always claims that we are living in a democracy‚ but do we really? For centuries‚ the Electoral College has been selecting our presidents rather than the voters of the United States. The Electoral College was put in place to compromise the congressional and popular votes during a presidential election. What’s the compromise when only the congressional votes count? Voters from each state elect a person to go vote for them‚ but some electors can still vote whichever way they please and there is nothing
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artworks we have covered‚ An Exiled Emperor on Okinoshima intrigued to me the most and thus motivated me to do an extensive research on it. The person who was exiled on Okinoshima Island was identified as Emperor Go-Daigo‚ the 96th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Go-Daigo’s reign spanned merely the years from 1318 to 1339. Even though he only reigned for 21 years‚ his is known to be one of the most prominent among other Japanese Emperors. He was famous for his exiles on
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Going to college is such a good way that will help me have a good career and have a better life in the future. For some people after graduating from high school‚ they decide to go to work or they attend to a vocational school‚ maybe those people don’t have enough conditions to continue the education or want to earn money as soon as possible because of some objective or subjective reasons. Rose Mike states that‚ “Vocational education has aimed at increasing the economic opportunities of students who
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Treyvon Arceneuax Ms. volger Writing class Sept 18‚2010 Why am I in College College is a place where you can further your knowledge and learn skills to help you be more responsible later in life. You can also get a better paying job with a college degree‚ and build friendships with other people you may not know . I am in college‚ because‚ in today’s society‚ there are not many big time jobs or careers in the fields of study that I want to be in for the rest
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Why a College Education is Important to Me I am a forty year old mother of two‚ who has always felt that there was something missing in my life. I tried many different things like learn how to knit or exercise‚ but still there was something missing. Until one day I felt unhappy about my job I felt that I can do but of course I wanted to get paid. About five years ago I decided that I wanted to further my education so that I can make more money and be able to live comfortably instead of check by
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those countries where parallel systems remain. According to Gordon L. Clark (2005)‚ increased longevity and the imminent retirement of the post-war baby-boom generation have undermined the financial viability of state pensions based on Pay- As-You-Go (PAYG) principles. Funding pensions from the
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Should You Work During College? In Michael Toth’s persuasive article entitled “Should You Work During College?”(2008) written in addition order specifically causes and effects‚ the author states that there are ups and downs in having a career‚ or a part time job‚ while still studying. The main dilemma in this situation is time management between college and a job. A lot of things should be taken under consideration before taking up such a responsibility. These things include the time required to
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The Electoral College: Is it Still Necessary? Dawn Moore SOC 315: Cross-Cultural Perspectives Mitra Rokni May 4‚ 2009 Electoral College: Is it Still Effective? Article II‚ Section 1 of the United States Constitution established the Electoral College‚ although‚ at the time‚ it was not specifically referred to as the Electoral College. That term did not appear in any federal statutory law until 1845 (Cain‚ Basciano & Cain‚ 2007). The Electoral College as we know it today‚ is
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Why College is important to me “The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance‚”1 said a famous historical Philosopher named Socrates. Having a college education is such an important part of my life. It provides the opportunity to gain a higher knowledge into the field that I am working towards. I personally feel that having a college degree earns you a certain respect and not only that‚ I feel you gain feelings of higher self-respect. I’m setting the standards higher for myself
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would go to Hawaii as to keep the tradition are family tree had made. Now that I have a chance to I will go to some of Hawaii’s main attractions. Such as…..volcanoes‚ the Blue Lagoon‚ and to see the beautiful beach. That attracts the most of Hawaii. To begin with‚ I want to go to Hawaii because of the beautiful‚ calm‚ and quiet beach. There is truly lovely sunsets. It looks like the sun is spilling into the water. With the soft sand touching my feet and the humongous waves crashing back into
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