Essays on Voting

Which of the two major political parties in the United States is most likely to face alignment in the coming years and why? In the USA, many voters tend to identify with one political party. It can be because of the party’s political ideologies or identifiable group factors such as ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic classes. However, the loyalties may be changed and the voters gravitate towards the opposing party (Brooks). Party realignment occurs when a big bloc of voters who previously voted for one party does a massive shift to the rival party and remains with it for ...

The Issues

The Asian Americans are groups of the Asians that inhabit the United States of America. Critical issues are affecting the group. The issues may be considered adverse about how the minority groups live in America. One of the significant problems that the group faces includes lack of political access and limitation of minority rights. The issue is related to the political representation of the Asian Americans as well as the minimal rights they face as minorities within the United States of America (Lin and Scherz 13). For instance, there are no policies that exist to protect the interest of ...

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Takeover of SABMiller

The global beer industry, which has been growing steadily for almost a century now, is filled with variety. There are many types of beer that vary in flavor, production technique, ingredients, color, alcohol levels, and geographic origin. Also, the many brands vary greatly as well. Some brands dominate global beer markets, while other brands are very local - and everything in between. Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller were two of the largest global dominating beermaker companies in existence. Together, they produced around 30% of all beer sold world-wide. The idea of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller merging was simply astonishing. When ...

Debate of Washington v. DuBois v. Garvey During the early 20th century the three famous African American leaders including, W. E. B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Marcus Garvey had compelling visions for the African American community. The reconstruction of the civil war did not come with the desired hope of the complete right of citizens to be free of slavery. In the 1980s a terrorist group known as the Ku Klux Klan played a significant role in realizing changes that were expected since they introduced racial segregation laws, lynching, and voting restrictions compromising the rights brought about ...

United Kingdom is one of the global superpowers and since the Second World War, it has had a special relationship with the United States and the rest of Europe to who the country was joined by the European Union. Before the famous exit vote from the European Union, Britain was famed as one of the non-committed member of the common marketplace and it was always though it could exit one day (Panda). It had always been anticipated that Britain would leave the common market under EU and the effects of this exit will ripple throughout the EU and Britain ...

Introduction

The broad issue of gender equality and empowerment of women has been discussed in length and depth by various stakeholders in society. In fact, the topic stands out as one of the most highly debated issues through the years. The continued occurrence of incidences of gender discrimination clearly points out that the debates are yet to yield their ultimate objectives. The primary contention in all such arguments is the continuous portrayal of women as a lesser gender and thus belittling the morality and feminine’s obligations in society. Male chauvinists, who consider themselves superior and more potent have continuously ...

Introduction

Social Media is a part of our lives today, and it is there to stay. This is a platform that has enabled individuals to have the chance of interacting with each other directly. By the fact that these platforms are fast and precise, they have been accepted readily by the members of the society. These platforms include sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and WeChat just to name but a few. The immediate use of these locations has been influenced by the fact that a huge percentage of individuals have access to smartphones and the internet. As a result, individuals ...

The 13th Amendment put an end to slavery once and for all when it declared that slavery was no longer permitted throughout the United States and all of its territories. This applied to not only slavery, but to involuntary servitude as well. The only exception to this would be if it were implemented as a form of punishment for crimes that were clearly legislated as such. The Amendment also included the granting of all power necessary to the Congress in the process of enforcing this legislation regarding any situations involving the enslavement of free people. This was necessary because ...

Knowing International Politics as Moving Images

According to Carver, the three life worlds that determine international relations include the knower, the state-actors and the ordinary people. In international relations, objects and materials of political nature which are already known to the knower (those with knowledge on the issues at hand) and the state actors (those involved actively in matters concerning state politics) are spread to the ordinary people who are the common people without much knowledge of such matters and who go by what the knowers and the state actors say. The kinds of sources are valued traditionally owing to their higher level of validity. ...

Pennsylvania is one of the states in the United States of America. Its location is in the north-eastern region of the U.S. It borders Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Ohio and Ontario as well as New Jersey and New York. It is 33rd largest state in land area, but the 6th most populous and the 9th in population density in the U.S. Harrisburg is its capital. The state is largely a Democratic Party region. It is a crucial state in the US politics. It is a swing state. It has only supported a losing candidate in the US presidential elections ...

Thomas Jefferson (1743- 1826) and Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) served as the US presidents from 1801 to 1809 and from 1829 to 1837 respectively. The two popular presidents made significant contributions to the development of democracy in the United States. Historians and policy makers have criticized the two for acting in ways that seemed to compromise the very democracy they professed to uphold. Andrew Jackson stands as the president who better upheld the ideals of democracy and interests of the common man as he expanded voting rights, regulated the US National Bank and resolved the nullification crisis among many other ...

Yale University Investments Office: February 2011

David Swensen definition of efficient markets hypothesis: A financial market is (informationally) efficient when market prices reflect all available information about value. From the case study it can be said that Swensen believed in market timing in markets for stocks, bonds, private equity, real estates, oil and gas. Features of private equity markets that make market timing difficult are valuation, performance, regulation and the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in global markets. Based on the case analysis David Swensen would pick on option two that is a fund managed by energy industry experts with engineering undergraduate degrees from prominent state ...

The constitution of the United States provides balance war powers for the legislative and the executive branches of the government. During the war, the constitution provides the authority for the president to be the commander-in-chief or the highest governing individual. On the other hand, the authority to declare war is given by the constitution to the congress (Findley & Fraser, 2008). The division of powers according to constitution is considered harmonious until concerns and issues arose after the Vietnam War (Library of Congress, 2015). The congress has been concerned regarding the deployment of United States troops in hostile areas in ...

Question 1

A faction is a group of individuals, comprising of members drawn from either a majority or a minority, who are opposed to the common interests of the larger society. Madison states that the motives of a faction are driven by passion or selfish interests (Congress, n.d.).

Question 2

A democratic government comprises of a small number of citizens who gather and administer the government in person. As such, there are no mechanisms or structures to limit the effects of a faction. In such governments, the effects of a faction are most likely to ripple out and affect the majority explaining why ...

The voting process in every democratic nation helps its citizens to choose their preferred leaders in a free and fair manner. It acts as a part of their Bill of Rights and helps them shape how they want their country, state, or society to grow. The voting process helps a nation to grow as one through exercising fairness and legibility in all its interactions. Americans enjoy the freedom of voting as long they are citizens of America and have an identity card. However, it was not a similar case in the early 19th century as the constitution, at the ...

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Politics and governance are closely linked in democracies and in other forms of governance. It is a mix of art and science that is used in governance. Politics is involved in all forms of governance and social or community situations. It has existed since time immemorial and is a subject of debate countries. Learning about the nature of politics and its role in modern society is critical for all citizens. Choices made by people and nations are defined under the umbrella of ...

The committee membership in the United States of America is not diverse. The polarization of the states is dividing the area into different districts which awards one political party an electoral advantage, and while forming the committees, most members are from the benefited political party. The varying of the voter's ID throughout the states results in a lack of diversity as not all citizens are given a representation chance in the government. While electing the committee, the voter’s turnover is less, and those people who are not present are not likely to be presented. The legislators play a ...

Corporate businesses have all forms of connections with other businesses that bind them in a loop. A manufacturing firm has relations with other businesses including vendors, distributors, and other service providers. It is considered as a compulsory practice for organizations that they derive and provide incentives from and to their other business connections. Companies provide offers and incentives to maintain healthy relationships with other businesses. In the case of Orlando Bizline, the parent company from which Orlando Bizline Split had an agreement with a local radio channel for discounted rates.

Operational Problems

After splitting from the parent company, Orlando Bizline faced ...

Introduction

The United States of America represents one of the most democratic nations in the world based on the history of the country. Americans have advocated for democracy through a number of movements that aimed at uniting or disintegrating Americans based on their agenda and goals. One of the issues that affected U.S. in the past and continues to portray its significance today is the discrimination against race, ethnicity, and color. White people felt as if they owned the country and looked for strategies to get rid of blacks through denying them some basic needs and using violence means to ...

