The United States won the war against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War to gain independence. After the war, the country was having trouble due to military weaknesses, financial difficulties, and lack of cooperation with the state and the national government. Furthermore, during the Shaysâ Rebellion, the people were frightened about the situation and convinced the leaders in all 13...
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The Roaring Twenties, also known as the Jazz age. The Roaring Twenties, also known as the Jazz age, was a period of economic prosperity, thanks to the increase in industries which resulted in massive production and a complete change on the economy; people could afford buying products that in the past would have been impossible and so, started buying and...
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Natural rights are allowed to all people that can't be denied or confined by any authority or person. Regular rights are usually supposed to be granted to individuals by 'Natural law.' In creating the laws, Jefferson followed the system of the English Declaration of rights, after the 'Glorious Revolution', 1689. Most researchers today conclude that Jefferson was inspired to write...
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Introduction The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution represents a fundamental pillar in the safeguarding of individual liberties and privacy. Ratified in 1791, it establishes the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. This amendment has been a cornerstone in maintaining a balance between the state's authority...
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In the Supreme Court case, Barron v. Baltimore (1833), the notion of âdual citizenshipâ became what ultimately shaped civil liberties and civil rights protections for early citizens as the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitutionâs Bill of Rights restricted only the powers of the federal government and not those of the state. In other words, John Barron might have been...
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Title IX - the best document for the progression of female athletics⌠more like the beginning of increased criticism, setbacks and discouragement for women in sports. Since Title IX, which states âNo person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any...
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In the Merriam Webster dictionary (2020), the definition of systemic racism is broken down into two words. Systemic meaning âfundamental to a predominant social, economic, or political practiceâ. Racism also defined by Merriam Webster definition (2020) means, âthe systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of anotherâ. I believe systemic racism occurs today. People...
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When I made my commitment to Baylor I was overwhelmed by the amount of mocking and warning I received for committing to what my peers called ârape universityâ. These comments towards Baylor were in response to the Baylor football team rape scandal that took place in 2016. It was the first time I was ever made aware of sexual assault...
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The tremendous number of nearly 3,000 victims traumatized the worldwide society in the morning of 11 September 2001. This event led to the instantaneous reactions of significant figures: âNothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for loveâ, wrote the Queen Elizabeth in her...
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Introduction The United States government system is a complex structure that combines elements of federalism and nationalism, creating a unique governance framework. In its essence, the U.S. government is a federal system, where power is divided between a central government and individual states, each with its own sovereignty. This division is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and has been a...
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Thomas Jefferson has long been casted in a positive light as one of the nationâs most accomplished and esteemed founding fathers, yet not all of Jeffersonâs actions are worthy of warranting such praise. There were often times when Jefferson appeared to renege on his preached virtues, which may cause some to characterize as hypocritical, but Jefferson never strayed too far...
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The American political system is broken. The current state of our democratic republic is a blatant reflection of the obvious defects in the founding document(s) we so often rely upon for guidance, wisdom, and enlightenment. Our founding document, the Constitution, establishes a conventional substructure for an effectual administration of a nation in which its people are permitted to exercise their...
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Over the years, the U.S. Supreme Court has evaded dealing with the issue of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms in the U.S. Constitution. The last time that they did was back in 2008 and 2010 which saw victories for those in favor of carrying fire arms. The facts are, there are different sides to this argument,...
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As a future political science major, one of the most talked about documents in my field of study is the Constitution. The, arguably, most prevalent debates over the Constitution is how flexible it should be. Constitutional traditionalists often call for a strict reading of the Constitution in its original form, whereas Constitutional progressives often are in favor of a looser...
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The US Constitution, along with the Bill of Rights, are the primary documents that stipulate the rights of American citizens and the protections they are afforded. Adopted in 1789, the Constitution ensures that âno man should be deprived of his unalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessâ. Though it is seen as a perfect opportunity...
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All people around the world practice free speech daily, but not all people have the privilege of doing it publicly. Even though there is freedom of speech in many western countries, other countries in the world still do not have the luxury of this basic right, but now we may be in danger of losing this right after fighting long...
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The U.S. Supreme Court was created by the Constitution of the United States and was established in 1789 and recognised under the Judiciary Act of 1789 (Smentkowski 2019). When the Founding Fathers were drafting the Constitution, they were against having a central government. As a result, when writing the Constitution, they decided that it was important to have an institution...
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The Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution to keep the government in line, to ensure we always have our right to life, liberty, and property. The Eighth Amendment in the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in December of 1791. This amendment ensures that when found punishable for a crime, the punishment shall not be excessive,...
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An inaccurate report of university sexual assault on the bases of racial bias has been created to ignore women of color given by critics of the Office of Civil Rightsâ enforcement of Title IX. Keeping women out of the picture, their explanation is focused on the frequent and false accusations of men of color who are punished intensively. Women of...
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During the 1920âs there were a series of social changes, such as: prohibition which was heavily debated as having a large impact on society as it made the majority of people in the cities âlawbreakers,â the culture war between rural and urban America along with racial tensions in terms of the KKK and the Scopes Trial, the changes in Womenâs...
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After graduating as the class president and valedictorian of her high school, a young Asian-American woman was rejected from every medical school for which she applied. How could someone so intelligent and driven be pushed away from their incredible potential when they exhibited all the ideal traits of a successful individual. The facts concluded that many of the top schools...
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Although it would be very hard to ratify or delete the Second Amendment, some of our congressmen are fighting to get rid of the Second Amendment and ban guns. The Joyce Foundation states that banning weapons would greatly decrease gun violence. Although it would help that would take the guns out of the law-abiding citizens as well. Gun laws are...
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Within the Holy Bible the role of government is outlined several times for in 1 Peter 2:13-14 it states, âsubmit yourselves for the Lordâs sake to every human institution; wether to a king or one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do rightâ. This passage speaks...
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America is a society like no other. A free and brave country. President John F. Kennedy once mentioned to us that America is a wonderful place because we are all here as one nation and we all stand together. He said âLet every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any...
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âWe the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitutionâ (Abraham Lincoln). This powerful quote by Lincoln really illustrates that our Constitution is something that is very important to the citizens of the US, and no one can take it away from the...
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America prides itself on being the âLand of the Freeâ; however, as strange online activity and conspiracy mongering enter the public spotlight, the kind of freedom we so cherish must be decided. Are we entitled to a freedom to speak however we would like, or entitled to a freedom to be sheltered from harmful and false ways of thinking? As...
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The 28th amendment should be that Congress shall put term limit of ten years on United State Supreme Court justices after which they would retire. An appointment for life results in hesitation from justices to take risks, violation of our countryâs democratic ideology, prejudice in judge nomination, and inordinate length of powerful influence. According to the U.S. Constitution, Article III,...
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Introduction The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791, has long been a pivotal element of American political and cultural discourse. It states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This concise yet potent statement has sparked...
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Sports participation and scholarships opportunities for all women athletes, including colored women has increased due to Title IX. However, there is still work to be made for women of color to gain equal representation and opportunities in athletics. In the textbook, âWomen and Sportsâ, Ellen S. Staurowsky introduces emerging sports by defining it as, âNCAA Institutions increased womenâs sports opportunities,...
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Introduction In contemporary society, rules are omnipresent and serve as the backbone of organized living. From legal systems to social norms, rules govern our actions, ensuring order, predictability, and fairness. However, the proliferation of rules also raises questions about individual autonomy, justice, and the balance between regulation and freedom. As societies evolve, so do the rules that guide them, adapting...
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