1. Corrupt Bargain In the 1824 presidential election‚ there were five Democratic – Republican candidates. Andrew Jackson won 43% of the popular vote and John Quincy Adams received 30%. Jackson won 99 electoral votes and Adams won 84. Even though Jackson had more votes‚ he did not receive the majority. Adams chose Henry Clay as secretary of State and Clay persuaded House of Representatives to vote for Adams. Andrew Jackson loses. Jackson wins next election‚ brought up Corrupt bargain. Saw as cheap
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or ambiguous terms that need to be defined and or clarified? “Vague or Ambiguous Terms” * In dealing with the situation given‚ I had come up that there are terms or words that are not clear or too obscure on me. And these are: * “Jenny became heavy with a child” * “Rheumatic Heart” * “Mitral Valve” * “Medical Predicament” In regards with the ambiguous or vague terms that I’ve encountered in the given situation‚ I had able to scrutinized the 1st term or phrase wherein
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assets and current liabilities‚ the operating activities section has adjustments for depreciation expense and for the gains and losses on the sale of long-term assets. 2. Cash Provided From or Used By Investing Activities This section of the cash flow statement reports changes in the balances of long-term asset accounts‚ such as: Long-term Investments Land Buildings Equipment Furniture & Fixtures Vehicles In short‚ investing
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Term Sheet BUS605: Venture Capital and Private Equity Term Sheet “A term sheet is a non-binding agreement setting forth the basic terms and condition under which an investment will be made. The term sheet serves as a template to develop more detailed legal documents. Once the parties involved reach an agreement on the details laid out in the term sheet‚ a binding agreement or contract that conforms to the term sheet details is then drawn up” (Investopedia‚ 2013)
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They may or may not relate to you‚ depending on the disease or condition. About the symptoms or diagnosis What is the disease or condition? How serious is my illness or condition and how will it affect my home and work life? What is the short-term and long-term prognosis for my disease or condition? What caused the disease or condition? There is more than a disease or condition that may be causing my symptoms? Should I be tested for a specific disease or condition? What symptoms should I watch for
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Deal Structure and Deal Terms When an entrepreneur needs financing for his company‚ there are a variety of factors he must understand in order to craft a beneficial deal. The owner needs to understand the economic nature of his business‚ the financiers’ need and perceptions of risk and rewards‚ and his own needs and requirements. In order to understand the economic nature of the business‚ the owner needs to know the exact amount he will need to fund the project‚ the riskiness of the project‚
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Term limits from the smallest level all the way to the Oval office have been in effect since this country was started. The main reason for term limits is to prevent tyranny (as we fought against the British due to their tyranny on us). Now under the Constitution‚ the members of the U.S. Senate are able to serve an infinite number of six-year terms (Boundless). House of Representative members are able to serve an infinite number of two-year terms (Boundless). Reformers in the 90’s put the congressional
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2: Theory Question on Short Term and Long Term Budgeting. Yes‚ I agree that budgeting is the key component in management short and long term planning. According to the website Thinking Make Easy‚ “Budgeting is a process of planning‚ setting goals and defining the objectives of the management that are needed for a given period of time. It is the tool that provides specific direction and achievements for the company” (Para 1). As budgeting may benefit a lot in term of saving more money either for
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Term Limits What are the arguments for term limits? With term limits‚ Congress will be more responsible toward the people because they will soon be themselves. They will have to live under the laws they have created while in office. Members of Congress will have less time in office to develop all types of commitments to lobbyists and other special interest groups‚ thereby eliminating lobbyists being a primary influence on legislation. A general belief is that people‚ when given power‚ will eventually
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Ballast - (a) the material (usually water in ballast tanks) used to stabilise a vessel when partially loaded or empty‚ (b) In Ballast - term to describe vessel sailing empty to next loading port. BENDS - Abbreviation for ’both ends’. Used when any loading and discharging term for a vessel is the same for both loading and discharging operations. BFI - Baltic Freight Index - an index reflecting a composite number of routes‚ issued on a daily basis. BIFFEX - Baltic International Freight Futures Exchange
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