...Module 1. Chapter 1 in your text is on The Citizen and Government. As you read this chapter you may wish to consider what kinds of citizen involvement fuel democracies? What ideals fuel American democracy and finally what are some of the changes and challenges facing America today? The Discussion Topic will deal with you Introducing Yourself and your views toward politics. Chapter 1 Learning Objectives Module 1Learning Objectives Having read chapter 1, students should be able to do the following: Module 1 Learning Objectives Having read chapter 1 students should be able to do the following: 1. Identify ways government affects our lives every day. 2. List the ways that the Identity of Americans has changed over time. 3. List and define the three main values on how America was built on. 4. Compare the different forms of government shown in this chapter. Chapter 1 Outline EBOOK Note: The eBook will open in a new window. Close the window to return to the course. OUTLINE Government Affects Our Lives Every Day 1. Americans have been reluctant to grant government too much power, and they have often been suspicious of politicians. But Americans have also turned to government for assistance in times of need, and they have strongly supported the government in periods of war. 2. One important reason for citizens to pay attention to their government in good times is to make sure that the government does not make decisions that might result in unjustified...
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...New ideas are coming about in our understanding of the world and our effects on it. Climate change is a highly debated topic with implications that reach into various sectors. A change on how we look at our effects on the climate requires a change in how we look at transportation, manufacturing, farming, and even how we light our homes. Furthermore, it requires the participation of actors the world over. When multiple nations are required, the actions of nations are not focused on what is best for the world and its people and animals, but rather what is best for the nation itself. Climate change reaches outside our borders. Unlike an invading force, a nation cannot form an army to combat the CO2 emissions of another country. Ill-fated actions by a single nation affects the world together. How can nations ensure global cooperation using traditional political means? Climate change, and by extension oil use, affects nations differently. In order to understand the reasons of resistance or acceptance from various nations of combating climate change, the effects of the change in procedure must be examined. Each nation is invested at different levels in the fight in climate change. Money or power, survival, and public outcry are major factors that may influence a nations stance and fervor on fighting climate change and the changes required by such a fight. It is obvious that a change in energy production habits results in a change in how a nation will provide energy to its people...
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...Table of contents Introduction to Corporate Personhood…………………………………………………………………………………..1 Overview of Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee decision………………………………………2 Background of the parties who filed the suit and reasons for doing so……………………………………4 Arguments in favor of the decision………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Arguments against the decision……………………………………………………………………………………………..X Current events related to the decision…………………………………………………………………………………….X Future outlook on the decision…………………………………………………………………………………………………X Works Cited……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Imagine a world without corporation, without structure, and without the complexity of the working world today. Some may even think of these corporations and businesses as individuals with the same rights that you and I have as human beings. Those with this frame of mind would not be too far from the truth. Our economic structure and business establishment has grown in such a way over past centuries that we depend on these conglomerates as a foundation of economic stability. In turn, they seek from us the same rights as businesses that we as individuals are granted as citizens of this great country. In the following pages, we will explore this concept further in understanding what Corporate Personhood is and discovering the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee, including the parties involved, reasons for the case, arguments for and against...
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...Constitution. It receives far less attention then the fierce political debates that rage around the 1st or 2nd Amendments. The common impression of the amendment is that it only exists to protect criminals from prosecution.1 Yet the protections it provides apply to all citizens of the United States and remain just as important now as when the founding fathers wrote the amendment 226 years ago.2 It is also one of the most directly relevant to Army officers in their roles as commanders or appointed investigating officers. The 5th Amendment’s historical foundation and the fundamental rights it guarantees continue to be critical to the freedoms Americans enjoy in the modern world. The full text of the 5th amendment reads “No person shall be held to answer for a...
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...killed 352 people in the United State. Since the beginning of law enforcement brutality in the early 1900s, officers have not been convicted of violent crimes after incidents dealing with the abusive use of power and violence. Since the mid-1900s, people in the United States have spoken out in demand for justice, just to be neglected by the government. The government has not been able to change the structure of policing to cut down on police violence even though there are proven solutions. For these reasons, John Locke’s social contract that says that the government derives from the people has been broken. The government has not acted on this issue even after millions of Americans have spoken out in the form of marches...
