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    campaign of 2016‚ a Republican man rose above the other contenders and became the worse president the United States of America has ever seen. Blinded by his wealth‚ he is a selfish person who only sees what’s good for him and not America. This man is named Donald Trump‚ that guy who made an appearance in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York‚" as well as the owner of the Trump Tower. Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to be president because of his selfish and egotistical disposition. During his presidential campaign

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    Clarence Thomas

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    Supreme Court Justice: Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas was sworn in to office on Wednesday‚ October 23‚ 1991 after he was accused by a woman named Anita Hill for sexual misconduct. After exploring the charges from Hill‚ the Judiciary Committee of the Legislature found no convincing evidence of proof in the allegations against Thomas. The Committee gave him no recommendation when reporting his nomination to Senate. The Senate voted 52 to 48 to the appointment of Thomas into the High Court. Since

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    1801‚ Thomas Jefferson and his followers gained control of the American government. This created a change within America as the antifederalists finally were in charge with different ideas in mind compared to the federalists. Though difficult at first in making some ideas work‚ they were able to make some changes to benefit America. Under Thomas Jefferson‚ there was a distinctive vision for the economy‚ culture‚ politics‚ and education‚ and there was also the War of 1812 Economy Jefferson wanted

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    Powers of the President A common question today amongst the citizens of the United States regarding the president‚ especially today’s president‚ Barack Obama‚ is whether or not the President has too much power. A question even asked in one of the video which garners different opinions with many‚ including myself‚ typically saying that the President’s power may seem a bit excessive. However‚ is it necessary that the President have that much power and how exactly does he acquire all that power

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    Clarence Thomas" Clarence Thomas. In the annals of American history‚ this name has risen to the forefront of noted Supreme Court Justices and has become synonymous with the ideals and philosophies of uncompromising conservatives. Undeniably‚ the same name also congers thoughts of hypocrisy‚ desertion‚ and self-denial toward one of America ’s most divisive and enigmatic political figures. Since his nomination by President George H. Bush to the United States Supreme Court‚ Justice Thomas has been

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    Outline Thesis: Two significant thinkers and writers Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Thomas Jefferson both had a great influence on revolutions in France and America accordingly. As long as Rousseau’s “The Origin of the Civil Society” was written before Jefferson’s “Declaration of Independence” it is said that Rousseau is the person who influenced on Jefferson’s work. Moreover‚ both authors share several key concepts. Since Jefferson and Rousseau share some key ideas‚ especially those expressed on fundamental

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    Hamilton v.s. Jefferson Alexander Hamilton was a federalist who believed in a strong central government. Thomas Jefferson was a democratic republican who wanted states to have strong power. Hamilton and Jefferson were competing to get their way. Hamilton point of view was best for America. Hamilton want the best for the country not for himself‚ he wanted to help bring upon a good strong federal government‚ and he thought that Jefferson was to dangerous for the country. Hamilton want best for the

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    Burr‚ Hamilton‚ and Jefferson‚ a character Analysis. Closely follows the lives of three of the United States greatest politicians as they struggle to create and maintain a new nation. In the appendix of the book the author‚ Roger Kennedy‚ explains how he shows sympathy for historical losers and often doubts some triumphs of winners in history books. So in this book‚ it’s obvious Mr. Kennedy shows a bias to Aaron Burr‚ a lesser-known founder. One such example of this is throughout the book Roger belittles

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    Powers of the President Over the years‚ the president has been allowed to create a law without congressional approval * Through the Ordinance Power of the Executive branch‚ the president can issue orders that carry the weight of law: these orders have known as Executive Orders. These Orders allow the President to take care of business in a much faster way than he/she had to wait upon congressional approval. The Appointment Power Ambassadors and Diplomats Cabinet members Heads of Gov.

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    How much power does the President really have? Does the President sometimes overstep his boundaries? Can the President also be put in his place by the legislative branch or the judicial branch? The answer to both of the latter questions is yes. Yes the president oversteps his boundaries‚ but there are also times when he has almost no power and his powers can be taken away from him. There are times when he uses his influence and power to have an affair‚ when he goes to war without Congress making

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