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Politics and government of
the United StatesThe executive branch is headed by the President and is independent of the legislature. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), composed of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. The judiciary's function is to interpret the United States Constitution as well as federal laws and regulations. This includes resolving disputes between the executive and legislative branches. The federal government of the United States was established by the Constitution. American politics has been dominated by two parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, since the American Civil War, although other parties have also existed. Major differences between the political system of the United States and that of most other developed democracies are the power of the Senate as the upper house of the legislature, the wide scope of power of the Supreme Court, the separation of powers between the legislature and the executive government, and the dominance of the two main parties – the United States being one of the world's developed democracies in which third parties have the least political influence. The federal entity created by the Constitution is the dominant feature of the American governmental system. However, most persons are also subject to a state government, and all are subject to various units of local government. The latter include counties, municipalities, and special districts.
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1. A Heavy Hope
November 14, 2008
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. This rings true the when it comes to the leader of the free world, the President of the United States of America. Barack Obama shoulders the hope of literally the entire world. The world floods with enthusiasm over his election win but now reality weighs in on the man that promises to bring about needed change. Domestic crisis runs rapid through the headlines. Employment has fallen by 1.2 million in the first 10 months of 2008 with over half of the decrease occurring in the past 3 months according the U.S. Department of Labor. Recent reports from CNN s... (read more)
Author: Michael Davis
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2. Who are "They" Anyway? Who are "They" Anyway?
November 12, 2008
We may never know who "they" are but we do know "they" prevailed. When it comes to politics the game is the same everywhere. From the smallest of town meetings to the president of the United States, the game is the game. If anyone should come before the electorate who threatens the status quo, "they" immediately begin to do whatever is necessary to take that candidate down. If that candidate should prevail and win, "they" simply continue to undermine and prohibit the winner's ability to get anything of substance accomplished. This tactic leaves the candidate frustrated with the system and... (read more)
Author: Linda Morneau
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3. The Securities Investors' Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part One
October 24, 2008
We the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish this Securities Investors Bill of Rights and Protections (SIBORAP).
These rights are intended to replace, amend and/or abolish all laws and regulations currently in conflict with SIBORAP, and are to be implemented by all parties to financial transactions.
Any institutional efforts to create and/o... (read more)
Author: Steve Selengut
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4. The Assassination of the United States President?
October 07, 2008
INTRODUCTION
As the rhetoric heats up in the presidential election, partisan politics create passionate environments that demonize other candidates. Clearly, this is politics as usual. Under the ‘anything goes’ gamesmanship, talkshow hosts and political operatives are allowed to attack a candidate’s character. Will it be enough to galvanize the extremists to physically carry out an assassination on a presidential figure? In August, Senator Barack Obama was the first biracial candidate in history to represent a major political party. When you mix the characteristics of being very liberal a... (read more)
Author: Daryl Green
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5. Barack or McCain will it really make difference?
September 29, 2008
Let me prefix this post by stating quite clearly that I am a Democrat. I really hope that Barack Obama wins the presidency. If he does win will it really matter? If we are honest, one man can't change the entire world overnight. He has to first get his hands around the politics of being President of the United States. That’s HUGE!
Neither Obama nor McCain have ever before experienced anything quite like the United States Presidency. As with anything new there will be a growing and learning curve for the new president to maneuver through. Mistakes are to be expected. We hold officials to a... (read more)
Author: Darrick Scruggs
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6. The Career in Politics
September 23, 2008
Why do candidates for Congress spend millions of dollars for an office that pays $169,200.00? Between 2004 and 2006, members of Congress' net worth increased an average of 84% - book advances, speaking engagements, stock and land deals, privileged mortgages, etc.
The United States is no longer the representative democracy and politics our founders conceived because of a glaring flaw in our Constitution: it allows individuals to make a career of public office. This creates a critical conflict of interest for politicians between their own ambitions and their responsibility as representative... (read more)
Author: bobby james
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7. Political Games
September 23, 2008
America is gearing up to pick a new and hopefully improved President of The United States. The stakes are high and yet is anyone really asking the right questions? The media seems to be more concerned with sound bites or slips of the tongue or even a fashion statement to define the right person for the job. The political spin on what America and the World needs is almost a joke. We all are seeking peace and harmony world wide, a good education for our children and health care that will meet all of our growing needs. This is a constant battle during a campaign, but has any of these pro... (read more)
Author: Patti Schneckenberger
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8. Mexico's Military Invasion Of The United States Border
September 08, 2008
We usually get to the airport for our flight a couple of hours early. Long lines indicate that we have found the right boarding gate. We walk through a metal detector. Travel bags are scanned and sometimes opened and checked. Our belts and shoes are often the subject of much scrutiny and review.
Good luck to our well-prepared travel plan if we are unfortunate enough to have the same name as somebody on the country's no-fly list. We have been told by the government that this time-consuming process is necessary for homeland security and to insure the safety of the public. In truth, this te... (read more)
Author: James Smith
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9. A Sort Experience Needed to be a Good President
August 21, 2008
Is there any specific experience that can best prepare an individual to be the President of the United States? Service in the military? Running a business? Governing a state? Or will the much maligned legislative experience suffice? How much of the right sort of experience is enough? Consider the resumes of two of our best presidents.
Consider first Mr. Lincoln. When Lincoln came to office he had served a number of terms in the Illinois state legislature, only one term in the House of Representatives, had limited military service, and his sole executive experience was as postmaster of a s... (read more)
Author: bobby james
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