Seals of the U.S. states

Most of the facts he told aren’t talked about in classrooms or textbooks. From classic American heroes, to the United States government, he debunked each commonly believed lie that is preached throughout countless history textbooks. Loewen told how textbooks try to cover up the bad parts of historic people, to make their story more relatable and inspirational. He showed…

Constitution The state of Texas has gone through many constitutional revisions since the first was introduced. It differs in many ways from the federal constitution and has some provisions that are unique to it. The current constitution is continually growing and being revised as times change, to become more modern for our industrialized state. A state constitution dictates how the government of the state will be structured, as well as providing basic rules for the governing of the state…

State Versus FDA Regulation of Medical Marijuana There was a consensus amongst the interviewees that there is need for regulation of marijuana as medicine, whether that regulation be at the state or federal level—through the FDA—is where the conversations departed. While several of the interviewees discussed the pros and cons of state versus FDA regulation, listing advantages and disadvantages of one or the other, only three of the interviewees expressed a definite “yes” that marijuana as…

Ghandi's campaign for independence went on, with his encouragement of peaceful protest and criticism of British administration and taxes. In 1921, Ghandi called for all Indians to boycott paying taxes on farming tools to the British, a strategy to have a negative effect on the economy. His non-cooperation campaign, despite its nonviolent aims, periodically became violent, and Ghandi was imprisoned in 1922 for instigating the movement. He was released two years later. The movement, however, was…

Confederation was failing and several men wanted a change to form a strong national government. Some states excelled under the Article of Confederation, while others struggled; for there was no whole as a nation only sovereignty of the states. Then in 1787 the “Framers” changed the future of the United States of America and formed the constitution; which we still currently use. It took 9 states to ratify the constitution; 9 who believed in the best for the people. Still to this day we run our…

Inequality According to Rousseau In his Discourse on Inequality Rousseau strips humankind down to its initial state in an attempt to find the foundation of inequality. He pursues this foundation in hopes of being able to answer his larger question, when was the “moment at which right took the place of violence and nature became subject to law”. In other words, when does natural law give way to inequality. This paper will provide a comprehensive look at Rousseau’s attempt at answering that…

State representative Guy Liebmann states his opinion “"If we as taxpayers are basically employing the recipients of welfare, the taxpayers should have a guarantee their money is not being abused by the recipient, and Taxpayer money should not subsidize someone 's drug habit." (House) State representative Liebmann and other taxpayers throughout the United States believe, tax payers shouldn’t work hard for their money just so it could…

Immigration she clearly recognized that immigration has been a heated debate for many years. In addition, she uncovered twenty myths about immigration in the U.S. Many laws have been passed, and a lot of drawbacks have occurred because of these laws. The American dream is talked about around the world, which is one of many reasons people come to the U.S. But when did this American dream actually start? And with who? No one can really say they are not immigrants without knowing their history.…

basis. Many states actually pay the same amount of money for foster care families regardless of who provides the service (unrelated foster parents, relatives, or any caregiver that have all intentions on adopting a child). Poverty,…

those in need get back on their feet, not to provide for those in poverty for the rest of their life. Last year, the federal government spent $4.8 trillion on assistance programs. Most of that money came from hardworking citizens’ U.S. tax dollars. Citizens of the United States of America need to make sure there tax dollars are going to those who really need assistance, who actually need that extra help. Our system needs reforming and adjusting done to fit better for today’s society. In 1935…