... represented a larger number of states and a broader intent of the American people. Works Cited Crane, Edward H.; Boaz, David. "The Constitutional Duties of Congress" CATO Policy Report. Jan./Feb.2001: SIRS. CD-ROM. VCCS Online. 29 March 2002. "Electoral College." Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2001. . Kimberling, William C. "The Electoral College: History of the Electoral College". Federal Election Commission. 25 Mar 2002. . United ... ...

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... endorsed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. President Lincoln launched America's steel industry when he refused to import steel from England for the Transcontinental Railroad. President Franklin Roosevelt protected oil and President Kennedy protected textiles. The United States was built on protectionism and, for more than a century, financed it with tariffs. And it worked. In 2002, President Bush announced tariffs on imported ... ...

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... the president, would govern much more efficiently than multiple executives from different states. It would further guard against corruption within the Government. With this Constitution, the Federalists believed that it protected the public good and did not need a Bill or Rights as an independent judiciary to secure the rights of all. To prevent the "ignorant masses" from "gumming up the works ... " the Electoral College protected the people from those who vote in ignorance. Consequently, each side believed that if the other were to succeed, mass chaos would occur. The Anti-Federalists b...

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... those who are oppressed and suffering. The U.S. needs to be a global policeman to watch out for the humanitarian needs of ethnic groups and peoples and make sure that they are protected against oppression. The U.S. must do what is morally and ethically right, the U.S. is one of the only countries large enough to give many forms of help and intervene when interests ... support the United States involvement to protect these rights. Some critics believe that the U.S. should have no part in protecting these rights. The critics would like to see Americas interests protected first. If the U.S...

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... administration has put forth most of the allocated funds from the national budget for national security toward domestic safety. Since 2001, ports are more secure, military and government installations better protected, and intelligence increased (Jordan). So much progress has been made in the increase of national security that Americans should have little to complain about. Most everything has been done to ... American strength is at home. It is up to the leaders of this nation to guide the citizens into the future, and it is their policy that will keep American protected. It is in the ...

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... civil rights. It is these rights that allow all citizens of America to be protected under the laws of the constitution. Unfortunately, that was not the case more than 100 years ago. In the late 1800's slavery was at its end. It was because of a ... ...

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... . Manifestly, such an extreme situation has been created in Little Rock. This challenge must be met and with such measures as will preserve to the people as a whole their lawfully protected rights in a climate permitting their free and fair exercise."" (Little Rock) These words from Eisenhower came in 1957 during the "Little Rock Crisis."" In September 1957, nine African-American students ... on the White House staff. Eisenhower had policy of minimizing legislative requests and maximizing executive action. On September 9, 1957, Ike signed the Civil Rights Bill, even though the bill prima...

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... by putting into effect a rotation of office with shortened terms and elections by the people. Furthermore, the common people directly elected the electors who voted for the president. Andrew also protected the common people by use of the Veto, more times than all other presidents combined. He also caused the destruction of the 2nd National Bank, which he thought was a horror ... of the federal government. His policy of rotation in office, shorter terms, and that the people elect the officials gave way to a quicker, more effective, and a great quality democracy. He protected the common p...

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... to do what I want to a certain limit. The government cannot have unreasonable power over me and everything will be handled in order. The Constitution to me means that I will be protected and that I do have rights. When I think of the Constitution I think of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch. These branches mean that there will be laws to protect me. The ... check and balance means that I will be protected from branches having too much power. The Constitution means that there will be presidents, vice presidents, and board members whose purpose is to work for the people. It ...

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... New Deal being conservative in nature. For the first time in history, the government seriously went after child sweatshops. These factories were beginning to be regulated, and children were being protected more than ever. The New Deal also established Welfare, which gave struggling families some relief. The New Deal was economically liberal. While there were a few setbacks, such as the continuation ... ...

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... the war, this was even deemed to be very unconstitutional. Executive Order 9066 violates the Japanese American's civil rights. People can believe that every citizen of the US should be protected by their own civil rights. They should which is why Japanese Internment in America violates the Bill of Rights which first amendment states: Congress shall make no law respecting an ... ...

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... market. Thus, federal law enforcement officials may prosecute medical marijuana patients, even if they grow their own medicine and even if they reside in a state where medical marijuana use is protected under state law.  Therefore, whenever, there is a difference between the federal and state laws, the federal laws prevail. Although the federal government may use its power of the purse to ... ...

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... paid by another drawn with a sword". By utilizing faith and God, Lincoln forces Americans to realize the deep connections they had as well as the fact that they are protected and united. He also makes them feel the want to do more for their ailing country. His use of ethos grows as he emits an aura of not a man riddled ... ...

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... he saw as not, "compatible with justice, with sound policy, or with the constitution of our country,"" as he stated in his veto message of July 10, 1832. Jacksonian democrats protected the political prosperity and equality of the United States through their persistence to guard the constitutional rights of the country and ensure the conservation of the constitution. The Jacksonian Democrats ... ...

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... are one of the greatest things to ever be put on this Earth by our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. There are over 80 million acres of treasured and sacred places protected in the United States. This means there are 400 national parks. The article I'm writing on is Government Must Preserve National Parks by Todd Davidson. The funding for national parks has ... ...

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... power is distributed between the national government and the state's government. This is done to ensure that the government does not receive all the power so that individual rights are protected. One example of federalism is freeways. The government sets down basic guidelines and supplies the states with funds, however, they are owned and operated by the states themselves. The executive ... ...

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... collecting personal information from telephone calls, the NSA can find terrorists' signals. Judge Pauley, a Clinton appointee to the Southern District of New York, states that the private information, which was protected in the Fourth Amendment, should be balanced against the government need, and this balance can avoid the terrorists (Dan par.5). Moreover, President Barack Obama said that the NSA's actions are ... ...

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... of recommendations to his countrymen. The President reminds the people that the Union and love for the country should be forever and that that United States Constitution should be solely protected. President Washington made the importance of the Constitution very clear when he said; "that the free Constitution, which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained" (Washington, 1796 ... ...

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... right to present a counter opinion, it helps challenged others to grow and to think outside their own little world. In the United States, that bill of rights keeps the balance protected and guaranteed....

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... " made a movie about the American Revolution, which showed redcoats fighting the American Minutemen. He was punished for his negative portrayal. President Wilson had many reasons to go to war. He protected our economic interest of freedom of the seas and showed that America can take on many obstacles that stand before them....

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... difficult, particularly at Fort Sumter. By March 29, Lincoln was ready to decide on a course of action. By April 4 he believed that a relief expedition was possible and ordered merchant steamers, protected by ships of war, to carry subsistence and other supplies to Anderson. He also notified Governor Francis W. Pickens of South Carolina that an attempt would be made to re-supply ... ...

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... serve their interests and other elites versus the masses. To this day, the constitution, although altered slightly, remains generally unchanged. Therefore, the values and interests of the elite group remain protected and intact. Although pluralism and groups are able to have an effect on the government and get there views expressed, they seem to have more hurdles to jump, such as ... ...

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... increase safety conditions while most importantly putting the workers back to work. Roosevelt also looked to change the way the nation's vast resources and diverse ecosystems could be conserved and protected for the future. He did so by creating an unprecedented number of national parks, reserves, monuments, and wildlife reserves. Roosevelt also developed a conservation policy that included the interests of the ... ...

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The Bill of Rights originates from 13th century England when King John attempted to curb baron dominancy over the people of the colonies. The Bill of Rights at the time protected the people from exploitations through due process and the ruler of the land. When the English settlers came to America they formulated the Bill of Rights which contained 10 Amendments ... ...

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... , and possibly conquered Russia. If Hitler had controlled all of Europe and over half of Asia, mounting an assault would have been extremely difficult for America. Hitler would have been protected by his allies through the Tripartite Pact; Italy from the south and Japan from the east. If Hitler had not declared war on the United States, President Franklin Roosevelt should ... ...

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