She is very committed to quality, addresses issues in a timely manner, and promptly communicates with co-workers, employees, and vendors. Deborah works with all members of Woodhaven staff to maintain open and honest dialog throughout the organization to achieve our goal of paying vendors in a correct and timely manner. She maintains this level of performance even when no direct supervision is present.…
In the 1776 Declaration of Independence was approved. 11 years later, Three-Fifths compromise was approved during the 1787 U.S Constitution Convention. But first the Northern States have a favored of 4 to 3 ration, but the Southern States disagree. The Southern States wanted a ration of 2 to 1 or 4 to 1 ration. Then James Wilson proposed the Three-Fifth's compromise.…
Carolee Followill is the Collegiate Chapter Director for Delta Zeta. Our chapter is incredibly lucky to have such a well-rounded and learned advisor. Carolee is an exemplary sorority women and it was motivating to see where my sorority can take me. Originally from Alabama, Carolee attended the University of Alabama from 1972-1976. While there, she became a member of Delta Zeta and soon became their corresponding secretary.…
I am sending you this letter as a professional reference for Sandy Spinelli. I had the pleasure of working with Sandy at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about seven years ago, where she worked as a Membership Coordinator. While Sandy really enjoyed working at the AASM, she left to pursue other avenues that would help her to grow professionally. Sandy possesses outstanding office and administrative skills necessary to administer any project and/or task. She has an incredible eye for detail and she also possesses exceptional computer skills.…
In the story “Making Sarah Cry” and “Susan B. Anthony Dares to Vote” the theme of being different is being shown. In “Making Sarah Cry” Sarah and the boy were being treated differently in the story for what they look like and and what they do. In “Susan B. Anthony” Dares to Vote” Susan B. was being treated differently because of her being a women and only men can vote not women. While both of these stories share a common theme, the mood of the stories are completely different. The story “Susan B. Anthony Dares to Vote” contains court and the law, demonstrating how bad the situation really was.…
Court Case Review Throughout the years the United States government has been faced with several discussions. Some of these have become very important throughout history and have left a significate impact on society. These cases range from birth control privacy rights to equality. Among these cases are Griswold V. Connecticut, Baze V. Rees, and Brown V. Board of Education.…
In deciding the books “Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate” and “Filibuster: Obstruction and Lawmaking in the U.S.” for review, the central topic to consider for discussion quite literally hits us over the head via the book titles. But to be thorough (tedious) I shall mention it more blatantly: The topic for this review discussion is the concept of Filibustering. The opportunity and method to filibuster is what gives the US Senate an interesting twist to its proceedings. The right of senators to singly or in a group, speak for an unlimited time unless opponents can secure sixty votes, also known as a super-majority, to impose cloture is preserved in the chamber's traditions and practices.…
Even though the United States struggles with the idea of democracy when they were deciding whether to make a new constitution, the United States soon learned how to become more supportive of the democratic system when creating constitution itself. This is proven when look at the Great Compromise because the representatives in the conference because it is giving the state and government power, not just one power. The Separation of Powers also supports the idea of a democratic system because having the 3 branches helps prevent from any group from having too much power. The struggle of democracy when representatives were deciding whether to make a new constitution in the year 1787.…
Voting Legislation President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s address to a Joint Session of Congress on Voting Legislation on March 15th 1965 sought to change the hearts and minds of it’s audiences by creating a connection between himself and all other Americans trough appealing to their patriotism, religious beliefs, and desire to become a greater nation. President Johnson’s Address persuades the audience to unanimously endorse his Voting Rights Act. His Address was given to Congress about a week after the events in Selma, Alabama that later became known as “Bloody Sunday” because of its violent nature. On March 7th ,1965 an estimated 525 to 600 civil rights activists marched southeast out of Selma, Alabama intending to reach Alabama’s state capital…
1. In a clash between the executive branch and the legislative branch over an issue such as the U.S. budget, what powers can Congress bring to bear to influence the executive branch? What are some limits to its ability to get its way? There is a set system of checks and balances within the United States federal government which aim to keep the best interest of the people it serves at the immediate forefront of ever decision.…
Voting Rights Act (Critical Thinking Assignment) As passed in 1865, the first element in the formula was whether the state or a political subdivision of the state maintained a "test or device" restricting the opportunity to register and vote, by “test or device” they mean literacy tests, good moral, or another registered voter vouch. The second element of the formula would be satisfied if the Director of the Census determined that less than 50 percent of persons of voting age were registered to vote on November 1, 1964, or that less than 50 percent of persons of voting age voted in the presidential election of November 1964. In states that were fully covered, the state itself and all political subdivisions of the state are subject to the special…
Supreme Court justices do have personal views. They are appointed through a political process. Observers naturally must ask how great a role their political views actually play. Some scholars argue that the justices’ political preferences play a large role, essentially dictating their decisions in many cases. They point to the fact that justices appointed by conservative presidents tend to vote in a conservative fashion and those appointed by liberal presidents vote the opposite way.…
Congress: A Broken Government Throughout history, scholars, politicians, and the general public have been divided into two separate categories: those who agree that Congress is not a broken government and those who disagree with the former and argue that Congress is a broken government. While many factors point toward either argument, the most prominent answer is that Congress is, indeed, broken. The design of Congress, the founder’s intentions for Congress, and the Washington Establishment are among some of the many reasons that reveal plainly the brokenness of the government and allow others to see the dysfunction of Congress as well. Congress is designed to be made up of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.…
The Supremes Intro Imagine you’re at the Copa nightclub in 1965. The Supremes had just performed their opening song and your truly blown away. You ask Diana Ross for her autograph, and she remarks “This is the first autograph I’ve ever signed.” You then realized that this group of girls was going to inspire thousands of people.…
The Lifeboat Dilemma There were several issues involving ethics in The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens case. The case facts are subject to a major ethical issue involving whether it is ethical to kill a man to save three. Some would argue that when given a situation where at least one person will die, we should try to save as many human lives as possible. Others should state that the value of human life is immeasurable. Who are we to decide if one life is equal to another?…