...effect on the party system in each country. How does it limit the development of third parties? Why have the Liberal Democrats been successful in joining the government despite the strong limits on representation that the electoral system provides? Britain and America are quite commonly known as first world countries (highly developed countries) and they are known to be the most powerful countries in the world. Britain and America practice the same type of electoral system that is first past the post. Their political system is large and intense mainly due to the size of the countries. As mention in the book Introduction to comparative politics: poltical challenges and changing agenda( fifth edition) ,Britain have a democratic parliamentary government headed by a Monarch and Prime minister and on the other hand the US (America) has a Presidential system and a Federal government with power share between the National government and fifty (50) states government. Both America and Britain have a bicameral system. In Britain, the Heads of state and Heads of Government are different in the role they play in that the monarch (which is the queen) and also the Head of state is responsible for mainly ceremonial duties, the Prime minister (Head of government) looks after the day to day affairs of the government. Any decision that is made needs the queen approval. In America, the president carries out both the duties of the Head of State as well as the Head of Government. America has a written...
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...and United States of America. She goes on to elaborate why the United States and Canada have different healthcare insurance systems even though these two countries are majorly similar in almost all other aspects for example they share the same economic, political and social attributes (Maioni, 1997 p. 411). She offers that the major contributing factor to this contrast is the fact that health reform was fostered by political institutions which formed party systems in the two countries. Institutions are, in her book, stated as the most significant challenge faced by health reformers. Organizations related to the health industry play a rather important role in shaping insurance policies within the United States and Canada (Martens & Roos, 2005 p.72). This is further explained to be as a result of the way the institutions condition the role of political parties in policies. Maioni analyzes the creation on the social democratic third party in Canada which was not present in the United States of America and the influence exerted on the development of health reforms by the third, left-wing party in Canada. Two institutional attributes; parliamentary government and federalism are used to explain the differences between Canada and the US. The parliamentary government in both countries has similar characteristics. They both have single-member plurality electoral systems whereby two-party dominance is emphasized hence reduces chances of a third party occurrence. The parliamentary...
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...election in America was an eye-opener for change in our electoral system. The third party with similarities to the Democrats had stolen votes from the two bigger parties running for presidency, therefore the Republicans won. Implementing two-round voting will eliminate the problem of third parties captivating votes away from larger parties. Although, this electoral system may take longer, two-round voting is vital to put into action for it will select the best candidate for America. To a large number of Americans this may be a new concept, but is not new in the political world. According to Roberts, a political thinker, the first record of this system being employed is 1871-1918, practiced in the German empire and in New Zealand in 1908 and 1911 elections. The two-round system functions as, if no one wins 50 percent of the votes in the first round, all candidates, except the top two are dropped and voters vote a second time. In the second round, the candidate who wins the most votes is elected. By virtue of only the top two candidates moving on to the second round, the only way a candidate can win is by a majority vote; this electoral system is the most adequate way to have a country’s majority appoint a candidate. Two-round system is a further democratic way of voting considering only the popular-majority vote wins, without representatives choosing for the people. This provides smaller parties an opportunity to receive votes without stealing away from the bigger parties and creating...
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... a financial institution (“FI”) and Securities America, Inc. (“SAI”) and Securities America Advisors, Inc. (“SAA”) (collectively SAI and SAA shall be referred to as “Securities America”). FI and Securities America shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties”. WHEREAS, FI (which term shall include FI’s affiliates) is engaged in the business of commercial and consumer deposit taking and the provision of related financial services to their customers; WHEREAS, FI is interested in providing its customers and the public with access to securities brokerage services, insurance products and advisory services to be provided by a third party (the “Financial Services”); WHEREAS, SAI is a registered broker/dealer and insurance agency engaged in the business of offering, distributing and trading securities (“Brokerage Services”) and insurance products (“Insurance Services”) and SAA is a federally registered investment advisor in the business of providing advisory services (“Advisory Services”) through registered principals and representatives who are engaged by Securities America as independent contractors (a “Securities America Registered Representative” or, collectively, the “Securities America Representatives”); WHEREAS, FI is interested in having Securities America operate one or more Branch Offices under a Registered Representative’s supervision on FI premises; and WHEREAS, Securities America is willing to allow one or more Registered Representatives...
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...Political Parties and the Electoral Process Clara O Ebulu U.S. Government - POL 110 December 13, 2014 Ideological differences between America’s Political Parties Political ideology is known to be a certain set of ethical ideals, principles, myths, doctrines, or symbols of a social movement, institution, and class that explains how society should work and offers their political and cultural blueprint for a certain order. In America, we have various parties including two major political parties known as Democrat and Republican. One ideological difference between the Democrat and Republican parties is their view on personal security. The Democrat party believe that governments should not only secure the U.S. borders but to also advance on personal security. This belief has been translated into policies that extend health care access to as many citizens as possible, raising the minimum wage and expanding unemployment insurance as a result. Republicans on the other hand, vigorously opposes this use of government, insisting that we should not be compelled to our brothers’ keeper. A second ideological difference between the two parties is personal liberty. Democrats believe that governments should not only secure our borders but also advance our personal security. As reflected in recently enacted state laws, that belief translates into policies extending health care access to as many as possible, raising the minimum wage and expanding unemployment insurance (Finkleman...
