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    1. What are the four matters you are most knowledgeable about? Gender Equality I chose gender equality because our country has made some amazing progress came with equal rights for everybody I feel we have more steps to go. Men and women should all be treated equally. Wearing a helmet on a motorcycle I chose this topic on wearing helmets on a motorcycle because this could be the true meaning of life and death. The most widely recognized reason for death in motorcycle accidents is head injuries

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    In the novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ it is the “beast” which is the most important and symbolic. It remains‚ whether considered real or imaginary by the boys on the island‚ a significant ‘being’. William Golding has chosen to personify the evil that is inside human beings‚ in the beast. The beginnings of the idea of the beast occur‚ when Ralph‚ having been chosen by the group of boys as their leader‚ is now taking on his role‚ with an increasing confidence. He is assuring

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    1.1 Trace the origins of American government What is a democracy? How does a democracy differ from other forms of government in both practical and theoretical terms? What requirements must be met for a government to be called a democracy? Which of the democratic ideals do you foresee as not being achieved in Iraq‚ and why? Will Iraq still be considered a democracy without this ideal? From the other forms of government mentioned in this chapter‚ argue for a better form of government

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    United States Court System

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    Abstract The court system in the United States serves as a tool to ensure that the society keep certain order and respect the law created by the Legislative and Executive power. The court system will ensure that crimes receive the deserve sanction applying the law (severe or not that severe‚ depending on the type of the crime) (Siegel L.J.‚ Schmalleger F.‚ Worrall J.L. 2011) How fair is the court system? How the court system that is used in today ’s America was created or developed? How it works

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    The Importance of Beowulf in Modern America By Jennifer Carley Modern culture and literature include many stories of great heroes and fictional adventures. Many people grow up reading about these great adventures and looking up to the heroes of the stories. Heroes are great roll models because they are portrayed as courageous and trustworthy individuals‚ two very admirable qualities. Despite numerous cultural and technological advancements‚ life in modern America continues to bear resemblance to

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    United States and Dreams

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    Dreams and ambitions. We all have dreams and ambistions.They can be as small as passing your English speech. Or as big as becoming the first black president of America. Dreams and be the pursuit of love‚ finding the special someone‚ someone whom you want to spend the rest of your life with. Everyone can accomplish their dreams as long as they put in the work. Dreams aren’t free‚ they are paid in hard work‚ determination‚ and willingness to achieve your goal. Walt Disney‚ died at age 65‚ in that time

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    The United States of America and Mexico compare and contrast their differences when it comes to education‚ homeless rates‚ and their overall standard of living. The U.S and Mexico compare when it comes to homeless rates seeing as the numbers are increasing each year. As for education‚ Mexico lacks standard education‚ where as the United States has a higher standard for education. The overall standard of living in both countries is probably the biggest difference the two countries have. Mexico has

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    Racism in Modern Day America Often times in America‚ citizens avoid addressing racism in its modern form. Modern racism is the mindset that certain races are better or worse with specific instinctive abilities or weaknesses. Many of these beliefs are perpetuated by the media which shows stereotypes in different forms such as movies‚ cartoons‚ music videos‚ sitcoms‚ and newspapers. Whites are often regarded as naturally rational‚ fair‚ and caring while Blacks are often regarded as criminal‚ untrustworthy

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    them electronically: 1) Admiral George Dewey once said‚ "the office of President is not such a very difficult one to fill‚ his duties being mainly to execute the laws of Congress." Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Explain why. 2) List five INFORMAL qualifications you think one should have in order to be seriously considered for the presidency. Explain your choices. (You may use some of the suggested qualifications mentioned in the video.) 3) At about $400‚000 a year‚ the

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    QUESTION: It has been argued that united states constitution came about primarily through an evolving series og meetings‚ conventions‚ and congresses. support‚ modify‚ or refute this contention using specific evidence. In Philadelphia‚ 1787 the united states constitution was drafted in a series of meetings and conventions. None of the delegates were interested in a meeting to talk about the weak A.O.C‚ but once they were lured to Philadelphia the delegates realized that they need something

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