Is our election process fair to everyone?

Introduction The thesis of the paper is that despite the multitude of claims that the 2016 Presidential Election was rigged or unfair, America’s inclusive voter eligibility, the equal opportunity of citizens to run for office, and reliable ballot casting methods ensure that the election process in the United States is completely free and fair. The main purpose of the paper is to find a common ground among supporters and opponents of the basic research question. There are two different claims which support the fairness or unfairness of presidential elections in the United States, where the backing sides’ main ...

When it comes to the term coercion, there are usually negative connotations mentioned and covered. Indeed, to coerce someone is to be perhaps punitive and harsh when it comes to leveraging someone to comply with a preference or directive. However, there are some areas of concern and discussion where the usual shades of black and white when it comes to coercion instead fade to shades of gray. For example, if a person charged with a crime is clearly guilty but is not pleading to that effect, they can be offered a plea deal or told that the death penalty ...

Women’s rights are an age-long debated topic, and the fairer sex has been fighting for its rights since ages. However, one major change that the world has observed in the lives and rights of women is the shift in their roles from leading domestic lives to their roles in the economy and politics of various countries. Three such countries under discussion are the United States, China, and Afghanistan. The rights of women in these countries shall be observed one by one. Women were not allowed to vote, work, gain an equal education and step into the political realm ...

Introduction

Arabella Nuts and Confectionery is one of the UK’s finest confectionery, nuts and dried fruits company. The company produces a variety of Mediterranean, Middle East, and other international tastes. Arabella has been in existence for more than 20 years in which it has been serving exclusive and top-end stores and hotels in the UK (Arabella Nuts and Confectionery, 2017). The company operates majorly through its online channel. However, it also has physical shops within the Westfield Shopping Centers at both London Shepherd’s Bush and Stratford City. In light of this brief background of Arabella Nuts and Confectionery, ...

Civil rights movements existed before the cold war but they became stronger during this period. African Americans were behind these groups. The conditions that created the need for this movement include poverty, constant lynching of black people by white Americans, segregation, slavery and the denial of the right to vote. This was also a recipe for the Soviet Union which was engaged in a cold war with the US to dwell on propaganda about the American situation. The Civil rights movement accomplished a lot during this time. At the end, black children could go to the same schools as ...

Dr.

The Safe Havens of Global Cities In his article, “The West’s Major Cities are a Bulwark Against the Tide of Right-Wing Nationalism,” Ishaan Tharoor writes about the celebration in London of the Battle of Cable Street, which was a protest that had various groups coming together to prevent a group of fascists from marching over eighty years ago (Tharoor). It was a time when there was a dangerous level of hatred and anger directed at the Jewish communities in Europe (Tharoor). Indeed, the events taking place at the time of those original Cable Street protests, occurred in ...

Introduction

This is an individual business research report that focuses on the Philip Morris International Corporation (PMI). This paper will critically analyze the corporate elements of the company and evaluate the various strategies employed by Philip Morris (PMI). The critical analysis will culminate in the identification of gaps that would be utilized in drawing a set of recommendations for the company.

Corporate History and Background

PMI is an American company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is known for producing and marketing cigarettes and tobacco around the world. PMI is a conglomerate of four major cigarette and tobacco companies including Sampoerna, PMFTC ...

Representation is the essence of a democratic system of government as it provides all citizens with equal rights in appointing their representative. The feeling of being represented in the government provides the citizens with a source of political trust. Representation gives citizens an opportunity to voice their thoughts and concerns on different issues affecting them and their society. Representation allows citizens to influence the process of decision-making that shapes the development and the applications of public policy, whether through individual participation or through elected representatives acting in citizen’s interest. Democracy is designed to provide equality and liberty to ...

Introduction

President Obama enacted the Affordable Care Act as a United States Federal statute in 2010. Together with the amendment to the reconciliation bill, it promised to expand health insurance to all citizens at a reasonable cost. PPACA defines the health care as neither the right nor privilege of people but it states that citizens, however, do have a right to “affordable” healthcare, which it tries to achieve through a partnership between the market and the government. The ACA is a result of an evolution of government-funded plans such as Medicare and Medicaid as well as statutes such as HIPAA, ...

Question #1

Taking into account that we have a business where units take time to produce and storage is expensive, we need to identify where a huge number of these units can be produced and stored in order to keep up with the future demand . However, it is not possible to do this, since storage cost is significantly high. Hence, the total cost is directly proportional to the storage cost. Companies are doing everything possible to reduce the total production cost according to the theory of inventory management. Companies are also facing lost sales if the demand unexpectedly goes up and ...

In his essay entitled “The Decay of Laying”, author Oscar Wilde wrote that “life imitates art far more than art imitates life” (Wilde, 1891). One of the biggest questions that Wilde’s quote created was whether he was right, and life truly does imitate art. Regardless of whether he is accurate or not, art, including television, is often studied to provide understanding of how life was perceived at the point in time when the art was produced. This essay will analyze five episodes of a family situational comedy (sitcom) from the 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s to provide ...

Rationale for the stock selection

Since the shares of preferred stocks have dividends that must be paid out before bonuses to the common shareholders, they are the class of ownership in a corporation. Thereby, possessing high claims on the company's assets, common stock, and earnings. It does not carry voting rights. Additionally, the preferred shares more rights as compared to the ordinary shares. Therefore, the rationale for selecting this stock rely on the ability of companies to retain the issue options of buying the common shares at an exercise price with a reasonable discount from the prices of the preferred securities. The accounting and ...

The idea of Medicaid expansion was initially received by the common American population with mixed reviews. Some thought it was a great idea, and wondered why nobody had thought of it sooner. Others thought it was a terribly idea, and wondered why people did not get a job and pay for their own insurance. The proposal was made with the common, impoverished American in mind. The expansion was federally funded, likely to coerce as many states as possibly into expanding Medicaid for their populations. In states that adopted it, the expansion offers healthcare to all men, women, and children ...

Microsoft Notes

Securities issued on 2013 Yield = (1000 * 0.875%)/ 998.35 = 0.876%

Yield in 2015

Yield = (1000 * 1.625%)/ 995.61 = 1.632%

Yield in 2020

Yield = (1000 * 3.0%)/ 991.36 = 3.026%

Yield in 2040

Yield = (1000 * 4.50%)/ 989.11 = 4.55%

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Yield in 2012 Yield = (1000 * 3.750%)/ 995.87 = 3.766% Yield in 2015 Yield = (1000 * 4.250%)/ 988.77 = 4.298%

Norfolk Southern’s ``century’’ Bond

Issue to the public Yield = (1000*0.06)/1008.33 = 5.95%

Issue to U.S

Yield = (1000*0.06)/998.33 = 6.01%

IBM floating rate notes

Yield = (1000*0.1)/999.0 = 10.01% Bonds are instruments of indebtedness of the bond issuer to the holder of such debt securities. They are debt instruments under which the company issuing the bonds owes the owners the obligation and contingent ...

On 23rd June 2016, Britain voted out of the European Union through a referendum. The decision by the Britons marked a momentous occasion in history as different consequences were seen. These implications were both political and economic. For instance, the freedom of labor was curtailed--immigration, trade between Britain and the entire European bloc was reduced, and the sharp decline of the pound followed. This paper strives to explain the economic implication of Brexit both in Britain, and the world. Since the inclusion of most European countries into EU, Britain has experienced immigration from the different member countries. The figure ...

In XXI century, when the Internet is spreading with unbelievable speed, electronic media becomes the most popular source of getting different information about all things around the world. The sphere of politics is no exception. Today, more and more people prefer to get information through the Internet, cable channels and other electronic media and not to use radio or newspapers, which were regarded as traditional information sources for decades. Young adults compose an overwhelming majority of these new electronic media users. Albeit, having access to the information that is always renovating, young people seem to be not engaged in ...

