Politically speaking, secularism is a movement towards the separation of religion from government (often referred to as the separation of church and state). Secularism is the doctrine that religion is separate from the social, political, … Read more
A Technocracy describes an organizational structure in which decision-makers are selected on the basis of technical expertise and governed by a technical process. Technocracy is a system of government in which decision-makers are elected by … Read more
The fundamental normative question underlying elite theory is whether the relative power of a group exceeds that of its relative size (i.e., whether the relative power of a group exceeds that of its relative size). … Read more
Plutocracy is an old biblical proverb about rich nations trying to rid themselves of any change that upsets their empire and creates plutocrats. Plutocracy, or “plutarchy,” is a society governed and controlled by the people … Read more
1. Brewing the Perfect Storm: Introduction to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis Welcome to one of the most tumultuous chapters in modern financial history: The Subprime Mortgage Crisis. If Wall Street’s high-stakes games get your pulse … Read more
Aristocracy or oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of people rules over a society. Aristocracy consists of those who are considered to be the best able to govern, assume moral … Read more
A monarchy is a form of government in which total sovereignty is invested in a head of state, a monarch, who holds office until death or abdication. Many monarchs invoke the “chosen God” as a … Read more
A coup d’état is usually an illegal and unconstitutional takeover of power by a group of people, such as the military, police, judiciary or other government officials. It is a military coup against an existing … Read more