Gerrymandering

As politics often goes, there was an argument. An argument about a problem two people observed. Jane observed that trust in the government is low because Congress does not act on anything substantial. She proposes the solution of replacing every incumbent, regardless of party. Jeff observed that people have a problem with the government, but Jeff blamed it on the “structure” of government. Now, as political arguments go, Jeff and Jane are both correct and incorrect. Jane is correct in that…

Preface In the history of American politics, there have always been periods of bipartisanship. During the Cold War, Presidents Johnson and Reagan both saw cooperation and support from their conversely aligned Congressmen. In 2002, President Bush was able to pass the Iraq Resolution through Democratic support. One thing, however, remains constant throughout these times: presence of an external threat. The end of the Cold War brought about the age of low politics; no longer burdened by the…

When the US Constitution was first drawn out, our fore fathers decided to create a second system of casting votes other than just the popular vote. This, of course, was thought to be as a means of checks and balances between the states and its’ government. The American republic was born, but there has always been a controversy with whether or not the Electoral College took power away from the popular vote. Established in Article II of the US Constitution, it sought to reconcile the interests…

13. Explain the Civil Rights Acts. United States courts and legislatures have a reciprocal reliance with each other. In order for a legislature to act, it requires constitutional authority. While courts require legislative/administrative support to utilize court orders and target political support. As Congress initialized equal protection, courts placed court orders on uncooperative schools to support legislative/administrative actions. After Brown v. Board of Education three civil rights acts…

In the United States political participation such as voting, protesting and staying informed are highly praised and thought to be the most patriotic and sometimes even sacred thing a citizen can do. After all, the government is meant to be ran by the people so it is best to stay involved. If this is the popular belief in American society, why is it that not as many people participate in the government anymore and why are even those number declining? The fact is that a good portion of the…

Reaction to Bloody Sunday Civil Rights are the basic human rights that the citizens possess of social and political freedom and equality and are often considered the pillars of society and culture. In her article, Hierarchies of Discrimination: The Political, Legal and Social Prioritisation of the Equality Agenda in Northern Ireland, Angela Hegarty defines the Article 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) which states, “all persons are equal before the law and…

government withdrew all support of Native Americans forcing them to relocate to urban settings. White men promised Native Americans the right to vote only to have such factors as voter suppression tactics, linguistic barriers, poll locations, gerrymandering, and restrictive ID requirements stand as obstacles to voting (Class notes—April 10, 2018) (Class Power Point B). White men promised to provide American Indians with free health care on reservations. Today we see that this promise has not…

When considering American marketing strategies, “sex sells” is the predominant tool used to increase revenue, drive product awareness, and sculpt public values. The beauty and fashion industry serves as a model for how the average consumer should look, talk, act, think, and dress – ultimately convincing individuals that they will never be good enough unless they conform to these standards dictated by the ruling class of western commercialization. It is no secret that Western media culture…

In 2011, bills to secure voter registration, require proof of citizenship, and prevent voter fraud were first introduced and enforced by State Legislators. Voter registration has become a controversial issue in the United States and both Republicans and Democrats have plenty to say about this issue. We begin by examining the voter ID policy. What is voter ID? Voter ID laws require people to show proof of identification before voting at the polls in order to prevent voter impersonation. The…

The transition to democracy for a new country has it’s foundations in what system it uses, and how well it uses it. This means that for countries such as Livonia, picking the correct system is critical in stabilizing and maintaining democracy as well as transitioning to a market economy. One must be objective and clear when it comes to reviewing which of the two options is best for Livonia. The criteria in which I will be evaluating both systems are as follows. Stability, as defined by how…