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The Uniqueness Of The American Constitution
<view this essay>.... the basic freedom of human beings and does not infringe on one's
individuality. In its uniqueness, the Constitution not only gives freedom but
also protects its people economically, religiously, politically, and socially.
Power is a delicate element and the Constitution is careful in defining
where certain powers lie. One of the novelties about this doctrine is that it
does a clever job of dividing certain powers between the state and federal
governments. Monetary units, for example, are issued exclusively by the federal
government. This is not only more convenient for traveling purposes, but also
allows for a more 'united' spirit. People i .....
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The Use Of The Second Amendment In The Home
<view this essay>.... had its own army
to protect the people. The second amendment was made in response to the
fear of being helpless before a standing professional army. "Aristotle
said that decisions of a leader 'backed by a standing army' would be
different from those made by a leader 'awed by the fear of an armed
people'" (The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States
Constitution, 28). Elbridge Gerry, a delagate to the Constitutional
convention from Massachusetts, was an activist for the right of the Militia
to bear arms. When asked what use a Militia has, he responded: "What sir,
is the use of a Militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing
army, the .....
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Pro Choice Among Women
<view this essay>.... be sacrificed to bear an infant before morally ready to commit. If a woman is raped, and the outcome incurs pregnancy, then abortion is an alternate form of controlling the unwanted pregnancy. Abortion should stand as only the woman’s choice, never as a decision adverse to Pro-Life activists. Pro-Choice advocates seem to vindicate abortion, accepting that abortion is not considered a form of birth control, but merely a method of controlling the woman and fetus future. Women are the sole determinate persons in stating if they are capable of withholding a full term pregnancy. As an advocate of women’s right’s to Pro choice, I am extending my viewpoints to you i .....
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Summary Of Paine's Common Sense
<view this essay>.... when the reasons for it is so obvious. But before Thomas gives his reasons he suggests that all plans and proposals made prior to the nineteenth of April( the battle of Lexington and Concord) are out of date and useless now towards the true facts of the problem.
The first few reasons magnified on how the colonies have been injured many times just by being connected to England. One of these reasons was about the enemies of Great Britain, always ending becoming Americas because of the fact that England was the parent country and all ties with her faced her problems. Another reason stated by Thomas was how trade and marketing with France and Spain were dama .....
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Gender
<view this essay>.... the media , and American society. According to Bob Enyart “Women were not made to run things. Men were made to run things. When women try to run things and usurp the authority from men they mess things up.” This type of attitude from men is what keeps woman from surpassing them in the world. Most grown men view women only as housewives, incapable of nothing else. In the minds of some men women were meant to stay at home and clean the house, raise the children, and cook the meals. Even when woman decided to join the work force they had few careers to choose from. It was not until the late 1980’s that woman were accepted in to higher paying careers by the men .....
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Welfare
<view this essay>.... and state governments in the Unites States serve the poor people through about 60 public assistance programs. Most people receive help through one of the four major programs. These programs are Medicaid, Aid to families with dependant Children, Social Security, or Supplemental Security, or the food stamps program. I will discuss the four programs individually. Medicaid provides free medical care to the poor people. Funds vary from state to state. In some situations, people who may be able to pay daily needs, but can't afford large medical bills may also be able to receive Medicaid. Some services paid for are bills such as doctor's visits and nursing home car .....
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Marijuana
<view this essay>.... paper concludes with recommendations to assist the
professional nurse in dealing with issues related to honoring a
patient's advance directive.
Will Your Advance Directive be Honored?
Advances in medical technology have done a great deal to
produce miraculous cures and recoveries. In some circumstances
however, these advances have created problems for the elderly. More
aggressive technology approaches are used to extend the life of the
elderly. On the whole the elderly, as well as others, welcome that
development -- even if they fear some of its consequences. With these
advances it has become possible to keep people in .....
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The Role Of Decision Making In The Pre-Crisis Period Of India (15 March, 1959 - 7 September, 1962)
<view this essay>.... biggest two nation-
states has been picking up speed at a threatening speed. The year 1962 was the
unfortunate year for India which knocked out any possibility of understanding
between China and India. Of course, such an act of terror could have not started
without some kind of the reason, whatever it may be. The chronological order of
pre-crisis decisions taken India's authorities are of great importance.
The role of the decision-makers before the time of the armed conflict
had a big significance for India's position on political and economic matters in
the continent of Asia. A major figure in India's decision making was Jawaharlal
Nehru, leader of the .....
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