Question 1 When the Constitution was established‚ Article II was created to state the executive power shall be independent and a unitary president of the United States. A unitary president‚ or in other words a single-person‚ would provide quicker and more aggressive action than a multi-person executive council. However‚ even though the president is an independent position‚ the Constitution still states forms of checks and balances through the legislative and judicial branch. Article II also states
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Starting in the nineteenth century‚ began then reign of the political machines which led to many factors to the rise of these strategical machine bosses. In the outrage of the farmers and industrial workers‚ it was the first time the United States saw a huge increase in participation in electoral votes. The election was evenly divided‚ and the percent of voters went from 50-60% to 79% (Keene‚ 517). The ’bosses" would gain support from large numbers of working class and immigrant voters by promising
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strengths of Representative democracy? Representative democracy is a form of democracy which emerged in the 17th century that implements the majority of citizens in a state are represented by a minority of office holders‚ in the UK we have Representative Democracy through Parliament. Citizens are represented by Members of Parliament who are elected through their constituencies. Representative democracy is considered a more effective form of government than direct democracy because of the following
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Analytical Question Manifest Destiny‚ or land stealing? The war against mexico and the us‚ which took place north of the Rio Grande‚ broke out May 1846. The land north of the Rio Grande was disputed by the US and Mexico. Because the United States decided to occupy disputed territory Mexico attacked. With that said‚ is the United States justified in declaring war against Mexico? The United States was not justified in going to war because they deprived Mexico from their land‚ occupying territory
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Article Responses Connor Eigelberger Article 1 1. The biggest thing I never knew was hoe monumental it was due to the fact that he changed everything at the last moment. I never knew he had even changed it up. 2. The person from which they are showing their point of view is very influential in the speech. Therefore by doing this it exaggerates how amazing the real speech was. Jones was also a witness to the speech so he knew far more about it than the average person. 3. “These people out there
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The Reconquista and the Spanish overseas expansion greatly affected the world. Many differences existed between life under the Muslim ruling and life during the Reconquista.Their was more control during the Reconquista. The Spanish Jewry was effected greatly by the Spanish Inquisition. Also‚ their were many reasons as to why the Spanish expanded overseas mainly for commercial reasons.These overseas expansions were made possible by the technological innovations they had from around the world.
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HEALTH TEST #3 STUDY GUIDE 1. Define the terms below: Nutrition Nutrients Calories Hunger Appetite Glucose Amino Acids Saturated Fats Unsaturated Fats Trans Fats Adipose Tissue Cholesterol Nutrient-dense Body Image Fad Diets Weight Cycling Dietary Supplements Performance Enhancer 2. What are the 6 main nutrients? Define and give an example of each nutrient. 3. Which nutrients provide energy? 4. How do we use our nutrients? 5. What are the three types of Carbohydrates
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Final Exam Essay Question: “Our country was founded under‚ and has operated in accord with the basic principles of democracy and capitalism. However‚ the basic governing tenets of majority rule and the free market are not absolute. In fact in many instances‚ both historic and contemporary‚ we are able to recognize policies that run contrary to the ideals of "one person‚ one vote" and the "laissez faire" economy. Please describe how one or both of these principles is only partially adhered to in
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mistakenly believe that the Constitution is based off of the Ancient Greek’s idea of democracy‚ in which people voted themselves on issues pertaining to their government (Samons 1). While the founding fathers did use a kind of democracy‚ it was a representative rather than pure democracy. The American government does‚ however‚ use direct democracy in certain states‚ for better or worse. The theory behind direct democracy seems to fit what the American people want exactly. The people have a direct say
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undermine or enhance democracy in Britain? Democracy means ‘rule by the people’ and for this to function properly‚ it requires an informed public. Media provides this information to the public and therefore‚ the very definition of media suggests it is a democratic device; The media includes all organizations such as television‚ radio and newspapers‚ which provide news and information for the public. media informs and empowers all members of society‚ therefore enhancing democracy. However‚ there are
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