A government is the system or group of people governing an area, such as a country, state, city, or township. The word government is derived from the Latin govern us meaning “to control.” A government can be classified into the following four main types. Autocratic Oligarchic Monarchic Democratic. The type of government in power often dictates the kind of rights and freedoms its citizens will have. It is impossible to understand what democracy is or how it works without an idea of the major components. The elements of a democratic government are rooted in human rights, which include ... Read More

Introduction A government consists of the system of institutions, laws, sanctions, and customs through which a society seeks to manage the nation and state. The government relies in part on public opinion or decision to continue functioning. The government is the authority that creates and enforces laws within a country or community. It is typically composed of elected officials who represent the people living within that jurisdiction. The government can also be divided into different branches, such as defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure each with its own set of responsibilities. What is a Government? A government is the system by ... Read More

Introduction Have you ever heard the phrase “Unity in Diversity”? What do you think that means? For many of us, it means that there are many kinds of people living together peacefully in the same country. Most of us grew up learning that one must be accepting of people who are different from us - in other words, embracing the diversity of our society. But sadly, people aren’t always accepting of the diversity around them. They may express this through prejudiced viewpoints, making stereotypes, or even causing them violence or obstructing them from gaining resources such as education and jobs ... Read More