After obtaining a judgment against a debtor, a creditor must wait for the appeal period to expire before summoning the debtor to court for supplementary proceedings. If the debtor has non-exempt assets or income, a writ of execution or garnishment may be ordered to satisfy the judgment. State laws vary on what property can be […]
Judges sometimes use political judgment, which considers factors outside the law, to make decisions. This can be based on the intent of the legislator or if enforcing certain rules would have negative effects. Legal judgments come from a direct interpretation of the law. Courts consider many different things when they pass judgment in a particular […]
Marxist theory states that dominant ideologies are shaped by those in power, leading the working class to accept inequality as natural. Consumerism is a result of this ideology. However, modern philosophers and human rights organizations focus on workers’ rights and creating equal distribution of power and wealth. The dominant ideology is rooted in Karl Marx’s […]
A queen regnant is a female monarch who may have varying levels of political power. Her male counterpart is a king regnant. The spouse of a queen regnant is known as a king or prince consort. Historically, many countries followed a primogeniture system that favored men, but some have modified their rules to ignore gender. […]
“Rule with an iron fist” means having absolute control over others, often in the workplace, parenting, or governing. It can be effective in high-risk jobs but detrimental to morale in entry-level positions. Parents impose strict rules, and national leaders impose laws that limit citizens’ lives. Ruling with an iron fist generally means demanding absolute control […]
