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    QUESTION NUMBER 1: The civil rights movement of 1960’s was a set of movements in the United States to end racial discrimination against the black Americans and to get them a legal recognition. The movement also attempted to gain federal protection of the rights of citizenship as explained in the constitution. In the late 19th century, black Americans were stripped of their rights by numerous discriminatory laws in the South. Unlawful violence became a normal scenario for the blacks of South.…

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    It is much more common to have an officer from the behavioral science unit build the profile. An individual in the behavioral unit is usually a veteran police officer or a special agent with an advanced degree in the behavioral science disciplines of psychology, criminology, and sociology. This officer being a veteran has been trained in the analysis of violent crime. They also have a lot of hands on experience with evaluating a crime scene from past cases. The reader is usually…

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    World War II “[G]ender subordination and patriarchy are the oldest of oppressions” (Shiva 184). Over the years, women have been oppressed, discriminated against, and suppressed by their male counterparts. It took years for women to gain any type of rights across the globe and women are still struggling for gender equality today. We live in a patriarchal society and most societies in the present and the past are also patriarchal, as a consequence of this, women are lower on the proverbial totem…

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    country and what has created us the way we are. Freedom is not something that is passed on from bloodline to bloodline but instead is something that is learned from our elders and shared as our culture. But what is freedom; freedom is "the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint." This allows us to practice any religion we please. It also give us the ability to say what we please. The first generation to have freedom was earned after our ancestors…

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    are witnessing families being killed for choosing to practice a different religion, while our government declares each citizen free. Our rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are privileges that I feel are taken for granted by many Americans. Taking full advantage of my rights and freedoms stated in the Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights like voting, bearing arms, freedom of religion, and speech, is at my core because they are not a gift available to all, like the…

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    and it needs to be changed right now ... We're going to build a larger border wall ..." President is the head of a country, however, he or she is not the has the right to decide everything. In this assignment, I am going to mention about the rights that the US president can and can not do, and also give examples to clarify the problem. The United States is a federal republic political system implemented separation of powers. The US Constitution provides for the right of the Congress and Agencies…

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    Barack Obama's Legacy

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    presidential elections. Being raised in the absence of his father and at the mercy of his grandparents, his ambition to excel in academics did not fade as he struggled to make things normal for himself. Obama is known for his work on change and equal rights for others. He got elected as the senator of Illinois State Senate in 1996 during which he successfully worked with both Democrats and Republicans to significantly create legislation on ethics as well as expanding health care services and…

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    could finally become a reality. As soon as she received her final pay cheque, Camille turned her attention to setting up an upscale eatery that rivalled the bistros found in South Beach, Florida. Awash with cash, she spared no expense in creating the right décor and an enviable menu. Excited at the prospects of her first business venture, Camille opened her doors with a flurry of promotions and pizzazz. Fifteen months later, Camille is singing a different song. Gone is the optimistic…

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    to veterans of World War I. The Cable Act removed the citizenship status of women who married aliens or particularly Asian immigrants. Nisei women had the choice of “remaining single and a citizen, or marrying an alien and giving up United States citizenship for life.” This was a direct discrimination towards the Nisei women due to their sex and race. The organization lobbied and not until 1931 did Congress amend the Cable Act. The second goal was to bring justice to the Japanese veterans who…

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    Lowering College Tuition

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    The cost of a college education has spiraled out of control and the expenses make it more difficult for students to obtain a degree because they cannot afford it. Until it becomes affordable, students will continue to literally pay the price or end up not going at all. Many students begin to think about college either their junior or senior year of high school. Every person in the United States that wants to attend college should have the chance to go for a reasonable price. Grants,…

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