150 The Federa Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
...And Justice for all
Throughout history man through his social institutions has been engaged in a never-ending state of conflict. While we can point towards progress in areas such as human rights and rules of war, there is nonetheless a prevalent state of war from which we cannot escape. Although some might attest to ....
1775-1900: The History of the Buffalo Soldier
Throughout American history, Afro-Americans have had to decide whether they belonged in the United States or if they should go elsewhere. Slavery no doubtfully had a great impact upon their decisions. However, despite their troubles African Americans have made a grand contribution and a great imp....
1919 World Series: How It Changed Baseball Forever
The 1919 Chicago White Sox baseball team was arguably one of the best professional baseball teams of all time. They had Hall of Fame caliber players such as leftfielder âShoelessâ Joe Jackson and starting pitcher Eddie Cicotte. However, their image was forever tarnished as eight member....
1968
The Year The Dream Died
The year 1968, the year that reporter Jules Witcover says was the Year The Dream Died, was the turning point for the nations future and a time when many peoples hope for a better America died. This is shown through national politics such as LBJs decision to not ....
1979 DBQ
1979 DBQ
The policies of the federal government from 1865-1900 violated laissez faire to a drastic extent due to the fact that people thought major reform of among other things, railroad land grants, interstate commerce, and antitrust activities was much needed. During these progressive ....
1981: The Year of My Birth
1981: The Year of My Birth
It was a dark and stormy night actually it was a sunny snowy morning in January, the 29th to be exact. The setting is Parkersburg, WV in the year 1981. Most people were probably still trying to keep their New Years Resolution or paying off their Christmas bills. ....
2nd Amendment Pros and Cons
2nd Amendment Pros and Cons
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says as follows:
1."A well regulated Militia,
2.being necessary to the security of a free state,
3.the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,
4.Shall not be infringed." ....
401(k) plans
Abstract
The intent of the paper is to examine current trends in the most commonly defined contribution retirement plan, the 401(k) plan. It will outline the best course of action to achieve an effective plan and maximize employee participation. This paper will review current mandates regulated by ....
A Bad Deal for Credit Card Users
Introduction
According to an article by Ben Brake, A key objective of the federal government's $700 billion financial recovery package is to unlock credit markets for consumers, easing access to mortgages, car loans, student loans and other forms of credit (Brake, 2008). Yet federal regulators ....
A Fight for Freedom
Slavery and racial discrimination served as two considerable conflicts during the 1800s. A large portion of American Society treated many African Americans unfairly. However, in the mid 1800s African Americans finally set out to stand up for their freedom and equal rights. This long, violent ....
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Flannery O Connors story A Good Man Is Hard To Find is one of O Connors stories that leaves readers perplexed with her use of humor and horror in the same story. The main character in this story in the Grandmother which is her only name given throughout the entire story. As the Grandm....
A HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM FROM 1890 TO 1945.
A HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM FROM 1890 TO 1945.
The Economic Crisis of 1890 through to Federation
The period commencing with the crisis of 1890 represents. something of a watershed in Australias financial history2. .Although warnings of the impending pr....
A moment of grace
Outline
Thesis Statement: The Grandmothers accusation of the misfit being one of her own can be argued as an act of grace.
I. Should the Grandmother's final act, her touching of the Misfit, be taken as a token of true, divine grace and spiritual insight? Or should the story be interpreted str....
A Road Less Traveled
The Road Less TraveledThe two main political parties in this century have contribute a great deal to the development of African-Americans. As America has develop so has African-Americans. Since politicians control everyday life, they can change history completely. In the upcoming state of America, A....
Aboriginal and Torres Stait Islander People in Australia
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA
When the Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788 there were two existing distinct indigenous cultures namely the Aboriginal people and the Torres Strait Islanders in Australia. At present, there are approximately 409, 729 people of A....
aboriginals need help
Alcoholism, drug abuse and violence has been around in aboriginal communities of Australia for years now and despite feeble attempts to try and stop this problem it is still a massive issue. The Northern Territory government seems to be not acting towards the issue so Prime Minister John Howard has ....
Abortion
To Abort or Not to Abort? That is the Question
Every woman in the world wants to be a mother. It is such a wonderful journey, to have the child grown inside of you and cherishing it ever moment you can, making sure it grows health and preventing yourself from doing things not to harm the baby. S....
Abusing The Force
The fundamental purposes of law enforcement is the serve and protect the individuals of society. Rough treatment is often times afflicted upon unruly citizens as an alternative reform of discipline. Police abuse remains one of the most serious and divisive human rights violations of today. The se....
