I, like the majority of Americans from the poll, agree in that we feel the U.S. is attempting to move forward but is in fact moonwalking the opposite direction. ... The power doesn't directly apply to the people during elections with the electoral colleges. ... Politics is hardly about what's best for the people anymore, and has turned into a childish game of "my party is better than yours." " Therefore, I agree with Levinson that a new Constitutional Convention is necessary for this country to be able to move forward. ... The first point being that the power really lies within the...

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Ellsworth moved that the congressman be re-elected every year. ... Gerry says the people of New England will never give up the idea of annual elections. ... Madison then says they should not vote by what they think the people's opinions are because they don't know exactly what the people's opinions are. He thinks they should consider what is right and necessary for a proper government and not just assume what the people think. ... Spaight then moved for the Senators to serve a seven year term. ...

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The Fifth Amendment, often overplayed and overused in modern media, but it does function in a similar way as it is portrayed, to protect people. ... The inability to move to a higher level if the case does not involve a certain amount of money, a statutory or constitutional right, or a felony charge. ... Overall, the court dual system is working to an extent that allows for society to move on, with the Fifth Amendment protecting citizens and two divisions of trial courts for faster processing. ... Systems while flawed, can still work to a great extent, and until the great people of the U.S. or...

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At first, the African-Americans were just happy to be free: then as time has moved on, they have become determined to get more. ... The author Randall Robinson states "I don't think that there is very much appreciation in America of a casual relationship between the present condition of the black community and the 246 year crime of American slavery, how it debilitated a whole people psychologically, socially and economically - The article argues back by stating that the people in charge of this "rebellion" are very wealthy African American lawyers who sure wouldn't mind having a...

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With the election of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Governor of California, much attention and debate has been brought to the forefront of people's minds. Should a person bron in another country be able to move to America and eventually become the "most powerful person in the world"? ... He believes that our nation is suffering as a whole by not giving these people the chance to run for the presidency. ...

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House of Representatives are elected every two years and represent a judicious group of about 650,000 to 700,000 people in congressional districts. ... These rules are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of a system made up of 435 people with individual interests, expectations, and abilities. ... This means that if the Senate leadership can get 60 senators to vote to move forward with a bill, then the bill can advance over the objections of some senators. ...

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In short Madison was telling people that we need a well ran government for protection. ... Madison was telling people why they needed to agree to a stronger government. ... With the form of government Madison was informing people about stood for that cause. ... I just can't seem to understand that people needed to be convinced that this way was the right way. ... People get all of these freedoms and protection and all people have to do is pay your taxes. ...

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Also, the directive principles of state policy in Irish constitution were looked upon by the people of India as an inspiration for the independent India's government to comprehensively tackle complex social and economic challenges across a vast, diverse nation and population. ... Rights are Enforceable by the courts All people, irrespective of race, religion, caste or sex, have been given the right to move the Supreme Court and the High Courts for the enforcement of their fundamental rights. ... Poverty stricken people may not have the means to do so and therefore, in the public inte...

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He shot 26 people; this is the second deadliest mass killing in the American history. ... (policymic.com) Plus, Criminals sometimes kill people because of their unhappiness or sadness. Criminals should not think that it is okay to hurt, or even kill people. ... (keepandbeararms.com) This is an example when people save lives just with a gun. ... Guns are not alive, they cannot think or move themselves. ...

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His actions were not limited to protest; King helped to organize a bus boycott for the Montgomery Bus System after Rosa Parks had been arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white male and move to the rear of the bus. ... His protest of the desegregation of the elevators within the Fulton County Court House had a positive outcome, by permitting African-Americans to ride in the same elevator as White-Americans and moved him one step closer to his dream of "one day all Americans would be equal." ... Johnson, giving all people the opportunity to fair employment and a chance at public ac...

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However, during this time, significant breakthroughs and changes have effected people lives under his command. ... Under this constitution, this move would help him a great deal. ... The decision to build the mosquito fleet changed some peoples lives for the better and some for the worse. ... Under the presidency of Madison, many decisions had to be made according to what was right for the good of the people. ... Presidents Jefferson and Madison have greatly changed the lives of the American people while in office. ...

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This gives the government the ability to tap phones and to detain people for almost no reason at all. ... I assume that the Patriot act was created by patriotic Americans with "good intentions," those good intentions being the safety of the American people as well as to try to prevent another terrorist attack. ... (Something very similar to what President Bush and Sec. of State Ashcroft are doing) This executive order basically forced all American citizens of Japanese heritage to temporarily move to "relocation camps". ... During the 1950s McCarthy accused at least 57 people of being communist...

