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A Personal Journey Through The Rule Of Law In The South Pacific, W. K. Hastings
A Personal Journey Through The Rule Of Law In The South Pacific, W. K. Hastings
Judicature International
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The Role Of Norms In Modern-Day Government Ethics, Veronica Root Martinez
The Role Of Norms In Modern-Day Government Ethics, Veronica Root Martinez
Faculty Scholarship
Many scholars, policymakers, advocacy groups, members of the media, and citizens-at-large are lamenting the perceived decrease in adherence to norms and ethics by certain government officials over the past few years. Informal mechanisms—whether they be norms, ethics, customs, or a “gentleman’s word”—have long been relied upon to ensure certain standards of behavior within all aspects of society. The American government is no exception. From America’s founding, the rule of law created the backstop for its governmental processes, but the virtue of its leaders remained a constant component of its success. To be fair, the country has seen more than its …