Administrative change on Terrorism
Administrative Change in Combating Terrorism
Terrorism is an act of violence committed by a person or persons intended to inflict fear and harm to another being in hopes that they submit into their demands. At 8:45am, on September 11th, 2001 Americas heart was torn by a hijacked plane crashing ....
Advance of the Progressive Agenda (1900-1913)
Advance of the Progressive Agenda (1900-1913)
The Progressive Era was a booming time in which much progress was made for the working man. Many laws that we have today, concerning the welfare and protection of the worker, simply did not exist before the Progressive Era, because there had been no....
Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action
The purpose of this assignment is to be able to distinguish the difference in Title VII and Affirmative Action as it applies to the both the public and private workplace. In order to complete this assignment I will have to gain an understanding of what exactly Affirmative Action ....
Affirmative Action
Affirmative action is defined as the intentional inclusion of women and minorities in the workplace due to previous exclusion (Bennett & Hartman, 2007, p. 181). Because of affirmative action and laws like Title VII, the workforce has become more diverse with equal employment opportunities. This pape....
Affirmative Action Paper
Affirmative Action
Introduction
Affirmative Action is a measure to level the playing field for all protected classes to compete in education and the workplace. It prevents discrimination based on race, national origin, color, sex, religion or disability. There are misconceptions as to the tru....
African Americans APUSH DAP
Ida B. Wells, Booker T. Washington, Henry McNeal Turner, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Frances E. W. Harper each presented different
strategies for African Americans of the late 1800s and early 1900s, all of which worked towards the goal of full and equal
manhood for all African Americans. When these i....
AIDS the Dibilitating Disease
Since the first AIDS cases were reported in 1981, through mid-1994 more than 402,000 AIDS cases and more than 241,000 deaths have been reported in the United States alone. This is only the tip of the iceberg of HIV infection, however. It is estimated that nearly 1 million Americans had been infecte....
Airline Safety
September 11, 2001 is a day that will not be soon forgotten. The effects of this tragedy reach every aspect of our lives, from the economy, to foreign policy, to travel, and especially airline safety. Anyone who has traveled can tell you the extent of new security in place at airports.Besides chec....
Al Capone
Prohibition led to the bootlegging of liquor and the gang wars of the 1920s. The most notorious gangster of all time, known as Al Capone, was the most powerful mob leader of his era. He dominated organized crime in the Chicago area from 1925 until 1931. Capone grew up during the roaring 20s in Chic....
al capone
Al Capone was born on January 17, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York. His first arrest was based on disorderly conduct charges. Despite his apparent savage nature, Capone was a pretty fair individual. During the depression he opened housing for the homeless and soup kitchens giving much at his won expens....
Alexander Hamilton: The Founding Wizard
Like any other newly developing nation, the United States of America encountered numerous struggles regarding government, law, and foreign affairs. However, the country's devastating financial situation was the first and foremost biggest concern. Newly elected President George Washington appointed ....
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
As citizens of the United States, we are afforded many rights to protect us. Unfortunately, as our rights increase or decrease, so does the potential for disputes. Many of these disputes are settled in courts in expensive and time-consuming cases. As the courts are ov....
Aluminas Business Dilemma
Introduction
Alumina Inc. is a multibillion-dollar United States based company located on the fringes of Lake Dira in the state of Erehwon. Alumina Inc. specializes in making aluminum. The company also manufactures automotive components, packing material and has ....
American Airlines Flight 191
ABSTRACT
Writer:
Title: American Airlines Flight 191
Institution: Embry Riddle Aeronautic University
Degree: Bachelor of Professional Aeronautics
Year: 2007
Many people are instinctively afraid of heights, but imagine their fear increasing each time a plane crash is reported in the media, wit....
American Dream or American Nightmare
America and its people have upheld the concept of the "American Dream." The meaning of this concept has changed and altered throughout the years. As stated in the Declaration of Independence, every man has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Multitudes of movies and....
American Government
In this essay I will give a short history of the government in United States of America (U.S.). Then I will describe each of the three branches of government in the U.S. and the relationship between them. In principle, the U.S. is a democratic republic, they govern themselves by choosing their leade....
American History Standards 11.2.9
Regulation of railroads by the federal government originated with the passage in 1887 of the Act to Regulate Commerce, or Interstate Commerce Act. With amendments, that law is currently the principal vehicle of federal regulation. It sought to deal with certain basic problems that had developed unde....
American Monopolies
According to Webster , to have a monopoly is to have exclusive ownership, possession, or control. The following essay is an examination of Microsoft in comparison to this definition and another commonly known monopoly, Standard Oil. Also attention will be given to the necessary role of and problems ....
American Society
No civil society is flawless. But America, the home of democracy and freedom, is viewed as the ideal country. It was established to be a safe haven from dictating or monarchial governments. A place where people can come and have the opportunity to practice any religion they desire, own property, hav....
An Inconvenient Truth on CO2 emissions
An Inconvenient Future
Time is up. We can no longer deny the current state of the world and the environmental deterioration we have caused. The surface of Earth is constantly changing and the effects of our negligence are apparent. The federal government must intervene to put an end to the slip....
An Issue of the Past and Future: Abortion
Abortion 2
An Issue of the Past and Future: Abortion
Roe vs. Wade was a very controversial issue for its time, and today. Roe vs. Wade was a landmark case for womens rights. Roes case required states to allow women to have an abortion during the first six months of pregnancy. This all....
Analysis of Domestic Violence world wide and whats being done to fix it.
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend one day this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down a new life she has found
Statistics indicate that domestic violence is a worldwide epidemic. S....
Andrew Jackson
ANDREW JACKSON
(SEVENTH PRESIDENT MARCH 4, 1829 - MARCH 4, 1837)
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767. He was born into a Scottish-Irish immigrant family in South Carolina. He never knew his father because Jackson was born a few days after his father died. His family was very poor. ....
Andrew Jackson
The Andrew Jackson Administration, from 1829 to 1837, was very important in American history. A self-made man, Jackson exemplified republican virtues by restraining a centralized government and promoting the powers of the people. His administration left a lasting impact on American politics. With hi....
andrew jackson: a strong leader
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Andrew Jackson: A Strong Leader
One fact that has been established Andrew Jacksons lifetime is that he was considered the idol of American people. Respecting the character of Andrew Jackson and his influence, there will always be differences of opinion. He was a strong leader and for a youn....
Antibiotic Resistance
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Disease-causing microbes that have become resistant to drug therapy are an increasing public health problem. Unless antibiotic resistance problems are detected as they emerge, and actions are taken to contain them, the world could be faced with previously treatable diseases th....
Are We Safe from Domestic Terror?
The Threat at Home.
Domestic Terrorism has many definitions depending upon the source to which you refer. For purposes of this paper, we will use the definition proffered by the F.B.I. in 2002. They state, Domestic terrorism refers to activities that involve acts dangerous to human life that a....
Articles of Confederation
Through 1781 to 1789, America experienced a rebirth of the governance in the colonies through the creation of the Articles of Confederation. It served as a huge foundation for the government of America for centuries to come; however, it was not without flaws. Shortly after winning independence from ....
Articles of Confederation vs US Constitution
In the history of the United States of America, our government has been defined by two very important documents. These documents were the brainchildren of groundbreaking men. By reflecting on all governments of the past, they laid forth an impressive hodgepodge of ideas that would lead the way to wh....
Australia: Anti-Terrorism Proposal Threatens Civil Liberties
Australia: Anti-Terrorism Proposal Threatens Civil Liberties (New York, October 13, 2005)New counterterrorism measures proposed by Prime Minister John Howard severely threaten Australians civil liberties and violate international law, Human Rights Watch said today.
Putting people und....
Australian Family Law
LEGAL STUDIES ESSAY
A family has been traditionally considered as the basic building block of the human society. Its many important roles include the rearing of children, providing economic support and protection to the family members, and maintain stability and security for society. Ther....
Beanie Sigel
This article is about philly native rapper Beanie Sigel. He's talking about everything that's got to do with him the Rocafella record label and the State Property crew. Sigel was locked up in federal prison for ten months. Beans was indicted on gun charges I believe, but besides that he beat an a....
bill of rights
During the birth of this great nation, our founding fathers set forth in motion the Constitution of the United States of America. This document is the basis of freedom, for which this country is founded upon. The original Constitution consisted of seven Articles, mostly providing for the organizatio....
Bill Of Rights
Just like with the Declaration of Independence, writing the Bill of Rights was a pivical moment. The idea of adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution was initially controversial. There were two opposing sides: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists were in favor of th....
Biodiesel: is it worth considering?
In the late 1890s, a man by the name of Rudolph Diesel invented a new fuel for stronger vehicles with the environment in mind. This new fuel was diesel, and originally the engines were designed to run on refined vegetable oils such as soybean oil. Over three-hundred years have passed, and the use ....
Bioethical and Political Debates Surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Introduction to Embryonic Stem Cells
When it comes to the area of contemporary biological research, no topic is as debatable and controversial as the infamous Stem Cell. Stem cells are currently the hottest topic under scrutiny in this country. Very few other ongoing areas of biological research h....
Bioterrorism on the Farm
Introduction
Bioterrorism is defined as an intentional, belligerent attack on a population through biological, chemical, or nuclear means (Weelis, 2000). While the first thought that comes to mind when the word, bioterrorism is mentioned, is Anthrax or another disease aimed directly at our hum....
