Parole Release Should parole release be abolished? This is one of the most talked about topics in the criminal justice field today. Many people feel it is time to do away with parole‚ while others are fighting to keep it around. There are pros and cons to both sides of the argument‚ all of which are very convincing. One of the strongest arguments against the parole system is the overpopulation problem in most prisons. Between 1986 and 1991‚ prisons have seen a 41% increase in the population of
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One of the major debates going on in states all over the United States today is whether people receiving welfare benefits should undergo drug testing to qualify. Critics argue that it is discrimination and unconstitutional‚ but it is requiring no more than almost any job that you apply for that requires you to pass a drug test in order to qualify for that job and benefits. As of now‚ the only thing that you must show in order to qualify for government assistance is that you are below the income
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To all intents and purposes‚ the power of theocracy in Massachusetts was broken." (146). The wrong-doings of "religious officials"‚ however one defines them‚ caused this unjust government to collapse. What is the point of trial when one could not be proven innocent? Each trial lead down the same path‚ a witch that confessed was punished‚ and an accused witch who did not confess was also punished. So under a theocratic government‚ there were no winners nor losers‚ only those unfairly put to excruciating
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In Ancient Greece‚ different forms of government existed throughout the 1500+ city-states (similar to communities). Athens‚ for example‚ one of the most known city-states in Ancient times was the birthplace of democracy and was that way for nearly 200 years prior to the age and rule of Alexander The Great. In the following paragraphs‚ we will contrast and compare the different forms of government and rule that took place during that period. We will start with the differences of each one. Monarchy
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The United-States government‚ as any other government‚ preforms a variety of functions that can directly or indirectly impact the lives of the American populous. Due to the tremendous amount of power‚ and authority a government can attain‚ the founding fathers set out to create a constitution which would impose limitations on the power of government‚ in relation to the people’s rights. As observed in the Constitution and the Declaration of independence‚ the American government is theoretically run
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When the Framers wrote “securing the blessings of liberty‚” it was referring to the freedom to criticize the government or petition it when they disagreed with its policies‚ in other words it meant our government will make good decisions so that we have the good things about freedom and the future generations have freedom and right as well. Once the constitution was ratified the Bill of Rights were the ten amendments to the constitution that offered numerous limitations on the national government’s
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Welfare Welfare is a charity to the people‚ organized by the government. There are many issues that are associated with the welfare program. Is society ultimately responsible for the well-being of the poor? If so‚ how do we help those people that are less fortunate? At what cost are we required help them? Are they to be held in any way responsible for themselves? How do we control and reform the way people spend their welfare support? Differentiating between who receives welfare and who
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One child policy has been in effect in China for more than thirty years. However‚ during the recent several years‚ the controversy of whether the government should abolish the one child policy has been debated widely among government officials as well as ordinary people. It is a significant issue because it involves a lot of essential social problems and moral principles. There have been various opinions concerning this issue. This essay will consider arguments for abolishing the one child policy
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These classes with the books that the college board has provided us with are helpful. However‚ whenever I start studying for the test‚ I get worried about my future and if I wonder wasted my parent’s money. So‚ I would like for these tests to be abolished as an entrance requirement for colleges across the nation. Although‚ I am aware that the SAT and ACT offer a fee waiver for students who cannot afford the cost of registering for the test. However‚
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re Welfare Welfare is helping the lower standards of community‚ like those at or under minimum wage. It was originally meant to be temporary help for those who were out of work‚ or not quite making enough to substance them and their families. The meaning and use have gone through extensive changes from when it was first created. There is a need for comprehensive welfare reform‚ in order for the welfare programs to continue to work. Medical Assistance (Medicare)‚ Food Assistance (Food Stamps) and
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