The Articles of Confederation was the first American constitution completed by the Continental Congress in 1777. The Articles of Confederation created a “firm league of friendship” between all 13 states. Each state agreed to send delegates to the Confederation Congress where each state will cast one vote in Congress. Under the Articles Congress had no possession over trade or passing laws regarding taxes. However‚ Congress can declare war‚ appoint military officers‚ coin money‚ and foreign affairs
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Nuclear energy leads to an unsafe‚ unstable and unclean environment. The producing of nuclear energy can lead to both good and bad things‚ but two thing that come with producing nuclear energy are the high dangers and expenses. Many risks and high dangers of producing nuclear energy are any where from health issues to major meltdowns of nuclear plants. Expenses of nuclear energy plants are very expensive to build and to sustain them through the years. Renewable energy is a safer option for the environment
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When citizens vote and cast their ballot for the candidate that they believe will be fit for president‚ they are not voting directly for their favored candidate. Instead of a direct popular election‚ the United States has the Electoral College‚ a group of elected electors who represent a certain states votes. The Electoral College was established by the constitution to protect minority interests and reduce the possibility of a regional candidate. However‚ some believe that the advantages of a direct
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Driverless cars are one of today’s newest inventions. Driverless cars are used off satellite technology not needing a driver to drive the vehicle. This new technology is a cool new way to get around to work short drives and even vacation drives. Without even being in a driverless car it is a great new inventions and a smart way to get around. With new driverless cars there are many ups and downs. There are many downs to these cars a couple examples are jobs could go down for delivery‚taxi‚and uber
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With the world becoming more dependent on technology to drive our daily lives‚ the rate of accidents caused by distracted driving is increasing. According to an article in USA Today entitled "Yes‚ Cellphones can be Dangerous. No‚ a Nationwide Ban Won’t work‚" distracted drivers are twenty-three times more likely to crash than drivers who are focused. Although there are other reasons for the cause of this issue‚ the largest factor in distracted driving is cell phones. Despite recent efforts to minimize
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Traditional Vs. Non-Traditional Families What exactly is the ideal family in the United States? Most people would define this type of family as traditional. A traditional family would include a mom‚ a dad‚ and at least one child living in the same household. On the other hand‚ the non-traditional family might include divorced parents‚ same sex parents‚ a single parent‚ or a parent/guardian. Is the traditional home environment better than the non - traditional environment when it comes to the well-being
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FHA Streamline Program Pros and Cons The FHA streamline program aims to spare homeowners from the headache of refinancing their mortgage. Unlike a regular refinance process‚ FHA streamline refinancing doesn’t require as many documentation‚ and the underwriting process doesn’t take up as much time. Moreover‚ home appraisals‚ credit scores and employment or income evaluation aren’t necessarily taken into consideration. In other words‚ it provides a shortcut to refinancing. But the FHA streamline program
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must to have a terminal illness and have six months or less to live in order for a physician to do the procedure. Physician assisted suicide can be good in one’s eyes‚ but completely appalling in others. Pros and Cons Cons Although physician assisted suicide has its the pros‚ it also has its cons. First‚ it violates the doctor’s hippocratic oath. According to Dictionary.com Hppocratc oath‚ “an oath stating the obligations and proper conduct of doctors‚ formerly taken by those beginning medical practice”
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Legalization of Marijuana The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant‚ which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe. In the 1930s‚ the American media spread numerous false stories that marijuana was an extremely dangerous drug and therefore marijuana and hemp were effectively banned in 1938. It is apparent that
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The idea of legalizing cannabis for medical use has been an ongoing controversial topic. The textbook mentions several arguments that favor both sides. In regards to the disadvantages of cannabis for medical usage‚ there are slight cognitive impairments and the increase heart rate and blood pressure. Although the overall effects are mild and short-term‚ they may have an adverse outcome with those with preexisting illnesses especially cardiovascular diseases. There has been much research done on this
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