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    unicameral and bicameral legislatures. What are their virtues and vices? A bicameral legislature is composed of two houses‚ namely the lower house and the upper house. The lower house is usually elected by the general public and represent the ordinary people. The upper house is usually selected and reflect political subdivisions‚ such as the House of Senate of US‚ or represent certain class‚ such as the House of Lords of Britain. On the contrary‚ a unicameral legislature is composed of only one

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    Prison Overcrowding

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    Abstract This paper will discuss prison overcrowding and what type of numbers have come about over the years when it comes to inmates being imprisoned. It will discuss the cost of a prisoner annually as well as the decision to add verses build when it comes to new facilities. The overcrowding in one particular prison will be touched on as well as whose responsibility it is for upkeep. It will discuss how funding plays a role in overcrowding as well as the “three strikes” rule in California and

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    but there is on crucial power that we are not entrusted with. The vote. While many countries around the world have lowered their voting age‚ Canada remains a country that has not. Teenage suffrage is a controversial issue that has created many a debate throughout the years. Both adults and students remain divided in their opinions on the voting age.But when deeply considering this issue‚ it is easy to see that lowering the vote can make a positive impact on Canada by

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    Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? University of the Incarnate Word With over 15 years in the Air Force‚ I have a good deal of management experience. I have served as supervisor for up to 20 people at one time‚ and have been in many different situations where I’ve had to call on my leadership training. I have had to deal with young adults’ financial problems‚ divorces‚ and even suicide attempts. I am passionate about what I do‚ and I genuinely enjoy watching people

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    should Convicted Criminals be treated? The prison population has increased rapidly overtime as the level of crime has elevated. This observation may lead us to think that the officials are doing a good job keeping criminals off the streets‚ but many of the offenders that eventually leave prison will return within a year. This may be caused in part by the fact that society labels offenders by what they did and it is hard for them to re enter the community as productive citizens. Prison may seem

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    Should there be armed police offers in schools? Everyday parents send their children to school and expect them to return home to them. What would happen if you got the phone call from the school‚ or police saying that there was a shooting at your child’s school‚ and they may have been harmed? How would you feel? Do you think that an armed police officer would help prevent that situation from happening? I do. It would make the staff and students feel safe‚ the perpetrator would be less likely

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    Lokpal Bill

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    10 points of the Lokpal Bill which make it stronger  * Lokpal will have power of superintendence and direction over any central investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.  * A high-powered committee chaired by the PM will recommend selection of CBI director. The collegium will comprise PM‚ leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India PM has been brought under purview of the Lokpal‚ so also central ministers and senior officials.  * Directorate

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    The Problems with Prisons

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    Problems with Prisons The Michigan Department of Corrections annual budget is 2 billion dollars‚ and the average annual cost per inmate is $32‚000. 4.5 percent of the state general fund allocated in the 2009-2010 budget proposal. Michigan’s total department active personnel contains 16‚324 people. There are 50‚693 incarcerated under MDOC jurisdiction with a total of 49 facilities that have had 2 escapes. The parole system makes up 17‚435 people. Prison overcrowding is a huge problem

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    Should Prisoners have the right to vote? Do you think that people that are imprisoned because they were incapable to follow the law‚ should have the same rights as law abiding citizens? After doing some thorough research I have come to the conclusion that people who cannot seem to follow the simple laws set in place by the federal governments all over the world‚ then no‚ they should no longer obtain the right to vote in a democratic election poll. Voting rights have always been a controversial issue

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    If I Could Vote

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    If I could vote‚ I would vote for Barack Obama. I like his views on mostly all the political topics. I think that he has tried so hard to make our country a better place for everyone living here. Many people complain that our country is in debt because of him and the economy has dropped dramatically. I think that those people don’t look at the positive things that Obama has done. Also‚ In order for something good to happen‚ there has to be something negative that comes out of it. I think that if

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