Bureacracy One of the most interesting things about the bureaucracy was the development of cabinet level departments. It was surprising to note that there were only four cabinet-level departments through 1849, and that certain departments today like the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy have only been in existence as cabinet-level departments for under fifty year

MLK On August 28, 1963 more than 250,000 civil-rights supporters attended the March on Washington. Addressing the protesters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Profoundly, he proclaimed for a free nation of equality where all race would join together in the effort to achieve common ground. King stated his yearning

Cuban Missile Crisis America, the ruthless super of this world has retained that status by means of using their vast economic wealth as well as their strategic manipulation among countries in need of their support. The Cuban Missile Crisis was an act of retaliation by both the Soviet Union and Cuba, to prevent America from having that particular “strong hold” on their countries. Though

Transition Period Between Bush And Clinton The most important challenge of any president-elect is to seize ever advantage or opportunity that presents itself for a smooth transition. During such a window of opportunity, from Election Day to inauguration, the president-elect (Clinton) will build a White House team, select cabinet secretaries, form his agenda, and prepare a budget to pre

U.S. Government (History) The United States Government William Jefferson Clinton William Jefferson Clinton was born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, William J. Blythe III was killed in an automobile collision just two months before William’s birth. At age four, William Jefferson Blythe IV was legally adopted by his mothers’ second husband, Roger Clinton, making him W

Underage Drinking Alcoholism and alcohol- related deaths have been a major problem in American society since this country began. During the last century, however, advances in knowledge have allowed people to realize the total effect of alcohol abuse on every aspect of life. Legislators, driven by public opinion, find themselves having to decide how to protect the children of America from

John Ashcroft V. ACLU The proliferation of the Internet has created a new arena for the government to regulate. Passed in 1998, The Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was intended to keep minors from accessing harmful material on the World Wide Web. COPA relies on community standards to identify material to be banned from the Web. In John Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union, th

Prison Overcrowding Prison Overcrowding The prison population quadrupled from 1970 to 1990 (Clark). Prison overcrowding is quickly becoming a major financial and controversial problem in the United States. The prison population is increasing rapidly, length of sentences must be reconsidered and drug offenders should go through rehabilitation programs. Prison overcrowding has become a ma

12 Senator That Changed Texas The voters of Texas elect members into the State Legislature to represent the people’s will in Texas decision making. These members have an obligation to their constituencies to speak and vote on the bill’s brought before them. The income they receive for their duty to the state comes directly from the taxpayer’s within the state. In The Miracle of the Ki

Americas Role In The World “Trade is about more than economic efficiency; it reflects a system of values: openness, appreciation of differences, opportunity…freedom of choice…and a hope for betterment for all peoples and lands.” This is a quote from U.S. trade representative Robert Zoellich which epitomizes the beneficial side effects of increased free trade. Of course, there are negativ

Government and Politics There are many aspects of government and politics. One of these aspects, that tends to most often be overlooked, but is extremely important is the Governorship. Governors play a major role in shaping many facets of government. The office of governor is one of high-pressure, and it is demanding not only emotionally, but physically as well. There seems to be

Issues Budget Deficits I don’t believe that deficit spending should be allowed. This is a totally irresponsible way of handling money, especially for government officials. Private Citizens who spent money that they didn’t have consistently would never be trusted with things like loans anymore. Politicians need to be responsible with money and plan for what they need. Unemployment

Constituion How would you change the federal system and the Constitution’s checks and balances to make the government work better' The framers of the Constitution set it up in a fashion that would free them from the tyrannical rule that they were previously subject to. They set up our government to have three major branches that could handle affairs in just and democratic fashion. I

Poilce Government law and politics The Government is a political organization comprising individuals and institutions authorized to formulate public policies and conduct affairs of state. Governments are empowered to establish and regulate the interrelationships of the people within their territory and the relations of the people with the community as a whole. Government applies in thi

Ubiquitous Presence Of Government In 1984 Ubiquitous Presence of Government in 1984 In society today, people are guaranteed certain rights. These rights range from privacy to freedom of speech to choosing whom to love. The government doesn’t really get too involved in the personal lives of the people it governs. Society takes these rights for granted. They don’t think about what life

