The mix of politics and business is driving our country away from the principles that our founding fathers set fourth. ... Ultimately, the majority of the United States citizens support the elimination of an Electoral College that serves no purpose in the government. ... In addition, the Electoral College's ability to efficiently serve its purpose provides a reason for its long existence. ... On the other hand, the position in favor of ridding the nation of the Electoral College argues that the college serves no purpose. ... Our founding fathers set fourth a nation built on loyalty and ...

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The beginnings of the two political parties had served as the basis for the American political process. ... Unsatisfied with the government, the Federalists sought to create a Constitution that promoted a republican government in which it would strengthen the national government that could serve the purpose of providing for general defense, protection, and common welfare. ... The Anti-Federalists also did not accept the use of separation of powers and checks and balances, because they feared the branches of government would abuse the power and not serve the purpose of protecting the rights and...

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The beginnings of the two political parties had served as the basis for the American political process. ... Unsatisfied with the government, the Federalists sought to create a Constitution that promoted a republican government in which it would strengthen the national government that could serve the purpose of providing for general defense, protection, and common welfare. ... The Anti-Federalists also did not accept the use of separation of powers and checks and balances, because they feared the branches of government would abuse the power and not serve the purpose of protecting the rights and...

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Therefore in summary, public policy is a set of decisions taken by government. ... This serves as a check on the powers of the President and ensures that good appointments are made for the running of the affairs of state. ... Moreover, the president can be taken out of office if he goes beyond the boundaries set for him by the constitution. For example when he acts in willful violation of the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath set out or in willful violation of the provisions of the constitution (Article 69:1a). ... This limit the President to only the powers allocated to him in the ...

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Obama broke many of the previously set racial barriers that have impaired America since its beginning. ... His open invite and pledge to be attentive to all ideas serve as an example his longing to deliver a much-needed alliance to Democrats and Republicans. ... Obama shows recognition and appreciation for Christian scripture and points out how as a society, America should "set aside childish things " and take fault for the result of its conduct (Obama). ...

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Jackson also believed that public officers serve the government, not themselves, and that they do not gain any experience from staying in office. Jacksonians therefore set up a policy of rotation in office. ... Nicholas headed the Second Bank of the United States, however, there was suspicion that the bank abused its powers and served the interests of the wealthy. ...

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The First Amendment – indeed the entire Bill of Rights – was not included in the Constitution when it was written in 1787. However, the issue of a listing of rights that could not be infringed upon by the new, stronger national government became a key in the ratification debates. Those suppor...

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With that in mind, our founding fathers of this great country set forth the three theories of what every citizen should be entitled to; freedom, order and equality. ... A closely divided Supreme Court, with no majority opinion and six opinions in all, struck down a medical school admissions program that set aside a specific number of places for "disadvantaged" minority students. ... Thus, affirmative action was designed to serve a larger purpose than merely breaking down the barriers and forcing compliance. ...

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In contrast, the radicals expect that Johnson to set stricter factors for southern states to reentry the Union. ... The influence they inherited from the Civil War continued to serve them well politically during Reconstruction. ... In addition, the process of Reconstruction set precedent on how each branch should use its power properly....

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(Woll 410) The Supreme Court was founded to rule on the interpretation of the Constitution, and although it often sets legal precedent, it doesn't make laws like the President and Congress. ... So, in a sense, the Judges are indirectly elected by us; to claim that they are unelected makes it seem as though anyone could serve, regardless of merit with the government. ... (Greenberg and Page 430) While the precedent is most often set by them, the fact that they have a foundation within the Constitution and their own past decisions to work with makes it so they cannot make any decisions u...

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How the Other Half Lives served as a sensational expose of urban poverty, so that the public would have a greater awareness of the conditions of the lower class. Riis set a precedent for social consciousness. ... Legislation that served to help the jobless was, namely, the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, and the Wagner Act. ...

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When a soldier in the United States Military is stationed in an Asian country what he imagines is the tropical beaches, palm trees and those beautiful exotic desirable women. The US Military along with the militaries from these Asian countries take this into consideration when it comes to the envir...

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In which, he improved working conditions, created public works, and set up a bright future for America. ... " It was because Herbert Hoover, a Republican president, did not fulfill his presidential duties to serve the American people. ... Although President Franklin Delano Roosevelt did not completely solve the country's problems through his New Deals, he did improve the economy, and he set up important policies to create a bright future for America in the many years to come....

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"Once federal programs and initiatives are set into law, states form their systems around the federal rules. ... "Federal programs benefit all students, and special programs exist to serve individuals with disabilities, those who live in poverty, American Indians, immigrants and those with limited English proficiency (Duncan). ... These requirements are "establish learning standards, create annual assessments to measure student progress in reading and math in grades 3-8 and once in high school, set a level at which students are considered proficient in tested areas, and report to the public ...

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The President sets the" legislative agenda for Congress in the State of the Union address. ... Congressmen also serve a large role in convincing other Congressmen to vote a certain way, such as according to their party interests, for the good of the people they represent, or because they will receive a favor in return. ...

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During this time Washington knew that the "army must serve the country, not rule it" however he was very aggravated with Congress because they would not help out with his troops needs. ... Being the first president of the United States, Washington set many precedents, including giving annual speeches and serving just two terms of four years each in office. ...

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The 400,000 mile network connected a total of 237 cities with a population above 50,000 and principally served the country's most prominent industrial and defense areas. ... The National Defense education act set precedent for the rest of American history for better or for worse with federal interference in public education across the country. ...

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M'Naghten's case defense revolved around the grounds that M'Naghten suffered from serve auditory and visual hallucinations and delusion that caused him to think that the Prime Minister was following him, and out to persecute him constantly. ... Two questions were to be heard before the court: First, did Arizona's insanity law, as set forth in A.R.S. ...

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Within the last century, American courts, especially the Supreme Court, have developed a set of legal doctrines which includes the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and its' amendments, to thoroughly protect our rights as US citizens. ... In the majority party (the party which controls Congress), the person who has served the longest has the most power. ...

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Even just isolating these tax and military problems as part the issues colonists were made to deal with there was essentially nothing they could do, the British legal system (referenced in the declaration of independence) was mock-enforced conveniently for the British agents so as they would receive little or no punishment leaving early Americans feeling as though justice has not been served but rather they were jerked off. ... Political parties can be found in three different arenas: a label in the minds of the voters, as an organization that recruits and campaigns for candidates, and as a s...

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