French Political Parties: Les Verts & Front National Analysis
Les Verts (Greens) and Front National (National Front) in France
Les Verts (Greens) – Ecology Generation. The environmental movement was born with the anti-nuclear protests of the 1960s and 1970s, which spread environmental awareness and increased concern over the deterioration of the fauna and flora. Local partnerships that emerged then joined in the Federation of Societies for the Protection of Nature (1969), or Friends of the Earth (1970). The articulation of the environmental movement as a political
Read MoreElection Vote Counting and Proclamation Process
Election Vote Counting and Proclamation
Counting the Votes
After the voting period concludes, the vote counting process begins immediately. A secure and uniform procedure is essential to identify and separate ballots that may be invalid based on pre-established criteria.
According to the LOREG (Ley Orgánica del Régimen Electoral General), voting ends at 8 PM, and the scrutiny or counting of votes commences immediately at the polling stations.
Vote Counting by the Bureau
The vote counting process is
Read MoreItalian Political Landscape: Parties, History, and Transformation
Political Life in Italy
Since the nineteenth century, government interference in the administration has been obvious. There was a clear attempt to separate the constituents of the Government Administration of partidos. This did not occur until 1990, when the regulation of administrative procedure considered the Administration as a set of human activities and behaviors that had to be disciplined.
Modern criteria of economy, effectiveness, efficiency, simplification of procedures, citizen involvement,
Read MoreMajor Theories of the State and Political Power
Political power is defined as the ability of a person or group to impose its will on others, especially when the imposed behavior is contrary to the wishes or inclinations of those being influenced. This power translates into a relationship where one element is controlled, influenced, or determined by another. Power permeates all aspects of our lives; it is exercised within the family, in education, and across the social fabric. As there are many areas of power, there are also varying degrees of
Read MoreBundestag: Composition, Election, and Role in German Politics
The Bundestag (Federal Diet)
Through the formal election of the President of the Government by Parliament, or with procedures such as the vote of confidence, or a plebiscite to reject legislative initiatives, the intention was to strengthen the parliamentary character. Moreover, the role of the Federal President in the parliament was reduced and subjected to tight regulatory control, especially regarding the dissolution of the legislative chambers. Either way, the role of Parliament could not go
Read MoreUnderstanding Colons and Semicolons in Writing
Colons and Semicolons: A Detailed Look
Colons and semicolons are two frequently misunderstood punctuation marks in the English language. While they might seem interchangeable to some, they have distinct uses that, when understood, can significantly improve the clarity and flow of your writing. This document provides a comprehensive look at their proper usage.
Using the Colon (:)
The colon (:) has several key functions:
- Introducing a List: A colon often precedes a list of items. Example: “I need to buy