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House of Representatives are elected every two years and represent a discreet group of approximately 650,000 to 700,000 people in congressional districts. ... These rules are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of a system made up of 435 people with individual interests, expectations, and abilities. ... This means that if the Senate leadership can get 60 senators to vote to move forward with a bill, then the bill can advance over the objections of some senators. ... They are there for the people, which is the epitome of a true democracy. ...

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It was a very brave move for these men to try to enforce new rules and rights on a new country. ... I think the amendments are the ones most people are familiar with as they are the ones we hear about the most. ... This amendment allows all members of the United States of America to make their own choices for religion, freedom of speech and press, and the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. ... This pretty much means people can express themselves however they want. ...

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It is appalling to think these people have a virtual life of leisure while in prison. ... Money that could be better spent elsewhere is wasted on people that have been given due process and now must answer for their crimes against society. Limits on appeals The federal Constitution allows people who are in custody to challenge the legality of their confinement by seeking a writ of habeas corpus. ... In a move to reduce the delays in the carrying out of death row sentences. ...

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The Reserved powers under the 10th amendment of the constitution said that the states should get more power for the good and understanding of the people. ... The republicans reversed situations saying the constitution should be amended and are able to be interpreted to the needs of the people (Doc G). ... Jefferson favored and practiced expansionism, and he thought they should expand before Spain or France moves in and tries to take over. ... The Federalists stood for the general welfare clause because it had the interests of the people in mind. ...

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In 1789, Madison moved from being Orange County Representative to Virginia State Representative. ... During Madison's presidency, America and Britain were becoming more and more tense, and some people wanted war. These people were called "War Hawks". ...

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These reasons were based on population, the south was made up of more people than the north, but the actual physical population was large in the south. ... In February of 1819, the Tallmadge amendment was adopted in the House of Representatives, however in the Republican dominated congress it was shot down, because of this lollygagging the Senate did not move swiftly to grant Missouri its place in the union, instead the state of Missouri was hanging in the balance through the fall and into the summer. ... The debate on behalf of the South was focused on two questions: "One of right, the ...

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TheDemocrats believed the bank to be a tool of rich oppression and a dangerousinstitution because the men in power were of the highest class and utterly"irresponsible to the people." ... When the Cherokee sought help from the Congress they only allotted lands in the West and urged them to move. ...

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It's absolutely necessary to have a safeguard from the government just locking people up and taking their property. ... Although McCall was indeed a criminal, there's definitely something wrong with trying someone again because they moved to a different area of the country, As a whole, the Bill of Rights is probably more important than the whole rest of the United States Constitution. ...

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When thinking of a symbol of the United States of America, the first item that wonders into my head is our flag. Ever since our nation has been established, the flag has represented the freedom that exists in our great land. It has flown in every battle of war that our soldiers have bravely fought...

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The years after the War of 1812 marked the beginning of the first modern "post-war" era. For Americans, the end of the war unleashed a new spirit of nationalism, the rapid growth of cities and industry, and a quickening of expansion westward. This rapid economic expansion was not built...

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Muschamp writes this piece to state that Contemporary architecture is again gaining the interest of the people, yet institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art, are unwilling to support them. ... Then he moves on to tell about the 350 seat theatre, which incorporates a 360 degree projector, the art gallery that encircles this area, and finally the artifacts exhibit, full of many historic pieces, such as a copy of "God Bless America" signed by Irving Berlin. ...

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It is said by many young Americans that the government is constantly scheming against its people. ... "The government has too much power," the people claim. ... Tapping phones, surveys, tracking devices, identification numbers, collection agencies, and repossession are all examples of how the government can follow our every move. ... In aiming for a better tomorrow, strict firearm legislation should be meticulously designed and heavily enforced to protect the American people and appeal to the people's best interest. ... In aiming for a better tomorrow, strict firearm legislation sh...

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Now based on this amendment the "all men" means all people who were born in the country. ... The 15th amendment gave more rights to people of color but only males were allowed to vote. ... For example, the grandfather clause only allowed people with no only white ancestry to vote. ... If a same-sex couple moves to a state that doesn't allow the marriages, like Georgia, then they would not be given any federal benefits. ... Some people opposed the decision based on their cultural, family, morals, and other factors. ...

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