.... Adams. In 1840, these two parties, together, took up more than 80% of the votes during the presidential elections. The slavery problem in the mid 1800's literally destroyed the system of parties in existence. Two new parties reformed at the end 1850, however. These two parties are the real ancestors of the parties that are existing today. The Republican party was the party of the anti-slavery North and the Midwest and the Democrat party was the party of the South and of the ethnical minorities. Democrats Nowadays, we can summarize the difference between the two parties as the distinction between the rich and the poor. Generally, those .....

.... knowledge being that it is among the most basic rights given to the citizenry of the public. However, the simple manner in which this amendment is phrased creates a “gray area�, and subject to interpretation under different circumstances. The legitimacy of the right to mount a legal defense is further obscured by the Fourteenth Amendment which states, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges of citizens of the United States.� As a result, many questions begin to arise which seek to determine the true right of the accused to the assistance of counsel. Should legal counsel be provided by the gove .....

.... The relationship between the oficials and the church was that together they would hold the power and by doing so it would prevent the people who are not involved in the church and government from obtaining power. In the film Maria Candelaria teh film portrays the power of the church when Jose and Maria wish to marry but they cannot afford the cost that is required by the church. I think this illustrates the power of the church because if one cannot afford to pay thefee they cannot marry that not event the poorest peasants can escape its grip. A scene with the blessing of the animals also portrays how the grip and influence, the scene .....

.... President to make it clear that peaceful measures have been exhausted and that America has no choice but to go to war. Wilson: “…we fight without hatred and without selfish objectives, seeking nothing for ourselves but what we wish to share with all free peoples…� Bush: “Our goal is not the conquest of Iraq. It is the liberation of Kuwait.� These statements each emphasize the unselfishness of the American people in their addition to the war effort. Both Wilson and Bush are highlighting the fact that the wars they are going to fight are not America’s wars, but that America is willing to help for the greater good of humankin .....

.... airline safety.� (Nader and Smith, 317) The FAA's policy of problem solving has also hindered the advancement of airline safety. The FAA has not tried to solve a problem until after a problem has already occurred. They have not tried to prevent problems when it may impose a high cost on to the airline industry either. In August 1990 the FAA issued a rule that required airlines to install fire-resistant cabins into new planes. The materials were also supposed to be installed into the cabins of in-service planes that required a “ significant� amount of the cabin replaced. The FAA failed to define what a substantial amount of the .....

.... that men have the responsibility to prolong others¡¦ lives. Both sides have their own ideas to base upon, and this contradiction has brought along the topics for discussions. Some people believe that a person with an incurable disease or severe disability that turns life into pain or so burden that a meaningful and desirable existence has ceased, then this person should be allowed to die. Another argument is that the role of the physician is to do whatever is best for their patients. This could turn out to be a case in which a patient awaiting for death soon may be considered for . The job of a physician should always be to help their p .....

.... of the thirteen original states in the Union. The laurel leaves stand for academic fame and honor. The 46 leaves in the two laurel branches represent the 46 states of the Union in 1908, when the FBI was founded. The FBI's motto, "Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity," appears on the seal as a reminder of the qualities and motivating factors of the FBI agents. The positioning of the words "Department of Justice" and "Federal Bureau of Investigation" are also important, due to the fact that the FBI falls under the jurisdiction of the Justice Department. Finally, the jagged edges of the seal show the ruggedness of the Bureau and its ability to wi .....

.... She also presents that only 68 cents from each taxpayer funds the NEA. She provides evidence that since 1965, the number of Orchestras had doubled, dance companies have grown seven times, theater eight times and State Art agencies ten times. These are the benefits from the NEA contributions. Schneider proves her point very accurately. She defines the terms clearly and doesn’t present her argument in a confusing manner. Schneider is fair in that she supports the NEA in a calm manner and doesn’t attack the opposing side. I strongly agree with Schneider on the controversy over the NEA. I believe that art is an important part of .....

.... drugs to maintain his diabetes under control. Medicare covers his doctor bills and any hospital visits, but the federal health program does not cover prescription. While this man’s household income is fixed, the cost of his medication just keeps going up. Most Americans do not feel the increase in drug prices directly because they purchase prescription medicines through their employee health plans or their HMOs, where they do not pay the full price, often making only a $10 or $20 co-payments. The rise in drug prices does hit this group indirectly. Many health insures have blamed higher drug cost as the reason behind hikes in medical pre .....

.... what caused the war, who was involved and why, and what, if any, developments are being made towards peace. After examining those topics, we will try to decide if there is any hope for the future; will recent events will lead us towards peace or further hostility and warfare. In 1991, immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Chechen rebel leader Jokar Dudayev hopped on the bandwagon with other seceding republics, and ceased an opportunity to declare independence from Russia, or "Mother Moscow". "Most Soviet nationalities did not like the Russians, whom they saw as a colonial, or occupying power" (Roskin 284). Contrary to pl .....