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In the United States, customary laws of the indigenous Indians are not explicitly recognised in criminal laws of federal or states law.[1] There is instead an indirect recognition of customary laws through the “recognition of tribal sovereignty and the separation from the federal and state laws.”[2] Tribal sovereignty was reduced and limited through the passage…

During the 1930’s, the United States had suffered the “Great Depression” wherein businesses had failed and most people lost their jobs. It is also around this period that the notion of the “American Dream” had developed. The belief in equal opportunity and prosperity results to overinflated hopes and anticipations. Optimism and pessimism spread throughout the…

Oral history has always been how stories are passed down in Native American cultures. And it is these stories which taught generation after generation the history, values, and spiritual ways of each tribe. After Columbus came and “discovered” their land, the stories changed. They became laden with death, poverty, and a hatred for the White…

According to certain political thinkers, Liberalism can be characterized as having a fear of democracy. Democracy, which entails rule by the people and emphasizes popular participation and public interest in governance, is regarded by liberals as the most effective approach. However, liberals also harbor a distinct apprehension towards democracy, leading to arguments both in favor…

Howard Zinn presents a compelling argument regarding the impact of the Homestead Act on the western region. His interpretation, influenced by Marxism, offers an intriguing perspective from the viewpoint of the people. One can find support for Zinn’s controversial ideas in Chief Young Joseph’s account titled “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs.” In this narrative,…

In “A Jury of Her Peers,” Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, like most women, are guided by emotion. When discussing a particular situation with another woman, it is expected that emotions will be involved. These women in the story unite and confront the dilemma of whether or not to disclose evidence relating to motive. They…

            Security and defense has always been an integral aspect of American politics and policy. These two ideas shape the way we think and shape our commitment for this equal and shared responsibility. With the election just weeks away, it is important for us to have an insight of what these candidates have to say…

Project Management Muluh A. Mokom A Critique on Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: A Project management perspective. Context of Case Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: a Project management perspective provides a general appraisal on the activities and events leading up to the successful hosting of the 26th modern Olympic Games in September 2000. The case presents the…

Introduction The Iranian constitution revolution which led to the formation of Iranian parliament took place in a span of five years between the years 1906 to the year 1911. Such a revolution was the first in Middle East and opened a way for change in Persia and it also formed the basis for the modern…

   To Die or Not to Die: Morality, Ethics, and the Death PenaltyIntroductionSince the beginning of written law, there has been both the establishment of the rules to be followed, as well as a penalty for breaking those rules.  Among those rules has always been the ultimate penalty-death of the convicted criminal, for the ultimate crime-the…