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...University of Phoenix Material Influences on the Constitution Table Complete each section below. Include citations for your sources. |Documents |Summary |What was its influence on the Constitution? | |Magna Carta |Magna Carta is a document that King John of England was forced |Magna Carta served to lay the foundation for the evolution of parliamentary clause | | |into signing. The document was a succession of written promises|of the United States Constitution and enforced by the Supreme Court. | | |made between the king and his subjects that he would govern | | | |England and its people in accordance with the customs of feudal| | | |law. ("History Learning Site ", 2000-2013). | | |Mayflower Compact |Mayflower Compact is one if the first governing document of |The Mayflower Compact called for equality amongst people and...
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...a way of organizing a nation so that two or more levels of government have formal authority over the same area and people. Power is shared between units of government. Most governments in the world, like Great Britain, are unitary governments, in which all power resides in the central government. The American states are unitary governments with respect to their local governments. A confederation is a governmental structure in which the national government is weak and most power is in the hands of its components, or states. The term intergovernmental relations refers to the interactions among national, state, and local governments. B. Why Is Federalism So Important? Federalism decentralizes our politics in many ways. For example, senators are elected to represent their state, not the nation. With more levels of government, more opportunities exist for political participation. Judicial power also is enhanced by federalism. Federalism also decentralizes our policies. The history of federalism demonstrates the tension between the states and the national government over who should control policy. The overlapping powers of the two levels of government mean that most debates over policy become debates over federalism. States are responsible for most public policies dealing with social, family, and moral issues. These become national issues when brought to the national government by an aggrieved group. The American states are also policy innovators, being responsible for many reforms...
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...irrefutably clear that the New Deal had a positive effect in our country, that will be remembered for years to come. Though it has only been six years since President Franklin Roosevelt took office and began the New Deal, it has accomplished many things. The New Deal positively affected our economical state, it began reforms that could last indefinitely, and lastly it forced a shift in society’s view of the government. The picture on the screen has information taken from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and from it we can see that the GDP has raised significantly every year but one since the New Deal began. Though we hope our economy will continue to rise, it is clear that FDR’s agencies started...
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...surrounding civil rights and economic problems. Despite all of these pitfalls, America still had times of prosperity and hope. One of the areas in which the United States of America saw evolution and growth, despite all the socio-economic/socio-cultural issues, post-war wake, and man's inhumanity to man, was in the sphere of technology. Technology propelled the nation through these tumultuous times, and the ripples from this century and a half of America's history are still felt strongly today in the American market. The government's involvement in researching alternative methods of power has had a positive effect on the environment and, with time, the U.S. will increase its influence around the world. In addition to the political influences of technology, the commercial economy has also been enhanced through the research of various innovations, and individual families have been affected by advancements in healthcare, which is heavily dependent on the latest high-end machinery. Without a doubt, technological innovation is the cornerstone of the foundation which supports America's end of physical and intellectual isolation and the country's continuing involvement with technological evolution. Because finances and human resources are scarce, government must decide where the funds will have the greatest impact. The effectiveness of government support for civilian technology has been noticed in previous decades. A crucial area of federal investment in technology development involves research...
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...ECO/415 March 12, 2012 Gregory Czar Let’s Talk Money The retail conglomerate Wal-Mart current CEO is Mr. Michael Duke. Mr. Duke has agreed to meet with the Talk show host Steve Harvey and President Barrack Obama. During the session the discussion will center around Wal-Mart’s impact on today’s economy, and the government’s role in ensuring fairness. (Host)-First, we would like to thank the President of the United States for taking time out of his busy schedule to appear on “Let’s Talk Money”. (President Obama)- Your are welcome, after all it is a election year (said jokingly) (Host)- Next, we would like to thank Mr. Duke for taking time to meet with us and allowing us to learn more about the #1 employer in the United States. (President Obama)-Steve, excuse I believe you are mistaken, according to my right wing friend the U.S. government is the #1 employer (said jokingly once again). (Audience)-Laughing. (Host)-You got me there. (Host)(gaining his composure)-We are here to be exposed to the steps Wal-Mart is taking to maintain compliance with the antitrust laws and the economically impact Wal-Mart has on the economy and can Wal-Mart aid the federal government in making the economical situation better for all. (Host)- In what type of situations might Wal-Mart run a high risk of violating antitrust laws? (Steve)-Recently, Wal-Mart has found itself in court, defending itself against a charge of creating a monopoly. This came about in 2002, when Wal-Mart decided to enter...