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...Dr Pepper Snapple Group is the No.1 flavored carbonated soft drink (CSD) company in the Americas and a leading innovator and marketer of functional/non-carbonated beverages. DPS serves consumers throughout North America via a broad and flexible route to market. This includes a combination of direct store delivery and warehouse delivery capabilities supported by our 21 manufacturing centers, more than 115 distribution centers and approximately 19,000 employees across North America, in addition to the operations of hundreds of third-party bottlers and distributors. operations map United States In the U.S., DPS markets, bottles and distributes a broad range of soft drinks, non-carbonated beverages and mixers, from iconic national brands to regional favorites. In addition, we distribute a number of licensed brands in various territories, such as Fiji Water, Sunny Delight and Big Red. Nearly half of DPS' annual volume is distributed through our company-owned bottling and distribution network. The remainder is driven through third-party/licensed bottlers and distributors, including those in both the Coca-Cola and Pepsi bottling systems, as well as independent bottlers, brokers and distributors. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Caribe & Latinoamérica In Mexico and the Caribbean, DPS operates primarily in the carbonated mineral water, flavored CSD, bottled water and vegetable juice categories. In Mexico, where we do business as Grupo Penafiel, our key brands include Peñafiel, Squirt...
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... (Apple), incorporated on January 3, 1977, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players. It also sells a range of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. The Company’s products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the iOS and Mac OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a range of accessory, service and support offerings. It also sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store. During the year ended November 24, 2011, the Company, as part of a consortium, acquired Nortel Networks Corporation’s patent portfolio. In February 2012, the Company acquired app-search engine Chomp. Apple sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. In addition, the Company sells a range of third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals, through its online and retail stores. The Company sells to consumers, small and mid-sized businesses (SMB), and education, enterprise and...
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...Edgar) PepsiCo has six (6) (divisions) segments, which they report on all of them. Frito-Lay North America (FLNA): makes, markets, distributes and sells branded snack foods. These foods include Lay’s potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips, branded dips, Ruffles potato chips, Fritos corn chips and Santitas tortilla chips. FLNA’s branded products are sold to independent distributors and retailers. In addition, FLNA’s joint venture with Strauss Group makes, markets, distributes and sells Sabra refrigerated dips and spreads. Quaker Foods North America (QFNA): makes, markets, distributes and sells cereals, rice, pasta, dairy and other branded products. QFNA’s products include Quaker oatmeal, Aunt Jemima mixes and syrups, Quaker Chewy granola bars, Quaker grits, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Life cereal, Rice-A-Roni side dishes, Quaker rice cakes, Quaker oat squares and Quaker natural granola. These branded products are sold to independent distributors and retailers. Latin America Foods (LAF): markets, distributes and sells a number of snack food brands including Doritos, Cheetos, Marias Gamesa, Ruffles, Emperador, Saladitas, Lay’s, Rosquinhas Mabel, Elma Chips and Sabritas, as well as many Quaker-branded cereals and snacks. These branded products are sold to independent distributors and retailers. PepsiCo Americas Beverages (PAB): makes, markets, distributes and sells beverage concentrates, fountain syrups and finished...
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...Third parties in the United States do not win, but they tend to keep elections interesting. Although third parties bring in votes for themselves, a majority of them have extreme views on issues. These types of views cannot put a party at the top of a nation that mainly consists of moderate individuals. America has one of the most advanced democracies and as a result has developed the two party system. The reason why a two-party system overpowers a three-party system is because, ideally, the constitution only has two sides to it, the opposing and the supporting. There are numerous third parties, the most successful one being the Libertarian party. While the United States is largely a two party system, third parties have been around for hundreds...
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...reserve all rights of disposal such as copying and passing on to third parties.. Bosch Termotecnologia SA Bosch Production System Foundation of Vulcano 1983 Robert Bosch acquires majority of shares 1992 Installation in Aveiro of R&D department 1996 Bosch worldwide responsibility Name change to BOSCH TERMOTECNOLOGIA for water heaters PORTUGAL SA Name change to BBT TERMOTECNOLOGIA PORTUGAL SA 2007 1977 1988 Brand Vulcano was created 1993 European leader in water heaters 2002 Start production of boilers 2007 2008 Start production of solar panels Termotecnologia 2 TTPO/BPS | 25/06/2008 | © Robert Bosch GmbH reserves all rights even in the event of industrial property rights. We reserve all rights of disposal such as copying and passing on to third parties. Bosch Termotecnologia SA Bosch Production System Key Indicators Sales (Mio. €) Exportations (% sales) Water Heaters Boilers Production (Tsd units) Water Heaters Boilers Nº Workers 2004 194 2005 207 2006 230 2007 235 76 91 77 90 80 92 81 92 974 133 1.008 1.021 124 1.001 1.049 132 1.078 1.203 166 1.133 Nº1 Water Heater Manufacturing Company in Europe Termotecnologia 3 TTPO/BPS | 25/06/2008 | © Robert Bosch GmbH reserves all rights even in the event of industrial property rights. We reserve all rights of disposal such as copying and passing on to third parties. Bosch Termotecnologia SA Centre of Competence for “Water...
