Presidents of the United States

skyrocket, as well as the amount of homeless people. Caused by the constant speculation and buying on margin that took place so frequently in the stock market, the Great Depression left America in just that state of mind: depressed. Republican Herbert Hoover was elected president of the United States in 1928 after a race against democrat Al Smith. Hoover believed in three concepts that would contribute to the initiation of the Great Depression: rugged individualism, the belief that citizens…

United States Trade Representative (USTR) led by Michael Froman under the Obama Administration has been negotiating for TPP with the 11 signatory countries (Nakamura, DeBonis 1). TPP has been one of the top priorities for the Obama Administration, and the Administration…

The Reoccurring Pattern Lorraine Hansberry once said, “I think that virtually every human being is dramatically interesting. Not only is he dramatically interesting, he is a creature of stature whoever he is.” No matter of a person’s race or gender, they are still unique in some way. Everyone contributes to society in a different manner, and sometimes we are judged by what he have to offer individually. In Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, an African American family struggles with…

Shackling unemployment, nationwide famine, crippling poverty, climbing crime rates and a broken economy ¬– the great depression is perhaps historically the greatest threat to the United States which found itself struggling more than ever in 1932. The 1920s had been a time of great success for America. The country, in a post-war boom known now as the roaring 20s found had a growing economy, rapidly improving standards of living and a strong stock market that promised wealth to anyone that engaged…

The United States Electoral Process is ran in a form of a democracy. In which the citizens of the United States can vote as long as they are eighteen .These individuals no matter what can vote, no matter the gender, race, or social class. The citizens are able to vote for men and women that will serve as government officials for a period of time. Although citizens are allowed to vote, ultimately the ones who decide will be the next president and vice president is the Electoral College. The…

inflation. During this time period chronic energy shortages were a big problem in the United States and Gerald Ford had to ensure that these…

government, the Executive Branch, and mainly the President, has the power to hand pick any Supreme Court Judges or any other judges in the federal government. As the Head of State, the President has many…

A President sign the bill of Congress, make speeches, choose members to serve, is elected by the Electoral College, acts as an good example for the U.S. citizens. He also acts as the executive of the Federal Government. A Vice President is one whom is in charge of the Senate, plays a major role in the United States government and follow responsibilities. Throughout the years there have been Vice Presidents who became Presidents of the United States. This leads to the discussion of the…

Every four years the United States holds a general election for President. Voting is a right that all Americans cherish. The electoral college, which helps with the selection of the President, has many downfalls, but also greatly helps with the election process. What exactly is the electoral college and how did it start? The electoral college is an indirect way of voting. Americans do not directly vote, but choose from “slates of electors” that have been chosen many months before. “A group of…

until the state of Florida came into play and the votes proved to be too close to call. If the votes were counted this way, a clear winner would emerge, despite the fact that Gore and Bush's numbers would be close. Since the votes from Florida had the ability to carry the election, the numbers would have still been close regardless. Furthermore, Al Gore was bound to win from the beginning, seeing as the public favored him over Bush. Under Bill Clinton, Al Gore served as vice president and…