The government system of separation of powers and checks and balances refers to a unified government with three separate branches where none are more important than the other. However, this same system of all checks and no balances refers to a (flawed system in it…
Essays on American Constitution
Hernando Cortés: Hernando Cortés was a Spanish government official in the early 1500s in Cuba. He failed; but, he had heard stories about treasures on Aztec land. Him and about 600 other men attacked the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán, which failed. However, him and his men…
The Freedom of Speech, a promise so promising that ensures “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech,” unless, of course, it is proven to be a harm to others. So where exactly is the line drawn, and who decides which speech does or…
The legal issue that is being discussed in this scenario is based on situation of Pauline Williams and the actions taken by Dyson Stevens, the cheerleading coach, and the principal of the school. In the situation, a high school cheerleader, Pauline Williams, is refusing to…
Government officials have historically condemned government whistleblowing, though it has played an essential role in the formation and evolution of modern democracies. Although thousands of government whistleblowers have come forward in recent decades, few have achieved the same notoriety as Daniel Ellsberg and Edward Snowden….
The documentary “13th” displays how America has merely given slavery a new coat of paint and a new fancy name, imprisonment. The 13th Amendment says that slavery shall not be permitted except as a punishment for a crime committed and Congress can enforce this law…
The founders of the American democracy originally intended for the government to give power to the people, and yearned to shift the country away from tyranny. How did the Constitution guard against tyranny? Based on these simple guidelines, a participatory democracy deems the best…
We believe that our civil liberties should remain true to their word and never change. However, in the novel, 1984 by George Orwell, our civil liberties are taken in a fascist government that’s successful at controlling its people. Orwell uses the novel to interpret his…
On October 30, 2018 during an interview, President Trump told Jonathan Swan and Stef W. Kight of AXIOS, that his administration is in the process of filing an Executive order to repeal the 14th Amendment. He intends to revoke the birthright citizenship to children born…
One quality of the Bill of Rights that I think is very good is the First Amendment. In short, it states that “Congress can not establish laws that interfere with one’s free speech or religion*”. This is beneficial to all of us because it is…
As one can imagine there are many steps before a law is put into action. As stated in the book in chapter 11, “Congressional powers; The authority to introduce and pass legislation is a very strong power” (Krutz 2017). When one holds majority power that…
Overview The Article of Confederation was inadequate in unmistakable regions concerning organization. A part of the challenges related with the Article of Confederation were nonappearance of expects to maintain laws and even the ability to settle any inquiries concerning national laws since it didn’t give…
Before the birth of this nation there were several brutal wars that were fought. The war that gained its independence from British rule was the “Revolutionary war.” Before the wars were initiated because there were several conflicts with the British and the colonials, some of…
Introduction Terrorism is a concept that has no set definition. According to William J Perry, director of the Preventive Defense Project at CISAC in Stanford, and Charles Vest, a recipient of ten honorary doctoral degrees, there is a common criteria. This involves spreading terror, violence,…
Introduction The Anti-Federalist Papers is a very interesting book about the government development of USA and the disagreements with its first documents by Ralph Ketchum. The introduction of the book is written by Ketchum, however, the resources in it was published in the period 1787-1788…
In light of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, a great question is raised. How do we have national security along with civil rights? After Apple refused to grant the FBI with access to the perpetrator’s cell phone there was a huge question of, “Is that…
One quality of the Bill of Rights that I think is very good is the First Amendment. In short, it states that “Congress can not establish laws that interfere with one’s free speech or religion”. This is beneficial to all of us because it is…
Thomas Jefferson once said that “all men are created equal.”Obviously this is true but do we show in America today? Has there ever been equality between men and women? Will there ever be equality between men and women? How have things changed since America was…
My chosen Act was primarily influenced by the Media and by a strongly viewed pressure group called the Snowdrop Campaign, which had an immense amount of pressure on Parliament. The media had a strong effect on the decision making of the Firearm Act 1968, which…
Influence is the act to cause something to take place, by having the effect on someone or something. One of the main types of influences is the media; this can affect the choices of the Parliament. This can either be through an article someone reads,…
The First Amendement, which ensured the right to speek freely, has developed as an uncommonly quarrelsome issue on numerous college grounds. The conventions of opportunity of articulation in American scholarly communities give essential settings to understanding these contentions and suitable reactions to them. The strategy…
The Constitution was written in 1789, two hundred twenty nine years ago, and was only amended twenty seven times between then and when it was last revised in 1992. I believe that it is possibly the time for a complete restructuring of the whole Constitution…
There are dozens of high profile social issues and topics of unrest. Immigration, abortion, international relations and the current state of American politics. There are a lot of opinions, a lot of agendas and a lot of heated debated. One issue that has been and…
How would you feel if you were to go inside of a store, look out of the window and see that your car is being searched? You would probably feel like your space is being violated. Your first thought most likely wouldn’t be “They have…
Langston Hughes was an author in the Harlem Renaissance, a movement where African American authors were able to prove themselves as intelligent writers and tell others what they believed in. He was a lead poet in this movement and had the platform to encourage and…
The Federalist Papers, the Constitution, and Separation of Powers During the time of creation of the American Constitution there was no government and very little order. Even after the creation of the Articles of Confederation, there was still unbalance in the government and many state…
