Category: American Politics
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Canada Preparing for the Trump Presidency
Economic, Environmental, and Safety Threats Associated with a Trump Presidency Within the past six decades, Canada has enjoyed a strong economic and political bond with the United States. The US has remained one of Canada’s most important trading allies. However, experts have argued that the victory of Donald Trump to become the 45th president of…
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“Boumediene vs. Bush” Analysis
Table of Contents Facts Issues Decision Reason Significance Bibliography Footnotes Facts Lakhdar Boumediene, a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and an Algerian native, is a plaintiff in the case along with five other individuals who were detained after US intelligence suspected them of taking part in the planning of a terrorist attack at the US…
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American Political Ideology Throughout History
Table of Contents Introduction What Has Not Changed What Has Changed Interesting Exhibit Works Cited Introduction The political ideologies of the US have changed due to the dynamics of the state and political alignments. However, some traditions have remained the same over the years. This paper examines the changes in American political ideologies and what…
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The “Four Freedoms” Speech by Franklin Roosevelt
Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Current Events Personal Examples Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the speech “Four Freedoms,” Franklin Roosevelt outlined four major goals to reach global freedoms in speech, worship, and the absence of want and fear. These ideas remain relevant today as the United States and other countries continue developing. One particular issue…
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Mohandas Gandhi and Eleanor Roosevelt as Social Change Agents
Mohandas Gandhi Gandhi’s struggle against human social injustices in the society in which he is known to have been a vocal activist started in South Africa in the late 18th century. At the time South Africa, like many other countries in Africa and elsewhere was sharply polarized along with racial backgrounds and many forms of…
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Missouri Gun Laws and Obama’s Reforms
Table of Contents Introduction Gun laws What influenced guns laws Supporters and critics Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The gun law in the state of Missouri was signed into law to regulate the use and control the session of firearms and ammunition among the civilians. It has been declared a law that a convicted felon cannot…
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President Bush’s Judicial Nominations
The presidential judicial nominations made by President Bush earned him a long-lasting legacy in American law history. The appointments were said to have far-reaching effects on individual rights over a long period of time, preferring conservatists. President George Bush’s judicial appointments during his tenure in office brought about mixed reactions from different parties. The democrats…
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Affirmative Action and the Trump Administration
Introduction Over the years, the United States has been one of the countries that have championed affirmative action. It refers to a global policy that was developed to address the challenge of discrimination with regard to access to education, employment opportunities, and wage gaps (Bean 20). In America, affirmative action was purposely adopted to promote…
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Historical Analysis of Washington’s Education System
Although the Civil War granted liberation to the African-Americans in the United States, their place in society has remained uncertain. Booker T. Washington was one of the two prominent figures of that time who advocated for the education of African-Americans without opposing the idea of segregation. This paper will examine the specifics of Washington’s vision…
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King’s Dream and Obama Presidency
Barack Obama accepted the nomination for the presidency on a remarkable date: it was the anniversary of Martin Luther King delivering his famous speech that promoted black people’s rights and the equality of all races (Lindert & Williamson, 2016). This coincidence made a lot of people believe that King’s dream would finally be realized. Indeed,…