Legal Brief 10/24/11 Citation: Charles T. Schenck v. United States‚ Supreme Court of the United States‚ 1919 Issue: Whether distributing anti-conscription literature during war time is protected under the First Amendment. Relief Sought: Schenck did not want to be convicted of violating the Espionage Act of 1917 so he appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Facts: Charles Schenck was the general secretary of the Socialist Party of America. Socialists believed that the war had been caused
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problem that affects millions of people within the United States and worldwide. However‚ certain population groups are more susceptible to obtaining asthma than others. Socioeconomic status (SES) is a rough marker of a variety environmental/behavioral exposures and a very important determinant of differences in asthma prevalence and severity among ethnic minorities in the U.S.1 Ethnic minorities have a higher risk for obtaining asthma in the United States due to low socioeconomic status. The mechanisms
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As the severity of the global warming threat attains universal recognition‚ the United States must look for ways to decrease its reliance on fossil fuels for electricity production. The combustion of fossil fuels such as oil and coal to generate electricity produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that lead to a variety of environmental problems. Nuclear power‚ on the other hand‚ is a comparatively clean source of energy. Though still widely employed‚ concerns over security of stored waste
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Mexican Immigrants in the United States Workplace Leslie Y Badalucca Capella University Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Trends in Workplace Diversity 4 Impact of Global Economy 5 Discrimination Practices 5-6 Accommodating Diversity 6-7 Effects of Cultures in the Workplace 7-8 Employer Attitudes 8-10 Contribution of Policies and Procedures 10-11 Real-Life Practices
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Spanish in the United States The United States is home to a large and rapidly growing population of Spanish speakers. With over 35 million speakers‚ Spanish is the second most commonly-spoken language in the United States. According to data from the US Census Bureau‚ it is spoken in about 12 per cent of all U.S. households. Hispanic citizens constitute about 16% of the U.S. population now and this figure will rise to 30% by 2050. By 2050‚ the U.S. will become the largest Spanish-speaking country
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Illegal Immigration In The United States: A Controversial Debate Illegal immigration is an on-going issue‚ which is of much importance in the United States today. It has been overlooked for many years‚ however it has reached a point where it can no longer be ignored. Most of the illegal immigrants‚ 54% to be exact‚ come through the Mexican border. (Hayes 5) Since the early 1980’s‚ the number of illegal Mexican immigrants has risen at an incredible rate‚ causing the United States government to take action
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The Difference and Similarity between Schools in the United States and Afghanistan and Pakistan The novel Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is about a mountain climber who risks his life in order to climb the second highest mountain (K2) on earth in honor of his sister. After getting lost and trying to find his way to a friend‚ Greg wanders off to a village‚ where he’s later welcomed in the village chiefs’ home. Seeing how the people lived‚ he promised to build the
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sanitation. Many organizations have developed ways to help diminished hunger around the world. In reality‚ the battle against hunger could become impossible. We don’t even need to look outside our country. There are some people who live here in the United States of America are in need of food. The USAD does not compare the lack of food security among low-income family
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Legalization of Marijuana in the United States Author: Heidi Heffron-Clark ENGL112ON_AC: Composition Professor: Julie Joki Talk about a hot topic! Marijuana and the discussion surrounding full legalization of the substance in the United States‚ has been creating a stir for many years now. Some people feel that there is no need to legalize another drug and take the risk of allowing it to get into the hands of children or people that may not be exposed to it if were not legal. Others say
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The United States‚ as a leading developed country‚ is very attractive to many foreigners. Everyone dreams of coming to the United Sates to study or work. However‚ they are concerned about their health care while stay in the United States. The health care system in the United States is problematic. It is so extensive and complicated that it is almost impossible for the government to make everyone satisfied. Reformation of health care occurred many times in the history. President Bill Clinton tried
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