Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

“The only thing to fear is fear itself.” This was spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as F.D.R. Franklin Roosevelt was the president during the Great Depression, and a large part of the executive branch. The executive branch is one of the three branches of government responsible for leading this country. The other two branches of government are the Legislative and Judicial. They all work together to run, regulate, and protect the U.S.A. I will summarize the roles, major parts,…

Good evening everyone. America's First Lady and I, alongside Sasha and Malia just arrived home after a week of staying in Martha's Vineyard in the Great State of Massachusetts. Our only disappointment was that Michelle and I did not get the chance to see Ann. Perhaps it was not meant to be. But I would like to take this opportunity to thank America's Vice President for running America as smooth as silk, while I was vacationing for a change. God knows I needed that. Although I am as fresh as I…

of next year. It said that it would label tests as “worth taking” or “fair.” With guidance from many states, academic curriculum are to be unique to the local area. However, the administration is not backing away entirely from tests. It still believes that tests should elicit “complex student demonstrations or applications of knowledge and skills” and should cover a wide “range of relevant state standards.” Significance: With less emphasis on tests, younger students can have a chance to enjoy…

Governor by a statewide election. The President Pro Tem of the Senate is chosen by the Majority Party but elected by the Senate members. The House of Representatives main leadership position is the Speaker of the House and his main standby, the Speaker Pro Tem and they are both chosen by the Majority Party and then elected by the members of the House of Representatives. The legislative committee chairpersons in the Senate are appointed by the President Pro Tem and also appoints Majority Party…

The history of receiving a folded American flag though a small token of gratitude from the United States of America and Congress, helps a grieving family that is going through so much with the loss of a loved one. Traditionally, at every military funeral, the closest loved one of the fallen hero receives a folded American flag that was draped over the casket of the service member on behalf of the United States of America. In 2015, we have seen many deaths in first responders and though there…

from Texas A&M University then shortly after graduated from Baylor University’s Law School. During his time after college Louie also served as a captain in the U.S. Army. Before being elected to Congress in 2005, held many different positions in the state of Texas. He was elected as the District Judge for three terms in Smith, Texas, and during that time gained recognition from a national stand point for some of his rulings as judge. Because of this, Governor Rick Perry appointed Mr. Gohmert to…

They may face the misfortune of being in a state where their party is not favored - perhaps they won the seat to begin with because their opponent was simply unacceptable, even though the state identifies with the ideology of their opponent’s party. In these kinds of situations, the candidate’s charasma and good will may go a long way in securing the candidate’s election. Perhaps, the issue in achieving reelection is that the President of the United States from the opposing party is not letting…

1. a) Just as a democracy should be, Congress is empowered by the people. The House of Representative members have always been elected by the people and as of 1913 when the Seventeenth amendment passed, so is the Senate. In the Constitution, Congress is given specific powers called enumerated powers that are appointed only to this part of the government. Also in Section 1 Article 8 is the elastic clause. This clause gives Congress the power make any necessary and proper laws to carry out its…

in the legislative branch so there are bad committees and poor oversight of state agencies. The term limits did not give the legislatures enough time to gain experience (Jacobs, P. 1990). The California term limits were changed in 2012 by Proposition 28. The new law would only apply to those elected for the first time after 2012. It stated that people could be in office for a total 12 years, that could be in either House or just one. That law helps the people in the Assembly to gain experience…

progressively more apparent throughout our current United States, potential orders appear very attractive to many right-wing US leaders and citizens alike. With this being said, the decline of the Democratic Party in US politics, highlights the shortcomings of our American democratic ideals and our nation’s recognizable bow down to radicalized ideals of conservatism. In this essay I will unravel some of the preeminent fashions in which the United States is falling short of its democratic ideals…