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...1a) Descriptions of governments can be based on: Economy - what provides the goods and services that are bought, sold, and used? Capitalism-(Russia)--In a capitalist or free-market economy, people own their own businesses and property and must buy services for private use, such as healthcare Socialism (Norway)-- Socialist governments own many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices Communism (Cuba)-- In a communist country, the government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare. Politics - how is the government run? Dictatorship (Iraq)-- Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control. In a military dictatorship, the army is in control. Usually, there is little or no attention to public opinion or individual rights. Totalitarian (China)-- Rule by a single political party. People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country. Theocracy (Iran)-- A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling on behalf of a set of religious ideas, or as direct agents of a deity. Monarchy (Jordan)-- A monarchy has a king or queen, who sometimes has absolute power. Power is passed along through the family Parliamentary (Israel)-- A parliamentary system is led by representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political party and remains in power...
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...criminals are not just subject to the United States, terrorism happens all over the world, in every way, shape and form. There are many types of terrorism and terrorists with many different purposes. (Mockaitis par, 1) The primary reason for terrorist actions is to force a change in their nation's government. If terrorists are not satisfied with there government's political positions, they may end up taking the matters into there own hands. Another reason for terrorist acts is because of hate towards a race, nationality, or religion. In recent years, terrorism seems to be at a new high and attacks are more violent than in the past. Many groups operate within a single nation or region. (Wilcox, page.1) Others have branches and operations in many countries. Because terrorists generally cannot match the strength of conventional military forces, they often rely on guerrilla warfare. (Mockaitis, Par 3). New groups are sprouting all over the place and terrorism being so secretive and having no forewarning, governments from all over the world have form alliances to combat terrorism and terror cells in hope of thwarting any further threats. While terrorist threats are numerous in today's world, the methods used by the United States to deter those terrorists, help to ensure that, while some terrorism is inevitable. As a civilized society we cannot resort to terrorism. Everyone has a responsibility to take action. The dependability of a government isn't what it once. Everyone in the world...
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...Case Study 1: The Curious Case of Gary McKinnon By Aicha Doudou CCJS 390 Professor Daniel Draz University of Maryland University College Gary McKinnon was a Scottish hacker who hacks into NASA computers to search for evidence of aliens and extraterrestrial technology. He believes the NASA and other US government were hiding something from the public and that they had classified documents about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). It all started in 2000 when he decided to look for UFO evidence on the U.S. government's computer systems. He began obsessively researching ways to break into the machines. Using the Perl programming language, he wrote a small script that he says allowed him to scan up to 65 000 machines for passwords in under 8 minutes. After dialing up the government systems, he ran the code and made an astonishing discovery: Many federal workers failed to change the default passwords on their computers. On these unsecure machines, McKinnon installed a software program called Remotely Anywhere, which allows remote access and control of computers over the Internet. McKinnon could then browse through the machines at his leisure and transfer or delete files. Because he was able to monitor all activity on the computers, he could log off the moment he saw anyone else logging on. It is claimed that between February 2001 and March 2002, Gary McKinnon hacked into dozens of US army, navy, air force, and Department of Defense computers, as well as 16 NASA computers...
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...(because they are based on kin or ethnicity or local ‘tradition’) or which western lenses miss altogether (because the forms they take are unfamiliar). In essence the prevailing notions of civil society for Africa are mainly prescriptive and may have little explanatory power for the complexity of African associational life. To be of value in Africa, the concept of civil society must be adapted in various ways (Maina 1998). Such adaptations should make room for activities and not just organizations, and should...
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..."State and Local Governments" Terence Bolt State & Local Government August 26, 2011 State and Local Governments The differences in culture of the early Americans played a significant role in shaping state government. It affected the level and type of role that its citizens participated in politics, the reach of the government governed its people and the direction of its public policy. The three aspects of the influence of culture on politics were determined by its newly formed citizenry. As the United States was being formed, immigrants from Europe and other countries with similar perspectives grouped together to form different political subcultures. Daniel Elazar, a distinguished political scientist at Temple University, has been one of the leaders in this school of thought. Elazar (1994) argues that, "... the nation has one general political culture, but that within it are three important subcultures, which he describes as individualistic, moralistic, and traditionalistic." (pg 28) The Individualistic subculture relies on the marketplace. Government's role is limited and was instituted to accomplish the demands of the people. Elazar (1994) says that, "government need not have any direct concern with questions of "the good society"; except to further economic prosperity of the market place. In other words, government should primarily be limited to, "...areas in the economic realm, that encourage private initiative...
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