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What are similarities and differences between communism and fascism?
Communism is a far-left economic/political ideology that believes modern capitalistic society will eventually evolve into a stateless, classless, moneyless society where the workers control the means of production (the means of production being factories, farms, mines, etc). However, in practice, communist countries (an oxymoron right from the beginning) have been authoritarian dictatorships or oligarchies where the workers have had virtually no power whatsoever.
Fascism is a quirky far-right political ideology which posits that modern liberal democracies have become decadent and obsolete, and the nation must be unified and controlled by the State- that is, a powerful central government usually ruled by a dictator. Fascists also tend to be extremely nationalistic and militaristic- they believe violence can be justified, and that war can be useful for strengthening their nation. Interestingly, Fascism strongly opposes communism, but also opposes capitalism and democracy.
What is the freezing party system?
Actually it's the "freezing of party systems". Famous concept of Norwegian political scientist Stein Rokkan. Basicaly, on the base of his extended research in West-European political szstems he found out that the party systems and the cleavagesvhas not changed since they emerged (national and industrial revolutions) till his days in the 60s. They froze. There were noe new parties, no new topics. After this period there was the unfreezing of party systems, when new (mainly) postmodern topics emerged, therefore there were new parties and also the voters stopped to be so closely devoted in "their" parties. Since the 60s the party systems has been coming through changes again.
What qualities make a good monarch?
Here are 5 attributes of some of today's truly great leaders.
Clarity. They are clear and concise at all times--there is no question of their vision and what needs to be accomplished. ...
Decisiveness. Once they have made up their mind, they don't hesitate to commit--it's all hands on deck. ...
Courage. ...
Passion. ...
Humility.
Who said this A man is a social animal a man without society is either a beast or a god?
Aristotle
By karan jain
The power of the hereditary ruler is limited by a constitution and laws?
I don't think so. The only type of hereditary rulers I can think of are the absolute monarchs of old. People such as the King of England, The Emperor of China. While yes England still has a monarchy, the monarch doesn't have much political power anymore. However in the olden days, if the monarch wanted something done, it was done law or no.
What is knowledge derived from faith?
Simply put, knowledge derived from faith is commonly called belief. In many scientific models, such knowledge is often called axiomatic, given, or tautological.
What are the beliefs of fascism?
The main Italian and Nazi ideology of Fascism consisted of:
- Fascism is centered on an Ethnic state, where the nation is united by their heritage and looks, and those of un-pure Aryan or Italian heritage were often (in the case of the Nazi) condemned to death for simply existing
- Extreme Nationalism
- Militarism
- Corporatism
- Anti-Communism
It was actually not about the induviduals and was more about the Country as a whole and its defence.
The Italians never put anyone to death because they weren't of Italian heritage. They shunned certain groups but didn't have death camps as the Germans did.
What are the capitalist countries in the world?
Capitalism is the dominant most used form of economic system there is in the world today. Currently, over 80% of countries use capitalism, a free market, laizez-faire economy.
These countries use more of capital in the means of production, they have what is called as master class and workers class economy run by the fundamentals that commodity market. every things for themselves no need of public sector enterprises
Capitalism is an economic system controlled chiefly by individuals and private companies instead of by the government. In this system, individuals and companies own and direct most of the resources used to produce goods and services. Such resources include land and other natural resources, labor, and capital. Capital includes factories, equipment, and money used in business activities. The term capitalism comes from "capital."
Capitalism stresses private economic choices. People are free to decide how they will earn and spend their income. Companies may choose which goods and services to produce and how much to charge for them. They also compete with one another to sell products. Nations whose economy is based on capitalism includes the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
If men were angels no government would be necessary what does that mean?
The holy angels of God are perfect. They don't do anything wrong. So what the quote means is that if we were all angels, there would be no crime, and therefore no need for government, we'd all do just exactly what we should do. We would not need a government to rule us, because we'd be doing what we should without anyone human telling us what to do and not to do.
The implication, in this answer is correct, as far as it goes. However, the initial premise, made by Madison, in the Federalist Papers #51, and stated in the above answer, is wrong. Angels, as originally created by GOD, were not perfect, not incapable of wrongdoing. Lucifer, was the highest angel, yet he committed (still committs) the highest sin. He attempted(s) to make himself equal with GOD. Angels were obviously given free will, to make choices, just as mankind, who the Bible states, is a "little lower than the angels." Hence, angels would not govern any better than man, as evidenced by the evil that came into the world, through Lucifer's choice, and the angels who followed him.
