The monarchy lasted for hundreds of years in Russia and Stalin's rule was only thirty, there were many different Tsars, cruel ones, enlightened ones, clever ones, pious ones, stupid ones and despotic ones. So I'll compare Stalin to the monarchies of the last two Tsars, Alexander III and Nicholas II.
<span>Similarities: </span>
<span>Life was cheap - the Tsar and Stalin thought nothing of having political rivals exiled, Stalin was crueler and had more executed. </span>
<span>The State played the biggest role in industrialisation. Under Alexander and Nicholas the country was beginning to industrialise, but the industrialisation was for iron and steel for railways and guns, textiles for uniforms and coal to fire the furnaces of industry. </span>
<span>For the peasants movement was limited, there was an internal passport system, so people could not simply move around if they fancied it. </span>
<span>Both had enormous secret police organisation. </span>
<span>Differences: </span>
<span>The Monarchy was bound up with the Orthodox church; Stalin, despite training for the priesthood, was an atheist and hostile to the church. </span>
<span>The Monarchy was fabulously wealthy, as were most of the aristocracy; Stalin lived a modest life, he had no palaces, no court jeweller and no crown jewels. </span>
<span>The poor were exceptionally poor under the Tsars, the peasants were mostly subsistence farmers not wealthy farmers. </span>
<span>Education under the Tsars was very poor - just 5% were literate; Education was very good under Stalin 95% literacy. </span>
<span>Most people lived in the countryside under the Tsars' they were urban dwellers under Stalin. </span>
<span>Only the aristocracy could have political influence under the Tsars; only party members could have political influence under Stalin. </span>
<span>Women could not be educated, begin divorce proceedings, stand for political office, have an abortion or had many career opportunities; they could do all these things under Stalin </span>
<span>Both were cruel despotisms, Stalin was crueller, but, for those who did not fall foul of the regime, life was better in many ways under Stalin.</span>
Civilian control of the military is an important component of Republican government. Civilian control means that military leaders are subordinate to political leaders. The Commander in Chief of the military is the President, a political leader. He is responsible for making the final decisions regarding whether or not the military should engage in conflict. This is a safeguard in a democratic society and prevents the military from using its power to assert political control. The disadvantages are few to none. This system of subordination has worked well in the United States. The President also has the right to suspend habeas corpus and broad powers to ensure law and order in the case of an emergency,
<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same passage of the Declaration that was posted before with this question, <span>the correct response would be "the Enlightenment" (specifically John Locke) since he is referencing the "social contract" that exists between people and the government. </span></span><span />
The passage shows that Californian politics, and in particular, political advancement methods, were not wholly bound by law as they are now.
Governmental institutions and government control was weaker at that time, so it was difficult to enforce the law consistently. Because of it, people did not have a strong commitment to following legal paths for advancement. Revolutions and rebellions were more effective in seizing power than political campaigns, and there were few negative repercussions for those who chose that method.
Are you looking for information on a football player?
The only Damon Nivens I can find information on is an offensive linebacker and assistant football coach. He is currently working at Southern University and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and previously worked for the New York Football Giants, Southern University and A&M college - Baton Rouge.
EDIT: He also works at Livonia High School, confirmed by OP.