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...Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 hereof. The Company employed approximately 156,000 people as of October 1, 2011. MEDIA NETWORKS The Media Networks segment is comprised of international and domestic cable networks and our broadcasting business, which consists of a domestic broadcast television network, television production operations, domestic and international television distribution, domestic television stations, domestic and international broadcast radio networks, domestic radio stations, and publishing and digital operations. Cable Networks Our cable networks group operates the ESPN, Disney Channels Worldwide, ABC Family and SOAPnet networks. The cable networks group produces its own programs or acquires rights from third parties to air on our networks. The Company also has interests in joint ventures that operate programming services and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Cable networks derive a majority of their revenues from fees charged to cable, satellite and telecommunications service providers (Multi-channel Video Service...
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... MGT 521/Management April 16, 2012 Gary Maxa Investing in a Company DirecTV is the leader of providing digital television entertainment services in the United States. The satellite provided service is also available through its subsidiaries in other parts of the world, such as Brazil, Mexico, and Latin American countries. There are 19.88 million DirecTV customers in the United States and about 11.88 million customers in Latin America. DirecTV has been a successful company reporting revenues of $7.46 billion during the fourth quarter of 2011. Being the top provider of television service, DirecTV possesses a large amount of strengths, but there are also a few elements impacting DirecTV’s competiveness (Directv.com, 2012). Strengths DirecTV gets its television signal via satellite. This allows them to expand their service to out of range markets that other television providers cannot reach. According to DirecTV, its company has 28 million customers in Americas. Additionally, it is the largest supplier in the United States of DTH digital television service and the second largest supplier of multi-channel video programming distribution (MVOD) industry. In 2010, the company did a study that determined 95% of television users in the United States were familiar with the DirecTV brand name. This gives the company a big advantage when attracting new customers. Furthermore, it interests other technological markets to create possibly a partnership...
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...Compilation of Financial Statements 2011 AR Section 80 Compilation of Financial Statements Issue date, unless otherwise indicated: December 2009 See section 9080 for interpretations of this section. Source: SSARS No. 19 .01 This section establishes standards and provides guidance on compilations of financial statements. The accountant is required to comply with the provisions of this section whenever he or she is engaged to report on compiled financial statements or submits financial statements to a client or to third parties. Establishing an Understanding .02 The accountant should establish an understanding with management regarding the services to be performed for compilation engagements1 and should document the understanding through a written communication with management. Such an understanding reduces the risks that either the accountant or management may misinterpret the needs or expectations of the other party. For example, it reduces the risk that management may inappropriately rely on the accountant to protect the entity against certain risks or to perform certain functions that are management's responsibility. The accountant should ensure that the understanding includes the objectives of the engagement, management's responsibilities, the accountant's responsibilities, and the limitations of the engagement. In some cases, the accountant may establish such understanding with those charged with governance. .03 An understanding with management and...
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... (Apple), incorporated on January 3, 1977, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players. It also sells a range of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. The Company’s products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the iOS and Mac OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a range of accessory, service and support offerings. It also sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store. During the year ended November 24, 2011, the Company, as part of a consortium, acquired Nortel Networks Corporation’s patent portfolio. In February 2012, the Company acquired app-search engine Chomp. Apple sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. In addition, the Company sells a range of third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals, through its online and retail stores. The Company sells to consumers, small and mid-sized businesses (SMB), and education, enterprise and...
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...mid-term elections on November 4th suggested Barack Obama’s party would be beaten, but this was a thrashing. Republicans captured the Senate easily and their majority in the House of Representatives is now the biggest it has been in most Americans’ lifetimes. A Republican candidate in New York was indicted for 20 counts of fraud, but won anyway. Close-up, the results are even worse for Democrats. They thought they could bin a bunch of tax-cutting, union-bashing Republican governors, but nearly all survived. Instead, Republicans captured governorships in solidly Democratic states like Maryland and Massachusetts. Mr Obama cannot escape the humiliating verdict on his presidency. He campaigned in his home state of Illinois, for a Democratic governor running against a Republican who belongs to a wine club that costs over $100,000 to join. The oenophile won by five points. Yet as Republicans toast their triumph, they should be careful not to over-interpret it. Their campaign did not offer voters much of a positive agenda; rather, it consisted largely of urging them to blame Mr Obama for all the trouble in the world. That was enough to secure victory, but does not give them a mandate to pursue a wishlist of conservative policies. Although more Americans than ever hold partisan views, a larger number are weary of gridlock and would prefer their representatives to compromise to get things done. For the voters to be satisfied, America will need to find new ways to run its politics. A mandate...
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