Black, White, and Southern
American South
Slavery became an issue that divided the American people from its earliest existence to its latter years. Some historians believe a leading factor in why slavery was such an issue was because of its economic achievements. The South thrived on slavery and this led to horrific race r....
Bones of Contention
Bones of Contention
Allison Vasquez
Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH 334-01
April 30th, 2005
Archaeology was rocked to its core on November 16th, 1990 when the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was signed into law. This act gave c....
Brazil
Stretching over 2,500 miles form east to west and 2,700 miles from north to south, Brazil is the world’s largest tropical country. The only nations that are larger are the lands of Russia, Canada, China and the United States. Brazil has more then 150 million people spread unevenly over its hug....
Bridges to Nowhere - Money Wasted
I. Introduction: The Bridge Project:
Two bridges were planned to be built in Alaska, the Gravina Island Bridge which would connect Ketchikan to Gravina Island and the Don Youngs Way bridge (former known as the Knick Arms Bridge) which would connect Anchorage to Port MacKenzie. The co....
brief compaision of australian and germanic economy
Australia and Germany each has its own economy that is completely separate from one another. Germany has traditionally been the economic powerhouse of Europe and remains so to this day despite the tensions and difficulties of its political situation over the past century. Australia is traditionally ....
Budgeting
As many Federal departments and agencies lurch into an era of running without funds, the leaders of both parties of Congress are spending less and less time searching for a compromise to balance the budget, and more and more time deciding how to use it to their advantage on the campaign trail. Meanw....
Bush Doctrine
After the tragic attack on September 11, the U.S public, and congress looked to its newly elected leader for an answer to the attack on U.S soil. At this time President Bush was willing to respond in an unprecedented way, and to expand presidential power. The Bush administration turned to some new a....
Business Cost of Alcohol - What Are We Really Paying?
Alcohol abuse and its related problems cost society in general many billions of dollars every year. The toll on families is enormous not only in pain and suffering but through costs associated with prevention, treatment, and prosecution of law breakers in terms of tax dollars, insurance premiums, ....
Business in Switzerland
Switzerland is an excellent country for U.S. exporters. The countrys open market, high productivity, stability, reliable economy, central location and highly developed industrial base support the decision to operate in Switzerland. In, 2004 Switzerlands imports of U.S. products amounted to a....
Business Problem Analysis: Drugs and Crime in the Correctional Service of Canada
Business Problem Analysis
Bim Grewal
Research 341
RES341
Ghassem Zarbi
June 12, 2006
Business Problem Analysis
Introduction
A significant number of drug users have contact with the criminal justice system. Fully 80 percent of offenders admitted to federal corrections have substance ab....
Business Regulation Simulation
Business Regulation Simulation
University of Phoenix
MBA/560
Enterprise Risk
Workshop 3
Business Regulation Simulation
Abstract
The simulation presents a scenario, which a local citizen of Lake Dira in the state of Erehwon, Bates, alleges that Alumina,....
Business Regulation Simulation
This paper will discuss the basic concepts of regulatory law on an organization. It will assess the impact of the regulatory environment on industry and organization risks. It will evaluate the legal decision in the context of the organization's values and ethics, and finally show the risk analysi....
CAD CAM Software Comparisons
Elliott Proffitt
BSc (Hons) CAD
CAD/CAM Software Comparison
November 2006
Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Problem Definition
1.2 Scope
1.3 Rational
2.0 Review of existing knowledge
2.1 CAD/CAM packages used
2.2.1 Introduction
2.1.2 CATIA
2.1....
Can We Really Point the Finger at Rap?
Think of violence in music today. What came to your mind first? For most people its rap, but if you really listen to what some rock groups sing about, you would be appalled. They scream of killing, suicide, and harming other people. Rap music is always taking the shots when it comes to influencing t....
Canada health act
The Canada Health Act
The Canada health act is Canadas federal health insurance legislature.
.The things that make the Canada health act unique from other heath care plans is the additions of provisions aimed at getting rid of directly charging pa....
Canada's Constitutional dignity
Constitutional Dignity
Since its unification, Canada has been searching for methods to acquire a unique identity. Canada, wants to be recognized as a successful and prosperous independent country. Although it is blatantly obvious that Canada wants to be considered as a unique nation, it finds it ha....
Canada's Health Care System
Introduction
Canada is the second largest country in the world in total area and the third largest in land area. It occupies approximately 40% of the North American continent. It is so large that it spans six different time zones. Even though Canada is a huge country, it is sparsely populated.....
Canadian education: Contributing to prepetualism of racsim and inequality in todays society
A view shared by many Canadians is that biological race is part of the natural order (Anderson, 1996: 404). Canadians often pride themselves on the equality and multiculturalism Canada has worked so hard to obtain. However, it can be argued that race does not exist; and that instead it is socially ....
