Willamette World News
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in Uncategorized | Comments Off
As we reflect on recent election outcomes and local political lore, our World News contributors have agreed to show us a little perspective by describing their own country’s political systems, past turmoil or current developments. Learn about Argentina’s fascinating political history, Australia’s current views on the female Prime Minister and more.
We’d also like to invite [...]
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in Australia | Comments Off
A few months ago Australia held a federal election and it was quite controversial for many reasons. Back in November 2007 the Australian Labour Party (our left-wing party) beat the Liberals (our right-wing party) after their 11 years in office. The new prime minister Kevin Rudd experienced falling popularity and so the ALP replaced him [...]
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in South Korea | Comments Off
In South Korea, we have a cabinet system and a presidential system. But we are more focused on a presidential system.
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in France | Comments Off
France is a democratic country whose motto is “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.” It conveys the values of people gathered in the same Nation. Once Monarchy was abolished in 1789 by what is known as the French Revolution and the decapitation of king Louis the 16th, there were different successive Republics. The Fifth Republic was approved in [...]
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in Nigeria | Comments Off
Prior to 2007, elections in Nigeria had been discouraging and all but sham. Voters had turned out in large numbers with great enthusiasm and resolve to elect the party they reasoned would make their “promises” a reality. Unfortunately, their hopes were dampened and their efforts in vain. Elections were rigged!
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in India | Comments Off
The word Sidster is not really an item from the menu of a Chinese restaurant. The origin of the word comes from a recherché seminary accomplice, or in other words, a good high school friend. I do not really know the meaning of the word, or the reason he gave me this name, but since [...]
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in China | Comments Off
Elections in PRC are kind of complicated. It takes two forms- direct elections and indirect legislative elections. For village councils in designated rural areas, and for the local People’s Congress in all areas, we have direct elections to vote for representatives’ seats of the People’s Congress. All other levels of the People’s Congress up to [...]