Opinions differ as to the characteristics that define an industry as a public utility, since all industries, in a sense, serve the public. ... Since then, federal regulators have made it easier for companies to enter the telecommunications industry and for phone companies to set rates for long-distance services. Legislation passed in 1978 partially deregulated natural gas prices in 1985, and legislation passed in the late 1970s and early 80s deregulated trucking, railroad, and airline rates, which had been set by the federal government. ... The Commissioners serve six year staggered terms, wit...

• Word Count: 1393
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is clear that the United States must set the example and ratify its key role in the North Atlantic Treat Organization immediately. ... Thus the treaty will serve to benefit us militarily, while also increasing our influence and friendships to countries worldwide. ... Furthermore it will greatly increase the bargaining power of the democratic and capitalist world with the communist one, and will serve as a rival to the Warsaw-Pact recently ratified in the Soviet Union. ... Economically and politically the treaty also serves to benefit us tremendously. ...

• Word Count: 563
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The American political culture centers on a set of core ideals--liberty, equality, diversity, self-government, and individualism--that serve as the people's common bond. ... Politics in the United States is characterized by a number of major patterns, including an enduring set of cultural ideals, a highly fragmented governing system, a high degree of pluralism, an extraordinary emphasis on individual rights, and a pronounced seperation of the political and economic spheres. The United States is a nation that was formed on a set of ideals that include liberty, equaliy, self-govern...

• Word Count: 382
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided three stages for the creation and admittance of new states, as well as served as a precedent for banning slavery in certain areas. Both Ordinances set basic points for surveying the new land, allowed territorial government in the beginning stage of development, and provided reasonable standards to become a state. ... When the United States acquired the western lands, the United States increased their size and set the stage for the acquisition of the rest of remaining territory to be purchased. ...

• Word Count: 469
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Lower wages than men for women is a struggle that has been around since women set foot on the job site. ... If an American citizen has the desire to serve their country, they should be able to, regardless of gender. When privacy within military settings is concerned, the military should make arrangements to allow equal access for both sexes based upon that principle that every citizen should have the right to serve their country. ... Overall, the social roles of the past were substantially different; women were by far thought to be the weaker sex, and there was no denial of the fact that a ...

• Word Count: 1903
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Lower wages than men for women is a struggle that has been around since women set foot on the job site. ... If an American citizen has the desire to serve their country, they should be able to, regardless of gender. When privacy within military settings is concerned, the military should make arrangements to allow equal access for both sexes based upon that principle that every citizen should have the right to serve their country. ... Overall, the social roles of the past were substantially different; women were by far thought to be the weaker sex, and there was no denial of the fact that a ...

• Word Count: 1908
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Of the 7 locations in the United States, 2 locations serve purposes other than training. The Washington D.C location serves as the support office for the senior officials in the management of operations within FLETC. ... Trainees live onsite in dormitories, and the culinary staff serves 4,000 meals daily. ... FLEECE Office of Artesia Operations is located in Artesia, New Mexico, and serves three main purposes. ... This location is also utilized by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C, where they operate a set of firing ranges 24 hours a day. ...

• Word Count: 1526
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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 ...

• Word Count: 1158
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These values are known to be abstract ideas that reflect a set of cultural norms, languages spoken, or symbols used within everyday dialogue. ... Thus, values are varied across cultures and reflect the instilled set of norms with which society feeds off of. ... The reason being, a certain group of individuals may gravitate toward a traditional set of beliefs while another group may favor modern, progressive beliefs. ... Culture in itself serves as a vital source of compliance. ... From this point forward it is difficulty to create anything original, simply because the only way in which human...

• Word Count: 898
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However, the biggest difference being that the governors don't answer to a foreign power, but rule for their own homeland, and for the vbest interest of the people who they serve. ... Every town would set uop court meetings where laws were discussed and decided on. ...

• Word Count: 394
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Even so, the "sack dress" became more than a mass consumer product or a symbol of youth culture "it also served foreign policy purposes as a Cold War symbol of democracy and freedom. ... As many Americans felt more pressure to conform in their working lives, collecting and creating served as "spiritual compensation," and promoted individuality and family togetherness (55). Marling asserts that hobbies and handiness also served as a "badge of unabashed manliness." ... In fact, since most American men rarely used their new tools, the possession of a "fetishistic tool" often served as the ob...

• Word Count: 2184
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The withdrawal of North Korea serves as the first challenge to the NPT. ... In reality, however, North Korea's withdrawal can be seen as an opportunity for them to pursue a nuclear program free from international prohibitions set forth in the stipulations of the NPT. ... In conjunction, they serve as closely linked mechanisms that encompass the political reality of these times. ...

• Word Count: 689
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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...

• Word Count: 1152
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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...

• Word Count: 1152
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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). ...

• Word Count: 853
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Two years ago the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" took effect, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members were free to serve openly and with integrity for the first time in American history. The anniversary should not only serve as a reminder of how far we have come in the march toward full equality in the military, but also a time to rededicate ourselves to the fight for full LGBT equality in our nation's armed forces. ... Despite the prohibition, transgender people serve at the double the rate of the general population, though they must keep their gender iden...

• Word Count: 1906
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Christine Lagarde, the finance minister of France, is set to begin her five-year term as the International Monetary Fund's managing director and chairman next month after defeating Mexican Central Bank chief Agustin Carstens. ... "I will make it my overriding goal that our institution continues to serve its entire membership with the same focus and the same spirit," said Lagarde (Rooney). ...

• Word Count: 519
• Approx Pages: 2
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This novel is set on a small island, San Piedro, off the coast of Washington state in northwest America. ... Ishmael's job as a news reporter serves as a silent metaphor for righteousness through its inherent requirement of impartiality and righteousness. ... The denial of rights laid out in this novel serve as an impacting lesson in learning from our history, and preventing the reoccurrence of unfair treatment of others different from ourselves. ...

• Word Count: 1123
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The argued that by keeping the majority of the legal power in the hands of the states ad counties the people would be better served. ... With this mindset the Anti-Federalist did not want to give up their State sovereignty to a new set of rulers. ... The Anti-Federalist believed that instead a system in which representatives where directly elected and served closer to their constituents would result in a system of greater accountability and preservation of personal freedoms. ...

• Word Count: 1372
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One of the team members on the Kues recalled an incident from their traveling days about how they would not be served beer because the bartender thought they were Native Americans, but "When we told them we were Chinese, we had beer" (Yep 56) This incident depicts just how racist and brutal white Americans were to certain ethnicity groups. ... "They also set out and connected with Chinese Americans living in the communities they visited.... "The Kues served as icons of racial pride to various Chinese communities across the United States and Canada" (Yep 59). ...

• Word Count: 889
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ...

• Word Count: 909
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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...

• Word Count: 2226
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Another way involved the use of patriotic celebrations known as fiestas federales, which were federally sponsored parties and holidays that served as an arena for emphasizing his political agenda. ... Although both leaders used very different sets of techniques, they were able to mobilize support and create new forms of political participation in Latin America....

• Word Count: 714
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Nevertheless, each of these amendments proved to be a revolution in itself and set new foundations for future change. ... Social changes made during these years served as a turning point in the treatment of blacks. ...

• Word Count: 656
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The Revolution set in the minds of people, a love for democracy and the expectation of equal rights. ... Blacks served in the military on both sides, and for their service, their freedom was granted to them. ...

• Word Count: 982
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate