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Lincoln's Battle With His Cabinet
628 Words - 3 Pages.... with an iron hand,
and often acted without cabinet consent or advice. Although his opponents
called his method of rule "dictatorial" and "unconstitutional," it was the
only effective way to get anything done (Simmons 142).
In the beginning, Lincoln's secretary of state, William H. Seward,
clearly considered himself the President's superior, and blandly offered to
assume the executive responsibility. He entered the cabinet with the
thought of becoming the power behind the Presidential chair and openly
opposed Lincoln's control of the Union. This made Lincoln's position as
Chief of State exceedingly difficult and hindered his communication and
control of the mil ....
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Domestic Violence
734 Words - 3 Pages.... that would put the whole house at risk. She has to come out and meet the volunteers at the courthouse, the police station or the hospital because they have security. Security is important incase a dangerous situaton arises. She also cannot be on any type of substance, alcohol or drugs. Terry Julian, Oasis,( personal communication, March 15, 2000). Oasis provides for their clients a 24-hour crisis line for family violence and sexual assault. Shelter for abused women and their children. They provide only short term counseling for their clients. Oasis can refer the women to phsycologists but, they do not have recoveery counseling. They provide advocacy and companionship for ....
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Dual Executive/President
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simply realistic. Thus, the President is not only torn between domestic and
foreign responsibilities, but s/he must find time to campaign. A dual presidency
with a domestic and foreign leader could divide these campaigning duties. In
addition, a dual presidency is better adapted to handle simultaneous crises. A
dual presidency is a modern day answer to the realities of the American
presidency.
Essentially, the idea of a dual executive is rooted in the concept of a
plural executive. Back in the time of the writing of the Constitution, some
anti-federalists wanted a weak executive. This weak executive was called a
plural executive or an executive council. (Storing 49) Th ....
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Live Together Before The Arrma
1333 Words - 5 Pages.... buy it, wouldn't you?" However, this is presumptuous, naive, and wishful thinking. There is often one person in the relationship who doesn't think in terms of a permanent, lifelong relationship. Thus, cohabitation often lacks a common purpose and has less benefit because it is not romantic. There are no lasting responsibilities. And it results in a rate of higher divorce. First of all, cohabitation is not romantic and may kill true love. Those who live together are likely to have a fleeting romance rather than a lasting relationship. A romance is not the same as having an ongoing relationship. Relationships take time and work to develop and maintain; romance is a positive ....
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The Red Scare
1699 Words - 7 Pages.... to," pronounced the city manager Robert Plummer when
informed. He quickly had the sinister sweets removed to protect the
innocent from the knowledge of the Soviet Union. The preceding is an
example of the extent to which the national hysteria of the nineteen-
fifties reached. The results of the Cold War against communism had quite
an opposite effect compared to its original intentions of preserving
freedom during the red scare.
The early 1950's was a time of emotional stress for much of the
United States. With the USSR and the USA emerging from the second World War
as major world powers, neither wished to give up their newly acquired land.
Both countries following imper ....
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The Importance Of Learning Spa
590 Words - 3 Pages.... community and of our place within it, view of nature, sense of self, etc.) is never put into question until it is brought to our awareness by the clash with another system, different from our own. Language, which is the bearer of culture par excellence, opens the door to the world of the other and gives us the means to apprehend other ways of viewing our common world and our common humanity. Why study Spanish? Beyond the argument just made for the truly cosmopolitan view, there are, for the US citizen, compelling internal and external reasons. First, one has to consider the rise of the Hispanic community within our midst. The US Census Bureau shows that the Latinos residing ....
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Welfare
873 Words - 4 Pages.... 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 care. Most Medicaid funding comes from the federal government. The rest is supplied by the state. Each state runs thei ....
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