Essays on Politics

‘The object of this Essay is to assert one very simple principle, as entitled to govern absolutely the dealings of society with the individual in the way of compulsion and control, whether the means used be physical force in the form of legal penalties, or the moral coercion of public opinion. That principle is, that the sole…

Chile is a country that prides itself on its Mestizo background and culture. Like both its culture and people, Chile’s history has a “mixed” composition. From a monarchy to representative democracy, Chile had experienced a broad array of government types. Each ruling government has left its mark on Chile’s population and political ideals. Chile’s complex…

Politics can be harsh—the level of distortion and the lack of new ideas—so the ability to laugh and make jokes makes it more bearable. Whether it’s in memes or just to call something out in a way that’s funny, satire calls everyone a phony—media, politicians, everyone who is popular at the moment. It’s not as…

Evidently, her experience as an organizer and the position she held within the UFW distinguished her from other Latina women in the movement, as well as rendered her visibility in the public. However, one can clearly see that her recognition as a leader stems from the positions she held as well as the dominance and…

What is a political ideology? According to “American Government”, it is a more or less consistent set of beliefs about what policies government ought to pursue. Whether one follows politics or not, at some point in their life, they will attain a political ideology. There are many factors that tie into the political views one…

Women have progressed a lot over the years. They have fought for the right to vote, equal employment, right to health, freedom of movement, etc. After coming so far and having made so much progress worldwide. One might think that women have accomplished it all, but the fact is that women still get paid less…

Most people who have reached my age have realized that they have a passion. There is something they could talk about for hours with you, something they devote time to and that they accumulate knowledge about. I know what my passion is. So despite the inherently precarious nature of writing this essay about politics, I…

The way the news reports stories and integrates communications and political science can be seen daily on television and throughout the media. Newsrooms across America have an interdisciplinary environment. This means that journalists work with experts outside their field to report the news. The main goal of the media is to establish trust with their…

Within the six weeks of this class, I have learned so much about politics and have better understanding towards the different themes of the class, and this paper talks about the third theme, which is Political Polarization. As mentioned in Edwards’ Government in America, there is a culture war going on in our country and…

In 1895, Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio was quoted as saying, ”There are two things that are important in politics. The first is money and I can’t remember what the second one is.” Money has been called the mother’s milk of politics. Despite all kinds of rules, regulations and reforms, the American political system is…