Both houses serve a very distinct and integral part in our American Government, and it is important to be able to see the differences in both. ... This system was set up for two reasons, it was a compromise between those who thought that democratic representation should be based on population (the House) and those who thought that the states should be represented equally (the Senate), and the founding fathers thought that having two houses would limit the number of unreasonable initiatives passed through Congress. ... They have to be quite different so they can serve the country in each wa...

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Passing the bar in 1790, he set up practice in Boston. ... He continued to serve his country and gained a well-respected reputation. ... President Monroe, like the Presidents before him served two consecutive terms. ... "The sun of my political life," he confided in his diary, "sets in the deepest gloom." ... He had given up a good part of his life to serve his country. ...

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Some of Andrew's early influences were the American Revolution in which he served as a mounted courier at the age of 13. ... Major Accomplishments In 1787, Andrew became a lawyer and he set up his office in McLeanville, N.C. ... He served in the Senate from September 1797 to April 1798 and then retired to private life. ...

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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 ...

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An important part of becoming an effective social worker includes understanding social policies. In order to better understand these policies it is necessary to become familiar with elected officials on all levels. An understanding of the policies and the elected officials will also put social worke...

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Lincoln took this as an act of war and immediately called for 75,000 volunteer to serve for three months. He also called congress into special sessions, but set the convening date for July 4, which was eighty days away. ... On May 4, Lincoln called for 42,000 additional volunteers to serve for three years. ...

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All topics of discussion are to be held with the intent of developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and to empower young aspiring professionals by encouraging them to build a strong skill set that they will carry throughout their lives.We are a future force for good, to add value to the people and the planet. ... Elected officers will serve a term of one academic year, with elections held during the first month of the first semester each year. ... Shall be responsible for positively positioning the Club at all times Section III - Executive Board The officers listed above sh...

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A child of the American Revolution, John Quincy Adams was the first President of American History whose father, John Adams, also served a term as President of the United States of America. ... Remini, described JQA best, "A reluctant, conflicted leader destined to serve his country- (32). ... He served nine consecutive terms in the House of Representatives, earning the nicknames "Old Man Eloquent- & "His Excellency- because of his extraordinary speeches in opposition to slavery (The American President, 1). ... Although his presidency failed to fulfill his hopes and goals, he set a...

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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 Constitution set it up and it is the balance of power between each of the state governments of the U.S. and the national government. ... He argued for federalism to prevent tyranny; by which states could serve as testing grounds for new policies and programs. ... Because both sets of powers require money to implement, both the national and state governments were given authority to levy taxes. ... He set into motion deregulation of the banking industry which caused major problems because federally chartered savings and loans that had earlier been required to place their loans in home mort...

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In the case, a Texan named Gregory Johnson set fire to an American flag during the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas in order to protest nuclear arms buildup; the decision was awarded to Johnson in the midst of stern opposition (Beth 68). Lockean philosophy concerning the natural rights of man also serves amajor role in an American's idea of rights. ... While Representatives serve two year terms, Senators serve six year terms (Holder 23). ...

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As the requirements to serve in the House of Representatives were considered, their concern was how long a representative would be able to serve. They feared that if someone served for two years, he or she could take advantage of the position. ... The man had already voluntarily given up power when needed and would set a great example for those who would come after him. ... They believed that it should left to Congress to interpret the constitutional reach of its power, not judges, who serve for life. ...

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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). ...

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The founding fathers set Americas' government, and future, up for success. ... The legislative branch has other powers that serve as a check to the executive branch. ... The legislative branch is even set up in such a way that it conducts checks on itself by only allowing bills to be passed by both chambers of Congress, giving only the House the ability to originate revenue bills, requiring every journal gets published and not allowing one chamber to adjourn longer than three days without the other chambers blessing (Mount, 2010). ...

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The proposed law is usually read once, and then a date is set for public input and debate (Snyder, 2012). ... Law can be a function of power alone and designed to serve the interest of some narrow groups. ...

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The federal role in education is not to serve the system. It is to serve the children. ... Schools that set limits enforce boundaries, teach to reach for the sky, and create habits of good conduct. ... He doesn't mean schools promoting a particular set of religious beliefs. ...

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His father the second president our country would know, the stage was set for John Quincy to lead a successful political career. ... Adams served as a law clerk while being trained as an attorney and, although he found he disliked practicing law, John Quincy opened a law office on Court Street in Boston in 1790. ... Adams led a rather uneventful presidency, serving just one term as head of the nation, and being elected to the House of Representatives in 1830, where he would serve for the final seventeen years of his life. ...

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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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It is by the precedent he set that we live and govern our nation and ourselves. ... In April of 1754, on his way to establish a post at the Forks of the Ohio, Washington learned that the French had already set a fort there. ... From 1759 to 1774 he served in the House of Burgesses (Flexner). ... Washington had set an important precedent when he attained the power to appoint and dismiss his own department heads. ...

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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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In December 1863, President Lincoln set up a process for Political Reconstruction for reconstructing the state governments in the South so that Unionists were in charge rather then secessionists. ... "I myself prefer that it were now conferred on the very intelligent, and on those who serve our cause as soldiers." ...

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John Jay's speech to congress tried to impact the treaties set up by Congress. ... (Document H) He felt that it would serve the government better to create a government based on an old government rather than to create an entire new one. ...

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Woodrow Wilson, who served two terms in office, was a great democratic leader in many areas. ... Wilson set out across the United states to tell everyone about the League of Nations and his Fourteen Points. ...

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