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The Outcome of Having the Strength to Power Onward Nelson Mandela once stated that everyone at some point in their lives will face hardships, which can either shape or destroy them depending on how they handle these conflicts. However, if they don’t give up hope plus continue to remain strong and fight, lingering opposing forces will fail in trying to break their spirits. This quote has proven to hold a certain degree of truth to it and could describe the whole human race in a nutshell. Yet,…

The appellant argued that Title II ?exceeded Congress? powers under the Commerce Clause and violated other parts of the Constitution? (Cornell Law, 2015) and also denied his 5th amendment rights by taking his liberty and property without the due process of law. The appellees counterclaimed, stating…

vessel. This was in 1784, and Robert Morris continued for many years to carry on extensive commerce from China and India. Robert Morris was critiqued about his war efforts and accused of war profiteering, but his reputation was cleared when the Congress looked into his accounts. He played a major role at the 1787 Constitutional Convention and eventually became on of Pennsylvania’s first senators. Robert Morris was always willing to help out his friend George Washington. When George Washington…

The structure of the courts begins with trial courts which have original jurisdiction. Each of the 50 states has their own court system which is why a vast majority of cases begin in state courts although, most cases do not even make it to court at all. Most criminal and civil disputes are settled outside of court due to not enough time and resources for each case to be heard and resolved. Cases heard by state courts are most criminal, probate, contract, tort, and family law cases. In civil…

The United States of America is considered by many “The Great Melting Pot” because of its tradition to welcome people from different places of the world. In contrast to other nations, by the virtue of its fundamental principles, the USA is a country of diverse religions, races, cultures and ethnicities that according to the idea of the melting pot, fuse to form the notion of America. In the poem, The Melting Pot, Israel Zangwill, argues that while Israel is a nation where people from all kinds…

The Rehnquist Court Era ended in 2005 with his death in Arlington, Virginia. His influence on the Court has been one of the most palatable of the last century. Rehnquist was the fourth longest serving Chief Justices in U.S. history. His confirmation was not met without controversy. Yet once on the court he proved himself to be beloved by his colleagues and as Chief Justice was able to shape the direction of the court throughout his tenure. Throughout his time on the nation’s highest court he…

Ladies). Unafraid, Abigail openly spoke her mind question many beliefs of her husband. On March 31, 1776, Abigail privately wrote to her husband. A letter that was far more than the average update. At the time John Adams was away at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia while Abigail remained at their home in Braintree, Massachusetts (History.com Staff). However, even though she was away, Abigail still managed to get her opinion out there. Knowing John was writing his essay, Thoughts on…

The Great Debate: Free Education This issue has recently been debated lately between candidates, it concerns the nation’s future leaders and a dramatic change in our government. For the economy to making higher wages possible, college needs to be more accessible. The first two years of college for every American citizen should be paid by the U.S. Government and not out of the pockets of students. In fact, it is known that there are many citizens who are fully capable of learning college…

The constitution does not clearly establish a budgetary process or spell out the presidency’s role in the process. Article 1 gives the Congress power over taxes and spending, while article II, section gives presidents the power to recommend fiscal policies (Joyce, 2011). In my opinion, the federal government spending does not reflect the priorities of the common American Citizens (Joyce…

The Premier Diamond Mining Company was founded by Thomas Cullinan (later Sir Thomas) in 1902, near the end of the second Boer War (South African War 1899 - 1902). The land was originally part of the Cornelis Minnaar Farm and was purchased for a sum total of £52,000 by Thomas. The company was first registered on the 6th November 1902 as the Premier Syndicate but was later re-registered as the Premier Transvaal Diamond Mining Company Ltd. on 1st December, 1902. Cullinan Village was established in…