As mentioned before, there were people inhabiting Guam prior to the U.S. acquisition of it. ... As American citizens, a dichotomy of identities exists for the colonized people of Guam. ... In other words, Guamanians are reared to believe that they are Americans, but under false pretense; that is without actually being U.S. citizens; for they must move to a State in order to truly be American. To clarify further, imagine being born and raised in Sacramento, California and having to move to Nevada, or any other State, in order to vote for President, to have a voting representative in Congress, a...

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Ellsworth moved that the congressman be re-elected every year. ... Gerry says the people of New England will never give up the idea of annual elections. ... Madison then says they should not vote by what they think the people's opinions are because they don't know exactly what the people's opinions are. He thinks they should consider what is right and necessary for a proper government and not just assume what the people think. ... Spaight then moved for the Senators to serve a seven year term. ...

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At first, the African-Americans were just happy to be free: then as time has moved on, they have become determined to get more. ... The author Randall Robinson states "I don't think that there is very much appreciation in America of a casual relationship between the present condition of the black community and the 246 year crime of American slavery, how it debilitated a whole people psychologically, socially and economically - The article argues back by stating that the people in charge of this "rebellion" are very wealthy African American lawyers who sure wouldn't mind having a...

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With the election of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Governor of California, much attention and debate has been brought to the forefront of people's minds. Should a person bron in another country be able to move to America and eventually become the "most powerful person in the world"? ... He believes that our nation is suffering as a whole by not giving these people the chance to run for the presidency. ...

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House of Representatives are elected every two years and represent a judicious group of about 650,000 to 700,000 people in congressional districts. ... These rules are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of a system made up of 435 people with individual interests, expectations, and abilities. ... This means that if the Senate leadership can get 60 senators to vote to move forward with a bill, then the bill can advance over the objections of some senators. ...

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The people involved with this ordeal were swept up by the point of departure on the grounds of immediate terms. ... The State legislatures agreed that the people could directly be involved in the choice of electors. ... The idea of the Electoral College as being an institution was not very prominent in many peoples minds. ... No one was rhapsodic about the final document, but it was a beginning, a move in the right direction and one they had reason to believe the people would endorse. ... There was a good deal of definitional pluralism with respect to the problems the delegates did discus...

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In short Madison was telling people that we need a well ran government for protection. ... Madison was telling people why they needed to agree to a stronger government. ... With the form of government Madison was informing people about stood for that cause. ... I just can't seem to understand that people needed to be convinced that this way was the right way. ... People get all of these freedoms and protection and all people have to do is pay your taxes. ...

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India decided to move away from its monarchical roots after the British left in 1947 and chose to become a modern republic. ... The real power rests with the people. ... He represents our people, because he is elected by the elected representatives of our people. ... We must realize that our people have yet to learn it. ... Along with that India had to move on with modern ideology. ...

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The judges of the Supreme Court were not and still are not elected by the people, so therefore it should not be up to them to voice what they think is right. ... Ultimately, the Court ruled unanimously in favor of Gibbons, taking a very general view of the meaning of commerce to include not only inanimate objects, but people as well. ... Unlike boxes and crates, human beings are not stored in the bottom of ships and moved across rivers and oceans, and human beings are not packaged and traded, so they are not commerce. ... The Supreme Court and the federal government entered dangerous waters w...

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The Supreme Court has don well to retain the respect of the American people and to see its reputation grow for nearly two centuries. ... It moved to Philadelphia the next year, when the city became the temporary capital. in 1801, the Court moved to the District of Columbia, where it has remained. ... As the nation entered the 20th century, guarding the peoples" rights against the government became the Supreme Court's most important role. ... A staff of about 320 people supports the justices most of these people, maintenance workers, security officers, and others who serve custodial an...

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He shot 26 people; this is the second deadliest mass killing in the American history. ... (policymic.com) Plus, Criminals sometimes kill people because of their unhappiness or sadness. Criminals should not think that it is okay to hurt, or even kill people. ... (keepandbeararms.com) This is an example when people save lives just with a gun. ... Guns are not alive, they cannot think or move themselves. ...

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His actions were not limited to protest; King helped to organize a bus boycott for the Montgomery Bus System after Rosa Parks had been arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white male and move to the rear of the bus. ... His protest of the desegregation of the elevators within the Fulton County Court House had a positive outcome, by permitting African-Americans to ride in the same elevator as White-Americans and moved him one step closer to his dream of "one day all Americans would be equal." ... Johnson, giving all people the opportunity to fair employment and a chance at public ac...