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

Question 1: Discuss the role of investing in personal financial planning. It has been gathered from the case that Sam Johnson is a hard working guy and he has defined some financial goals for himself. He is about forty years of age, enjoys a great job and ensures that he pays his bill on time. He plans to retire at the age of sixty and he wishes to have enough savings so that he could send his young kids to college when they grow up. In order to ensure that he has ample amount in his savings before retirement, ...

The recent Brexit vote has brought about a number if tensions associated with membership in the European Union and a common European economic area. It has also put into serious question the European Project started in the post-World War II era. Please argue for or against Britain being a member of the European Union. Be sure to cover five broad areas of disagreement economics (Benefits/ Costs), political (Benefits/ Costs), Labor market (who wins? Who lose), social (costs/ benefits), and issue ofan identify? Britain a second-largest economy after Germany is a member of the European Union, has taken up a ...

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Introduction Objective of discussion The aim of this essay is to critically review the reliability of the legal registration and protection system as it relates to protection of innovation ideas. The essay will specifically discuss about national and international protection system. Innovation as per Thumm (2013) is basically developing a new idea and putting it into practice. May (2013) states that it is crucial to restrict and protect innovations so as to develop a unique new value to customers. Innovations are protected by the legal registration and protection system. However, a number of innovations have failed to receive a ...

Thesis: Social media is increasingly becoming a fundamental tool for fostering political awareness and action in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Saudi Arabia has one of the most repressive media regulations in the world with a score of 83/100 in the most recent survey by the Freedom House, where 0 represents the best score while 100 represents the worst score. The authorities mugged the freedom of the media, further, in 2014 with the passage of the antiterrorism legislation and a series of arrests that silenced some of the most vocal critics (Freedom House). The fragile environment from which journalist operate from has led to a high level of suspicion on the mainstream media which is controlled by powerful government ...

Introduction

Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. The essence of the American Revolution was to create such a government that would allow Americans to gain liberty, equality and freedom. This was to be based on fair representation of the people and the Separation of Powers between three arms of government. For practical purposes though, it is necessary for governance to be exercised by a group of people in the arms of government. This has been abused over the years and the people of America supposed to collectively determine affairs of government in ...

Galaxy International operates in a niche market; this is because skiing is only possible in very specific areas, and only a limited number of the population skis regularly anyway. Despite this, the company has performed outstandingly well to be achieving the level of sales with a small staff. This being said, Galaxy International needs to raise capital quickly and in an efficient way to successfully continue expanding to fully capture its full market size. By offering a unique product that is flexible yet tough, Jeremy is likely to continue to increase the volume of his sales and therefore the ...

Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower (1995) is as creative just like it is ironical if the current contemporary efforts around the globe are put into context. The Dystopian perception that dominates the novel makes it attractive to present and future readers. Several themes emerge from the story through prominent characters such as Lauren and Mrs. Sims. This essay offers analysis of various topics in the novel while laying emphasis on how the lack of effective community guidance and poor leadership can break or make a state. The essay delves into how poor leadership can erode past gains in ...

What effect did communism have on the United States at home and abroad from the end of WWII until the 1990's? What effect did it have on U.S. domestic and foreign policy? Make sure you give examples to support your claim! The end of the Second World War marked the separation of the Allies and the beginning of the Cold War between two superpowers, the United States of America and the USSR. First of all, the Cold War was the conflict between two leading political ideologies, communism and capitalism. The key ideas of communism were completely opposite to capitalism, ...

Industrialization after the Civil War Final Paper

Strayer University This paper was prepared for HIS 105 Contemporary U.S. History

Taught by: Dr. James Allen

Introduction This paper will discuss some aspects, affected groups and effects of the industrialization of the US after its civil war. Particular attention would be on the change from a primarily agrarian economy to an industrialized one in what was called the Gilded Age or the Second Industrial Revolution.

Growth of Transportation and Manufacturing

After the Reconstruction revived the economy and society of the South to bearable levels, the nation shifted its energies to expanding the industrial base of the North to the rest of the country. The railroad industry paved the ...