Canadian Historical Injustices
The Canadian government has had a long and disgraceful history of racist policies and practices. It has undertaken many legal measures to deter or assimilate other races and to profit from their injustice. These measures include, but are not limited to: the head tax on all Chinese people entering ....
Canadian Unity
Canadian Unity
Throughout the 20th century, Canada has taken on different roles and experienced different events. Some of these events however, have either helped foster or hindered the idea of Canadian Unity. In this essay, I will talk about these events. These events include the Canadians that ....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment is the legal infliction of thedeath penalty. In the United States capitalpunishment is legal in thirty-nine of the fiftystates. Beginning in 1973, prison populations beganan inevitable growth. There were 204,211 inmates in1973, and by 1977 the number of prisoners had grown to28....
Capital Punishment
In the past, people have invariably felt that if they hadbeen wronged in some way, it was his or her right to takevengeance on the person that had wronged them. This mentalitystill exists, even today, but in a lesser form because the lawhas now outlined a person's rights and developed punishments t....
Capital Punishment
POSITION PAPER(Death penalty)Is capital punishment just? The death penalty is a controversial issue for most people. Supporters claim that it eliminates repeat offenders, deters potential murderers and is the ultimate retribution. Opponents denounce it as murder, say that it does not cause deterr....
Capital Punishment
"Dead Man Walking!" This sound rings through each and every death row inmate a thousand times a day; But should it? Capital punishment is one of the most controversial topics among Americans today. Since every person has there own opinion on this topic, either for or against, the question always rai....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Capital punishment was established in this country many years ago to punish those members of society which have committed horrendous crimes against fellow citizens and in a way to give the family of the victims a sense of peace. Various forms of capital and corporal punishment ....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Capital punishment was established in this country many years ago to punish those members of society which have committed horrendous crimes against fellow citizens and in a way to give the family of the victims a sense of peace. Various forms of capital and corporal punishment ....
Capital Punishment
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom (Aristotle). In law, capital punishment is the execution of a criminal for the commission of a particularly heinous offense, most often first degree murder. Historically speaking, as long as there has been support for this meth....
Capital Punishment
Some people might agree with the death penalty. Families get devastated when someone they love and care about has died. Its different when that person they care so much about has been murdered or killed. People tend to hate that person and have the urge to do just about anything to them in order for....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Three quarters of the United States currently support capital punishment, and the pro-death penalty forces seem to be gaining momentum. Support for the death penalty has not always been so high. In 1966, for example, only forty-two percent of the population supported capital puni....
Capital Punishment in Review
Capital Punishment in Review
Introduction
The issue of the death penalty and capital punishment has long been one of the most controversial issues debated in the history of the United States. It is an important issue because it deals with life, the value of life, and personal liberties. The death....
causes of the civil war
The South, which was known as the Confederate States of America, seceded from the North, which was also known as the Union, for many different reasons. The reason they wanted to succeed was because there was four decades of great sectional conflict between the two. Between the North and South there ....
Causes of the Civil War
Causes Of The Civil War
The South, which was known as the Confederate States of America, seceded from the North, which was also known as the Union, for many different reasons. The reason they wanted to succeed was because there was up to four decades of great sectional conflict between the two....
Celia the slave
In the 1850's, the United States was basically divided among the North and South due to the varied ways which the economies had developed over the years. The North was surrounded by harbors, and plentiful factories had developed; thus the economy there was more commerce based. The Southern economy....
Change of the U S Dollar
The Change of the US Dollar
Abstract
The US dollar is considered one of the most stable in the world. Many developing nations depend on it as the basis for their own currency. However, decreases in key indicators of consumer spending indicate that consum....
Cherokee Nation
In the early 1700s, the Cherokee Indian's population estimated between 17,000 and 21,000. The Cherokee Indians were organized and functioned independently, before the Whiteman came.
"Cherokee territory prior to European contact included portions of West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennesse....
Cherokees Path to Wellness
The Cherokees Path to Wellness
Tony Bloomfield
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Division of Nursing
BSN 380-18
Crystal Chavez, RN, MSN
February 27, 2004
The Cherokee also known as the Tsalagi originally occupied a large portion of the Alleghany Mountains. Th....
Children and Health Services
Children and Health Services Synopsis
This issue of uninsured children has become a nation wide dilemma and concern. Many factors related to race/ethnicity, age, health status of the child, and the socioeconomic characteristics of the family, have added to the problem. After researching the su....
Chinas Ecological Crisis
China is a beautiful country but one that is in ecological peril. Air pollution and the acid rain it causes, along with a loss of biodiversity make this country an ecological hotspot. These two very different problems have some of the same root causes. The United States has faced similar problems. A....
Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties
(And how they differ from civil rights)
If the fires of freedom and civil liberties burn low in other lands, they must be made brighter in our own. If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them ....
Civil Rights Act of President Johnson
Lyndon Johnsons work for minorities began in 1928 when he obtained his first job as an elementary school teacher; it was, of course, at this time a segregated school attended by only Mexican Americans. Johnson had 28 pupils who he recalled were "mired in the slums", "lashed by prejudice" and "buri....
Civil Rights Essay
Stephanie Rosenbaum
English-1302
2/26/05
Civil Rights Movement
Rights, equality, and justice, are all words that come to mind when you think of present day America. The liberty to create a wonderful life is the United States. Where opportunity is abundant and where everyone has hi....
Civil War
The foundation for black participation in the Civil War began more than a hundred years before the outbreak of the war. Blacks in America had been in bondage since early colonial times. In 1776, when Jefferson proclaimed mankinds inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, th....
Climate change
limate change is a campaign which is continually growing in momentum, so much so that many governments from around the globe are implementing programs to deal with the increasingly extreme levels of weather that the world is experiencing. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that there are thousands of ....
Coca-Cola and its Evolution
The Coca-Cola company started out as an insignificant one man business and over the last one hundred and ten years it has grown into one of the largest companies in the world. The first operator of the company was Dr. John Pemberton and the current operator is Roberto Goizueta. Without societies....
College Affordability: The Real Crisis in America
It takes no rocket scientist to figure out that soaring college tuition prices combined with a deteriorating economy and job market has made college affordability an important issue. The Federal government has been supplying programs with money for higher education for 60 years, and according to www....
Comparison between the Great Depression and the current Recession
It may seem a far stretch to compare today's 'recession' (as the politicians are reluctantly calling our current economic status) and the Great Depression of the 1930's, which lasted an entire decade. However, by studying the roots and beginning stages of each problem, a surprising number of commo....
concealed weapons
Concealed weapons and gun awarness
Pro
There have been many controversial, religious and political issues addressing gun control, concealed weapons and banning fire-arms in the U.S. that have been going on for many years. Gun Control is an action of the government that i....
conflict between 1952 and 1980 between President and Congress of the United States
In what ways, and for what reasons, did the President and Congress of the United States come into conflict between 1952 and 1980?
The Father of the Constitution, James Madison, in defending the newly proposed Constitution in 1788, noted an underlying principle of competition and rivalry amo....
Constitutional Case Studies: Same-Sex Marriages
Constitutional Case Studies: Same-Sex Marriages
Same-sex marriage has been one of the most disputed topics since the 1950's and continues to reemerge even now. What makes this such a popular topic is due to several reasons. First, same-sex marriage is one of the hottest election issues debated b....
Contemporary Issues - The Death Penalty
There are crimes considered by our society to be so atrocious and intolerable such as murder or rape of a child that if convicted, that the only punishment suitable for committing these crimes is the Death Penalty. The Death Penalty, also called Capital Punishment, is the execution of a convicted c....
Corporate Compliance Benchmarking
Introduction
[In the corporate governance and compliance arena, Sarbanes Oxley Act has commanded considerable attention. Developed in response to accounting scares that rocked the business world, SOX has introduced significant legislative changes to corporate governance and financial reporting....
Corporate Personhood Defined by the 14th Amendment
Corporate Personhood Controversy
There has been a long standing controversy over the issue of corporate personhood. The corporate personhood debate is based on questioning whether the subset of rights provided under the law to biological people should also be given to corporations as legal persons....
correctional facilities
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Living under constant terror and fear of another terrorist attack one is set to wonder whether freedom is an option. With constant criticism it seems that the distribution of funds by the government have seemed unreasonable as ever. It is no longer clear where the governments priority is locat....
credit crunch
CREDIT CRUNCH
The financial distress credit has severely hit the financial market from western countries to the third world. Since September 2008, the financial sector has primarily been affected by a massive loss derived from house burble crisis. The overall economy is in a bad shape. The inv....
Crime Data Comparison
Crime Data Comparison-Murder
David Pennington
University of Phoenix Online
Criminology
CJA/330
Professor Matthew Smith
Mar 27, 2006
Crime Data Comparison-Murder
This essay will be about the murder rates, which will include justifiable homicide, in two metropolitan areas of the United S....
Crime, Scandal, and Trials
A Virginia sheriff covered up a scheme in which a dozen of his deputies sold seized guns and drugs to the public. The charges include racketeering conspiracy, weapons offenses, narcotics distribution, obstruction of justice and perjury (Corrections Forum, 2006). In todays society there a....
