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    Marxism Essay While Liberalism was a philosophical system that produced capitalism as an economic system‚ Marxism was a reflection of the problems that existed in a capitalistic society. Therefore‚ Marxism was the idea behind two new economic systems‚ socialism and communism. Liberalism is the idea of universal human rights‚ equality and the protection of private property. Capitalism grew from this private ownership of capital and machines and has become the dominant economic system today. On the

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    powers included conducting foreign relations‚ settling disputes between states‚ controlling maritime affairs‚ regulating Indian trade‚ and valuing state and national coinage. It purposely did not give the national government all the power in fear of tyranny like in Britain. In the end‚ the Articles of Confederation proved to be both inadequate in economic conditions and foreign relations. Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was not allowed to raise revenue to finance the war

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    usually ruled by a family called a dynasty. There are three different forms of government as said in ("10 Principal Pros and Cons of Monarchy"). The three main forms of monarchy are: diarchy‚ tyranny‚ and absolute monarchy. A diarchy is where “two individuals share the position of heads of state”‚ a tyranny is “usually one of oppression and aggression”. While an absolute monarchy is “one which gives absolute power to the monarch over the people”. The pros of the general form of monarchy are: the

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    PD:3 Macbeth Motif: Illness Motif statement: Shakespeare utilizes the motif of illness to highlight how Macbeth’s thirst for power has led Scotland into tyranny. Illness symbolizes the decay of Macbeth’s morals along with the fall of Scotland. Quotations with explanations: 1. Scene 4 Act 3 Lines 169-181 Context: Malcolm and Macduff are speaking; the doctor enters and reports on the well-being of a cured patient. Macduff asks about the illness‚ Malcolm explains that the English King has

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    In the Ancient Grecian culture there were various political systems in use depending on the city or Poleis. Today we shall take a look at the following systems monarchy‚ aristocracy‚ tyranny‚ oligarchy‚ and democracy‚ there were some others but these will be our focus. Interestingly enough while we think of ancient Athens as being a democracy it wasn’t always so‚ it eventually evolved into a democratic nation‚ but between the 8th to 6th century‚ Athens was ruled by aristocracy and according to The

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    the land that everyone had to abide by. The only thing that the Constitution had in common with the Articles of Confederation was that they were written by the same people‚ the same delegates that formed the Second Continental Congress. The fear of tyranny no longer overcame the Framers of the Constitution as they established a strong central government. There were three branches of government: legislative‚ executive‚ and judiciary‚ with a system of checks and balances so that one branch cannot accumulate

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    If it wasn’t for king George being a tyrant under colonist eyes we may have never obtained the first amendment .The act of spreading tyranny over the colonist solidified the colonist under one principle which was the view that Monarchies are unacceptable and that a Republic is desirable to the commonwealth of the people. King George oppressed the colonist by rendering there legislatures

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    “Symbols are given power by people. A symbol‚ in and of itself is powerless‚ but with enough people behind it‚ blowing up a building can change the world” (V‚ 2006). The movie V for Vendetta is set in present day London. Although the events which take place in the movie have no historical context‚ they are still relatable to modern day issues regarding government. The movie presents one of the main characters Evey‚ as a common person who is afraid and can’t act on her own decisions‚ which makes the

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    require the people to elect candidates to either represent them or act as a figurehead for a country. Both governments could potentially allow the majority to decide who will be in the designated position‚ which creates the potential flaw of the tyranny of the majority. This flaw creates the need for the United States Constitution‚ which was acknowledged by the Founding Fathers when they formulated the cornerstone for America. Correspondingly‚ Democratic and Republic governments both have historic

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    liberty and freedom for all people. Her image alone arouses such positive emotionally charged feelings in Americans‚ immigrants and visitors. The statue remains a significant key cultural icon‚ representing national pride‚ as well as freedom from tyranny and poverty. The Statue of Liberty inspires all who see her immensely large frame rising above the waters in New York’s harbor‚ which holds the immortal words penned by Emma Lazarus inscribed on her base‚ "Give me your tired‚ your poor‚ Your huddled

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