Section 1

I live in the state of Texas and I have come to understand the way the local government operates. Just like all the other states in the US, Texas has its own constitution, which defines the various legal aspects of daily life among its citizens. The state of Texas has established and fully functional governments at the county and municipal levels. Five commissioners; four of whom are elected from single-member districts and a county judge who is elected at-large, run the county governments. The county governments provide public safety and manage the jails where lawbreakers are housed for rehabilitation. ...

Background

Thinking Strategically by Dixit and Nalebuff is a book that aims to give strategies to help the reader increase their IQ while not necessarily providing solutions to all problems. The book is subtitled "The Competitive Edge in Business, Politics, and Everyday Life." The book is a worldwide bestseller because of the timeless advice, strategies and case examples given throughout its pages. The book was originally written in 1993 but is still listed as one of the best business books around.

Overview

The first chapter of any book usually sets the tone for the rest of the work. In this book, ...

Introduction

Feminism refers to economic, political and cultural movement formed to establish and agitate for the equal protection as well as legal rights of all women. It involves the philosophies and sociological and political theories that have a bearing on issues of gender and gender differences. Feminism also involves the agitation for women’s interests and rights as well as movements that fight for gender equality. In addition to the vibrant campaigns for the legal rights of women, including the right to vote, to enter into contracts and to own property, the feminist movement is solely responsible for the paradigm ...

Leading PPF Response

As Stephen Oswald and his team assume the presidency of PPF Corporation, there are various key challenges facing him. One of the key challenges facing Oswald and his team is stopping the decline that is being witnessed at PPF in terms of sales, cash flow, and earnings. Considering that this decline in sales, cash flow, and earnings has been mainly caused by factors that are beyond the control of the organization, it is very challenging for Oswald. This decline has been fuelled by the September 11, 2001 incident, a downturn in the overall business cycle, and market share challenges ...

This paper will look into the impeachment of Bill Clinton. This move was instigated by the (HoR) House of Representatives because of two charges which were perjury and the hindrance of justice. These charges arose from his adulterous acts with Monica Lewinsky who was a former intern in the White House and several charges of sexual harassment. This move changed a lot on the issue of presidency. It went on to show that the presidency could be overturned. He was acquitted of the charges by the house of Senate on February 1999 (Washingtonpost.com: Clinton Accused, 1999). This paper will ...

Q1 (a)

Traditionally, the federal government has defined absolute poverty with the emphasis on the monetary aspect of it. As such, according to the government Absolute poverty refers to a situation where a person’s financial ability is insufficient to maintain the minimum standard of living ((Bogenschneider, 2016). With the increase in scrutiny on social welfare issues, experts find several drawbacks on the government guidelines used to define absolute poverty. These drawbacks could affect the effectiveness of public assistance programs; therefore, it is vital to take note of some of the crucial disadvantages. As mentioned, the government lays emphasis on money ...

Question 1

Since time immemorial the political arena of the United States has been pre-dominated by two major political parties, namely the Republicans and the Democrats. The two parties share almost equal political powers in the country. Usually, a democratic country is expected to have more than two parties, but America has a two part system mainly because of plurality voting. In the nation, a candidate wins the presidential elections only if they have more votes than any other participant. Therefore parties strive to be as large as they can, smoothing over disparities between voters and candidates. There is no point ...

The 1960s was a vital period for civil rights movements in the USA. For black people it was perfect time for promoting equality and non-discrimination. There were many civil rights groups and leaders that had different opinions about how to deal with injustice that had dominated in the USA for many centuries. Martin Luther King was one of the most prominent civil activists, but there were many other influential people, including Malcolm Little. Both activists were assassinated in the 1960s. One may get familiar with some of their ideas by reading their speeches “The Ballot or the Bullet” (1964) ...

I LIKE IKE BY DWIGHT EISENHOWER

Introduction

The ‘I Like Ike’ cartoon ad that was used by Dwight Eisenhower was one of the first campaign advertisements to be done on television. The advertisement was made for Dwight’s presidential campaign in the 1952 elections. Ike was President Dwight’s nickname. The ad was very instrumental in drumming and garnering support for the former army general as it helped him become the 34th president of the United States of America. The ad was written by one Irving Berlin and was produced by Roy Disney. Initially, the animation had appeared in one ...