Criminal Trial Process
Criminal Trial Process
In Canada, being at trial, whether in Provincial or Supreme Court, the crown presents their case first. They will call witnesses and present evidence to try to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the accused is guilty. The lawyer of the accused will get to cross examine ....
Criticisms and Commendations of Bill Clintons Foreign Policy
Jeffrey Rogerson
Dr. Kilroy
POLS 3144
5 April 2007
Criticisms and Commendations
William Jefferson Clinton entered office as the third youngest president to ever serve as the nations Commander in Chief (Wikipedia). Bill Clinton exited the presidency with the highest percentage of public appr....
Cultural Diversity in America
Race in America
Abstract:
Why is the valuing of cultural diversity important in America? Cultural diversity is considered facially neutral, and is to be practiced and viewed upon as culture-conscious instead of race-conscious, (Ramirez, Steven).
In order to value cultural diversity in Amer....
Cultural Interests and Diversity Among Hispanic Americans
While millions of individuals living in the United States identify themselves as Mexican Americans or Mexican immigrants, Hispanic descendants constitute a significant population and are considered to be one of the most influential, diverse and social groups in this country. Mexican Americans ....
Culture Challenges of Doing Business Overseas
University of Phoenix
MBA 501
David Francom
September 17, 2007
Introduction
A major challenge of doing business internationally is to adapt effectively to different culture. Such adaptation requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and va....
Dan Rather v. CBS and Viacom
This week former news anchor and anchor on the CBS Evening News, Dan Rather, filed suit again CBS saying that company deliberately breached his contract by removing him from the program, and that the company committed fraud when it commissioned a biased and incomplete investigation on the flawed bro....
Death Penalty
Capital Punishment
The death penalty isa controversial issue for most people. Supporters claim that it eliminatesrepeat offenders, deters potential murderers and is the ultimate retribution. Opponents denounce it as murder, say that it does not cause deterrence but rather ....
Dehumanization of Atlantic Fishery
This essay contends that the Atlantic Canadian small boat fishery is being systematically dehumanized as the socio-economic and organizational conditions in which fishers work become ruled by capitalist-industrial formal institutions and their rationalities. More specifically, small boat fishers, la....
Democracy and Markets:Russia
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia along with the other Soviet States has struggled to forge a new political system. However it is in Russia where this transition from communism to another form of government has been the most complex, and uncertain. Russia following a seventy fi....
democracy Vs dictatorship
Dictatorship Vs Democracy
At present, dictatorship and democracy are the two most common forms of governments in the world. Generally a dictatorship is like monarchy, a government by one man who is advised and guided by a set of people who may be called his ministers or secretaries. A democracy....
Department of Justice
Historical Overview
The Department of Justice was created by the Department of Justice Act, passed at the first
session of Parliament of the Dominion of Canada and assented to on May 22, 1868. This act
outlined the responsibilities of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Ca....
Describing Three Types of Financial Institutions
Describing Three Types of Financial Institutions
In this paper well be selecting the most appropriate financial institution for three
types of scenarios. And describing several features of each selection made. The four
types of primary financial institutions are public, semi-private....
Determining Factors of Democracy
Democracy, as we know it today, is a fairly recent phenomenon. The decision to be democratic or authoritarian is not a decision made without consideration.
Many prominent political analysts argue that a country's level of economic development is the most crucial factor in determining whether the c....
Development of 19th Century Railroads
Development of 19th Century Railroads
During 19th Century America railways grew rapidly and affected all aspects of business. Railroad development across the country industrialized unlikely areas of the United States. Railroads had such a great affect on Americans that the United States governme....
Difference between the Republican Party and Democratic Party
The Difference between the Republican Party and Democratic Party is like the sun and moon.(It comes up and it goes down.) The Republican Party believes the federal government should be small and ruled by the wealthy elite. The Democratic Party believe the federal government should be big and ruled b....
Different Types of Discrimination
Different Types of Discrimination
By: Dustin C. Shumway
G. Alan Williams
03/26/07
Discrimination means unequal treatment. Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 says that no person employed or seeking employment by a business with more than 15 employees may be discriminated against due to ....
Disparity between the north and the south
One of the most pivotal and disputed periods in American history, the Civil War was simply a fight against slavery. Being an important aspect leading to the war, there were several other causes leading to a fight between the North and the South. Finally resulting in secession after Abraham Lincolns ....
diversity in the workplace
Thirty years ago discrimination was a part of normal business activity. Work place diversity meant hiring outside of your family not outside of your race. As a result, the federal government felt impelled to create employment laws. These new laws were implemented to eliminate discrimination and prov....
Does the U.S. Patriot Act violate the 4th Amendment
Does the U.S. Patriot Act violate the 4th Amendment?
