving their sentence. It is therefore administered by the government which sets the law. The intention of correction is to improve the character of citizens who are governed by common law. Some correctional organizations include prisons...

In his essay titled  Leaders and the Rank and File  published in his book, Public Opinion, Walter Lippmann provides the readers with what appears to be an apparent pattern on how public opinion is formed and employed. He further adds that this is made possible through the use of symbols which can be visual such as illustrations and gestures, or words through the use of metaphors.  These symbols, though innocuous as they may appear, have a significant role to play in society especially...