...According to Jon Wilcox’s article, Pro/Con: Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?, Joseph Sekul, a professor at Victorian College, believes that despite the fact that the Electoral College is quite aged, it grants greater representation. A popular vote could sway the country's thinking about concerns away from many important issues and towards only the issues of voters in certain areas. Since the majority of the United States population is settled along the coasts where liberal issues and ideas reign supreme, the kinds of issues politicians take action on could greatly change and become one sided. Without the Electoral College, each party would be able to campaign exclusively to a specific region of the country and still win the election in a Popular Vote system. For example, the Republican party could campaign entirely in the South and Midwest and still win the popular vote. In contrary, the Democratic party could campaign merely along the coasts and still win the popular vote. The outcome of using the Electoral College is a more equal representation of both conservative and liberal concerns in politics. By using the Electoral College system, presidential nominees are forced to consider voters in all states...
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...! The political party I choice was none of them, they all have their pros and cons. I like the Republicans party at first because they had good beliefs but then I read what they really did. I also had liked the Democratic party but from the looks of it in our current economy they aren't doing to much of a good job. The Green party and Independent party did not offer what I was looking for. Therefore I have not made a decision on what party I would like to be. ! The Republican party had my attention at the begging because of their strong beliefs. For example one of their beliefs was that the government should only intervene in specific cases where society cannot effectively act at the individual level, So limiting the governments power on the people. I like that belief because it lets the people handle their business and if it can not be done then the government can help settle the situation. But as I read along I understood that they just work to better themselves not for the good of the people. They raise the taxes on the poor basically making one work for free, like Mr.Lopez says,” They don’t work for justice they work for just us.” ! The Democratic party sounded good because they too had good strong beliefs. One of their beliefs was that the United States should provide unconditional comfort and support to citizens of other nations. But the Democratic party is too liberal, they try to please everyone by giving them what they want. Whats good for one group of people...
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...Security Act was not. Contrarily, the Obama administration in 2010 revamped Clinton’s Health Care Act that was sold to the general public. This essay will compare and contrast Affordable Health Care with Health Reform plan, discuss the pros and cons of Affordable, and my recommendation on improvement on legislation. The two major legislative for The Affordable Care Act and The Health Security Act stood at non-existent after the Republican Party were faced with both Health Care Reforms. The support of the public were also absent. Campaigns were second highhandedly uses to persuade the public that both Acts were blatantly coercing citizens, complex, more spending with lower quality service and more government. The Clinton administration pressed to start the kickoff of an 100 day goal, made by the president to sell the reform proposal that was not ready for Capitol Hill. Moreover, the Health Security Act, was upheld by Hilary Clinton, that was unsuccessful executing the unite of the Democratic Party, which caused absence of union that led to the downfall of the bill. The method used by the Obama administration proceeded over by the House and the Senate Democratic majority. This administration worked attentively hard receiving backing from Democratic parties, and the votes from senators to pass this bill. Both Health Care reform bills are somewhat close to another in similarity. The content of both bills necessitate Americans with Health Care coverage and subsidized policies to...
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...For instance it is the best compromise between having congress select a President, and an election by popular vote. (“What is the Electoral College?”) So rather than simply having our elected Congressmen vote, every eligible American has the opportunity to vote; however, the votes are funneled down to the Electors, but this protects from uneducated voters and those who vote randomly. The Electoral College also ensures that we have a definitive answer as to who won the Presidential election. ("The Electoral College: Top 3 Pros and Cons.”) That is one of the issues with an election by popular vote, every single vote counts, and because every vote counts one would have to ensure that every vote is accounted for. Rather than the federal government being in charge of the nation’s 300 million plus votes through the Electoral College each state is responsible for its vote’s and the government is only responsible for 538 votes. This makes for a quicker process with much less error. In conclusion the electoral college, flaws and all, is still the best system for what America needs. It allows all eligible citizens to vote, is efficient, and protects from uneducated votes. Which is why the founding fathers chose it as the best choice and compromise for electing a...
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...Analysis of Obamacare Health Policy Anthony E Davis POL201: American National Government Ginger Devine November 25, 2013 Analysis of Obamacare Health Policy One of the most crucial issues of today is the issue of health insurance and availability of quality health services to all residents of the U.S. This paper will analyze the Obamacare Healthcare Policy-highlighting its core elements, health care problem solution, and the policies history. Also it will evaluate the pros and cons using different perspectives in debate. Let’s begin with the elements of Obamacare. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also called Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act, is a United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010 (ObamaCare Summary: A Summary of Obama's Health Care Reform, 2013). Since the establishment of Medicaid and Medicare of 1965, Obamacare is one of the most significant expansions from the government and administrative overhaul of the U.S healthcare system. The purpose of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is to raise the rate of health coverage of Americans, to modernize the delivery of health care services, and to reduce the overall costs of health care. This is to be done by restricting certain insurance company practices and providing tax credits and subsidies for individuals and businesses. Prior to the approval of the Obamacare Policy, the American health care industry was in deep...
