The Constitution spells out in six sections the powers of the federal government and the states. ... The Constitution prevents cruel or unjust use of power through the separation of powers. ... The Constitution divides governmental powers in other ways, both within the federal government and between the federal government and the states. ... From the 1700's to present day the Constitution has be adjusted to suit the needs of the people of the United States, whether they have been made by amendment but more often they are the result of court decisions. The Constitution has served t...

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Question: To what extent has political culture in the United States been influenced by the Constitution and Federalism? ... The creation of the Constitution was intended to define general and specific guidelines to bring about order in the United States. ... It was later proven that decisions made by the Framers of the Constitution were made not for their own personal financial gain, but for their states" personal gain. ... However, the Framers of the Constitution were more concerned with their states" individual interests and equal representation. ... They wanted to make sure that ever...

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Federal system in the United States of America: its origins. ... u The Constitution of the United States establishes certain powers to be shared between state and national governments. ... In 1787 drafted the new Constitution. ... The Constitution was ratified in 1788. ... From the times of cooperative federalism in the United States has undergone many changes. ...

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The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. ... After the constitution, the Federalist papers were created, works to ratify this constitution. ... First, if we have a large republic, and we're electing senators and large blocks in states, that the more people we have, the less chance there is for corruption. ... Michael Parenti, author of "The Constitution as an Elitist Government" believes the constitution was written in a classist society. ... He ratifies the Constitution in a knowledgeable way. ...

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The United States' government is a form of democracy, with variations. A huge variation the United States put into their form of government the ability to elect representatives who vote directly on laws instead of citizens. This significant variation generates controversy over the United States being either a Democracy or an Oligarchy. ... Because citizens of the United States are unable to directly vote on laws, it hinders the country from being easily categorized as a democracy. ... Using these grounds as building blocks, the United States can construct a coexisting government betwee...

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In the United States, there are hundreds of these organizations that put out their message and try to bring national attention to a certain cause. ... MADD works to raise public disapproval of drunk driving to ultimately reduce traffic fatalities in the United States. ... Although non-profit and civil organizations make a difference in the United States, somewhere where they have no affect is in countries that have an authoritarian or totalitarian government. ... On the other hand, we the people of the United States have rights that allow us to express our thoughts and interests freely because...

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This religious toleration has been incorporated into the United States where people have a freedom of religion. ... Montesquieu's idea of democracy was adapted by James Madison for the United States. ... The United States is so large and diverse that there is generally no single majority. The United States Constitution is greatly influenced by Montesquieu as far as the system of government is concerned. ... Treason is the only crime indicated out in the United States Constitution. ...

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This religious toleration has been incorporated into the United States where people have a freedom of religion. ... Montesquieu's idea of democracy was adapted by James Madison for the United States. ... The United States is so large and diverse that there is generally no single majority. The United States Constitution is greatly influenced by Montesquieu as far as the system of government is concerned. ... Treason is the only crime indicated out in the United States Constitution. ...

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The Red Scare was a political and social phenomenon that overcame the United States shortly after the First World War, which ended in late 1918. During World War I, an extreme patriotism took hold in the United States. ... Constitution and rule of law" which has always guided the U.S. and insured our free society were suddenly now pushed back. ... For example, 32 states passed laws banning the display of a communist Red Flag". ... Even the important goals of protecting the country and maintaining a strong and effective government must not result in the destruction of civil liberties and the ...

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In the constitution it says, "the right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by a State on account of age." ... The statistics show that in the United States the amount of eligible voters that actually vote is extremely low. ... It is every United States citizen's right and responsibility to participate and be involved politically. ...

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After 9/11, the United States realized that it was not as safe as originally thought. ... They have even gone as far as profiling every foreigner that comes into the United States. This country was built on our constitution. ...

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Anti-Federalists During the time of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, two camps of political thought emerged. ... However, the new government provided too much power to the states and proved inadequate for meeting the problems of the United States. ... The republican government established by the Constitution was not supported by the Anti-Federalists, because this type of government would require the active support of people but United States government was too distant from the people. ... The Founding Fathers of the Constitution developed many ideas that were still ...

