also known as a Representative Democracy. The Openstax American Government textbook describes a Democracy as a political system in which people govern themselves (pg. 8). This system can come in the form of a Representative Democracy or a Direct Democracy. Direct Democracies are ones in which the citizens themselves participate directly in making laws (pg. 14). This type of government occurred in Ancient Athens. The United States Government‚ on the other hand‚ comes in the Representative Democracy form
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III. Is Representative Democracy Best?A. For a representative democracy government to work their must be:i. A opportunity for genuine leadership competition1. individuals and parties be able to run for office2. free communication 3. voters perceive that meaningful choices existii. Guidelines for fair leadership campaigns.B. Framers of the constitution -i. Thought that representative democracy was best because -1. less chances of it offices being manipulated2. help prevent political offices being
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possibility of the dumb majority using their power to pass uneducated and disastrous legislature. They feared “the mob”‚ the everyday citizens that had little schooling and knew almost nothing about politics. To avoid giving the voters too much power‚ a Representative-Democracy style government was created‚ a system where citizens would vote for a person or group to represent them in making legislature. Referendum votes bypass the politicians and ask for the people’s opinion directly- they are direct votes
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Veterans’ Benefits Today’s veterans are having to suffer without the treatment and help that they should receive for their mental and physical trauma. Although the government spends millions on the military each year‚ veterans’ benefits should be improved because many veterans have to experience bad conditions without the proper health benefits they should receive. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has trouble processing and handling all the veterans and their needs. The VA can’t handle
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The theory of representative bureaucracy considers that the bureaucratic power can be more aligned with citizens‚ whether the public administrators know the sociodemographic characteristics of the community they are serving. From the point of view of this theory‚ the impacts of power that does not represent the characteristics of the community on democracy can be diminished when considering the representative bureaucracy. The inclusion approach of the characteristic aspects of society in the bureaucracy
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IMPACTS OF HOMELESS VETERANS The definition of a homeless veteran is combining being homeless and having the status of being a veteran. In 2009 President Obama and Secretary Shinseki made a commitment to end homelessness amongst veterans in 5 years. This was in collaboration with the Veterans Administration (VA). Homeless within the ranks of our veterans has been around for decades. There are many explanations why some veterans are homeless. It could be due to not receiving benefits after leaving
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County‚ California‚ a group of veterans‚ with their program for living history. My mentor was Denise Weiland a senior member of this group. Living history is bringing veterans into the classroom to talk with students about their experiences. This requires a lot of coordination and hard work. On Monday the 23rd I worked at Newport Harbor High School‚ at 600 Irvine Ave‚ Newport Beach‚ CA 9266. I was there to observe and assist a small group interviews with students and veterans. First I helped to set up
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military veterans are entirely dependent on the VA healthcare system. With health care costs soaring many cannot afford expensive‚ private‚ health insurance. Others have been infected with viral disorders like Hepatitis C and cannot obtain private health insurance even if they can afford it. Our veterans have put their lives on the line for this country and we cannot ignore them when they have medical needs‚ especially when we have the ability to help them. Let’s show our Military Veterans that we
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Veterans ESSAY I think of all those men and women that I had served with for the protection of our country. But to me service means taking care and respecting soldiers who fought for the United States over the years. I appreciate that my Father who served in Korean war‚ my four brothers including myself served in Vietnam‚ and my wife‚ younger brother including myself served during Iraqi Freedom in the Gulf War. [“that” not clear] The service of my family is important to my history‚ but it is
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struggles of veterans‚ women‚ and African Americans. You will also use what you know to make predictions for each group. What struggles do you predict these groups will face in the decades to come? Veterans Women African Americans What did they gain in World War II? Veterans were given a bill called the GI Bill of Rights‚ which guaranteed returning veterans a year’s worth of unemployment compensation and medical coverage for their deeds. the GI Bill paid for veterans’ job training
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