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...decided by this system. Under this process, if you cast your vote for the president, you also vote for an often un-named elector who will cast a ballot in a separate election that eventually chooses the president. The main pros and cons in the debate about whether to keep or abolish the current Electoral College process. There are certain pros and cons in the debate about whether to keep or abolish the current Electoral College process. For instance, the Electoral College has hampered the democracy of United States in a manner inconsistent with current American practices. Taking for example, all voters are not given equal opportunities under the Electoral College (Bates, 2004). Even though the Electoral College inflates the victories of the winners, such as establishing their legitimacy, these victories do not give presidents liberated ride in Congress, where their party may be in the minority or the politicians may not think that Electoral College landslide should be treated the same as a genuine popular majority landslide (Yale University Press, 2004). Taking for example, President Ronald Reagan won an Electoral College landslide in 1980 and faced substantial resistance from the Democratic House of Representatives in his term. However, the main pro for not abolishing the current Electoral College process is that it enhances an opportunity for fair voting and choosing leaders. For example, results of the most votes are not guaranteed to stand because the presidential election...
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...vote, the outcome will always be the same because the Democratic and GOP parties are run by corporations. Some think that in order to break away from the special interests and influences, there should be a strong third party and that party with a different platform is the Libertarian Party. Historically the main two parties were not much different. In the beginning both parties believed that “men (not big government) was to rule them” (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). There was a mutual desire for individual freedom. Currently it seems that their fundamental beliefs have changed. The Democratic Party wants to increase government involvement in the lives of the American public, whereas the Republicans would like to see decreased national government and have each state govern themselves (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). The Libertarians seem to want to get back to what the founding fathers envisioned. Each party has very strong convictions on the topics that confront America today. The hottest topic facing the nation is Same Sex Marriage. Since the beginning the Democrats have defended Civil Rights and supported the expansion of opportunities for all. They fight to end all forms of discrimination, but this is an uphill battle. “We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under the law for same-sex couples” (Democratic Party on Civil Rights). On the other hand the Republicans...
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...1946, Aung San delivered a fiery pro-independence speech on the steps of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. In 1988, Aung San Suu Kyi was catapulted to the opposition leadership by giving a passionate speech embracing the Buddhist principle of nonviolent protest. Aung San Suu Kyi found in the Buddhist practice of vipassana that she gained control of her thoughts and became aware of the pros and cons of each act. Vipassana is an insight meditation. The NLD (National League for Democracy) is a democratic socialistic-liberal Burmese political party. NLD was not able to take power after winning a sweeping electoral victory in 1990 because the military nullified the vote, is boycotting the vote. Than Shwe is a Burmese Strongman politician who was chairman of the State Peace and Development Council. Than Shwe fused his Buddhism with belief in nats, or spirits, and yadaya, magic rituals performed to ward off misfortune. Than Shwe’s wife attended a rededication and placed jewel-encrusted hti, or sacred umbrella, atop the spire. It is a sign that Than Shwe has done so many evil things. After Danok Pagoda, Than Shwe decided to step down – as a means of escaping his karmic destiny. There are 4 million of mons in hammer, and 4 million soilders in beech. In 2007, the “Saffron Revolution” is the protests were triggered by the decision of the national military government. These “sons of Buddha” could organize discreetly inside their monasteries and spread pro-democracy, anti-regime sentiments...
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...Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………3 Introduction.…………………………………………………………………………………4 Management Types…………………………………..………………………………………4 Winning the Devil’s Bargain…………………..……………………………………...……..5 Climate of Diversity……………………………….………………………………………...6 Pros/Cons of Positioning and Expanding a Company’s Strategy…………………………...8 Business Ethics Challenges……………………………………………………………….…8 Economic Challenges…………………….………………………………………………….8 Benefits of Implementing Quality Initiative……………………..………………………….9 Management with Uncertainty…………………..……………………………………..…..10 Conclusion………………..………………………………………………………………...11 References……….…………………………………………………………………………12 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………...13 Abstract Management Types Several management styles are employed by managers to ensure that effectiveness in relating to subordinates as well as decision-making is attained and maintained within the frameworks of the organization. While these styles come in varied categories, they can be majorly categorized based on their contrasting abilities that constitutes of autocratic and permissive while the main divisions come in varied types that may comprise of autocratic, Asian paternalistic, chaotic, consultative, democratic, laissez-faire, management by walking around, as well as persuasive types of management. In brief, autocratic type of management is the type that does not provide room for subordinates to partake in the decision-making process and due to this; the...
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...Introduction: “Partisan gerrymandering is almost as old as the nation, and both parties have used it. In the 1980s, when Democrats had more political power in state legislatures, they were enthusiastic proponents of partisan gerrymandering. In recent years, the two major political parties, leveraging the technologies of the modern age, have intentionally and systematically excluded each other from state legislatures like never before.”1 Gerrymandering is collective and bi-partisan in nature. Considering, the span of citizens across the United States and levels of government it impacts. Background: Gerrymandering has had a background with both political parties. Maryland’s 3rd district in Democratic Representative John Sarbanes is currently...
