Constitution: 1. Supremacy of National Law: The Constitution and federal law are the supreme law of the land; they pre-empt state constitutions and state law. Article 6‚ section 2 explains that when a dispute occurs between the state and national government the national government pre-empts conflicting state and local laws‚ making them unenforceable. The hierarchy of the law is as follows: - U.S. Constitution. - Federal law (under constitution) and treaties made by the national government
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Section II - Part A (Document-Based Questions) To what extent did the Federalist administrations of George Washington and John Adams promote national unity and advance the authority of the federal government? George Washington and John Adams were the first two presidents of the United States. As they had just fought a civil war against their oppressive mother country‚ it was only fitting that they were federalists. Federalists believed in national unity and a strong central government. They knew
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For centuries‚ people have always continued to bash congress. Liberal Democrats were the first to do this. But‚ more recently the conservatives have been complaining. Back in that time‚ persecuting Congress is what citizens took part in when they controlled the presidency. Before World War II occurred‚ Congress gave no one power until they elected a president to lead the country to greatness. Overtime‚ numerous beneficial presidential agencies have developed. Two in particular‚ the NSC and CIA have
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5/12/11  The federal government of the United States empowers a wide range of law enforcement agencies to maintain law and public order related to matters affecting the country as a whole. The Federal Law enforcement agencies are only authorized to enforce various laws generally only on a federal level. Majority of these agencies have broad federal enforcement powers‚ but most enforce only narrow portions of federal law. In some cases‚ they may be empowered to
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Iron Cage of bureaucracy is reflected in the lives of many people‚ and has put limits on individual’s freedom and potential. These bureaucracies have invaded many institutions in the western world and have become a driving force of capitalism. Hospitals‚ schools‚ sports have become a for profit businesses. Bureaucracy is not about sentiment or difference between what is right or wrong but rather about logic and dollar signs. For example‚ hospitals have become a moneymaking business. Doctors are limited
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The First Continental Congress The American dream is built upon a foundation of struggles and gains‚ along with more struggles. A look back to early American History provides one with a timeline that seems endless and full of surprises. The First Continental Congress serves as one of those timeline markers and is a great example of the American way. Being one of the first meetings ever between the colonists‚ The First Continental Congress laid one of the first bricks into the foundation of America
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people or even intimidate people very easily. Congress and The Quest For Power is going to talk about what and why the congress are wanting to have power. Congress will be able to have power with states etc. with the actions that they make. People that mainly are a member of congress are usually in a quest for one thing while entering into politics. Personal power is something that each person wants to have while being a member. Almost all members of congress want to attain the power so that they are
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thereof‚ rather—of members of Congress. However‚ solutions to resolve‚ or at least improve‚ public approval of their congressional representatives are unclear and plagued by some of the following questions: are term limits the answer‚ will they do more harm than good‚ and is it just a trade-off for different‚ yet equally adverse issues? Why Term Limits? Dissatisfaction from Americans It should come as no surprise that Americans are less than satisfied with Congress. A Gallup poll conducted in 2013
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Federal Jurisdiction Abstract In this paper I will discuss a case involving Henry‚ a resident of Nevada‚ who sued Adam‚ a resident of Utah in the Federal Court in California. Henry sought $60‚000 damages for personal injuries arising from an automobile accident that occurred in Los Angeles‚ California. I will answer the following questions about this case. Does the Federal Court have jurisdiction? What rules of procedure will
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Federal laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII prohibits discrimination because of race‚ color‚ religion‚ sex‚ and national original. Title VII applies to all private employers‚ state and local governments‚ and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law essentially applies the standards of Title VII to the federal government as an employer. Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The Fair Pay Act changes when the statute of limitations
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