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However, during this time, significant breakthroughs and changes have effected people lives under his command. ... Under this constitution, this move would help him a great deal. ... The decision to build the mosquito fleet changed some peoples lives for the better and some for the worse. ... Under the presidency of Madison, many decisions had to be made according to what was right for the good of the people. ... Presidents Jefferson and Madison have greatly changed the lives of the American people while in office. ...

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House of Representatives are elected every two years and represent a discreet group of approximately 650,000 to 700,000 people in congressional districts. ... These rules are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of a system made up of 435 people with individual interests, expectations, and abilities. ... This means that if the Senate leadership can get 60 senators to vote to move forward with a bill, then the bill can advance over the objections of some senators. ... They are there for the people, which is the epitome of a true democracy. ...

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It was a very brave move for these men to try to enforce new rules and rights on a new country. ... I think the amendments are the ones most people are familiar with as they are the ones we hear about the most. ... This amendment allows all members of the United States of America to make their own choices for religion, freedom of speech and press, and the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. ... This pretty much means people can express themselves however they want. ...

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In 1789, Madison moved from being Orange County Representative to Virginia State Representative. ... During Madison's presidency, America and Britain were becoming more and more tense, and some people wanted war. These people were called "War Hawks". ...

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General Motors associate, Hector De la Cruz, supports my assessment that more horsepower was common because it was used to move the cars? ... Nowadays, less horsepower is needed to move fiberglass frames (Interview 1). ... How easy is it for young people to run rings around rules?? ... Drinking among young people is not about the exquisite taste of fine wines, but a rebelling against the Puritan mind-set of this country. ... At first, my friend would be alarmed that people in the United States would be thrilled to be able to get beer while still in high school. ...

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TheDemocrats believed the bank to be a tool of rich oppression and a dangerousinstitution because the men in power were of the highest class and utterly"irresponsible to the people." ... When the Cherokee sought help from the Congress they only allotted lands in the West and urged them to move. ...

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When thinking of a symbol of the United States of America, the first item that wonders into my head is our flag. Ever since our nation has been established, the flag has represented the freedom that exists in our great land. It has flown in every battle of war that our soldiers have bravely fought...

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It is said by many young Americans that the government is constantly scheming against its people. ... "The government has too much power," the people claim. ... Tapping phones, surveys, tracking devices, identification numbers, collection agencies, and repossession are all examples of how the government can follow our every move. ... In aiming for a better tomorrow, strict firearm legislation should be meticulously designed and heavily enforced to protect the American people and appeal to the people's best interest. ... In aiming for a better tomorrow, strict firearm legislation sh...

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Now based on this amendment the "all men" means all people who were born in the country. ... The 15th amendment gave more rights to people of color but only males were allowed to vote. ... For example, the grandfather clause only allowed people with no only white ancestry to vote. ... If a same-sex couple moves to a state that doesn't allow the marriages, like Georgia, then they would not be given any federal benefits. ... Some people opposed the decision based on their cultural, family, morals, and other factors. ...

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Legitimacy: Status conferred by the people on the government's officials, acts, and institutions through their belief that the government's actions are an appropriate use of power by a legally constituted governmental authority following correct decision-making policies. ... Representative democracy: Form of government in which representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws ans policies. ... Equality: A concept that all people are of equal worth. 3. ... Milestone political documents that moved the colonies from the mayflower Compact to the Constitutional Con...

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The reformers first move to apply changes to the federal government was by getting through to the public with muckraking, bringing to attention dirt about trusts. ... Senators, 75 did not represent the people, but stood for railroads and trusts. This showed that the state governments were not working for the people, but for big business. ... La Follette took control from trusts and gave that power to the people. ... Child labor was so big that it seemed people no longer cared about the children, industry and modernization was overshadowing them (Doc C). ...

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It has been said that when she moved her actions were as quick and graceful as a fox and as swift as a panther. ... She often deliberately enraged people and then smiled as they simmered. ... The campaign became very heated and moved rapidly from the suggesting straight way onto demanding. ... This was what they heard from people on the street, watching the "shocking," "shameless" women at the gates of the White House. ... As the women protested, sat in at the White House, and made speeches and marches throughout this country, it appeared that the everyday citizens were beginning to recogniz...

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For every 100,000 people, there are 12 gun deaths in the United States, which is twice as much as another nation such as France with only 6 per every 100,000 people ("Gun Violence"). ... Incidents like these can be prevented as we move into our future. ... And these maybe the only people the government should allow to have guns. ... This would help avoid why people are confused, and give the people less of a chance to interrupt and intervene with the Constitution. ... Guns break family's hearts, and can affect people for the rest of their lives. ...

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