Essays on Congressmen

The Congress members have major significance in voting on the issues that are required. Members of Congress have very difficult decisions to make on whether to vote yes or no on various issues. The video provides a critical analysis of the steps to be undertaken in the casting of votes and the responsibility bestowed upon congressmen in making decisions that affect the American people. The process is lengthy as it requires considerable and enlightening debates that affect policy making in the floor of the house. The bill on the burning of the flag is very important as it is ...

Business

Chapter Summary Chapter 12 Politics in America is a ‘contact sport’, where the press applies intense pressure on presidents, senators and congressmen, placing them under a magnifying glass. The Gillette Amendment in 1913 barred the practice of public relations in government as a reaction to President Roosevelt’s use of publicity experts to win support from his programs. The Gillette Amendment was followed by a gag law prohibiting the use of any service, message or publication to influence any member of the Congress. Politicians and government agencies employ hundreds of practitioners of ‘public affairs’ as a workaround to the ...

The Lee Resolution, sometimes called, Resolution of Independence was steered mainly by Henry Lee. Its main aim was to lobby for the independence of the American states from the British colony. It was on June 7, 1776 when Richard Henry Lee of the State of Virginia tabled a bill in Congress to declare independence to the American colonies. The resolution contained three parts namely: a declaration of independence, a call to form foreign alliances and the preparation and digestion of the form of the forthcoming confederation. It is not until 9th July when Congress adopted the first plan (read declaration). Meanwhile, ...

Governor Rick Snyder of the State of Michigan signed a bill that would enable their citizens to access the use of telemedicine. Telemedicine refers to the use of information technology for the health care of the people away from clinical health care. It was the governor’s way to help the elderly of Michigan for their health care. It was also the way for taking advantage of the technological advancements such as the internet and online communication. It has unanimous support from the State Government of Michigan. However, Governor Rick Snyder also signed the bill that would ban the use ...

Movie Review

The movie, Jack Abramoff: A Lobbyist’s Playbook, is about the time Jack Abramoff as a former lobbyist to Washington. In it, Jack Abramoff, who used to be considered one of the most successful and powerful lobbyists in Washington, talks about how he used his client’s money to buy powerful friends and influence legislation. Additionally, he talks about how it was tremendously profitable to him personally, as he made in the double digit millions a year engaging in these acts. Some of the things he would do are to give Congressmen access to private jets, sporting event tickets, and restaurant ...

The media has totally changed especially in United States has changed how people view presidents as leaders. Through presidential debate system, the media has managed to put the presidential candidates to task over what they have to offer the country when elected the leaders. During the last campaigns for instance, it was evident that nobody would just wake one day and start saying that he or she wants to be the president. It is after one has been vetted by the public and questioned in terms of policies they have which aim at transforming and elevating the country from ...

There has been conflict between the President and Congress in United States of America for a long time. The sources of conflict range from varying terms of office, fluctuating support for the president and constitutional ambiguities. Other factors affecting the relationship are the constituencies represented and political party representation in the senate.

This paper examines the conflict between the Obama administration and the senate on the DREAM act and the ability of the president to bypass congress to achieve his own agenda. This is not the first time the President has used his power to bypass congress. When it ...

I. Introduction: Statement of Claim

The American public has for a long time rested in the shadow of the belief that the United States is a super power. Many citizens of the United States are not concerned with what happens beyond the borders of the United States. I have personally come across Americans who think that Africa is a country. This shows how ignorant some Americans are regarding international affairs. A New York Times/CBS News national poll conducted in 2010 showed that about 60% of Americans were concerned with domestic affairs like unemployment. Only about 3% of the sampled population was concerned ...

The U. S. Constitution – three branches interacting together

The effectiveness of Self-government

The United States is governed by an elected President who is elected every four years. He apponts an inner cabinet of secreatries who guide him in his daily duties. However the President does not have any sort of total power as he/she has to contend with the House of Congress, the Senate as well as theJudiciary in the form of the Supreme Court.

Separation of powers

The Constitution calls for three branches of power, the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary. The President has limited powers as if laws have to be passed, they are first proposed by ...

Introduction

The constitution is the supreme law in the United States of America. The document came in to address the weaknesses of the articles of the Confederation and perpetual Union. The main issue was the collection of revenue by the Federal government. Most of the power was concentrated in the States. The American constitution is a very important part of the US public life because it serves as the foundation on which the values, beliefs and traditions which defines the American people. The federal government could not therefore levy taxes. It had to ask the State governments to assist them collect ...