already been established in 1781, however, the debate over the necessity of a Constitution was underway. The Constitutional Convention, beginning in 1781 in Philadelphia included delegates from 12 of the 13 states. During the convention, the delegates discussed issues to be resolved in their proposed Constitution. Public debates outside of the convention also emerged where the common people debated over the Constitution as well. In the late 1780s, following the Constitutional Convention, two groups
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begin, an important constitutional ideal is referenced in the Iroquois Constitution when they write, “Look and listen for the welfare of… the unborn of the future nation.” In saying this, they wished for their ideal leader to be courteous of future generations; so, the Iroquois truly must care about setting up the unborn for success in their prospective lives. America too shares this ideal, as is exhibited in our Constitution. In the Constitution’s preamble, it states that one reason the the writing
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because something is "made of people" doesn't mean it should get the exact same protections as people. Corporations have much greater protections through monetary means than individuals--just like governments. It is for this very reason that the constitution gave individuals these protections. Once corporations are able to feel like individuals, be exploited like individuals, and are able to suffer and feel joy like actual humans, then they can have the same rights. the people who own, run or work
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in the 21st century, the codification of conventions and prerogative powers would make the British constitution more effective. Conventions and royal prerogative powers are fundamental elements within the British constitution; promoting the flexibility the constitution is renowned for. I believe that the codification of these elements would be detrimental to the effectiveness of our constitution as it would remove its flexibility and interfere with parliamentary sovereignty. Jennings described
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Obamacare POL 201 American National Government December 10, 2012 Obamacare In an attempt to create a solution to health care, President Barrack Obama came up with a universal healthcare program called the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Obamacare was signed into law on March, 2010. It has been the most significant repair to the United States healthcare since Medicare and Medicaid passed in 1965. In this paper, the key points that will be discussed
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believed right, not stated in the constitution that is cherished by Americans as much as their freedom of speech or their right to bear arms. It is privacy. A belief that no one may come and search your home without cause, or that personal information about you and your family will be protected and not shown to others. Yet, as much as we enjoy these rights, they are slowly slipping away as laws are passed to fight terrorism. Privacy was never guaranteed in the constitution. The closest thing to protecting
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Obamacare Kayla Entingh American National Government Instructor Sloan December 4th, 2012 Being a democrat myself, the last four years have been a battleground between friends and family who don't agree with my side. I have stood my ground on what I believe and back my arguments with facts. One of the largest issues being scrutinized by our country right now is Obamacare. The goals for the way our healthcare system will be laid out are either loved by people or they absolutely hate it.
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Law and Courts (253 – 256) Constitutional law –a type of law pertaining to the rules for our government expressed in the constitution. Statutory law (254) Administrative law –a type of law pertaining to the rules made by bureaucrats and administrative agencies. Criminal law – A type of law that pertains to violations of a code of behavior specified in local, state, and federal statues. Civil law – a type of law that pertains to a dispute between two parties, at least one of which is
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Name Tutor Class Date of submission Constitution The constitution of the United States has three articles that explain the how powers are separated as well as checks and balances among the branches of the federal government. The federal government consists of three main branches that have separate powers. The three branches of the federal government include; the judiciary, the executive as well as the legislature. Among the three branches, each one of them is tasked with independent as well
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well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The right for of all Americans to bear arms is a right even the Founding Fathers held to equal importance as the Constitution itself. Whether or not gun control laws work, the fact of the matter is that these kind of laws directly violate this right and therefore should not even be under consideration. Even if that issue is overlooked, gun control advocates state that
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