Being an American means having the freedom of expression, the means of going places wherever and whenever. People here have the choice to go to any school, play a sport, go to church, and pursue their goals. Government is chosen “by the people, for the people,” as written in the Gettysburg Address. Americans have a say in how they live. Leaders come from elections, not appointments; therefore, all people have the opportunity to be heard and contribute to the way that the country runs. Sports play an integral part in the lives of many Americans. Even the spectators can enjoy sports in this day and age with all sports from golf, baseball, tennis, football and countless others being shown on Television or being able to be broadcast from a cell
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People who acquire a good education are admitted into college which starts their journey to a future job. Colleges award scholarships to those who cannot afford tuition or have earned the scholarship outright. Dreams and goals may come true through this good fortune. This enables people chances to pursue their dream job and allows them to provide for their families. The Homeless to Harvard movie shows us how Liz Murray went from being homeless to being a Scholar at Harvard. Religious beliefs factor into the American culture. The founding fathers of this country came here on the basis of religious freedom. People select how, when, and where to worship. Denomination in America is the preference of the individual. The preference of some is no worship at all which is also acceptable.
The leaders in America are chosen by the people. Checks and balances insure that no one person will ever have complete control over the rest of the country. Voting is a right of all persons of the required age, as well as American citizenship. As long as the recognized laws of our country have been followed, people meeting these requirements will be allowed to vote. This makes all citizens a part of the democracy that is America. Interested individuals may decide to get into politics to have a stronger influence in the government. The luxury known as freedom bestows us with this right. Law-abiding
People who acquire a good education are admitted into college which starts their journey to a future job. Colleges award scholarships to those who cannot afford tuition or have earned the scholarship outright. Dreams and goals may come true through this good fortune. This enables people chances to pursue their dream job and allows them to provide for their families. The Homeless to Harvard movie shows us how Liz Murray went from being homeless to being a Scholar at Harvard. Religious beliefs factor into the American culture. The founding fathers of this country came here on the basis of religious freedom. People select how, when, and where to worship. Denomination in America is the preference of the individual. The preference of some is no worship at all which is also acceptable.
The leaders in America are chosen by the people. Checks and balances insure that no one person will ever have complete control over the rest of the country. Voting is a right of all persons of the required age, as well as American citizenship. As long as the recognized laws of our country have been followed, people meeting these requirements will be allowed to vote. This makes all citizens a part of the democracy that is America. Interested individuals may decide to get into politics to have a stronger influence in the government. The luxury known as freedom bestows us with this right. Law-abiding