United States Congress

Over the past couple of years there have been a lot of controversy over whether or not fantasy sport sites should be considered gambling. Fantasy sports sites make millions of dollars with little to no restrictions such as daily bets and is considered a game of skill. The topic of fantasy sports has a deep history to consider, and there will always be both supporters and critics who continue to debate this topic. There has been an ongoing debate on whether or not fantasy sports should…

Since the 1600s, many states have been torn between the idea of marijuana being just a plant and harmless, and marijuana being a drug that causes substance abuse and is linked to many crimes. Some of the first federal laws against drugs were 1952 Boggs Act and 1956 Narcotics Acts which enforced that if a person was caught with marijuana in their possession they could be sentenced for a minimum of 2 – 10 years and a fine of $20,000. In 1996 California became the first state to legalize marijuana…

For over two hundred thirty years, the United States of America has thrived on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as set forth in the Declaration of Independence. It is these same values which American voters attempt to illuminate, keep, and prolong. Congress, however, can create laws which block those same values our founders laid down. America’s job is to prevent that from happening by electing people to represent them in government. The people vote for those whom they think will best…

exception, problems given steady news coverage grow more important, at least in the minds of the viewers. The evening news would seem to possess a powerful capacity to shape the public 's national priorities. (Iyengar, News That Matters) Members of congress must remain alert to the news in order to remain aware of the preferences of their constituency and thus achieve outcomes consistent with their…

believe that most people now the different titles or responsibilities of a president. Such as Commander in Chief, Chief of State, Chief Diplomat, and Chief Legislator. When you look at those you kind can get the idea that he controls a lot following the check and balance system. For example, another one is Chief Executive and Head of Government, he is what represents the United States Government to other countries around the world. An example of this is when the President meets with ambassadors…

Theodore Roosevelt’s Lasting Impact on The World There are many pressures that come along with being the president of the United States. Being the president is a demanding position that comes with many responsibilities, which can lead to both psychological and physical stress. Presidents must work to repair many of America’s problems while also dealing with issues that affect other parts of the world. Theodore Roosevelt is a former president that did a remarkable job at facing presidential…

The United States Constitution sets up the structure for the American democracy and has survived through every historical event and crisis America has faced. Its critics argue it has become outdated inapplicable in the current political climate. Although the Constitution does not specifically address many contemporary challenges unforeseen by the founding fathers, it is still relevant today. The Constitution was intended to be interpreted for future concerns. There are parts that need to be…

the Kitchen Cabinet because they would enter the white house by way of a window in the kitchen. These actions allowed Jackson to sustain full use of his cabinet. Over the course of vetoing the U.S. Bank Jackson went through several Secretaries of State and Treasury. A total of nine secretaries were replaced in this time period because they would not follow through with the President’s plan. President Jackson’s plan was unconstitutional and therefore secretaries refused to follow his orders.…

contradicts with the belief that America had been built upon. Here in the United States, people voluntarily accept consequences in return for freedom. This can clearly be seen through the citizen’s reaction to the recent laws passed by Congress. In 2008, Congress passed a law called The FISA Amendment Act which allowed the government to track any international electronic communication between the people without a warrant. Congress claimed that this law would safeguard people from future…

Congressman Dinner Reflection I found our dinner with the former United States Congressmen, Dan Miller and Sam Coppersmith, to be extremely rewarding. Listening to their stories of events occurring in congress, and even their own personal lives, was an appreciable experience. Not only was it very informative, but it was also a display of something not commonly witnessed in politics. From reading the congressmen’s biographies before their visit, I noticed that their political views seemed to…