Creating a cooperative spirit clarifies our strength as a democracy because more voices will be expressed and heard in fuller democratic debate which results in stronger policies. ... Also "people of non-European descent, who have less formal education, and who are younger and poorer than the norm tend to vote the least in America" (Democratic Debate, 117). ... Once again, the knowledge concerning who we are as a nation and as individual interests is essential to understanding each other and forming a cooperative spirit. ... (Democratic Debate, 118). ... Only 52 percent of the poor are involv...

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In the late 1840s and early 1850s, sectional struggles were renewed as northerners and southerners debated over issues concerning the acquisition of territories and the expansion of slavery into such territories. ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ...

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In the late 1840s and early 1850s, sectional struggles were renewed as northerners and southerners debated over issues concerning the acquisition of territories and the expansion of slavery into such territories. ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ...

• Word Count: 1330
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the late 1840s and early 1850s, sectional struggles were renewed as northerners and southerners debated over issues concerning the acquisition of territories and the expansion of slavery into such territories. ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ...

• Word Count: 1330
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The idea of a Bill of Rights was initially debated in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and eventually declined. ... (NARA Constitution) The Bill of Rights was presented to Congress on May 4, 1789 in New York City by James Madison, to ensure the rights of the people, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to a fair trial; to limit the powers of the government, for example, no unreasonable search and seizure and no cruel and unusual punishment; and because of political reasons, including the ongoing battle between anti-federalists and the federalists concerning the ...

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For many decades liberalism was the biggest factor in politics, and the largest force in changing America. Liberals believed in a government that was active in the nation to provide "economic prosperity, international security and social justice"(Schulman 1). Lyndon Baines Johnson "embodied the cont...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate