...Andrew Castillo POS2041 1. Explain the significance of the 14th Amendment to American Civil Rights. The fourteenth amendment covers citizenship, what makes a United States citizen, and ensures that no individual might be denied of life, freedom, or property without due procedure of law. This part of the fourteenth Amendment has nationalized a large portion of whatever is left of the Bill of Rights. This Implies that the alterations apply to the States and also the National Government. For nearly the past 100 years the Supreme Court has extended the Bill of Rights to the states by utilization of the fourteenth amendment. 2. Discuss specifically the significance of the case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954). The Supreme Court's Brown...
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...Conservative or Liberal: My Choice Angela J Flemister Liberty University Conservative or Liberal: My Choice A political ideology is a closely linked set of beliefs about politics. Political ideologies offer their adherents well organized theories that propose goals for the society and the means by which those goals can be achieved. (Americian Government pg.18) The two most common ideologies that come to my mind are the conservatism and liberalism, to in nonprofessional terms Republican and Democrat. The two parties differ in what they believe. The beliefs of one are totally opposite to the next. George Lakoff (Moral Politics) penned this book which simply asks “How Liberals and Conservatives think. In my reading of some of the book I was able to easily identify my personal political ideology immediately. Professor Whitham instructed class to research the elected officials in my district. Phil Gingrey and David Scott. The two could not be anymore different than they actually are as Congressman Gingrey is white and Congressman Scott is black. The color of the skin really should not matter but honestly we all know that at some point in time when an issue is presented and needs to be addressed by a vote there is some wrangling be it truth or not, race intervenes. The voting records of my elected officials provided an insight to their ideologies. By viewing the many interest groups it became evident that there is not a non-partisan accumulation of the facts. Many...
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...------------------------------------------------- Elective Study 3: Introduction to Politics and Law Major Assignment Essay: Worth 25% Due: Thursday November 3 at 5pm Choose ONE question 1. Compare and contrast the ideology of the Australian Labor Party with the ideology of the Australian Liberal Party. OR 2. “The Liberal Party is a conservative party and the Labor Party is a progressive Party.” Discuss critically OR 3. “The philosophies and policies of the Liberal and Labor parties have had to change for them to survive.” Discuss critically Length 500-700 words The objective of this assessment This assessment requires you to write an essay on Australian political parties based primarily on Willmot and Dowse’s chapter on pages 181 to 206 of the Course Reader. You can also read Dean Jaensch’s chapter (attached) and other sources, such as those referred to in lectures. You may wish to find books in the Reid Library (3rd floor) on your question. See me by October 24 to discuss how your research and writing is progressing. With this essay you should write critically and analytically, rather than descriptively. If you are claiming, for example, that the Liberal party is a conservative party, you will need to support your argument with evidence and your points must be properly referenced. Your essay will need to have an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The grade you receive will depend on how much effort you have put into...
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...ruled, this culture were governed based on a vertical tactic, whereby the males are dominant over the women and children. In addition from an economic perspective this way of life is viewed from the top to bottom. In other words, Gods or men notions were considered while citizens’, women and children in this case were given a deaf ear. Additionally, Conservatism was the political principles that influenced this life style. A modern society on the other hand refers to the principles and habits that administer our present world. On an economic scale the bottom to top approach is used, looking at the broader picture, attentively focusing on the citizens other than the leaders. Furthermore liberal governance is employed in this social sphere. Thus, this paper is to critically analyze and compare both traditional and modern organizations of society as ideologies. The objective of this paper is to link the purpose to the broader social, political and economic issues, focusing specifically on the family, role of government, technology and other relevant subjects. Social creeds have been drastically transformed by modernity. Traditionally the family was envisioned as a corporate group, as mentioned by Zinn “if one member of the family acts dishonourable . . . all members loses its honour in the eye of the community (pg. 107).” This is to illustrate that individuality did not exist; women and children were to act in a manner in which men designed, not maintaining particular roles such...
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...WHAT DO KUME KUNITAKE’S OBSERVATIONS OF THE WEST DURING HIS TRAVELS WITH THE IWAKURA EMBASSY REVEAL ABOUT JAPAN IN THE 1870S? In December 1871 the prominent Japanese minister Iwakura Tomomi led almost half of the new Meiji government (“the government”) on an embassy around the Western world. Travelling with the ‘Iwakura Embassy’ was Kume Kunitake, a Neo-Confucian scholar and historian. Employed as both Iwakura’s personal secretary and the Embassy’s recorder, Kume along with his assistant Sugiura Kozo (later Hatakeyama Yoshinari) were instructed to record what the Embassy witnessed in the West. The record they produced was to form the basis for Kume’s ‘True Account’ (‘Jikki’) of the Embassy’s ‘Journey of Observations’ (‘Kairan’). Clearly set aside from the Jikki’s narrative in indented sections are Kume’s ‘personal views and observations’ (“Kume’s observations”). Yet these are much more than mere observations. Indeed, before Kume could publish his work he required the approval of Iwakura. While this presumably encouraged Kume to toe the government line, it also gave Iwakura considerable influence over Kume. Considering that the Jikki was revised over ten times before it was approved, it seems that Iwakura fully exercised this influence. Indeed, as Kume’s observations often appear to digress from the main narrative it suggests that they were imposed into Jikki at a late stage of compilation, presumably during these revisions. This suggests that these observations were written...
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...inequality?”, setting himself up to answer this question and referring back to it throughout his work. In conjunction with his setup of experience this question frames the rest of the chapter to develop in to giving reason to care about inequality. Proceeding with his argument, Krugman commences by building a logical structure that rejects what his opponents have verbalized on the topic of inequality. This is efficacious because he not only considers what the opposition verbally expresses, but utilizes this as a commencement to tell the audience why inequality is paramount. An example of this is when he frames his argument by asserting, “One of the best arguments I've ever optically discerned... emanated from a kineticism conservative endeavoring to argue the...
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...1-310-919-0950 Hi rlaughter1981 StudyMode.com Essays Book Notes AP Notes More Essays » Chemistry Dupont Case By tweaklefairy, Feb 2009 | 9 Pages (2,231 Words) | 1641 Views | 12345 Report | This is a Premium essay for members like you Executive Summary DuPont has been known for its low reliance on borrowings. In the 1970’s, the company had to assume a substantial portion of debt of Conoco, a newly acquired company. In 1983, the managers have to decide about the future optimal target debt ratio. Should the company continue to keep about 40% of its assets financed via debt or should it strive to lower its borrowings to 25%? We defined several criteria to determine our choice – return, risks and other quantitative and qualitative factors. Targeting a debt ratio of 40% will maximize the firm’s value. A higher earning’s per share and dividends per share will lead to a higher stock price in the future. Due to leveraging, return on equity is higher because debt is the major source of financing capital expenditures. To maintain the 40% debt ratio, no equity issues will be declared until 1985. DuPont will be financing the needed funds by debt. For 1986 onwards, minimum equity funds will be issued. It will be timed to take advantage of favorable market condition. The rest of the financing required will be acquired by issuing debt. Case Context DuPont is a very big company with a low debt policy designed to maximize financial flexibility and insulate operations...
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... A few of the many rights that we acquire are the right to freedom of speech, the right to choose our religion, the right to vote for whomever we feel will run our country to his or her greatest potential, and most important of all, the right to equality. Equality is the one thing that many Americans before us have fought and lost their lives over for centuries. Whether it be for race, religion, or the right to marry whichever gender we please, equality is the most profound rights that we have not only as American citizens, but as human beings. In this paper I will discuss my views on same sex marriage and analyze how the states Massachusetts and California are more liberal than the state of Kentucky when it comes to the issues of same sex marriage. The states Massachusetts and California are more liberal than the state of Kentucky when it comes to the issues of same sex marriage. In my opinion all American states should follow the state of Massachusetts and allow the right to same sex marriages. Granting legal marriage rights under the law must extend to gays and lesbians to ensure that all citizens enjoy full human rights. Same sex marriage is not only the marriage of man and man or woman and woman, but the marriage of two human beings who are in love. Love sees no gender, and my location should not play a role in who I can and can not marry. Literature Review Same sex marriage has been a major issue in our country for years. This issue has played majors roles in...
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...This is an examining of the profits in the Hebrew Bible. A. Heading - Possibly focus on visionary? On others? B. Heading – This is how this shows up. C. Heading – Pull in Cultural aspect – Ezekiel prophesized to the Israelites anyone else would have thought he was nuts. How are profits qualities or characteristics related to what is relevant today? How would those prophetic qualities exhibit themselves today? How is this type of information communicated in the media? A profit believes what is given to the profit to be true. The media suggests they are speaking the truth. What does it mean? What is the prophetic outlook underlying the millenials? What does that mean about where humanity is going? What does that mean in Ecclesiology? (for the churches?) ************************************************* Hook Sentence: (Get the reader’s attention.) How do the profits qualities or characteristics relate to what is relevant today? How would those prophetic qualities exhibit themselves today? Explain the Hook. (Why is it important to the topic?) How are these things communicated in the media of prophetic literature of the Hebrew Bible and in today’s media? The profit believed what he said was true and was it the truth? The media today suggests they are speaking the truth and is it really the truth? Transition Sentence (Central Idea) Although the ideas of the profits and of the media appear to be true, what causes pause for further evaluation...
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...CONTENTS I. Introduction........................................................................................................2 II. Sociolinguistic Perspective................................................................................3 III. Data Selection....................................................................................................5 IV. Analytical Toolbox............................................................................................6 V. Analysis..............................................................................................................8 Whole text and communicative purpose......................................................9 Visual aids..................................................................................................13 Sentences and covert messages..................................................................14 Words and connotations.............................................................................17 VI. Conclusion.......................................................................................................19 I. Introduction The same-sex marriage movement deals with what is arguably a leading social issue in the United States today. In 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) legally fixed the definition of marriage to be that which includes one man and one woman, including the provision that “states need not recognize a marriage from another...
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...Final Essay How does the examination of your particular topic (not the group’s theme as a whole, but your particular topic) relate to our broader study of Spanish Culture this semester? King Carlos Juan I of Spain This essay hopes to shed light on King Carlos Juan I of Spain and his attitude towards gaining public image and instilling a sense of nationalism in the Spanish people through peaceful transition to democracy and compare it with the monocracy of Francisco Franco. At the same time the essay tries to relate the similarities between King Carlos’s political freedom to that of Franco. Nationalism and Public Image Francisco Franco formed the fascist political party Falange Española de las JONS or commonly called as the Falange as part of institutionalizing his dictatorship rule over Spain. He was considered Head of State, the chief authority and his party was the only lawful entity in the country for about 37 years. Franco’s rule was highly conservative and the Catholic Church has strong influence over the regime. Franco tried to convince Spaniards, forcefully through his measures, to envision Spain just like he did. To him, Spain was united and its people were devoted nationalists. However, his measures like abolishing regional governments, as he favored central governance over the country, and discouraging regional languages of Basque country and Catalonia only made Spaniards more furious. Perhaps, one could say that his policies made people more anxious that...
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...Jason Phillips 11/7/12 Youth Ministries Case Study This case study examines the Youth Ministries program of three Youth Ministries in Mobile, Alabama. The goal of this study is to exam the structure, vision, and effectiveness of each individual Youth Ministry. This study will compare and contrast Youth Ministries from different denominations as well as different group sizes. This study will serve to establish a working template for effective Youth Ministry. Results Youth Ministry 1: North Mobile Baptist Exit 15 Youth Ministries When you first walk into Exit 15 Youth Ministries of North Mobile Baptist church you gain an understanding of the style of ministry they are trying to accomplish. From the Café’ to the game stations, the lounge area and the large room decorated with a post modern flare, you gain a sense that this ministry has a progressive approach to ministry. The large stage is filled with instruments and concert style lighting. This gives you an idea of the passion they have for a dynamic worship experience. Students are interacting with each other at the game stations and in the lounge area. This allows you to see the intentional effort to connect students together in relationship. First time guests are greeted at the front door with friendly youth and staff. This group leads the first time guest to a registration table where you fill out your contact information. After filling out your information you are then shown around the room and introduced...
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...ones. Throughout, Bloom compares historical accounts to make his case against empathy. One historical account he recalls is “Baby Jessica -the eighteen- month old who fell into a narrow well in Texas” (par. 10). Bloom explains that this incident acquired nationwide publicity to a point where President Reagan remarked, “Everybody in America became godmothers and godfathers of Jessica while this was going on” (par. 10). However, he contrasts this with a concurrent tragedy that nobody cared about: “the starvation of children in Africa” (par. 13). By doing this, he implies that empathy causes people to care more about one situation than the other. Similarly, he compares the attention generated for tragedies like Hurricane Katrina of 2005, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the story of Natalee Holloway to the ignored “Genocide in Darfur” (par. 12). By comparing the Baby Jessica incident to children starving in Africa, Bloom strengthens his claim that empathy can mislead us. The comparisons he makes between real life examples helps his use of logic. It creates an appeal to logos because the fact that the starvation of children and a genocide were ignored by most is mind-blowing. The comparison also helps him create a serious tone, and convince readers to take this matter very seriously because it affects the welfare of others. Additionally, it creates an appeal to emotion because children and genocide will make readers feel more sympathetic. The contrast of examples works well for...
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...Online Discussion 1: Environmental Policy under a Parliamentary System As we learned in last week’s lesson, the Canadian system of government can pose challenges to the setting of environmental policy. Let’s explore this issue in our discussion this week by considering the following questions as well as any ideas relevant to this issue that you think of as the discussion progresses. You do not need to address all of these questions in a single post - in fact, it is probably better to limit each post to one or two well argued points. Do you think our federal-provincial system of government makes it impossible to pass effective environmental legislation? Would you change anything about the division of powers between the federal and provincial/territorial governments in order to improve the design and implementation of environmental policy in Canada? Is environmental policy superior in the United States (can we learn any lessons from their approach including things to avoid)? Can you find any examples of successful provincial/federal cooperation on environmental policy implementation in Canada? Finally, do you think that we are in for a new era of environmental policy cooperation with the election of a new government this fall? Post 1: Hi Kristen, In addition to your extensive research on the comparison of both the US and Canada’s differences in environmental policy, I have done some research myself and have read an interesting article that discusses lessons from America...
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...rely less on US— * LatinAmerican presidents joined together to defuse tension between Colombia and Ecuador/Venezuela after Colombia’s March 2008 raid inside Ecuador * South American Defense Council (2008)—aimed at institutionalizing and coordinating “defense and security policies in the region while preventing and mediating conflicts within South America * United States: * Economic dependence on the region on the rise— * 50% of US energy imports (largest share accounted for by any region) * 32% of all US FDI * Environment, illegal drug trade, and immigration have intensified interdependence * Economic stronghold at risk * China—offers a path independent of US and liberal economic orthodoxy * #1 trading partner for Brazil, Chile, and Peru * #2 trading partner for Argentina, Venezuela, and Cuba * 2000-2009—imports increased from $5 billion...
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