Thomas Jefferson as a politician believed in decentralizing the power of the national government and giving the power to the states. He was a firm believer in having a strong checks and balances to maintain order between the local and state government. Jefferson disliked the European system of established churches and called for a wall of separation between church and state at the federal level. (But this was hardly a new idea; Roger Williams‚ the Puritan-turned-Baptist founder of Rhode Island‚ had
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“anyone can grow up to be president” but it takes a certain type of person to handle the hardships of being president. The stress‚ secrecy and publicity that comes with the job can take a huge toll on the health of the individual. It takes a lot of energy‚ drive and effort just to win the presidency. It takes even more of a strong character to maintain a healthy mind‚ body‚ and reputation during the term. Warren G. Harding is a man that was not suitable to be the president. He was a part of scandals and
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how to become a president of the united states The office of the president of united states has been one of the most important and serious jobs. If you would like to become one then you should follow these few simple steps to see if you can be qualified. First of all the constitution points out in article two that you have to be a natural born USA citizen‚ which means I can’t become president. The second rule is to be at least 35 years of age. And lastly but not least‚ you have to have lived in
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Essay What makes a good president? The United States has had many presidential leaders since the late 1700s. Many had good qualities and some had bad qualities. However‚ the citizens prefer the great qualities in a president. An ideal president is a responsible‚ presentable‚ influential‚ relatable‚ experienced leader‚ who has a clear vision and plan to benefit the country. These qualities has been shown through past presidents‚ including Ronald Reagan. There are presidents that have not shown the
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States has had some great leaders throughout its history‚ but some are more influential than others. Thomas Jefferson‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ and George Washington are some of the most historic leaders in the entire world. Abraham Lincoln served as President of The United States from 1860 until his death in 1865. The biggest decision he made in his life‚ and perhaps one of the biggest decisions ever made‚ was that to end slavery in The United States. However‚ this decision did not come without effect as
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President Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson helped to provide for a strong protection of popular democracy and individual liberty to the United States. Andrew Jackson known as the people’s president held a strong emotion in the states right’s which advocated to the increase of executive power. President Andrew Jackson was good for his country‚ because he provided certain decisions that helped form America into a better place than where it was before. President Andrew Jackson showed significant positives
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Thomas Jefferson vs. Martin Luther King Jr. Thomas Jefferson was born in April 13‚ 1743 in Shadwell‚ Virginia. He is known as Author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd president of the United States. He was a farmer and became a lawyer in 1776. He had served as president for two terms 1801-1809; served as vice president‚ secretary of state‚ congressman‚ governor of Virginia‚ and minister to France; he was the founder of the University of Virginia; he also served as president of the American
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dependent to whom the next president will be‚ but rather the wiseness of the people whom they are willing to support and follow for six consecutive years. The most crucial part in the politics is the election for the highest position‚ the president. For this reason‚ every voter must be very meticulous. What makes a good president? For me‚ a president‚ a person of integrity‚ must be someone who could bring back people’s trust to the government. Furthermore‚ a president should function in a purposeful
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Jefferson and Burr both had received seventy-three electoral votes for presidency. The decision for breaking the tie was up to the congress. After hours of deliberating‚ the position for presidency was awarded to Jefferson. Burr‚ on the other hand‚ became Jefferson’s Vice President. This election was one of the most important elections that had ever taken place. There were a lot of changes happening during this time regarding the way voting was set up. The Inauguration ceremony is a ceremony for
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When looking at the presidents of America’s history and trying to pick the best one‚ it is important to look at individual traits that make a good president. Each and every American president is looked at differently by people. Some presidents were loved by many people and barley accomplished anything in office. Others made fantastic decisions and or improved our economy‚ but were overlooked. Not only does the president make life changing decisions for the country‚ but he or she has a reputation
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