Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

One of few Constitutionally ascribed institutions, federalism, and its various forms, has influenced the lives of all Americans since 1787. Such an ubiquitous determinant of American government, civil rights, and United States (U.S.) democracy as federalism warrants constant scrutiny and reevaluation. In contemplating federalism’s original intent, its constitutional safeguards, and its varying manifestations and interpretations concerning the three aforementioned factors (government, rights,…

numerous accomplishments in the women’s rights movement. Firstly, Anthony’s biggest impact on the movement for women’s equality was the founding of the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) in New York State. The main goal of this organization was to gain women’s suffrage throughout the United States. By establishing this association, Anthony created the means for women to gain the right to vote. Eventually, Anthony would go on to become the president of the National American Woman Suffrage…

JFK started an awareness of Civil Rights, his actions in Birmingham, coupled with the media coverage; however, it was LBJ’s ability to use his connections in Congress to pass laws that changed the face of voting and civil right throughout the United States. As far as the leadership at the grassroots level Dr. Martin Luther King is the most famous, due to the nonviolent protests and boycotts; however, Rosa Parks, Aurelia Browder, and Louise Keys, were the catalysis for the grassroots movement.…

plays a big role in the United States of America, representative democracy. Citizens have the opportunity to exercise indirect power to govern by voting. The vote is the formal expression of preference to a particular candidate. In the United States, voting is a mechanism that ensures that the majority will rule. People vote to choose government officials who will represent their interest. The franchise, or suffrage, is the right to vote. Today, all citizens of the United States eighteen years…

Theodore Roosevelt spelled out what progressivism would mean to America. Progressivism meant an end to the America's naive exceptionalism which had dragged the country's commitment to social welfare behind other nations such as Western Europe and Germany. Therefore, progressivism called for the Americans to join the movement and agree to an extended notion of the objectives of the federal government. Besides, progressivism called for the government to move beyond protecting private and property…

percentage of registered voters voting or the percentage of the voting-age population voting. Voting-age population is the favored and endorsed measure because it disqualifies variations in state voting requirements and elections that can influence voter turnout. Compared to other countries, the United States is low on the voter turnout list. The anticipated importance of the election, time of the election, and day of the week the election are just a few among many factors that…

American Woman Suffrage Association. As president of the group, Carrie Chapman Catt actively campaigned for the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In the winter of 1917, she addressed the Congress about the proposed suffrage amendment (History.com). To urge the arrogant politicians to pass the women’s suffrage amendment to the Constitution, Catt not only induces fear and culpability, but the language she employs more importantly establishes herself as a…

(Constitutional) power and one informal power of the President of the United States. There are two categories of presidential powers. These two categories consist of formal and informal powers. Formal powers are direct actions the chief executive can take by employing formal powers of the office. An example of a formal power is the power the governor can exercise that is specifically outlined in a state constitution or state law. An example of a formal power of the president is the power of…

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…

rights, and nothing less.” With this motto she influenced people while she advocated for women’s rights. Along with this, she helped to bring about the abolition of slavery. Susan Brownwell Anthony played an immense role in the history of the United States’ society all the while empowering the next generation to continue to uphold this magnificent movement. Susan B. Anthony heavily influenced and affected the Women’s Rights Movement. She could easily be considered the “Mother of Women’s…