Specific issues discussed in the assembly included deciding military and financial magistracies, organising and maintaining food supplies, initiating legislation and political trials, deciding to send envoys, deciding whether or not to sign treaties, voting to raise or spend funds, and debating military matters. The assembly could also vote to ostracise from Athens any citizen who had become too powerful and dangerous for the . In this case there was a secret ballot where voters wrote a name on a piece of broken pottery . An important element in the debates was freedom of speech which became, perhaps, the citizen's most valued privilege. After suitable discussion, temporary or specific decrees were adopted and laws defined. The assembly also ensured decisions were enforced and officials were carrying out their duties correctly.
This is literary the show of power. Bismarck, by ignoring both the parliament and the constitution of the nation, undermined their authority which led to the weakening of the institution. Bismarck was though adapt at manipulating not only the government but also the public opinion of the masses through corrupt journalists and newspapers.
What is the role of Government?
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, monitor the economy, businesses, and banks; maintaining the education system, roads, and public utilities, regulating the safety of food and medicine
The following are the five North American and European countries on Non communist bloc:
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. France
4. Italy
5. Canada
