Search results
23 hours ago · The Continental Association made the terms of so-called “Patriot” behavior clear: A supporter of American rights would give up British imports, promote American-made goods and forgo undue ...
1 day ago · This belief that the American colonies and other members of the British Empire were distinct states united under the king and thus subject only to the king and not to Parliament was shared by several other delegates, notably James Wilson and John Adams, and strongly influenced the Congress.
2 days ago · Lobbying is legally protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Lobbying is further supported as an inherent part of a constitutional republic.
4 days ago · The idea of a balanced budget is a contentious issue. Proponents say balancing the budget protects future generations as well as social programs like Social Security. Many mainstream economists ...
3 days ago · The U.S. Constitution specifically grants the President as the Executive certain powers and duties. For example, in U.S. the President acts as Commander-in-Chief during a war, makes treaties with approval of Congress and has the authority to Veto proposed laws that are passed by Congress.
5 days ago · The two sets of democratic institutions are distinguished by basic features of direct participation: (1) direct democracy focuses on specific issues, in contrast to voting on candidates and general programs for long terms of office, and (2) citizens themselves act as decision makers rather than delegating these powers.
2 days ago · United States - Federalism, Local Laws, Elections: Because the U.S. Constitution establishes a federal system, the state governments enjoy extensive authority. The Constitution outlines the specific powers granted to the national government and reserves the remainder to the states.
