Social inequality in any society is a multi-faceted and complex issue. This is especially true in the United States‚ which possesses a large and diverse population. Some aspects of the social inequality we experience can fall under the umbrella of "survival of the fittest". For instance‚ competition over the best jobs‚ which in turn lead to more money and enhanced social status would appear to be a clear case of "survival of the fittest". But under closer examination‚ the playing field for this competition
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terroristic violence is increasing at an extremely fast rate. For the United States‚ the threat of domestic and international terrorism weighs on the minds of the federal government and private citizens. The 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review even went as far as to note that terrorism is one of the six strategic challenges that are likely to affect the United States throughout the next five years (DHS‚ 2014). However‚ the United States has been on high alert since the attacks on New York and the Pentagon
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Homeschooling vs. Public Education A common concern that most parents experience when their child begins school is which is best for their child’s educational development‚ homeschool or public school. I myself was taught in both homeschool and public school off and on throughout my elementary and high school years. I can tell you from personal experience that there are pro’s and con’s to both aspects‚ it all just depends on which one you feel is right for your child as an individual and according
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to run the government which is also known as Democratic Republic. The United States is a Representative Democracy. The citizens elect representatives such as the president‚ members of congress‚ and senators to run the government. The government is divided into three separate branches of government. This ensures that none of the branches can overpower one another and each branch plays a different
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The United States is a capitalism nation‚ which is a normal phenomenon to have a wealth inequality. Otherwise‚ it would be a communism nation. However‚ when the wealth gap is too wide‚ there would be a big problem. In recent years‚ the wealth gap has expanded historically and unprecedentedly wide. The middle class and working class people start suffering. If the gap keeps expanding‚ the United States will be destroying by this economic issue. A better way describing this situation‚ The United State
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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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United States of America is a great country‚ just like Venezuela or North Korea. Having a corrupt government does not make a nation ‘bad.’ Having a corrupt government is like a car driving off a cliff‚ the car will explode into the abyss‚ and there is nothing you can do about it. Greatly‚ United States is still not floating in midair‚ right now it is on the point of the cliff. That’s why many do not consider it ‘that’ corrupt compared to other countries. Something those people are not considering
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Drug Trafficking in the United States Alexis Tyse Eng 122 Prof. Jessica Ruddick 5/12/2012 Drug Trafficking in the United States The scope and nature of the problem for this research paper is Drug Trafficking in the United States. The specific claim is that is the U.S. were able to drastically reduce the amount of drug trafficking‚ then the amount of people using drugs would have no choice but to decrease because the drugs would be harder to get. Also‚ if the U.S. were to legalize certain
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Evaluation Gun Control in the United States Orval Lawler English 101 Section B Galen College of Nursing Omar Rodriguez‚ MA Gun Control in the United States Gun control is not one issue‚ but many‚ some people think gun control is a gun issue‚ and to others it is an issue of rights. Gun control is an issue of safety‚ education‚ and politics. In each of these issues there are those who want more gun control and those who want less. Both sides of this issue have opinions from the moderate to the
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Diversity in America Bobbi Bruce ETH 125 October 21‚ 2012 Scott Bell Diversity in America The United States of America is becoming a very diverse society. There is no real way around it. It will only become more diverse as the years go on. Every year more migrants and interracial couples show up in the US. It is time for all to embrace the different cultures. Many things affect how people embrace this diversity. The Social Explorer is a very help site when looking at the diversity in the
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