Impeachment

The United States of America was founded upon Ideals for a better nation, ones that could uphold a new nation free from British tyranny. But has America truly followed the course of these ideals set forth by the founding fathers? In 1776, while writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson laid the groundwork for the five American Ideals: Democracy, Rights, Liberty, Opportunity, and Equality. America has indeed followed the Ideals as the founders intended through the course of…

authorizations of the President. This make them extremely powerful, even more powerful than the President himself. Another reason that they are the most powerful branch is because they have the power to remove the President and Federal Judges form impeachment. People might argue that the Supreme Court has more power because they can declare laws that are created unconstitutional. TO an extent it is true, although this does not make them more powerful. The Legislative branch can pass a law, and…

1. Thesis/Argument a. While the 37th president Richard Nixon was in office, the biggest scandal in America’s political history unfolded named the Watergate scandal. This scandal included wiretapping and a burglary that made many Americans lose faith in the government. Nixon never admitted to his involvement one hundred percent, but one can assume per his actions and evidence provided by “Deep Throat”, he was involved willingly. 2. Body/ Evidence a. What is Watergate? i. Watergate is the name of…

The next branch of government to be discussed is the executive branch. Like the other two branches, each branch can check the other branches. The executive branch has the following checks over the legislative branch: veto power, ability to call sessions to Congress, and accommodate legislation. The executive branch has only one check over the judicial branch being the President puts the Supreme Court and other federal judges in office. The President is not only the head of the United States and…

This chapter describes the condition of post-Civil War America, starting with the confusion in the South and the immediate plight of blacks who attempted to exercise freedom. Countless blacks, under the impression that they were free and equal to their white compatriots, attempted to start their own lives. Instead of freedom, many blacks were hunted down and killed on charges of unlawful escape. However, a great deal of blacks, empowered by the union army and years of pent up aggression, seized…

the embargo that barred said sale of arms and President Ronald Reagan’s refusal to negotiate with terrorists (“The Iran-Contra Affair”). When news of the hypocritical transaction came to light and Reagan face the possibility of disgrace due to impeachment, government official, Oliver North took the bulk of the fault in the aftermath of the illegal dealings (“The Iran-Contra Affair”). Faced with public shame along with legal action, North faced forced resignation from political office, a…

When one thinks of Republican ideology today, one thinks of conservatives, with a geographic base in the regions of the South, Midwest and Appalachia. They’re known for emphasizing border and immigration control, small government, pro-life views, and a strict interpretation and protection of the enumerated rights set forth in the Constitution, specifically the right to bear arms. These ideals, and any other rhetoric one may hear if they listened to a pundit on Fox News. On the Democratic side,…

the Justice system is now being used in America as a way for people to express their opinions and go after people. This can be shown when looking at how our justice system goes after political leaders. A great example of this is Donald Trump's impeachment in 2021. While it is true, we want to make sure our political leaders are a good fit to run the country and we want to hold them to the same standards as everyone else, as shown in rule of…

crucial participant in the American Revolution. He was also the most influential person in “inventing the type of society of America would become.” Franklin covered many arguments in the draft of the Constitution: slavery, taxation, representation, impeachment and powers of the branches. “In these sentiments, Sir i agree to this Constitution with all my faults, if they are such; because I think a general Government necessary for us,and there is no form of Government but what may be a blessing…

John F. Kennedy or commonly referred to as JFK was President of the United States during a crucial time in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement. Kennedy’s Sothern Strategy will provide reason to why he did not want to give his opinion regarding the Civil Rights Movement while he was campaigning in the late 1950s. In truth, Kennedy supported the Civil Rights Movement because he promoted many African Americans to government jobs during his short time as President. Although Kennedy was…