What beliefs are common to both 17th century absolutism and 20th century totalitarianism?
There are a few common beliefs:
- There should be a single leader with nearly complete power. Any dissenters to the power are dangerous and should be strongly punished.
- The ruling leader creates a quasi-divine persona of unimpeachability and perfection. The leader and the state are effectively interchangeable.
- A regimented bureaucracy is key to enforcing the will of the leader
- Militaries are necessary to protect the state from threats both within and without.
What is Direct Regulation in commerce?
Direct regulation is the economic style of command economies, like communism where all economic decisions are made by government.
The 1791 constitution limited the powers of the what?
The 1791 Constitution limited the powers of the French monarch. Although he had agreed to a constitutional monarch, the French rebels became angry when attempted to flee the country with his family.Ê Subsequently, he and his family were murdered during the Reign of Terror.
"Spin the pan" is an old fashioned game. Invented around the 1850s. Played with 2 or more players. Here's how to play: You simply spin the pie pan and say another player's name and they have to catch the pan before the pan falls or drops. If you catch it you say another player's name and then spin it again. If you DON'T catch it you have to tell a secret. and so on. And you can play it too,ask your parents to borrow a pie pan and you can play it!! So if you do get to play it, ENJOY!
Monarchies didn't last because
1) they depended upon heirs and family relations (lack of children) and,
2) rebellions (the people wanted more say).
What effect does Islamism have on politics and society?
Definition of Islamism
Islam is a religion. Islamism, however, is something else. It is a political ideology whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Islamism is a modern movement whose roots began contemporaneously with the rise of Salafism in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Egypt. Islamism is not by nature violent or expansive. Many Islamist movements have concrete nationalistic goals such as the Islamists in power in Turkey.
Islamism's effect on Politics
Since Islamism is a political movement, it has a direct effect on politics. It is usually seen as being a form of religious conservatism. Countries where Islamism has become the ruling power, such as Iran from 1979 to present, Afghanistan from 1991-2001, Turkey from 2002 to present, the Gaza Strip from 2007 to present, and Egypt from 2011-2013, have several political trends. Most of them have pushed towards more conservative dress, pushed towards having Shari'a to be more central in governance, decreased or weakened relationships with West-leaning states, and increased antagonism towards Israel and religious minorities.
Islamism's effect on Society
Since Islamism creates a more conservative atmosphere, it reintroduces religious sectarianism and segregation that existed prior to the 1800s across the Islamic World. In Egypt, there was a higher incidence of bombings of Coptic Churches. In Turkey, the Neve Shalom Synagogue was bombd in 2003. In Afghanistan, the Shiite Hazaras were directly attacked and repressed. In Iran, the minority religious communities of Sunni Muslims, Baha'i, and Yarsan are completely forbidden from building religious centers of worship. It also creates the "air of supremacy", meaning that courts and judges are often prejudiced towards non-Muslims in a particular legal case. There may be difficulties for a non-Muslim to acquire land or move to a certain neighborhood that a ceteris paribas Muslim would not face. And there may be personal violence towards minorities that has become acceptable again.
In addition to religious minorities, women have also been negatively affected by Islamism. Islamic penal codes, which have become operative in Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, punish rape victims and weaken the legal position of women in courts. There is also the rise of "Shari'a police" in most Islamist states, who are nothing more than private thugs who beat those not in compliance with their perception of what the Shari'a mandates. These types of thugs are becoming increasingly present outside of the Islamic World, including parts of London and Paris.
Did the democracy of Greek city-states limit that no women or slaves could vote?
Yes that's what they use to stop chaos or bad decisions
What is the definition of constituting?
constitute on the Web:
- form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging ...
- appoint: create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"
- form: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"
- establish: set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department"
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn - To cause to stand; to establish; to enact; To make up; to compose; to form; To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/constitute - To place the designation of a new unit on the official rolls of the United States Army.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:USMIL
In what three areas have presidents made informal changes to the constitution?
Some of the Presidents have cheated on their wives like Bill Clinton getting off Mrs. Clinton