By: Georgina Hodges
Since September 11, 2001, politicians in this country have been trying to walk the line between National Security and violation of privacy rights. Several measures have been passed, one of these is the U. S. Patriot Act, (A....
Dog Fighting
What is dog fighting? Dog fighting is a contest between two dogs. Specifically bred, conditioned, and trained to fight. The dogs are placed in a pit {generally a small arena enclosed by plywood walls} to fight each other, for the spectators gambling and entertainment. Fights average nearly an hour i....
Doing FDI in Dubai
Dubai Short Facts
Dubai is an open economy whereby its main source of income comes from oil and gas output which accounts for 30 % of the nations GDP. The United Arab Emirates has gone through a major transformation since the discovery of oil approximately 30 years ago to become a nation that is m....
Domestic Terrorism, Whats in a Word
Running head: Domestic Terrorism
Domestic Terrorism, Whats in a Word
Curtis L. Morrison
Excelsior College
Professor Bumgarner
October 22, 2006
Terrorism is a frightening word in todays world which has become t....
Dr. Martin Luther King
In a time when racism dictated the attitude of our nation, and segregation hindered the potential of the African American race, one man rose above discrimination and fought for equality. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights leader born in Montgomery Alabama in 1929, made a significant social....
Drinking Age: 18 or 21years old
18 or 21
After being overseas for 6 months fighting in Iraq, my friend Joe arrived back in the states. He fought hard for his country, carried an M-16, and saved lives. All he wants to do now is to go to the bar and drink a beer with his buddies. So he goes to the bar with his buddies, dressed t....
Drug Disparities
Perhaps one of the biggest casualties of the on going drug war is how the law views drug charges and the severity on which they are punished. Youll find that, for the most part, crimes in America are punished in accordance with the severity of the crime. This is not exactly the case when it comes....
Drug Testing In High Schools
Matt, a high school football player, was scheduled to play linebacker in a Friday night game, but a few days before Matt was hanging out at his buddies and started smoking marijuana. Thursday, before the game, Matt was chosen to take a drug test. His coach approached him saying Matt could not play....
drug use in australia
Illicit drug use is a major issue that is faced in Australia. As a result of production of new illegal drugs and drug trafficking, it is often hard to reduce the number of drug users.
As times change and technology develops, new problems relating to drugs and its issues arise and the government w....
Drunk Driving
On the night of May 14, 1988, Larry Mahoney was drunk, so drunk that his blood-alcohol concentrationthe percentage of alcohol in his bloodwas more than twice Kentuckys legal limit at the time of .10 percent. Regardless, Mahoney got behind the wheel of his pickup truck and proceeded to drive no....
Ecofeminism and Animal Rights
Womens spirituality is connected to goddess mythology. In mythology goddesses are women who are shown as strong and creative, with the ability to create change and make a difference. In modern times it is a male centered system which has the power and there is nothing for women to take on spirit....
Ecology and the Ozone Layer
The protective ozone layer around our world undergoes much thought and debate. The "Hole", however, only exists in the minds of environmental, self-serving scientists and politicians. It interests many to find all the faults in the publics consensus of the "ozone depletion." Most scientists d....
Economic Consequences of Piracy
In 1996 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $5.1 billion in the North America alone. Some sources put the total up-to-date losses, due to software crime, as high as $4.7 trillion. On the next page is a regional ....
Economic Consequences of Software Crime
In 1996 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $5.1 billion in the North America alone. Some sources put the total up-to-date losses, due to software crime, as high as $4.7 trillion. On the next page is a regiona....
economic indicators
Economic Indicators
As our economy ascends and declines it is important for industry and the general population to watch the indicators of these trends for the condition of the economy. The chosen indicators our team will focus on with-in the airline industry are; real gross domestic product (GDP)....
Economics of the Airline Industry
The industry that I have chosen to research is the airline industry. I have learned quite a bit of information about how the airlines work and how what they do affects the economy. The airline industry is very complex when it comes to shifts in supply and demand, externalities, wage inequality and....
effects of fetal alcohol syndrome
Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause a wide variety of disorders. One of the most sever effects of drinking during pregnancy is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Alcohol is the most common preventable cause of birth defects in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in every 750 babies are born w....
Eleanor Roosevelt: More Than Just A First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was the Lady Diana of her time. A humanitarian, held in reverence by the millions and millions of people whose lives she touched.
Though she was the 32nd first lady of the White House, she definitely did not fit the mold. ....
Election of 1794
1.) What factors do you think were responsible for his win?
In 1794, a very political race for the federal congressional seat from the city of Philadelphia left the city in a political uproar. Federalists had held this seat since the beginning of the new government. The two existing parties o....
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