Nepal’s Political System: Federalism, Elections, and Constitution
Federalism Defined
Federalism is a system of government where power is constitutionally divided between a central authority and regional units, such as states or provinces.
What is an Election?
An election is a formal process through which citizens vote to choose representatives for public office or decide on specific issues, ensuring democratic governance.
Bicameral Parliament: Definition and Necessity
A bicameral parliament is a legislature with two separate chambers or houses, typically a lower and
Read MoreGlobal Events & Social Trends: A Decade in Review
June 2010 A: YouTube’s Five-Year Evolution: From Platform to Star
1. Key Points
- A. Publicity is now included on the site.
- B. By publishing videos which denounce anti-democratic abuses.
2. True/False Questions
- A: False
- B: True
- C: False
3. Vocabulary Matching
- A. Ignored – Dismissed
- B. Selection – Choice
- C. Produce – Generated
- D. Chance – Accident
4. Multiple Choice Answers
- B, C, A
September 2010 A: Store Brands: Adapting to Changing Times
1. Paragraph References
- A: Paragraph 1
- B: Paragraph 6
2. True/False Questions
- A:
The 1876 Spanish Constitution: Stability and Limitations
Location and Purpose of the 1876 Constitution
This document is a primary source and a political text, as it presents articles from the Constitution of 1876. Its content is legal, as it contains laws. It was drafted by King Alfonso XII and the Cortes in Madrid on June 30, 1876, during Alfonso XII’s reign, for Spanish citizens, thus serving as a public decree. Its primary purpose was to establish the foundation of the new Cánovas system to achieve stability and order.
Analysis of Key Articles
The central
Read MoreHuman Needs: Definition, Types, and Prioritization Framework
Understanding Human Needs: Definition, Types, and Prioritization
Defining Needs and Desires
What is a Need?
A need is the lack of something linked to the desire to obtain it. We may have needs we are unaware of or do not realize we possess.
There are two primary types of needs:
- Basic / Primary Needs: These are physiological needs shared with other living beings, such as shelter from the cold (clothing).
- Higher / Social Needs: These are shaped by the historical moment and the social and cultural context
Foundational Concepts in Sociology
Sociology: An Introduction
Sociology is the intellectual discipline concerned with developing reliable and systematic knowledge about social relationships and their outcomes.
Object of Sociology
Sociologists study human society and social behavior through the examination of groups that people form. These groups include families, communities, governments, social organizations, and religious and political associations. Sociologists also investigate how these groups originate and continue to evolve.
Sociology
Read MoreDynamics of International Conflict: Theories and Solutions
This policy, in turn, has major implications not just for intrastate conflicts but also for terrorism, crime, and other international security problems. However, this fact alone does not mean that such interventions will fail. Instead, stakeholders undertaking a more self-interested intervention must work diligently to bolster the legitimacy and credibility of their efforts in three basic ways:
- By increasing multilateral contributions to their efforts.
- By securing the endorsement of the United Nations