Florida Legislature

The United States Constitution is a document written to embody the fundamental laws of the United States. The first draft of the Constitution was called the Articles of Confederation, but the colonists quickly realized that the form of government the Articles of Confederation created was not going to work well. Consequently, the colonists held a Constitutional Convention, in 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held to amend the Articles of Confederation, they ended up drafting an entirely…

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Is Rousseau a defender of direct democracy? Critically discuss. In the book ‘of the social contract’ by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Rousseau dissects and tries to understand what or whom gives authorities like kings and law makers their power, in doing so he identifies the general will of which he considers to be the main legitimiser of such powers, as will be looked at in detail later in this essay. Prior to examining this particular concept, I will attempt to address the question this essay is bent…

Embodied in the US Constitution are six basic principles which have continued to provide the framework for our government for over two hundred years. These six principles are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and feudalism. Popular sovereignty means that the political power ultimately rests with the people, so if the people don't approve of the government, they have the right to change it. This principle is included in the…

Lawmaking Lawmaking requires a lot of strategical thinking and lawmakers consider many different elaborate opinions on how to create such laws and which ones to take into account. These opinions come from both interest groups and lobbyists. Both of these political groups have the overall goal of persuading the lawmakers to incorporate their ideas into the laws being created. They are able to do so with funds and access to information. They are both very influential over these important decisions…

Patients who have ALS wither away while having no cognitive changes. This means that as their bodies fail them, they are completely aware of their impending death and loss of dignity. These individuals could choose, through this important legislature, when they are ready to say goodbye on their terms. We offer this blessing to our pets, as when it is time to say goodbye we ease their pain and suffering through euthanasia. I find it odd that in the same respect we do not offer that option to…

The intuitional structure of congress is one key factor that helps shape the legislative process. Even if a associate of congress, the White House, or federal agency has spent months budding and drafting a piece of legislation, it does become a bill until it is submitted officially by senator or representative to the clerk of the House or Senate and referred to the appropriate committee for deliberation. When the hearings are completed, the subcommittee may meet to "mark up" the bill; that is,…

Matt Dababneh, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Brad Sherman, was elected to the California State Assembly in 2013. He represents the 45th Assembly District communities of Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Hidden Hills, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills. A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. After he graduated from…

congressional committee that works with federal spending. So What: The appropriations committee holds the power of the purse, and controls all the senate's spending. Bicameralism: A lawmaking body made up of two houses. So What: In a bicameral legislature bills are produced in a way that will represent the states and the people. commerce power: Power to regulate foreign trade and between the states. So What: Commerce power is important because it’s congress’ greatest power over what the…

According to Arnold the logic of congressional action can be explained through examining the calculations, actions, and interactions of citizens, coalition leaders, and legislators. Arnolds theory assumes that members of Congress vigorously want to be re-elected. Henceforth since re-election is the dominant or threshold goal legislators consider this first and foremost before deciding what other legislative goals and policies to pursue. Arnold notes that Legislators decisions are partly…