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William Gibbs McAdoo was an American lawyer and statesman. He was a progressive politician who was the leader of the progressive movement. He was driving force in the two presidential administrations of Woodrow Wilson. McAdoo was Wilson’s campaign manager and secretary and he eventually married Wilson’s daughter. From 1933-1938 he, as the U.S. senator of California. served During WWI McAdoo funded four fundraising events that raised a total of $18,000,000,000 for allied war effort. Although…

During the primary election season there was much discussion regarding whether bipartisanship is a positive or negative attribute as it relates to the work of the U.S. Congress. When I speak to students, I often mention the vital role of partisanship within the legislative branch of government. Since the majority party controls the legislative agenda, partisanship equates to being in a position of legislative leadership. But some – including former Sen. Evan Bayh and Sen. Olympia Snowe – blame…

powerful role in shaping each party’s representation in the House. The four quadrants of Congress, which include districts that have high levels of racial minorities and of educated whites, districts with high minority levels and low levels of white education, districts that have low minority levels and high white education levels, and districts with low minority levels and low white education, shape the impact of demography on parties in the House. The Democrats’ two greatest demographic…

Have you ever thought how cool running for president would be? The only thing you would need to worry about was what political party would you be in. Back in the late 1700s presidential candidates wondered the same things, but instead of Republicans and Democrats there were Federalist and Democratic-Republicans. Both Federalist and Democratic-Republicans had similarities and differences. They both had leaders, beliefs and supporters. One similarity Federalist and Democratic-Republicans both…

Thomas Jefferson served as the first Democratic Republican leader of the United States beginning in 1801. His goal, to accomplish the Republican Mission, faced multiple challenges. In rough times, he had to enforce decisions that were against his principles of peace, strict construction, and power given to the government. Jefferson altered his philosophy when he battled Tripoli in 1801, purchased Louisiana without approval from the Congress in 1803, and established the Embargo Act of 1807.…

should be a set outline for term limits for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Currently, term limits do not exist among Congress, leading to possible corruption and political scheming, allowing the same state representative to stay in office until he/she resigns or passes away. In the House of Representatives, each Rep serves two year terms and in the Senate, each Senator serves six year terms. Supposedly if a rep serves in the House or Senate…

It is once again fall and as the election draws near I would like to introduce to you my husband, of 28 years, Matt Ubelhor. Matt is running for re-election as State Representative for our House District 62. You may have seen him lately placing signs, attending local festivals, marching in our town parades, and you may have even seen him in person at your front door. Matt has been working tirelessly for all the families in our District and would like your support to continue to do so in the…

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 states do. Congress’ ability to regulate trade has been proved to be a very important way in how the congress regulates the states. Committee of the Whole: A committee made from the house that takes a…

Every day in our world we hear about someone with a great amount of authority. Whether it be the President of the United States, or it be the principal of our high school, they are in our everyday lives. However, when it comes to any political office, the office holders are usually split between two parties. There is the Democratic and then there is the Republican. The Democratic party was founded in 1828, and when it was founded it stood for most everything the Republicans stand for today.…

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…