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…People who come to Washington with the goal of reforming government have little appreciation for the immense power and political sophistication of the federal employee network and its allies and the intensity of its resistance to serious change…

…The baroque has been called a theatrical style, one that deals in spectacle, grandeur, and dramatic contrast. Test these concepts in an essay that discusses the baroque as an expression of the Catholic Reformation, Protestant devotionalism…

…Sinclair Lewis makes point of the efforts that Carol produces to reform her new home. These efforts can be perceived by the townspeople as unwelcomed and unsuccessful. Some of Carol’s ideas are ludicrous, out of proportion and not ready…

…when Christian III consolidated his power as king of Denmark. Also in 1523 the Kalmar union was dissolved, but Denmark and Norway remain united. During his reign Denmark was involved in a reformation and Denmark becomes Lutheran. 1618-48, Christian IV…

…of people using legislation. This caused a major reform in English politics, which would not be realized until the English Parliament had passed the Reform Bill in 1832. The Reform Bill provided for the allotment of parliamentary seats and virtually tripled…

…ascendancy and economic reforms enabled China to finally achieve her economic great leap forward into self-sustaining economic growth at the highest levels in the world. Deng’s successors have continued with the economic reforms and instituted some political…

…. Unrest was settled when Christian III consolidated his power as king of Denmark. Also in 1523 the Kalmar union was dissolved, but Denmark and Norway remain united. During his reign Denmark was involved in a reformation and Denmark becomes Lutheran. 1618-48…

…as the Renaissance. Many other important occurrences, such as the split of the Roman Catholic Church and the Reformation were caused by the opposing views of Martin Luther and more of a focus on humankind called humanism. The eight crusades to retake Jerusalem from…

…and sale of intoxicating liquors, it has also sparked other political, economic and social reforms, many of which have been backed up by the major parties. The Prohibition Party still exists today and you can find them on their official website…

…that reform was needed. The reaction of the public was so great that the progressives became a majority rather than a minority. “There were also reform movements with longer histories - for example prohibition and women’s suffrage - that took on new force…