Unitary authority Essays

  • Municipal reform in ontario

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    The municipal restructuring in Ontario from 1996 to 1999, whether voluntary or involuntary, was the most comprehensive process of municipal reforms since the Baldwin Act of 1849 (Frisken 30). After the election of Harris’ Conservative government in 1995, municipal reform took on a life of its own as it was followed with substantial activity between 1996 and 1999 (Sancton 135-56). This research paper looks to categorize, describe and evaluate the substantial activity that took place between the province

  • Unitary Frame of Reference

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    In this essay, I shall analyse the above statement, approaching the unitary frame of reference from both a positive and a negative viewpoint. Comparisons will then be made between the unitary frame of reference and other frames of reference (pluralism and radical frames of reference). The real world application of each of these frames of reference shall be discussed and theories to either support or disprove the above statement shall be analysed. I will then form a conclusion as to whether I agree

  • Quebec Federalism

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    The national government is often though to be the sole sovereign authority of a territory, however, governmental authority is not so often clearly delineated or concentrated. Large, regionalized identity groups within an existing state may call for greater autonomy, or existing states may see unity with another as politically or economically advantageous, either development leading to multiple governmental levels within the same territory. Differentiated models of constitutional organization amongst

  • Difference Between Unitary And Federal Government

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    discussed, are unitary and confederal structures. A unitary structure is one where the government has all the power and rules as a single entity. It is where a central government is totally in control of the weaker states, which

  • Disadvantages Of Federalism And The Unitary System Of Government

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    shared between the state and national governments. The power of the national government is superior to the state and local government power. In fear of creating a government resembling that of Great Britain, the colonists wanted to stay away from a unitary system of government, which is when power is focused in one government. The Article of Confederation presented the opposite form of government employed by Britain. The articles proposed a confederation where the central government was weak and the

  • The Issue Of Authority And Res

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    The issue of authority and respect has been and will be an ongoing issue between youngsters and their elderly. In the story Red Dress by Alice Munro and the movie Rebel without a Cause by Nicholas Ray the issue of authority and respect comes up many times through the character actions. Authority and respect is directly linked to one another. It is very hard to obey supremacy if you have no respect for authority. In both the works we have studied, all the characters have trouble dealing with the issues

  • The Use of Force by Carlos Williams

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    The Use of Force In Carlos Williams’s short story, “The Use of Force,” the doctor’s use of force is portrayed in a way that is controversial. Controversial in that it could easily be argued either that the doctor has complete reason to use force upon the girl, or that the doctor has no right to use any amount of force upon the girl without her consent. It could also be argued either that the results of the doctor’s use of force is a success or a failure. I feel that the doctor has reason to

  • Power, Authority, and Conflict

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    1) Power is a difficult concept to identify; it has been defined in several ways by many scholars. Hinings et al. (1967) state that power is analogous to bureaucracy, while Bierstedt (1950) and Blau (1964) state that it is purely coercion (Stojkovic et al, 2008). Moreover, Hall and Tolbert (2005) identify that there are five types of power, reward, coercive, legitimate, referent, and expert (Stojkovic et al, 2008). According to studies these five types of power are important and needed in a criminal

  • Power in the Workplace

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    of power is. While there are multiple definitions of power, The American Heritage Dictionary has multiple definitions of power. For the purpose of this examination, power will be defined as “the ability or official capacity to exercise control; authority” and “a person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others” (American Heritage Dictionary, n.d.). These are two of the most common interpretations of what power is in the workplace. Power is both, an art and a skill. One must

  • Power and Authority Shape Spoken Language

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    Authority is ‘the power to require and receive submission (The Pocket English Dictionary); authority is used in many conversations every day and without authority power could not be exerted easily. Power, meaning ‘a position of control, authority or influence over others’ (The Pocket English Dictionary) and is usually used to gain control or influence. As well as everyday situations in many transcripts power and authority are shown by demonstrating different techniques, therefore I will scrutinise

  • Comparative Analysis of Power: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Fo, Dario,

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    analysis of TWO of the following plays. Compare differing structures and conceptions of authority or power in the plays. In Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of Anarchist and John Hodge’s Collaborators, authority and its inherent power appear in similar structures, both formal and informal, such as the police force and collaborations between civilians and state authorities. These civilians and statesmen often act as authorities in another way by authoring versions of events and constructing conceptions of power

