Classes of United States Senators

spreading to the west, the United States limited the amount of freedom of speech that was allowed in the country and advanced its technology in an attempt to always be a step ahead of the Soviet Union. Thus McCarthyism – the practice of making accusations of pro-communist activities – was incorporated, and led to the belief that any disagreement…

became synonymous with Communism and used as a scare tactic to evoke fear in those that supported universal healthcare. Despite Truman’s best efforts to create a new healthcare system that would include all classes of society, some members of Congress would not even consider it. Republican senator Taft made his opinion heard when he declared, “I consider it socialism.” (Palmer). Though a national healthcare policy was never put into effect, two popular programs were derived from the efforts:…

so that could Cristian could find better opportunities in the United States of America. Even after crossing the border, there were still few chances for Cristian to expand on his dream because of issues like there not being enough materials and it was difficult to receive the proper guidance on engineering. Things were looking dull until Carl Hayden Community High School loomed its head. At this place, they offered engineering classes, something that definitely piqued the interest of Cristian,…

The Section 1 of Article 1 of the US Constitution states that it will grant legislative powers, and specifies that all legislative powers that are granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States. Furthermore the Section 1 determines that this Congress shall be made of a Senate and the House of Representatives. The Section 2 (1) prescribes that the House of Representatives shall be composed of members. In addition the Section 2 stipulates that these members are chosen every second…

the issue with police brutality around the country and the state of communities around the United States. It has been vital in sparking a conversation in regards to race around this country. The movement has also been criticized due to riots that have broken out as well as acts of violence against officers. The dreamers are the group of younger individuals who fall under the dream act. This allows them remain legally within the United States for three year stints, but it must be renewed. Just…

ideals on health and education reform rang a bell with the public. It also had about 131 million people vote or roughly 61 percent of the United States population . That was the most in forty years. The game changed because the young African American Senator produced the widest range of voter turnout regardless of race, age or nationality in the history of the United…

govern themselves Senator Albert Beveridge is a strong supporter of how America has its international policies. He points out that Americans came from the stronger raise in history of the world. A raise that concerns with their given power, he goes on glorifying the wars and the history of all of those solder who fought bravery for their country and also all of those, he even goes as far as saying that god has given the American race the gifts before other nations and that United…

Ever since that fateful night on July 4th, 1776 the United States of America has been a powerhouse and innovator on a global scale. The 13 colonies separated themselves from England because of religious persecution, taxes, and English oversight. The countries populace took a stand against all these things and slowly cultivated the world’s best economy, made technological advancements, and fought moral battles all over the world. America was the home for the downtrodden, intellectuals, and anyone…

League organized support for an amendment that would end slavery forever. Since woman did not yet have the right to vote, they had the right to petition the government. The League accumulated over 100,000 signatures which were delivered to a United States Senator. Women who were participating in reform organizations, like this one, found that their roles were restricted because they were prevented from voting…

sent to the Senate for at least a two thirds ratification. The debate that surrounded this vote is central in American foreign policy, even today. Should the United States become an imperial power, aiming to establish an empire? At the time of the debate many senators expressed views that either fall on one side or the other. George Hoar, a senator from Massachusetts described that “this treaty will make us a vulgar, common place empire, controlling subject races and vassal…