direct evidence presented in the United States Constitution that denies gay marriages. After all, “We, The People,” are entitled to our unalienable rights, as well as that not found but implied by the Constitution (i.e. the elastic clause, also known as the necessary and proper clause). It would be immoral to deny anyone marriage, no matter what form of marriage it may be. And to assume that the expressed will of the American people,
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war, raise an army, levies taxes, provide for common defense, make new or change laws and so on. The Legislative Branch is empowered to create new laws “deemed necessary” as cited in the Necessary and Proper Clause sometimes referred to as the Elastic Clause. The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the power "To make all Laws which shah be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution" Congress's other powers
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If Ped = 1 (i.e. the percentage change in demand is exactly the same as the percentage change in price), then demand is said to unit elastic. A 15% rise in price would lead to a 15% contraction in demand leaving total spending by the same at each price level. * If Ped > 1, then demand responds more than proportionately to a change in price i.e. demand is elastic. For example a 20% increase in the price of a good might lead to a 30% drop in demand. The price elasticity of demand for this price
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One of today’s biggest issues in America is immigration. We are receiving more immigrants than any other time in history. Immigration affects every aspect of life in America. Many illegal immigrants are migrating to the U.S every year and raising our population. Immigration has an impact on education, health care, government budgets, employment, the environment, and crime. Some migrate for better life and opportunities in America. Many of these immigrants come undocumented. New Mexico has the highest
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PEOPLE Two punishments the U.S. Senate gives to an impeaches and convicted official-> Kicked out of office, Never be in a U.S. Office again Posterity is the FUTURE GENERATIONS of people What did the 17th amendment have on Article 1, Section 3, Clause 1 -> Makes the people vote for a senator INSTEAD of state legislature During impeachment trial it takes 2/3 of all senators that are PRESENT at the trial to convict an official Review Quiz (Sec. 4,5,6) A quorum is the majority of members required
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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 According to, http://www.toxicology.org/gp/fda.asp, the Society of Toxicology website, in 1937 the Massengill pharmaceutical company dispersed Elixir Sulfanilamide. This drug was prescribed generally to anyone who had symptoms of strep throat. Elixir Sulfanilamide contains diethylene glycol, which is a chemical equivalent of antifreeze. There were 107 documented deaths, involving many children, because of the lack in regulations. The Pure Food and Drug
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was more of a voice for the federal government as it established and executive which was the “energy” of the national government. Furthermore, it gave the national government the power to tax and regulate interstate commerce. Finally, a supremacy clause was added to Article VI of the Constitution. Therefore, the Constitution vested certain specific powers
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_ Collective dilemmas in Congress, the executive branch, the bureaucracy, and the courts, and how these collective dilemmas are overcome CONGRESS:2 main organized features: Committee System helps solve collective dilemmas. Executive branch has grown and bureaucracy. So he faces principal agent. Bureaucrats are his agents and he is the principle. _ Structure of Congress _ Qualifications for members of Congress senate- 30, citizen 9 years, live in state house- 25, citizen 7 years, live
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Chapter 1 British Policy Incites a Rebellion - 1756-1763, Britain and France were in the Seven Years’ War, a conflict that had involved all major European powers. - Sugar Act (1764)- Including increase on taxes on imported goods such as molasses, coffee, and textiles. Monarchy: One person in charge. Very efficient, poor decisions. Oligarchy: Small group of people in charge. Can take form of a dictatorship. Nazi, Soviet Union (A junta: in charge of military small groups can also be a small group
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The 8-bit video game industry is characterized by network effects, whereby a large customer base leads to an increased supply of complementary products or services, which in turn leads to increased consumer utility. This can be thought of an isolating mechanism which can result in a sustainable competitive advantage for a competing firm, protecting it from imitation by rivals (Rumelt (1984)). For Nintendo, a large hardware customer base increases the incentive of Nintendo’s licensees to develop games
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