Category: Government

  • 2024 US Presidential Election: A Ninth Grade Perspective

    2024 US Presidential Election: A Ninth Grade Perspective

    Introduction With the 2024 US Presidential Election just around the corner, it’s crucial for us to pay attention to who’s running for president. I’m in ninth grade, and I believe that picking the right president is super important for our country’s future. In this paper, I’m going to share my thoughts on what makes a…

  • John Fetterman: Redefining American Politics in 2023

    John Fetterman: Redefining American Politics in 2023

    Introduction John Fetterman’s emergence as a notable figure in American politics, particularly in 2023, defies conventional norms. His ascent from the mayor of a small Pennsylvania town to a national political icon is not just a personal triumph but a reflection of evolving American political trends. This article provides an in-depth look at how John…

  • Will Blockchain Revolutionize Governments?

    Will Blockchain Revolutionize Governments?

    Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way governments are run by increasing transparency, security, and efficiency. One of the key features of blockchain technology is its ability to create a decentralized and tamper-proof digital ledger. This technology allows for the creation of secure and transparent databases that can be used for a wide…

  • Conflict Diamond Research Essay

    The war in other countries is plentiful but few, in particular, have had the US dragged into them. One that is causing major conflict within surrounding countries is the wars and civil unrest in Central Africa. The government in some African countries has been overthrown by warlords and rebels in order to gain power and…

  • Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants – Yes or No?

    Issue Assignment #2: Should illegal/undocumented immigrants be granted amnesty? Yes, illegal/undocumented immigrants should be granted amnesty. 1. Illegal immigrants allow some business owners to hire them as low wage demanding workers. Some agencies, such as Bear Stearns, believe the estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. is around 20 million. With this many illegal…

  • Government Funding Essay

    The process of government funding, whether it be how the funding is allotted or how the money is managed, can be changed for the better by instituting “good sense” policies. Our current advisors and analysts have many ideas about reforming the management of government funding; however, most of these ideas are a hapless attempt at…

  • Vietnam Essay

    From the beginning of John Kennedy’s Administration into this fifth year of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, substantially the same small groups of men have presided over the destiny of the United States. In that time they have carried the country from a limited involvement in Vietnam into a war that is brutal, probably unsinkable, and, to…

  • Has the British Welfare System been ‘Americanised’?

    Has the British Welfare System been ‘Americanised’? “The need of a constantly expanding market for its production chases the bourgeoisie over the whole surface of the globe. It must nestle everywhere, settle everywhere, establish connections…it creates a world after its own image.”

  • Global Distributive Justice is Utopian

    “The idea of global distributive justice is utopian, incompatible with our natural partiality towards compatriots and irreconcilable with state sovereignty”. Discuss We are now living in a global village. When the distance between countries is shortened by the fast development of transportation, interdependence brought by the growing international political and economical collaborations, the notion of…

  • The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte

    Napoleon Bonaparte was best known as the ruler of France. Not only was he this, but he was King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, he is considered by many to be one of the best military commanders that ever lived. His rise, reign, and fall…

  • The Democratic Party

    When coming to the presidential campaign, one most ask themselves which party would be best for our nation as a whole.

  • Why Bother With Politics

    The world of politics is one with endless boundaries. Politics cover virtually every aspect of life and the legal infrastructure that we live today.

  • Impact of Regulation on Small Businesses

    Regulation has become a growing issue in America, especially for small businesses. If we look back to the time of our founding fathers, we see that this is not at all how they intended America to be. In fact, we separated from Britain for similar reasons – unreasonable taxes and regulations on items and businesses.…

  • The Visionary Constitution and America

    In many ways our Constitution is very remarkable. It is visionary, and based on reality and compromise. This visionary document set up rules for government in the 18th century and rules for changing it for government in the future. A lot of the Articles and Amendments in the Constitution deal with the reality of life…

  • A Country’s Tourniquet

    Many countries have previously invested or are still investing in a Communist government and economy. Communism is defined as “A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all members.” If a country decides to go on the path of Communism, it…

  • The Role of the United States Constitution in Business

    Since the creation of the United States Constitution in 1787, the system we call, our United States Government has existed. Created to balance a centralized and strong government, the U. S. Constitution has protected every American’s individual human right in possibly every facet of life. With this in mind, what about the rights of American…

  • Cruel and Unusual Punishment, What does the Constitution Mean?

    The Eighth Amendment in only three words imposes a constitutional limitation upon punishment: It cannot be “cruel and unusual.” What did the framers mean? The courts have interpreted the words “cruel and unusual” in a flexible and dynamic manner reflecting a evolving society. The Crime Act of 1790 mandated that a person be executed for…

  • Halliburton

    In 1919, Erle P. Halliburton established the new method of an oil well cementing company in Oklahoma City. This was the start to Halliburton’s extensive timeline. Today Halliburton provides services for the petroleum and energy industries (Business Source Complete, 1998). From 1994, the company’s revenue rose from $5.9 billion to $14.9 billion in 1999 (Bruno…

  • Stages of Disorganization Theory

    “We the People of the United States, in Order to for a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United Stated Of America.” On September 17,…

  • Importance of Healthcare

    Imagine a world full of rampaging disease, sickly children and dying elderly; a place full of fractured bones, cancerous cells, deadly viral epidemics, and broken dreams. This place was made possible by the absence of healthcare. Healthcare is more than just paying taxes to “Uncle Sam” to help those less fortunate; it is more than…

  • Foreign Policy of the Obama Administration

    “There is a great exhalation of breath going on around the world. We’ve got a lot of damage to repair.” This are the words of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, which I believe best describe the expectations and the also the objectives of the new American President Barack Obama. There is no doubt that those,…

  • Daniel Boone; a History

    Youth: Daniel Boone was born on October 22, 1734. Because the Gregorian calendar was adopted during Boone’s lifetime, his birth date is sometimes given as November 2, 1734 (the “New Style” date), although Boone used the October date.[4] He was the sixth of eleven children in a family of Quakers. His father, Squire Boone, Sr.…

  • Baby Boomer Health, Money and Retirement Concerns

    As the Baby Boomer generation continues to grow older, their concerns have shifted to their health, money and retirement. The days of wondering where their next vacation should be and whether their bonus check will be as much as they deserve are passing.

  • Road Signs in English

    Have you taken your Department of Motor Vehicle written knowledge test? If you have than I am sure you were asked what language you wanted to take it in. I know that the United States does not have an official language and that street signs in some of our cities are in Spanish, but does…

  • Is Privatizing Social Security Good Business?

    Is Privatizing Social Security Good Business?

    What is Social Security? Initiated in 1935 Provides old age and survivors insurance Paid into by all workers, to take care of them when they are no longer able to work Government-administered fund