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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"Members of Parliament"”.
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Political behaviour in the United Kingdom: An examination of Members of Parliament and Voters
… among representatives in the UK's House of Commons and voting behaviour in the 2016 EU Referendum. I show that the UK parliamentary system's reliance on strong party discipline has important adverse consequences for public approval. Firstly, I show how high-salience debates such Prime …
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Investigation of information needs and information-seeking behaviour of Members of Parliament in Lesotho
… plays a crucial role in people's lives. Members of Parliament (MPs) as decision makers therefore need to be equipped with information so that they can be able to make sound decisions based on facts. They need to have access to different types of information sources such as newspapers, …
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The Changing State for Women : Political and Social Mobilisation for Iraqi Women Members of Parliament Post-2003
Throughout the modern history of Iraq as a nation-state, the ability of Iraqi women to achieve basic rights and pursue legitimate political agency has fluctuated in step with changes in the country's political climate. The invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and allied forces in 2003 set in motion a …
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The Changing State for Women : Political and Social Mobilisation for Iraqi Women Members of Parliament Post-2003
Throughout the modern history of Iraq as a nation-state, the ability of Iraqi women to achieve basic rights and pursue legitimate political agency has fluctuated in step with changes in the country's political climate. The invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and allied forces in 2003 set in motion a …
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The role of constituency Offices in enhancing democracy and communication between members of parliament and their electorates: The case of Kabwata Constituency
This study sought to examine the role of Kabwata Constituency Office in enhancing democracy and communication between the Member of Parliament and the constituents in Kabwata, Lusaka. The constituency offices were established as part of the parliamentary reforms which the National Assembly embarked …
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The role of constituency Offices in enhancing democracy and communication between members of parliament and their electorates: The case of Kabwata Constituency
This study sought to examine the role of Kabwata Constituency Office in enhancing democracy and communication between the Member of Parliament and the constituents in Kabwata, Lusaka. The constituency offices were established as part of the parliamentary reforms which the National Assembly embarked …
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Assessing the role of the media in influencing confidence levels within state institutions
The purpose of this thesis is to determine the role played by the media in creating a level of awareness in the public mind, and an associated level of trust and confidence within the legislative arm of government. This is achieved through a qualitative research methodology that includes indepth …
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A systems approach to the process dynamics of interpersonal selling in the financial services industry
… currently under severe criticism for the quality of service it provides to its customer base. Customer dissatisfaction expressed through individuals, (See Appendix A) consumer bodies and members of parliament has resulted in the draft and approval of three new bills in parliament, which will …
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Disaster risk reduction in Africa: is the institutionalization of traditional leaders key?
This dissertation examines the role of traditional leaders in shaping governance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Africa. It argues that although traditional leaders remain central to local governance, especially in rural communities, they are still largely absent from formal DRR frameworks …
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Strengthening parliament as an effective oversight body: the role of ethical political leadership
The discussion of Parliament and its role as an oversight body is a significant issue in current South African political and policy discourse. Parliament has in recent years faced scrutiny from the Judiciary (including the Zondo Commission) and the public. This has been due to its perceived …
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La representación política en el Antiguo Régimen. Las Cortes de Castilla, 1655-1834
… AN IMPERFECT REPRESENTATION. Evolution of Castilian parliament during the Modern Age until 1655, its political and constitutional insertion in the Absolute Monarchy, description of functions and structures, study of representation among the deputies and cities. Analysis of the purchase …
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Factionalism in the Conservative Party : the 'anti-Europeans' since 1970
The Conservative Parliamentary Party (CPP), traditionally regarded as a party of unity and cohesion by many leading academics, has since the early 1970's, witnessed a public display of internal controversies and disunity amongst its members. In the last twenty-eight years, successive Conservative …
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A Missed Opportunity: The Rhetoric of Social Cohesion in Parliamentary Debates - 1994 – 2014
… This thesis aims to explore whether the parliamentary rhetoric of Members of Parliament as leaders in South Africa contributed to social cohesion in the country. The motivation for the thesis was the violent actions by South Africans towards foreign nationals, specifically from the …
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When Politicians Misread the Public: Experimental Evidence that Politicians Underestimate Climate Policy Support and Norm-Based Solutions
Because of the systemic influence of politicians’ decisions, and the striking disconnect between public demand for climate action and governments’ limited responses, this thesis investigates: Do politicians underestimate public support for climate policies? The social norm literature shows that …
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The Attempted Impeachment of the First Duke of Buckingham in 1626
On August 24, 1628, George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Lord Admiral of England was murdered in Portsmouth. His murderer, John Felton, stated his motivation in murdering the duke was that, "he believed he should do God good service if he killed the duke." Many members of Parliament two years …
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Propaganda Use by the Union and Confederacy in Great Britain during the American Civil War, 1861-1862
At the beginning of the American Civil War, the United States (the Union) already had international diplomatic status, whereas the Confederate States of America wanted foreign recognition of its independence. The two governments sent agents and propagandists across the Atlantic, in particular to …
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Contemporary Public Debate on Religion: Parliamentary Debate on Church Property Restitution and its Taxation in the Czech Republic
… conducted thematic content analysis on two parliamentary debates related to church property restitution. Transcripts of the debates in The Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic on the 2012 Church Property Restitution Bill and the 2017-2019 Proposal to Tax Church …
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Strengthening Parliament's oversight role during international trade negotiations: A grounded theory approach
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (hereafter referred to as "the Constitution"), outlines the different roles and functions of the arms of government, namely the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature. In terms of international agreements, Section 231 of the Constitution provides …
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Rethinking the role of Indigenous governance practices in contemporary governance in Africa : the case of Ghana
The discourse of governance on the continent of Africa focuses primarily on achieving and imbibing Western values and ideals. Africans, on the other hand, are highly invested in their indigenous culture, socially, so what is the relationship between indigenous culture and contemporary governance. …
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Assessing the people's navy : gender transformation and the South African Navy
… Navy is required to implement the principle of gender equality as part of its transformation. This forms part of a broader project of transformation in South Africa, the Navy is one aspect of this. The dissertation is located in the field of Civil-Military Relations. The assessment of …
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