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Japan And The U.S.: Two Free Nations, Two Versions Of Free Press, Eliza Koch Aug 2014

Japan And The U.S.: Two Free Nations, Two Versions Of Free Press, Eliza Koch

Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

The media are important in a democracy; they provide a means of communication between the government and its constituents. They also serve as a fourth branch to check the country’s government. Although these two nations have different histories there are many similarities in the media systems. This presentation examines the media and politics in two separate democratic nations, Japan and the United States. Despite their different historical and cultural backgrounds, they have similarities. Both nations have free press, but there are cases when both governmental systems have attempted to censure their media in one form or another. This presentation delves …


County Government Structure And Expenditure, Dovlet H. Babajanov Jan 2014

County Government Structure And Expenditure, Dovlet H. Babajanov

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This research inquired into whether government structure has any influence on expenditure. On the national sample of U.S. county governments several hypotheses were tested. To estimate the influence of structure on expenditure, a linear regression analysis was used. The findings suggest that government structure does have an impact on agencies' expenditure levels. Specifically, findings indicate that traditional Commission structure tends to spend the least, followed by Commission-mayor and the most expensive being Commission-manager.


Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2011

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.


We The People, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2011

We The People, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.


Celebrating Our U.S. Constitution Day, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Jan 2008

Celebrating Our U.S. Constitution Day, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University.


Ethics In Business And Government, Minnesota State University, Mankato Feb 2007

Ethics In Business And Government, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Ethics

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.


Supreme Court Of The United States, Poplar Creek Public Library District Jan 2007

Supreme Court Of The United States, Poplar Creek Public Library District

Democracy/Government

Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from Poplar Creek Public Library District, Illinois.


U.S. Flag And National Anthem, Fort Hays State University Jan 2007

U.S. Flag And National Anthem, Fort Hays State University

Democracy/Government

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Fort Hays State University, Kansas.


We The People, Emporia State University Jan 2007

We The People, Emporia State University

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Emporia State University, Kansas.


Constitution Day, Southwest Minnesota State University Jan 2007

Constitution Day, Southwest Minnesota State University

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Southwest Minnesota State University.


Constitution Week, University Of South Alabama Jan 2007

Constitution Week, University Of South Alabama

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of South Alabama.


Celebrate The U.S. Constitution Day, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania Jan 2007

Celebrate The U.S. Constitution Day, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania.


The Words We Live By, University Of South Alabama Jan 2007

The Words We Live By, University Of South Alabama

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of South Alabama.


To Form A More Perfect Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2007

To Form A More Perfect Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.


Constitution Day, University Of Cincinnati - Main Campus Jan 2007

Constitution Day, University Of Cincinnati - Main Campus

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.


Constitution Day, Albion College Jan 2007

Constitution Day, Albion College

Constitution

Photograph of a display of government documents from Albion College, Michigan.


Constitution Day, St. Mary's University, Texas Jan 2007

Constitution Day, St. Mary's University, Texas

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from St. Mary's University, Texas.


Constitution Day, University Of San Francisco Jan 2007

Constitution Day, University Of San Francisco

Constitution

Photograph of a display of government documents from the University of San Francisco.


Constitution Day, Humboldt State University Jan 2006

Constitution Day, Humboldt State University

Constitution

Bibliography of a display of government documents from Humboldt State University, California.


Celebrate Constitution Day, Poplar Creek Public Library District Jan 2005

Celebrate Constitution Day, Poplar Creek Public Library District

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Poplar Creek Public Library District, Illinois.


Constitution Day, Texas Tech University School Of Law Jan 2005

Constitution Day, Texas Tech University School Of Law

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Texas Tech University School of Law.