Paul Fryes discusses how the American politicians ignore the problems of the Black people as one of the largest disadvantaged groups in the world and how the Black people cannot create a response to the ignorant politicians by developing a political strategy as a group of all Black voters. As known, political parties give attention to the groups providing a financial contribution to their campaigns, the size of voters in the group, and loyalty of voters in the group. The main aim is to collect the highest possible financial support and collect most of the votes for politicians. The ...

U.S. Senator, Missouri

2011-Present

Personal Background Martial Status: Married to Abigail Blunt Education: B.A. History, Southwest Baptist University (1970) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt M.A. History, Missouri State University (1972) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Previous Experience: Clerk of Greene County, Missouri (1972-1984) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Missouri Secretary of State (1985-1992) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt President, Southwest Baptist University (1993-1996) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt U.S. House of Representatives (1996-2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt

Committee Assignments:

Appropriations Committee 2011- present https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Commerce. Science, and Transportation Committee 2011-2016 https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Rules and Administration Committee 2011- present (became chairman 2015) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Joint Committee on the Library 2015- present https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Joint Committee on Printing 2015-present (vice chairman) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Committee on Armed Services 2013-2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt

Sponsored Legislation

2016 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/browse?sponsor=400034#bill_type[] ...

The end of the Second World War ushered Japan into a completely different era. A new constitution was instituted that made Japan a parliamentary democracy. The constitution recognizes the emperor as a ceremonial leader. Actual activities of the legislative and executive arm of government is to be split between a bicameral parliamentary system (the National Diet) and the Prime Minister who heads a cabinet elected by the National Diet and approved by the Emperor. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led Japan for many decades before they were defeated by a landslide victory by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) ...

Industrialization after the Civil War

Industrialization after the Civil War

Part 1

Industrialization after the Civil War had both positive and negative effects on the U.S society, economy, and politics. Like in other countries that had experienced it, industrialization improved transport through the introduction of the railroad. Goods and people could now move from one place to another faster. Business communication was enhanced by the invention of the telephone. Business deals could now be discussed and closed faster using the telephone. Laws that targeted African Americans unfairly were adopted and were collectively termed as Jim Crow laws. These laws sought to subject African Americans to treatment ...

Objective Finding (OF)

Identify the goal, wish, or challenge upon which you want to work. Bottom line: When finished with this step, your team will have a goal/wish/challenge for which it will seek a solution.

Diverge

Converge Identify “hotspots,” expressed as a list of “In What Ways Might . . .” (IWWMs) statements. Start from your list of goal/wish ideas.

Draw out ideas that seem intriguing or interesting (regardless of viability) by expressing them as IWWM statements.

Use a storyboard to sort into clusters of related ideas, with each cluster being a “hotspot.” Recognize the “hotspots” that mean something to your team. Do they have any unusual consequences or implications? After considering these questions, write your team’s overall goal or wish in ...

GAAP and Consolidation

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that are used in the United States issue very specific instructions on how companies should consolidate their financial reports when a merger or acquisition is accomplished. These instructions came as a result of the Enron scandal during the early 2000s, as the energy company shifted deadweight losses to subsidiary companies owned by executive staff to make its balance sheet look as profitable as possible. The losses were therefore hidden from public view, and contributed towards the impending financial collapse of the company. Because Enron led by example, the Financial Accounting Stability Board (FASB) ...

Many people agree that the most severe crimes deserve the most severe punishment. A great deal of people views the death penalty as a just and the most appropriate measure in this case. But do you know how many executions were carried out since 1978? Only thirteen. And these thirteen deaths cost about $4 billion taken from the pocket of California taxpayers (Alarcon and Mitchell 541). Impressive numbers, aren’t they? These figures speak for themselves. The death penalty system turned out to be ineffective and has to be replaced with more productive measures. The Proposition 34 is a ...