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    I am working on the issue on the issue involving the American Citizen Liberty Union (ACLU). In order to find out, why this organization who protects our rights through the Amendments of the constitution is so controversial. This non-profit organization has been debatable for a number of countless reasons. The ACLU faces many civil debatable decisions before the Supreme Court. Does this have anything to do with the conspiracy theory which declares a New World Order? What if the ACLU had something…

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    Politics have always been a male dominated role – specifically a white male dominated role. African Americas got the right to vote in 1869 but that did not mean they were welcomed to the world of politics. African Americans were discriminated against with laws such as the grandfather law, poll taxes and literacy tests. The first African Americans elected to congress were elected in 1972 – more than 100 years latter . Women on the other hand only got the right to vote 95 years ago in 1920. To…

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    Martin Luther King Jr. and President Franklin Roosevelt have an alike mindset on human rights. Martin Luther King Jr. wants to end prejudice against blacks, while President Franklin Roosevelt is set on equality within all human rights. Martin Luther King Jr. states that he is "seeking for all around peace and brotherhood." Along with Martin Luther King Jr., President Roosevelt points out that "world order, which we seek, is the cooperation of free countries working together in a friendly,…

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    In order, to run for Senate and the State House, there are informal and formal qualifications that you have to qualify for, to run for these positions. The formal qualifications for both houses include being a US Citizen, registered voter, and one year residency in district. The formal qualifications for the Texas House of Representatives include being 21 years of age and a two year resident of the State of Texas. The formal qualifications for Texas Senate includes being 26 years of age and a…

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    The President of the United States is elected to a four-year term by electors from every make up Congress. The citizens of each state vote for electors who then vote for the president on the prescribed day, selected by Congress. “According to Maier, Pauline, Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788, Executive Orders are legally binding orders given by the President, acting as the head of the Executive Branch of Federal Administrative Agencies. They are not legally binding on…

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    The movements of tectonic plates, these massive slabs of solid rock that move across the earth’s crust and crash together, move apart, and rub against each other forming most volcanoes. The tectonic collisions are a slow-moving event, as if set in slow motion, creating a long process that eventually resulting in the formation of volcanoes. The Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest is known for its deep evergreen forests and numerous tall jagged cones and this area is home to the Strato-Volcano…

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    What is truthfully the best way to choose the President of the United States? The Electoral College is the United States’ current method of choosing the . This method consists of choosing representatives to pick who a state votes for. However, the elected representatives for a state are usually not required to vote for the popular vote of that state, which can result in the outcome of a candidate being chosen president and not having the popular vote of the country. This method is causing…

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    The Aaron Burr Trial and the Ammon Bundy Trial have a few similarities and differences. Both Burr and Bundy was fighting over land which was seen as federal property. A lot of people felt like both parties broke laws that couldn’t be justified by the constitution. Burr and Bundy were also acquitted by the jury during their trial. Aaron Burr intended to start a war, dividing the union between the United States & its allies. Burr had a history of seeking revenge against his opponents. Burr actions…

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    In the movie, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, it talks about the pros and cons of the government. Some pros that were stated in the movie was the idea that the leaders elected represent the public’s opinion and interest. Also, the idea of popular sovereignty was presented in the film as well. The principle of popular sovereignty is represented on how Mr. Smith is viewed by his voting precinct, which is the people who voted for him to be the Senator. They voted for him because they trust him and…

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    Imagine yourself landing in America after a long flight, and you see America for the first time. What is it that you see? I see an American as being free and having the opportunities to change your life forever. People may disagree and say how Americans sit down eating fast food and watching sports. As said, America is the Land of Opportunities. An American can be categorized as free, being able to be their own religion and having public right. Let's go and see this unfold. To Begin With, by…

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