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Catherine can be described a such because she had no constitution for her country. She ruled by her own decision not by a written code. Her laws had to be upheld. She herself quoted that, "The Sovereign is Absolute."
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It has steadily declined. The unions are not used nowadays at all. In the 70s approximately 35% of people were unionized. In 2013 only 11.5% of workers belong in a union and fight for workers rights. Unions strength has weakened because people are not interested in them.
Massive Federal Deficit and devaluation of the dollar
The question can be classified as to what purpose they will use their power. Either for selfishness or selflessness. For selfishness, they are corrupt and will make their people suffer. For selflessness, they will try to find answers or solve common issues for the people and or for the country.