The Electoral College is a collection of 538 votes that will determine who the next President is. This 538 is the same number of Senators and representatives in Congress combined. The 538 votes are devided among the states based on the population of each state‚ but each state‚ including District of Colombia‚ is given three votes to start. The people of each state do not vote directly for the President‚ rather they vote to tell the electors who to vote for. (New York Times‚ 2008) “There are a total
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percent more expensive to go to university in the United States than thirty years ago. People believe college is not an option anymore because of its cost‚ and they are seeking for new alternatives to higher education. One of the reasons people choose to skip getting a degree is the affordability of higher education. In 2005‚ the cost of annual tuition was $17‚233. Today‚ the average annual college tuition is $44‚740 per year. Most families cannot afford to pay the cost of tuition alone‚ so they ask
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College or "Secondary Education" is often catergorized as an essential aspect of life’s development. Throughout high school we are equipped with the skills neccessary to determine our life’s goals and choice of career. Once all tests are taken and classes passed‚ it all boils down to our choice of college; That is‚ if we choose to attend. Many factors contribute to the overall decision of what educational institution a student wishes to attend. Furthermore‚ one of the first and most difficult decisions
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far one of the most sought out professions in all of America‚ and every year since the early 1900’s these professional sports leagues hold drafts to incorporate college athletes into their leagues. These drafts are glorified and looked upon all year and serve as a quintessential stepping-stone to the pros. And in the last thirty years college sports has become the prime example of athletes fulfilling their dreams to play professional sports particularly in football and basketball. In an ideal situation
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Every four years‚ the Electoral College enjoys a fleeting moment of fame. But the impact of the college on presidential elections is far greater and more controversial than its brief life indicates. ======================================… ======================================… HOW DOES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE WORK ? Each state has a number of electors equal to the number of its U.S. senators (2 in each state) plus the number of its U.S. representatives‚ which varies according to the state’s
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A) What are the pros and cons of the Electoral College? An interesting point to this discussion is that many of the “pros” are argued by some to be disadvantages‚ and many of the “cons” are believed to be the advantages of the system by others. It could be said that the Electoral College was created for a different time in this country‚ but by some degree of fortune and foresight it is one of the staples of our government today. A definite benefit of the Electoral College has been the squelching
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The National College Athlete association is very huge and well known across many of our earth’s countries. There are some of the most known sports in this “league”. The most popular and well known sports would be football and basketball and lesser of baseball and lacrosse. The big key for the NCAA and its funding would be football and basketball. They are huge keys in the popularity and TV shows and such. There’s a question to be had and that is how much are they really making? Who is making them
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Electoral College In the United States‚ we the people are guaranteed a vote in our government. Built upon the principles of freedom and democracy‚ The United States has striven to give equal representation to the people. Presidential elections are held to give people the chance to vote for who they believe will best serve the country. The electoral college is in place and adds an extra step in the presidential election process. However‚ many Americans do not understand the Electoral college. How it
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College. One of the biggest and most crucial decisions of your life. College is classified as one of the biggest milestone of an individuals life‚ and the best. Going to college and seeking a degree you are more than likely to achieve success. Attending and graduating college guarantees a better life and more opportunities. You get to have a part in that college experience. I believe people should go to college and I am going to explain why. First‚ with a college degree‚ a better life and
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influenced their decision on whether or not they would like to go to college. I’ve interviewed a friend of mine named‚ Meagan King. She goes to Fordham University and is also a part of the Alvin Ailey Program. I asked her several questions such as‚ "Do you think college is needed in order to have a good career and why?‚ did your financial status affect whether u went to college?‚ how is the audition process?‚ Advice on college processes?‚ and how difficult is it to get into a BFA program?". Within
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