Doublespeak In today’s society people are oblivious to doublespeak. The government and television are known for using doublespeak to make things look and sound better then what they are. The American public is manipulated and deceived everyday by the people who use doublespeak and are unaware of its consequences. Our government, the people who are in control of are freedom and rights

Unconstitutionality Of The Federal Income Tax The Unconstitutionality of the Federal Income Tax The founders of this great nation were some of the greatest visionaries of all time. These men envisioned a country that would be free of the tyranny of the British Empire and knew that a new structure of government was needed to accomplish this task. Freedom was their number one concern a

Undeclared Wareheads Found Undeclared Warheads Found Associated Press writer Hamza Hendawi, wrote an article focusing on the undeclared warheads found in Iraq. He stated that eleven empty warheads had been found by the United Nations Inspection Team. Questions immediately arose about whether the warheads were defying a material breach under UN Resolution 1441. Many believe witho

Amber Alert English citizens a thousand years ago could not look the other way when it came to crime. No refusal to get involved. The English, beginning with the rule of Alfred the Great, were financially obligated to catch criminals. It was known as the "mutual pledge system.” If the Crown's citizens failed to catch an offender, the Crown's collectors would hit his citizens with a big f

UNDP Development Report Goals set by the United Nations Millennium Summit to lift millions of people out of poverty by 2015 will be possible, only if poor countries pursue wide-ranging reforms and rich countries keep their pledges to deliver financing for development, according to the 2003 United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Human Development Report (HDR) 2003. The Millenn

United Nation (Regents Essay) The United Nations is an international organization that plays major role in the stability of the United States. The United Nations help to establish domestic and international relations as well as working to protect human rights in several countries all over the world, and the United States is one of them. The United States, in fact, is actually the home

Healthcare In America In Depth: Healthcare in America America is without a question the leading country of medical and scientific advances. There always seem to be a new medical breakthrough every time you watch the news or read the paper, especially in the cure of certain diseases. However, the medical research requires an enormous amount of money. The U.S. spends the most money on hea

NO! On English Only Proposition Our nation was built with people from different nationalities, values customs, looks and languages that created our “melting pot” called America. For centuries people have been immigrating from other countries for the opportunity for prosperity in the United States. Many ethnic backgrounds from around the world with different languages come to live and wor

Title 9 Title IX: Good for women or bad for men' While improving the equal status of women, Title IX has also had a negative impact on the world of men’s sports; change is necessary. It’s opening line states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational pro

Court Court Court is something that almost everyone is afraid of. Whether it be going to court to serve jury duty or going to court for a ticket. I have gotten my fair share of tickets and let me tell you, it isn’t a hay day going to court. One chilly Tuesday morning I awoke to the blasting racket of sound that my radio was producing. I slowly walked around the house getting dressed

Immigration Immigration is the act of entering a country with the intention of staying there permanently. “In 2001, more than one million aliens settled in the United States, about 1,000,000 legally and an estimated 500,000 illegally. This is nearly four times as many immigrants as the United States was receiving only 30 years ago.”( Camarota, October 2001) Americans now realize that the

Urban Study All over the world, disparities between the rich and poor, even in the wealthiest of nations is rising sharply. Fewer people are becoming increasingly “successful” and wealthy while a disproportionately larger population is also becoming even poorer. There are many issues involved when looking at poverty. It is not simply enough (or correct) to say that the poor are poor due

Capital Punishment Adult Punishment and Juvenile Justice Day after day in this country there is a debate going on about the death penalty and whether we as people have the right to decide the fate of another person’s life. When we examine this issue we usually consider those we are arguing about to be older men and women who are more than likely hardened criminals with rap sheets longer

EEOC Introduction “Our mission is to eradicate employment discrimination at the workplace.”1 This is the mission statement of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which is working towards the goal of totally removing the vestiges of employment discrimination at the workplace, both in the private and public sectors. This Commission is responsible for promot

US Foreign Policy United States has employed foreign policy as a means to achieve national objectives, and as a voice to respond to a foreign situation. Mainly, the United States has responded to nations through diplomatic means, economic sanctions as well as economic aid and through military force. Primarily, American foreign policy provides for the nation’s defense, advancement for t