Jacksonian Democrats used the United States Constitution to protect all forms of government in the country. ... In order to protect individuals and local governments Jackson vetoed The Bank of the United States which he saw as not, "compatible with justice, with sound policy, or with the constitution of our country,"" as he stated in his veto message of July 10, 1832. Jacksonian democrats protected the political prosperity and equality of the United States through their persistence to guard the constitutional rights of the country and ensure the conservation of the constitution. ... Protectin...

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The first disagreement developed when Hamilton sought a Bank of the United States be created to establish order to the American economy and trade, using the "elastic clause" of the Constitution to rationalize his request (Doc. 1). Thomas Jefferson disputed against the Bank since it was not approved by the Constitution, in consequence illegal and a violation of states' rights (Doc. 2). ... However, the opportunity may have not continued to be accessible for a long amount of time, and Jefferson changed his own "strict construction" aspects and doubled the size of the Un...

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The USA Patriot Act forfeits certain constitutional rights afforded by the constitution in an attempt of keeping the United States free of terrorism, On may 26, 2011 current president Barack Obama signed the Patriot Sunset extension act of 2011. ... The current United States policy on terrorism is an important aspect of life for Americans. ... The United States has become a much safer nation after the implementation of the Patriot Act. ... The United States government needs to gain the trust of the American people. Overall, the current policy the United States uses to help combat terrorism ...

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The ten years between 2000 and 2010 mark what must be considered one of the most important, transformative and controversial decades in the history of the United States of America. ... Proponents of the security aspects, and by extension the Act, argue that in today's world, with the threat of terrorism, the United States must adopt unprecedented tactics to counter the threats of both domestic and international terrorism. ... " This view places a strict adherence to the US Constitution above the threat of terrorism or any other security concern. ... Yet at we have seen, one of the bi...

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A major issue of Andrew Jackson's presidency considered rechartering the Bank of the United States. ... Although it would seem that the Jacksonian Democrats were true guardians of the United States Constitution, however, even the Jacksonians strayed from their beliefs. A political cartoon drawn in 1832, shows "King Andrew the First", it depicts the president of the United States stepping all over the Constitution. ... Despite a few inevitable flaws in the time period, Jacksonian Democrats stayed true to their beliefs of being protectors of the United States Constitution and liberties o...

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Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. ... Jacksonian Democrats were, to a great extent, the guardians of the United States Constitution and political democracy. ... The reasoning for many vetoes of unconstitutional laws was, in result, to uphold and protect the United States Constitution. ... The removal of the United States Bank minimized the federal corruption. ... Jackson and his followers were guardians of the United States Constitution because he used his ve...

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Milkis Paper The Constitution of the United States makes no mention of political parties, yet parties began to form shortly after its ratification. ... The Neutrality Proclamation in 1793, an act in which the Washington administration declared that the United States would enter no war, compelled Jefferson and Madison to take action. He claimed that according to the Constitution, the power to declare war is not in the hands of the President but in those of Congress. ... This philosophy was followed by Jackson's decision to strip away many powers of the federal government as exemplified b...

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They were strict interpreters of the Constitution and supported a government that represented its entire people, not just the wealthy. ... "Every man in the towns" was "an independent citizen; every man in the country a landowner...Controversies between candidates for office on some difficult subjects, of which the people were to be the judges," observed Harriet Martineau as she visited the United States from Britain (DOC D). ... Yet, with possible help from the influence of Native American culture, the United States had created a society with radically equal economic and political settings fo...

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In the beginning of the composing of the United States, America made many mistakes. ... In the eyes of some citizens, the Constitution is an oxymoron. ... One of the contradictions of the American Dream is the reality of slavery in the United States. ... In the United States, whites have a long history of manipulation of the virtues that hold this country together based on the Constitution of the United States. ... In order to rid the United States of racism and injustices, equality must come through and everyone must have the same opportunities. ...

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The Jacksonian Democrats also supported, like Jeffersonians, a strict interpretation of the Constitution. ... Jackson also flatly rejected South Carolina's proclamation of nullification and a significant part of his argument against it was that the right to review the Constitutionality of Federal legislation was granted to the Supreme Court by the Constitution. ... Jacksonian Democrats had a most golden opportunity to strengthen and reunify the United States but squandered it. This chance to unite North and South would never again present and the United States proceeded down a road head...

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Since the Declaration many of the states adopted their own "constitutions", other maintained reliance on their colonial charters. ... But the gaps needed to be addressed and were backburnered until shortly before 1787 when it was decided that a more comprehensive form of national government needed to be formalized on paper, which after much delegation and compromise (between plans proposed by Virginia and New Jersey) was manifested as the "Constitution of the United States of America" later that year, and signed September 17th, 1787. ... To lead the new government George Washington who previ...