According to Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, authors of the Federalist Papers, the union of the States would be better as a large republic, firmly connected by a more powerful, centralized government than that which existed under the Articles of Confederation. The necessity of such…
A Framework for Republicanism: Checks and Balances on the Power of the Government and the Power of the People The framers of the Constitution were visionaries who sought to establish a limited representative government which not only restricted the powers of an existing government, but…
Constitutional Recognition of Individual Rights As the colonies diverged from the oppression of the British crown, leaders among the states recognized the necessity of a central federal government. The purpose was to establish a sense of order and union, while maintaining the rights of citizens…
Freedom of Religion Religion is a touchy subject now in these days. There always seems to be an argument about what is right, or what is not. But when people restrict others based on their beliefs, then it crosses the line. People get rejected by…
When the founders of this country were debating how much power was to be vested in the federal government, three prominent citizens worked together to anonymously write the Federalist Papers. These documents, written by James Madison, the fourth president; John Jay, the first Chief Justice…
In modern society, many women are seeking their potential to survive in the meritocracy. In many parts of the world, it is becoming usual that women work with men. However, it is difficult for women to achieve absolute equality with men. The Equal Rights Amendment,…
Currently in the United States, the death penalty is a potential sentence in thirty-two out of fifty states. For years, the death penalty has been disputed morally and legally, leading its abolition in a minority of states. The inconsistency of the sentence opens the door…
According to the U.S constitution, the balanced budget amendment is a rule that requires the state to restructure from spending which is above their income. The balanced budget amendment requires the government to balance its spending. It needs to balance the amount it is going…
Since its inception in America on December 15th, 1791, the Seventh Amendment has given us the right to a jury for a fair trial. This is so that judges, who are government officials, won’t give us a one-way ticket straight to jail if they believe…
Adopted in 1791, the First Amendment to the constitution, states that “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The…
Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks: their influence on the social liberties development in the Unified States Having without a doubt a most unmistakable influence in the social liberties development in the Unified States, Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks have much in like manner in their…
Since 1791 the 2nd amendment (The Right to Bear Arms) has been allowed which was a debate that focused on whether protects a private right for citizens to keep and bear arms or a right that can only be used through militia organizations like the…
The Second Amendment is viewed by many as Americas first freedom. The United States of America is one of the only countries to have an Amendment regarding the right to bear arms. However, it has been surrounded by controversy, especially in the recent years. The…
The Second Amendment in the constitution of the United States of America protects what has been, and will seemingly continue to be a hot topic in American Politics. Throughout American history it has been debated as to what it means to have the right to…
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution (and how it applies to gun ownership rights) has been subject to controversy and multiple interpretations. The specific text of the amendment is as follows: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,…
Explain the ways in which the constitution seeks to prevent the ‘tyranny of the majority The ‘tyranny of the majority’ refers to the political situation where the majority of an electorate is able place its own interests above all, at the expense of the minority…
Introduction In Texas, there are a variety of governmental structures. The two main types of local government include city and county governments. Back when Texas was under Spanish and Mexican rule, the local government was called a municipality. After the Texas Revolution, the municipalities evolved…
To What extent have Civil Liberties been eroded in Recent Years? A Civil Liberty is a right that the state gives to the public which helps to ensure their human rights. In recent years there has been an argument to say that they have been…
An interesting facet to our American government is the fact that not all power is carried out by just the federal government, the state, or the citizens. The system of checks and balances, which makes sure that no branch of government has too much power,…
Bill of Rights Paper The Bill of Rights is composed of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They were written by James Madison in order to better secure the public’s individual rights and limit governmental power over them. George Mason, founder of the…
Introduction Since the first freedom of speech case was brought to the Supreme Court in 1919, the debate over whether it is an absolute or qualified right has persisted. As the Court attempts to capture the meaning of the First Amendment and its free speech…
On July 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. Eleven years later on September 17, 1787 the Constitution was signed. The Constitution was written to replace the Articles of Confederation because it did not grant enough power to the federal…
Gun Control Reform & Mass Shootings in the United States Introduction Gun control reform and mass shootings within the United States has been a hot topic for several years and has been one of the major points of contention among the Government leaders. The research…
The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution are two of the three distinct documents that collectively form the Charters of Freedom. These documents are the founding documents of the United States of America. These documents were written by two separate groups of people at different…
Federalism is one of the most innovative and important concepts in the United States’ Constitution where power is jointly owned by national and state governments. In the United States, they have always struggled to create a national government because the state existed first and this…
Ever since the 2015-2016 election period, the political culture of the United States has been turned on its head, coinciding with the eruption of a hotbed of issues brought to the forefront of debates and discussions by mainstream news media. Never have the philosophies of…
“A 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.” US Constitution 2nd Amendment In the United States, guns play a major role in our culture. Guns helped…
