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Birth and Rise of Egypt
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Crime and Punishment
During the time of Pharaohs, Egypt punished criminals by means of torture. Below are examples in hieroglyphics that represent these torturing methods.
Ancient Pharoahs
In Egypt's previous history, their political system revolved around a single person, the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was believed to be a god and was granted complete control over his people. Any country who to the Pharaoh in a battle was forced to recognize the Egyptian Pharaoh as their ruler ruler and offer him the finest and most valuable goods from their land.
President Morsi's Uproar
Egypt's current president, Mohammed Morsi, is Egypt's first democratic president. He is also the fifth person to be elected as Egypt's president. However, many people are unhappy with his position in office. The cartoon above depicts the rule of Morsi. Many Egyptians and other countries are suggesting Morsi is demanding more than he is willing to do for his people.
Electing Presidents
Egypt is based off a republicanism with a semi-presidential system. Egypt no longer is ruled by Pharaohs but by president.The image above depicts how the process of electing their presidents work. Egypt has had five presidents of whom is currently Mohammed Morsi.
Mohammad Morsi's Speech
Americans are also unhappy with President Morsi. Our country has loaned him millions while he wants to advocate the freedom of speech of his people.
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