  • The Role of the Princess in Jean Cocteau’s Film Orpheus

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    clear. She steps out of her car with grace yet confidence, making eye contact with no one, yet holding her head high. Immediately she is noticed by Orpheus, by both her beauty and authority. Her clothing is dark; black long skirt and black jacket, and her hair is worn sleeked back in a pony tail. All this indicates authority, but the color choice further indicates a cool, dark presence. Throughout the film, as the princess’s mood changes, her wardrobe also changes, from business like to more romantic

  • Authority in Lisa Cahill’s “Homosexuality"

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    Authority in Lisa Cahill’s “Homosexuality The most difficult part of any modern theological debate is choosing the authority. With the variety of Christian denominations, individual thinkers, and outside influences, and it is often difficult to reach a general agreement. In her essay, “Homosexuality: A Case Study in Moral Argument,” Catholic theologian Lisa Cahill examines four major authorities and different ways to determine how they work together to produce a cohesive Christian ethic.

  • Metaphors of Society in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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    sixties and seventies. He, like the hippies, challenges authority and brings about change by inciting others to rebel as well. He is both dynamic and crude, both funny and pitiable, as he rallies the other patients around him by challenging the dictatorship of Big Nurse. He encourages gambling in the ward, smuggles in wine and women and openly defies authority whenever possible. In the end, Nurse Ratched teaches him the ultimate lesson on authority, which could be seen as a warning against rebellion

  • State and Federal Authority in Screws v. United States

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    State and Federal Authority in Screws v. United States Outside the courthouse in Newton, Georgia, in the early hours of January 30, 1943, Robert “Bobby” Hall was beaten unconscious by M. Claude Screws, Frank Edward Jones, and Jim Bob Kelley[1] while in their custody for the alleged theft of a tire;[2] Screws, Jones and Kelley were, respectively, Baker county sheriff, night policeman, and a civilian deputized specifically for the arrest.[3] Without ever recovering consciousness, Hall died as

  • Achilles Respect for Authority in The Iliad

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    Achilles Respect for Authority in The Iliad Respect for authority plays an important role in The Iliad. Achilles is a major character in it whose views on authority change throughout the book. In Book One, he seems to have no respect for King Agamemnon. Achilles questions his judgment as well as rebelling against his authority. This is shown best when Achilles says, "What a worthless, burnt-out coward I'd be called if I would submit to you and all your orders." (Pg. 87 line 43-45). This

  • Theme Analysis of 3 Stories from Poe

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    superior character because he's older, of a higher rank, (count), and able to look down "into the very windows of the palace Metzengerstein." In "The Tell Tale Heart" Poe makes the wealthy, old man the superior character by symbolizing his eye as authority constantly watching over the servant or tenet, (the inferior character). In "Hop Frog", the writer makes Hop Frog the inferior character by pointing out his defects and constraints. Hop Frog is a crippled dwarf who is held captive by the King and

  • Grenouille's Tick-Like Nature in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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    Perfume, written by Patrick Suskind, explores the effect of a loveless life on the main character, Grenouille. From the first breath he draws, Grenouille must fight for himself. Through his tick-like nature, Grenouille absorbs power from his authority figures, leaving them lifeless while simultaneously achieving his goal. As his goals shift Grenouille moves from submission to dominance, and ultimately achieves total control over humanity. Suskind uses Grenouille’s journey to comment on the universal

  • Burke’s Sublime In O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins

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    that comes from authority and power. A common example for the Burkeian Sublime is looking at the power of mountains. Mountains are Sublime because they’re large in size, and have the power to kill people. Therefore, through looking at Burke’s requirements for the Sublime the conclusion is made that Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins contains the Burkeian Sublime. One of the key aspects of the Burkeian Sublime is pure authority maintained through fear and power. Absolute authority is seen in Island

  • Leadership

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    influential leader? Why? The role of a leader is effectively maximizing the output of the group, with the objective to coordinate and direct during the whole process. In this scenario Ho Ching is an influential leader, and the reason is the complete authority and control. Ho Ching also made the company’s disclosure statement policies changes, which was a secret kept by the company’s upper management and unprecedented. Ho Ching aided in opening an office in India, showing her ability to persuade the