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individual rights of citizens. These rights included freedom of speech, press, and religion. One major test to see if the new government could handle civil disorder was the Whiskey Rebellion in July 1794. Western Pennsylvanian farmers protested an excise tax on whiskey. President sent thirteen thousand soldiers to handle the situation. There was no bloodshed however. The protest died down by the time the soldiers had arrived. People such as Thomas Jefferson thought that this was going…

In 2001 India commented that a bill to ban tobacco advertising and sponsoring sports and cultural events was on the horizon. The ban was intended to educate the youth about the dangers of tobacco use and give the Indian government a way to initiate an anti-tobacco program. Proponents of the ban tout, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and France have all enacted a ban on advertisements of tobacco products. The International Union against Cancer performed a study in 1997 documenting the effects of an…

1. Explain what pushed the colonists from protest to rebellion. Many factors had pushed the colonists from protest to rebellion. It started from the Proclamation of 1763 were it limited the British settlements to the eastern side of the Appalachian Mountains and since many colonists had already moved to the western side, they were required to move back to the east. Another factor was Quartering Acts which required the colonial legislatures to provide supplies and quarters for the British troops…

Thomas Paine, an English born man became one of the most influential figures in the United States’ fight for independence. A failed rope maker, tax collector, and tobacco shop owner, Thomas Paine emigrated from Great Britain to the American colonies and became critical in the fight for the nations independence. The pamphlet “Common Sense” written by Paine, shortly after his arrival, would serve to become one of the most crucial writings in American literature. Paine, a man of many talents, found…

Topic 3 Discuss the pros and cons of the various ways in which males and females are classified for the purpose of playing sport. Which way should be used at the elite level, such as the Olympic Games? Why? Which way should be used at the amateur level. What are some of the problems and how might they be overcome? Purpose of classified female and male in sports, because Females carry more fat than males, it and advantage in sports such as swimming, but in running and other sports it becomes a…

before Hamilton was sworn in” (Kennedy 184). This shows that Congress supported him so much that they would adopt his ideas before he even held an official political position. The tariff was not the only financial aid included in his plan, but an excise tax on whiskey and a national bank was also in…

of the eighty-four percent. Foreign magazines and satellite television available in India would still contain advertising for cigarettes, putting the domestic producers at a disadvantage. The Indian tobacco industry contributed about 12% of total excise tax revenue and experts were concerned that restrictions might lead to decreased…

Although there is no guidelines as to what exactly constitutes an indirect expropriation, there exists some approaches to determine whether indirect expropriation occurs or not. The following is the domain doctrines in the term of indirect expropriation. 3.2.1 Police Power Doctrine A number of tribunals have attempted to restrict the nature of the protection so that States will not be subject to claims for compensation where the regulation, which might otherwise be tantamount to…

The use of tobacco is one the main health worries the world faces today. However, there are vital initiatives underway both in the United States and around the world to control the use of tobacco. Along with these plans, public health organizations are looking for ways to control tobacco products and to reduce the addictiveness. Tobacco use causes diseases that are preventable and cause disability. In addition, tobacco use can lead to health problems that can have deadly consequences not only…

Marijuana is grown and used all over the world. Even though it is prohibited in most of the United States, use has been prevalent for decades. In 1996, 32% of people had admitted to trying marijuana at least once (Joy 137). Many states allow medical use of the drug and two states have recently legalized recreational use. So why is it illegal in the rest of the country? There are numerous statistics to back up the benefits of legalization and the idea continues to gain popularity. Marijuana…