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The following quote by the former United States Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, seems to summarize the government's perception of this sensitive subject: An Affirmative Action Plan is a "careful, systematic analysis of who you've got, who's out there, and how you are going to broaden opportunity. ... Throughout the history of the United States of America the intense and controversial view of "equality" has been a hot topic. ... As a human being and especially as a citizen of the United States of America, I believe that civil rights are a very intricate part of our existenc...

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It states; "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." ... Bernie Sanders is open in his displeasure with the article saying that he "took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States" and is "concerned that supporting this legislation fundamentally violates that oath.". ... Section...

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It states; "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." ... Bernie Sanders is open in his displeasure with the article saying that he "took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States" and is "concerned that supporting this legislation fundamentally violates that oath.". ... Section...

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Could it be that our government was really changing the constitution? ... When our constitution was drafted, our forefathers never had to contend with the threats that we currently face today. ... Today we live in an environment where the United States has become a target for terrorist activity. ...

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The Republican party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Democratic party. ... After World War II, however, it greatly increased in the Sunbelt states and the West. ... Basically, he insists that the United States should not wage war against Iraq unless there is solid conclusive evidence of such accusations. ... The Grand Old Party feels that as long as you have weapons of mass destruction, the United States will intervene until all terrorist harboring countries are no longer a threat to Americans and the rest of the world. ... The largest two ...

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In Eric Foner's "A Short History of Reconstruction" he offers the readers an in depth analysis and commentary on this deeply historical period in the United States. ... During the election of 1860 the United States spanned the entire continent. ... Bleeding Kansas was the treatment of runaway slaves and several other issues involving slavery that stressed and eventually crushed the United States two party system that was in place for a generation to mold sections and ideals into two dominant national institutions. ... Republicans did not associate with the abolitionist because...

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During one of the most significant periods of twentieth century America, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. sought to hypothesize the elements of American politics that allowed the United States to escape the Great Depression of 1929, Roosevelt's New Deal, and fight the second world's war, without the federal government becoming a dictatorship. ... Alexander Hamilton's model bank, The Second Bank of the United States, charter was to expire in 1836. ... Hammond views, what he calls, the Jacksonian attack on the Second Bank of the United States as destructive blow to American enterprise. .....

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States rewrote constitutions and extended the franchise to all free white males. European visitors such as Alexis de Tocqueville noticed the spirit of equality that pervaded the United States, unlike anything known in the Old World. ... By the late 1830s, the United States had become a full democracy for adult white males, but inequalities still existed: poor people were still poor, and while wealth may not have bought votes directly, it certainly was a prerequisite for any kind of real power. ... Finally, Jackson's contradictory views on the concepts of States' rights and Federal au...

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Numerous advancements sped up the growth of the United States during the first half of the 19th century. ... However, though they called themselves constitutionalists, Jackson issued policies that did not necessarily fall in line with the Constitution. ... Although often supporters of states" rights and individuality (i.e. the bank issue), they also were strong nationalists (i.e. ... Jacksonians strived to preserve the unifying principles that the Constitution contained, but acted against it when they asserted the overwhelming power of the executive branch. ...

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During the first half of the 19th century numerous advancements expedited the growth of the United States. ... Although often supporters of states' rights and individuality (i.e. the bank issue), they also were strong nationalists (i.e. ... Jacksonians strived to preserve the unifying principles that the Constitution contained, but acted in contempt of it when they asserted the overwhelming power of the executive branch. ...

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During the first half of the 19th century numerous advancements enhanced the growth of the United States. ... Although often supporters of states' rights and individuality (i.e. the bank issue), they also were strong nationalists (i.e. ... Jacksonians strived to preserve the unifying principles that the Constitution contained, but acted in contempt of it when they asserted the overwhelming power of the executive branch. ...

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The phrase, "the right to keep and bear arms ", as written in the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, has fueled America's pine for defensive weaponry since the late 1700's. ... Many states in America have hunting grounds, on which guns are commonly used, that can be used to forage for food or for engaging in recreational shooting. ... Additionally, over 11,000 gun relate homicides were committed in the United States in 2010, and I'm absolutely certain that several of those needless deaths could have been prevented if guns were harder for the average person t...

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Throughout the history of the United States, presidential policies have played a crucial role in the development of the country. ... They deserve a chance to be an active part of the United States community without being judged or discriminated against. ... It is power that is not clearly stated in the United States Constitution but is used by most presidents. ... This policy will focus on helping immigrant parents who have been living in the United States for five years leading to about four million immigrants receiving these new positive benefits (BBC). The policy also gives temporary legal ...

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A political party is defined as an organization that consists of individuals with a common body of principles and goals who attempt to gain control of government by winning elections. Political parties differ from interest groups in that the ultimate goal of an interest group is not to gain control ...

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