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Anti-Federalists During the time of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, two camps of political thought emerged. ... However, the new government provided too much power to the states and proved inadequate for meeting the problems of the United States. ... The republican government established by the Constitution was not supported by the Anti-Federalists, because this type of government would require the active support of people but United States government was too distant from the people. ... The Founding Fathers of the Constitution developed many ideas that were still ...

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In 1954, Guatemala's military organized a coup' d'état backed by the United States was a pivotal point in Guatemala's young democracy. ... It wasn't until the constitution of May 31, 1985 (effective January 14, 1986) provided a representative democracy with three independent branches: executive, legislative, and judicial, plus an autonomous Supreme Electoral Tribunal.10 The Guatemalan is a government that kind of mimics the government of the United States, but it has not proven to be as effective. Guatemala's government today is set up very much like the U...

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Along with Jackson himself, Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberties, and equality of economic opportunities. ... Jacksonites stated that they were very protective of the United States Constitution, but Jackson himself often used the Constitution as an excuse to veto bills and make decisions that he himself thought correct. One example is his veto of the re-charter of the Bank of the United States. ... In his veto of the Bank of the United States, Jackson was acting selfishly. ... Although Jacksonian Dem...

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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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The Fathers of the United States wrote the Federalist Papers to assure the people that a powerful federal government would be beneficial for the well-being of the individual interest of its citizens as well as the country as a whole. ... Madison observes, "In the extended republic of the United States, and among the great variety of interests, parties, and sects which it embraces, a coalition of a majority of the whole society could seldom take place on any other principles than those of justice and the general good - (Jacobson, 568). He states that self-government is not only feasible in th...

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Interest groups, "An organized group of individuals or organizations that make policy-related appeals to the government" (Lowie et al 397), are sometimes called the unofficial fourth branch of the United States government, but are they useful or harmful for our nations democracy. ... From the founding of the constitution farmers were worried that, "Power could be wielded by organized interests and that the public good would be 'disregarded in the conflict of rival [fractions]'" (Lowi et al 396). ... This theory is that a constitution encourages many different in...

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The Constitution of the United States is system of fundamental laws of the United States of America. The Constitution was drawn up by 55 delegates during the constitutional convention in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 and ratified by the states in 1788. The Constitution defines distinct powers for the Congress of the United States, the president, and the federal courts. ... The Constitution also establishes and limits the authority of the federal government over the states and spells out freedoms and liberties for U.S. citizens. ... This amendment says," The right of citizens of th...

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Don't Let Flag Burning Burn our Constitution The American flag is not just a piece of material or a collage of fabric. ... We should remember the constitution and show that burning the flag cannot be ruled unconstitutional because it stands for the basic constitutional rights of the people--to create true democracy. ... We need to make sure that we as citizens really work to uphold the standards of our constitution and "let the government know that it is, in fact subservient to the people" (Marc Perkel). ... For it says in the first amendment in the constitution: Congress shall ma...

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Constitution. ... Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government. ... The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. ... Constitution, the Bill of Right, and the American people. ...

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Although the constitution claimed that all men were created equal, women seemed to be left out of the picture. ... They became standard texts in nearly all states for the next 50 years and sold over 125 million copies....

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The fluidity of the Constitution's construction is one of its' greatest strengths. ... The early years of American social reform put a lot of tension on the nation and through the nation, the constitution was tested. With the reconstruction amendments (13-15) the Constitution was able to adapt for the freedom of African-Americans, giving precedence for the incorporation of women. ... This is the greatest attribute of democracy, because the Constitution ties together the American people, and the elasticity of the constitution allows for it to withstand even the hardest of national str...

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Although they are not part of the Constitution or legal documents, The Federalists Papers gained much popularity in the midst of the ratification of the Constitution. ... The Framer's of the Constitution had certain type of government and how it would run in their minds while they constructed what is now our Constitution. ... The fact that the United States is so big in size meant to them that there is no way that the national government could rule on liberty and freedom with so much space between them and the people. ... The Framer's realized that there is so much territory in the U...

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Although they are not part of the Constitution or legal documents, The Federalists Papers gained much popularity in the midst of the ratification of the Constitution. ... The Framer's of the Constitution had certain type of government and how it would run in their minds while they constructed what is now our Constitution. ... The fact that the United States is so big in size meant to them that there is no way that the national government could rule on liberty and freedom with so much space between them and the people. ... The Framer's realized that there is so much territory in the U...

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