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...Pros-Federalists ♥ Supporters of the Constitution that were led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They didn't want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens' rights were already well protected by the Constitution. ♥ Felt that there should be three independent branches each representing a different aspect of the people, and because they are equal one cannot overpower the other. ♥ The more organized party. ♥ The party that wanted the constitution to be ratified and it was! ♥ Federalist vision of the country supported the belief that a National Government based on the Articles of the Confederation was inadequate to support an ever growing and expanding nation. ♥ Federalists were made up of the wealthy and elite plantation owners and businessmen. ♥ The Federalists believed the articles of confederation which were the first attempt to unite the country into a continental nation had failed ♥ Cons-Anti Federalists ♥ Thought Congress held too much power. ♥ Did not like it that there was no bill of rights. ♥ Opponents of a strong central government who campaigned against the ratification of the Constitution in favor of a confederation of independent states ♥ Believe Executive Branch held too much power. ♥ Did not want the constitution Ratified ♥ Did not get their way. ♥ Anti-Federalists believed the Constitution and formation of a National Government would lead to a monarchy...
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...Module: Public Law& Civil Rights ‘The Government is pledged in its manifesto to complete reform of the Lords to remove the hereditary element entirely and to reconstitute the House on a modern representative basis.’ Government White Paper (The House of Lords: Completing the Reform 2001). Consider the political and legal reasons as to why, some 13 years after stage 1 of House of Lords reform (the House of Lords Act 1999), Parliament has only now started to consider Stage 2 legislation (House of Lords Reform Bill 2012). Abstract During the past 100 years, the British government has never ceased trying to bring democracy to the House of Lords. However, having examined the reform history, one could conclude that all the reforms proposed after 1999 are not carried out as planned. This essay, therefore, attempts to provide descriptions on the major reforms of Lords proposed or implemented since 1911. It will focus particularly on discussing the main political and legal difficulties on the incompletion of reform of Lords since 1999. 1. Introduction The House of Lords has long been known as a historical curiosity of this country. Together with the Canadian Senate, the chamber remains one of the only two unelected second chambers in the modern and major democracies. Owing to the undemocratic composition of the Lords, it was reluctant to utilize its legitimate powers in the 20th century for which some local political scholars described as having ‘a little public profile...
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...Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the south, Germany on the west. The United States of America is located in the other hemisphere. It has only two neighboring countries- Canada in the north and Mexico in the south. In the west there is the Pacific Ocean and in the East- Atlantic Ocean. The distance between Poland and the USA is made not only by the Atlantic Ocean. The countries are separated by many other features. Let us take a look at the similarities at the beginning. The United States of America as well as Poland is a democratic country. The governments of these countries are supposed to respect the rights of the individual. Both countries have their constitutions, the book of laws of highest importance. The constitutions make the government the most important group of people protecting the liberty and providing limitations to what people do. The constitution of the USA was first written and established in 1879. The government there is democratic, which means that people elect it for themselves. Every person, who is over 18 years old, has a right to vote. There...
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...The arguments against Senate reform may be attributed to the fact that the plan for how to properly reform the Senate has yet to be proposed. It appears that a ten-year term would be the ideal length of appointment for senators as it is the means of both Stephen Harper’s and Micheal Ignatieff’s formally proposed length’s for a change in this subject in 2006 and should thus satisfy both the Conservative and Liberal parties. The final and most important component of reforming the Senate involves the determination of how senators should come to office. Having an elected Senate similar to the American model is the right option for Canada. If Canada attempts to improve the Senate through reformation, it would simply be counterproductive to maintain its undemocratic appointment policy. Achieving democracy within the Senate through an elected selection process is the only way that Canada can ensure that its Senate is accurately carrying out its roles and responsibilities with respect to the representation of the Canadian...
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...HEALTHCARE: PROBLEMS IN THE UNITED STATES Healthcare: A Problem Facing Many Individuals in the United States English 215, SEC 035BVA016, Strayer University Abstract The availability and cost of healthcare for the majority of people living in the United States was researched to try and understand as to why so many are left without any affordable options once they have lost their jobs or have reached retirement age. The goal of this paper was to thoroughly examine healthcare reform and the possible options that may become available to the people in the United States while focusing on the problems many will face once the law takes effect and they are unable to make such purchases with their current income only being forced to pay fines. Healthcare reform should provide assistance to those who are unable to purchase insurance on their own and further assist those who currently have insurance. The fear among the people it that it will only further cause low-income families to be faced with a larger problem of having to cover fines because of their lack of funding to make such purchases. Only time will tell which way this reform will lean towards with the inception date of 2014 when all will be required to carry medical insurance or be faced with unwelcomed penalties. Healthcare: A Problem Facing Many Individuals in the United States Healthcare, the cost and availability for the average individual living in the United...
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