However indirect these elections may seem, the judges that serve us were chosen on the behalf of those that we elected with the notion that they would surround themselves with advisors, judges included, who held the same beliefs and political views. ... However, because judges can potentially serve in office for as long as their life permits, their decisions can be solely based on democratic principles and those ideals stated in the Constitution. ... In addition, a term limit can not be set on such a job, since the study of the Constitution is a never-ending process, with new situations arisi...

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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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The first model was a "layer cake" that is a mostly accurate depiction of how the American government was originally set up by the framers of the Constitution. ... The people of a region are served by the laws and policies that they define to meet their specific economic, geographic, and ideological needs. ...

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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. ...

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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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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. ...

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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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Judge Black's logical explanation of his ruling help set a precedent that other same-sex plaintiffs would use in the coming years in their respective states. ... The two majority judges claimed that they could not ignore the precedent set by Baker vs Nelson in 1972. ... Therefore, the majority judges in the Sixth Circuit Court Appeals Case ruled in the exact same way as the precedent set before them. ... Lastly, the Tennessee plaintiffs asked if the court would please throw out the precedent set by the Baker vs Nelson case. ...

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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 tariffs would increase the profits in America, allowing the nation to grow economically and serve to expand America westward into new frontiers. ... The Nullification theory was set forth in order to assure more power resided with the states than with the federal government. ...

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In theory the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) now plays that role but to what extent it will serve as an effective check and balance remains to be seen. ... Britain's established constitutional doctrine has three defining characteristics: (1) the Westminster' model which equips the British State with a formal power structure to link up institutions and processes and gives coherence to the state system as a whole; (2) the unformalised' constitution which through its combination of conventions, statutes and common laws distils a statement of state authority, a...

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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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The American political system was hanging by a thread, due to a weak central government and conflicting interests among the states looking to serve their own purposes. ... After the revolution the foundation was set for equal rights, but no progression in the equalization of the races or genders was established. ...

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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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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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But each member of the ruling class can not handle both of these functions simultaneously, therefore, during a citizen's youth, when he is strong and more able; he will serve in the military aspect of society. As the citizen grows older and wiser, he will begin to take on more of a role in the civil duty of the state, or choose to serve the gods and be appointed to priestly offices. ... This Ideal Constitution is not the same for all since "different sets of people seek their happiness in different ways and by different means so it is little wonder that their lives are different or that t...

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The historical roots of Christianity and the Anglican religion in colonial America set the tone for religious debate. ... Called by critics the "enemy of all religion," Jefferson attempted to reconcile Christianity with the Enlightenment.17 Frank Lambert rightly concluded that though the "free market of religion represented freedom from religion, others wanted a more positive arrangement, guaranteeing freedom of religion."18 The freedom from religion merely represented a lack of religion in government affairs, but the freedom of religion would set more people at ease. ...

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The Purpose of a Search and Seizure Evidence search serves the objective of identifying the existence and place of evidence; searches consist of checking the location with the purpose of discovering criminal evidence. ...

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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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The 19th century witnessed the birth of two monumental movements in American history: Abolition of Slavery and Women's Suffrage. These two movements both sought to secure the American promise of liberty and equality for all people. With the turn of the 18th century, the dawn of a religious revival known as, "the Second Great Awakening", marked a new age recognized as The Antebellum Reform Era. The Awakening sparked a critical concept; that through religious efforts and moral reform, America could possess a perfect society. The Abolition of Slavery was the mother of the Civil Rig...

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The 19th century witnessed the birth of two monumental movements in American history: Abolition of Slavery and Women's Suffrage. These two movements both sought to secure the American promise of liberty and equality for all people. With the turn of the 18th century, the dawn of a religious revival known as, "the Second Great Awakening", marked a new age recognized as The Antebellum Reform Era. The Awakening sparked a critical concept; that through religious efforts and moral reform, America could possess a perfect society. The Abolition of Slavery was the mother of the Civil Rig...

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There is a social unrest in America these days regarding the Government's denial of the right to marry to many homosexual. Those completely against gay marriage, mainly conservatives and neo-Christian politicians who are using religious arguments to establish that sexuality is an atrocity. While on the other side you have liberals who are fighting for the equal treatment of the gay community which is clearly supported by the 10th and 14th amendment in the United States Constitution. While the belief system of the politicians is what they are basing their ideals on, this country was founde...

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