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popular agitation, changed its Election Act on May 3rd, 1922, and Newfoundland women gained the vote on April 13th, 1925. In Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland, the right to stand for provincial office accompanied voting rights, but New Brunswick avoided that radical step until March 9th, 1934. In Québec, under the courageous leadership of Thérèse Casgrain, the struggle continued until April 25th, 1940, when women finally achieved the provincial counterpart to the federal vote they had been…

The Election of 1800 Year 1800 witnessed a historically election that was fought between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams for the President of the United States. The results of the election would act as one of the most important pages in the book of history that would shape the country’s future for generations to come. The election took a big turn when John Adams came in third, and there was a tie between the two Republican candidates, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The audio of Thomas…

Given the increased political power Republicans won in the last elections, from Washington to red-state legislatures, voters might expect the party to feel that the nation’s voting procedures are working quite well. Yet this is far from the case, as triumphant Republicans are using their enhanced clout to continue their campaign playing up the mythical threat that voter fraud abounds in the nation. The newest and loudest zealot in this cause is, of course, President Trump, with his scurrilous…

Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001” or the “U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act,” and signed into effect by President George W. Bush. Its goal is “to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the World, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and other purposes” (United States, Congress, House 1). Thereby, giving more legislative power to investigate “suspected” acts of terrorism. Its goal is not just to prevent the act of terror itself, but to…

into the federal government’s Watergate building and steal confidential files and documents. The Watergate Scandal truly began in 1972, when Nixon and his reelection committee were caught during the process of stealing the files. Nixon created a massive cover up that contributed to the many changes that occurred following the scandal. He hid recordings of him planning the scandal and talking over the break ins in the Oval Office, to protect him and his…

The Canadian federal election of 1968 was the beginning of a legacy, in the form of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Trudeau is to become one of Canada’s longest serving prime ministers reigning from 1968-79 and returning in 1980-84. Trudeau is probably Canadas most well know politicians, and has now been succeeded by his son, Justin Trudeau, voted in to office in the most recent election. The Canadian situation was heavily dominated with Quebec nationalists versus a federally run bilingual…

Rights movement that gained people’s attention. The Voting Rights Act was one of significant Act in the Civil Rights movement because it changed AAs’ lives and get rid of inequal problems. The Voting Rights Act was a leading improvement because African Americans gained the right to vote and stood in their political positions. African Americans were limited to have equality and carry out the voting right before Voting Rights Act was passed. Several events…

Canadian Federal Election in many ways can be considered a re-defining election in Canadian history that ended a Conservative dynasty that lasted nearly a decade, by electing a Liberal majority government led by Justin Trudeau. The election of the Trudeau Liberals saw the single largest increase of seats by a political party in Canadian history, which just four years ago faced near political extinction, and began the campaign polling third at the start of the writ period. This election is also…

that influence government by winning elections and setting public policy consistent with their platform and goals, which include a stance on a wide variety of issues. For example, in elections, the Republican and Democrat presidential candidates propose competing plans for how they would solve a…

The election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828 brought a feeling of hope to the common people of the United States. He was the first president who did not come from wealthy origins, making him a more relatable politician who would seemingly fight for the rights of the lower class. Jackson was known as a supporter of a strong federal government, though he made decisions supporting states’ rights throughout his presidency. He constantly changed how he felt about certain issues based on how…