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    right of the people to be secure in their persons. The constitution has a document called the bill of rights which states the those right are equal amongst the citizens of the United States. The first amendment states congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the government for a redress of grievances that makes people

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    a threat to the nation. By the late 19th century‚ these groups had become a powerful political force‚ campaigning on the state level and calling for national liquor abstinence. Several states outlawed the manufacture or sale of alcohol within their own borders. In December 1917‚ the 18th Amendment‚ prohibiting the “manufacture‚ sale‚ or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes‚” was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. On January 29‚ 1919‚ the 18th Amendment

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    “The right of the people to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers‚ and effects‚ against unreasonable searches and seizures‚ shall not be violated‚ and no Warrants shall issue‚ but upon probable cause‚ supported by Oath or affirmation‚ and particularly describing the place to be searched‚ and the persons or things to be seized.” This is how the 4th Amendment in the Constitution is stated. This amendment means the police cannot search your house without a warrant or probable cause. It offers protection

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    Colonial Empire was the second-largest empire in the world‚ directly behind the British Empire‚ with 12‚347‚000 squared kilometers. 2‚381‚741 of those kilometers were a nation‚ which had been forced into colonization and depression by the French‚ known as Algeria. In 1954 Algerian people and guerilla movements mobilized and initiated attacks upon the French‚ which led to a victory in the latter part of the century. Throughout this paper I will attempt to successfully answer why this war was initiated

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    What does it mean that your sense of identity was associated with your belief system? When you belief system is crushed‚ you are crushed too. What you need to do is to really ask "Who are you?" Are you your belief system? By shattering you belief system you must realise that you are not your belief system. You are something much deeper than that. Belief is just that. It is belief. Aim to shatter all your beliefs and then you will see the truth. When you have shattered all your beliefs you will see

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    What was the impact of World War Two on America ? World War 2 was fought from 1939 to 1945. It began in Europe on September 1‚ 1939 with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany‚ and concluded on September 2‚ 1945‚ with the official surrender of the last Axis nation‚ Japan.  When World War II finally broke out in Europe and Asia‚ the United States tried to avoid being drawn into the conflict. But such a powerful and an influential nation could not avoid involvement

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    General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was best known for his leadership and the impact he had on the Pacific front during World War II. He also excelled during the first Great War and the Korean War. He was a decorated veteran that was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Philippines. At home‚ the American people revered him as a hero. President Harry Truman saw a different man in MacArthur. He saw a subordinate‚ rogue leader intent on doing whatever he wanted in the Pacific. This paper

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    After one hundred years when the Emancipation Proclamation was written‚ African Americans were still fighting for equal rights in their everyday life. Their first success during this movement did not come until the Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954 which was then followed by many boycotts and protests. The largest of these protests was the March on Washington. On August 28‚ 1963 more than 200‚00 people gathered together at the Lincoln Memorial in order to take part in the black

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    The fundamental legal aspects of each case study Nevertheless of any situation that may get up‚ every nurse has a set standard in place that must be followed. These are nonnegotiable‚ ethical standards‚ obligations and duties that every individual swears to when entering the nursing profession. These standards are all found within the American Nurses Association’s code of Nursing Ethics and Conduct. Whether dealing with patients and families during end of life decision making or dealing with nursing

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    independence or were in the process of doing so. The US was concerned that a monarchial Spain overrun by France may

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