Do you think the President has too much power? Why or not? Please follow and like us:
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How representative is Congress? Most legislators are white, upper-middle-class males, although this group is a very small part of our entire population. What impact does this skewed representation have in terms of liberty, equality, and democracy? Can these people really represent women, minorities, and poor citizens?
How representative is Congress? Most legislators are white, upper-middle-class males, although this group is a very small part of our entire population. What impact does this skewed representation have in terms of liberty, equality, and democracy? Can these people really Read More …
A continuing problem for interest groups is the free-rider problem. A free rider is one who enjoys the benefits of a group but does not join it. An example is a worker who does not join a labor union but still receives the union-negotiated wages, benefits, and vacations. Unions, of course, want anyone who receives the benefits to belong to the organization. (This is called a closed shop.) Many states have passed right-to-work laws that forbid a closed shop. Should people who enjoy the benefits of a union be required to join? Can a union be effective if people are not required to join?
A continuing problem for interest groups is the free-rider problem. A free rider is one who enjoys the benefits of a group but does not join it. An example is a worker who does not join a labor union but Read More …
social responsibilities of a democracy- In a prior discussion board, we discussed individual responsibility in a democracy. What do you think are the social responsibilities of a democracy?
In a prior discussion board, we discussed individual responsibility in a democracy. What do you think are the social responsibilities of a democracy? Please follow and like us:
Should people who run for public office be compelled to release their income-tax records and medical records?
Should people who run for public office be compelled to release their income-tax records and medical records? Please follow and like us:
Locate an online article, web page, video (YouTube, Vimeo, FAA, etc.), that discusses and examines security issues related to security of flight schools that may appear in the news
Locate an online article, web page, video (YouTube, Vimeo, FAA, etc.), that discusses and examines security issues related to security of flight schools that may appear in the news Please follow and like us:
In a democracy, like that of the USA, what do you think are one’s individual responsibilities?
In a democracy, like that of the USA, what do you think are one’s individual responsibilities? Please follow and like us:
How much free speech should be allowed in the United States? Should we allow the following individuals to give a speech on this campus: a Caucasian racist, a neo-Nazi, and an African American racist? Why or why not?
How much free speech should be allowed in the United States? Should we allow the following individuals to give a speech on this campus: a Caucasian racist, a neo-Nazi, and an African American racist? Why or why not? Please follow Read More …
The diversity of state laws and procedures -. Should federal officials exercise more power to require greater uniformity in policy among the states? Why or why not?
The diversity of state laws and procedures creates situations that may seem unfair to many citizens. For example, felony conviction rates can lead to different prison sentences in various states. In addition, some state legislatures invest more in public education Read More …
The term equality has several dimensions: political, social, and economic. Which do you think is the most important and why?
The term equality has several dimensions: political, social, and economic. Which do you think is the most important and why? (800-10000 words answering Please follow and like us: