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America, the land of opportunity and home of the free. Immigrants come from all over the world to live the American dream. “According to the United States Census Bureau, 700,000 to 800,000 illegal immigrants settle in the United States annually,” (Briggs, n.d.). Of those, 71 percent of illegal immigrants are households with children and received benefits on behalf of their U.S.-born children in 2009 (Steven, 2011). For quite some time now, there has been a big debate over whether or not illegal…

little from the land in the end, how futile this lust for wealth was. Another major theme would be corruption in politics. In addition to the aforementioned purchase of votes, the author believes, “that every individual you encounter in the City of Washington… represents Political Influence” (page 181). Even though an individual may be more qualified for a certain position over another,…

Madison was boring. George Washington was the face of America, the glorious leader of the revolution. Thomas Jefferson was cool, composed, and greatly respected across the colonies. Alexander Hamilton was a brash, abrasive veteran, fearless in any situation. Madison, on the other hand, was the shadow behind Washington and Jefferson, supporting them while they stood in the limelight. Madison was never the one to deliver great speeches, even if composed some of them for Washington, and while…

Kennedy relies heavily upon historical allusions when challenging the concerns regarding his affiliation with the Catholic Church. Perhaps the most significant allusion relates to Thomas Jefferson’s stance on the relationship between church and state whereby a “wall of separation” would exist between the two. The relationship between the government and religion, at the time Kennedy delivered his speech, seemed unstable; the Supreme Court, through its long history, had opted, both, for a…

Accountability in the world today has become extremely important for many reason. This has become especially true for government activities at all levels from the smallest local government to the federal government. Over the past few years political leaders appear to have forgotten even they can be held financially responsible for inappropriate actions and spending of funds. So on a federal level who oversees such spending and keeps bureaucratic law makers in order? This is a question that will…

Concerned that voters would not have the proper judgement to make a selection of the next chief executive, in 1787, the founding fathers created the “Electoral College”. The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. The electors (Political Elites) are the heads of the Electoral College. The qualifications of electors is supported by Article 2, Section 1. This article states that holding the office of trust shall be appointed by an elector. Each state is assigned the number of electors, which…

acquitted on self-defense. Marissa Alexander, a battered African American woman fired a warning shot at her barbarous husband during an encounter at her home in Florida. She did not harm or injured anyone, but according to Terrance Hamm Georgetown University Alumnus “Circuit judge James H. Daniel denied Alexander the same “stand your ground” rule that was exercised in Zimmerman’s…

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2012) a subsidiary of the Department of Health and Human Services which is a federal agency of the United States of America that operate and monitor the states Medicare and Medicaid programs which was establish in 1965. According to King (2011) the intension of the Affordable Care Act is to increase accessible to insurance, increase growth of the buyer securities, emphasize prevention and health improvements, expand quality and system…

The Constitution of the United States of America established three branches of the federal government. These branches are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Each branch has their own set of powers and responsibilities. While the federal government is the supreme authority, the Constitution also grants power and responsibilities to the states and local governments. These rights are granted under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution. This paper will compare federal, state and…

Topdog Underdog Suzan-Lori Parks’ play, Topdog Underdog, includes many imagery, symbolism, and metaphors. She uses symbolism in the names she assigns for both actors. Imagery is used to show the type of lives that both characters live in. The characters’ name of Booth and Lincoln symbolizes the President Abraham Lincoln, who fought for African American rights. The final scene, where Booth kills his brother is set up as a metaphor. John Wilkes Booth is Lincoln’s assassin, and was a racist man who…