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Briefly describe the situation preceding Dr. King’s arrest and what prompted him to write the letter. -Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for demonstrating without a permit; his activities were described as “unwise and untimely”. He wrote the letter to show readers why he did what he did; he intended for his reasons to be…

The power of Positive Politics. Politics is the term that describes the consent of different people when making decisions. It means when people of divergent backgrounds and thought, make a decision, is called the politics. Although politics is usually seen on civil government issues and procedures, but it is not necessary. Politics exist anywhere, where…

The underlisted are some definitions of federalism, types, reasons for, features, merit and demerit and problems associated with the concept. Types of Federalism Dual federalism, also known as “layer cake federalism” involves clearly enumerated powers between the national and state governments, and sovereignty in equal spheres. Cooperative federalism, also known as “marble cake federalism,” involved…

According to English Law, contracts are formed through a process involving an offer and acceptance. For a valid offer, it is necessary for the object for sale and all important contract terms to be clearly stated. The acceptance of the offer must indicate agreement to all the terms of the contract. Failure to do so…

Baca’s “This is Number 26” and Clifton’s “Cruelty” provide an interesting contrast because they talked about different perspectives on perceptions and the use of violence – with Clifton’s persona being the perpetrator of violence, and Baca’s persona relating the story of his Pepe being a victim of violence. To the perpetrator of violence the Other…

In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he starts his essay by expressing gratitude to God for the happiness and success he has encountered in his life. Franklin believes that it is through God’s kind Providence that he has found the means and achieved success. This quote emphasizes Franklin’s connection with God and his recognition of how God…

  The mental and moral wounds from battle will probably remain forever with a soldier even after the ravages of war succumb to modernity. Harold Krebs and Norman Bowker are two courageous American soldiers divided by gaps through time as one fought in World War I while the other was engaged in the Vietnam War. Both…

British trade commissioner James Cross was kidnapped on October 5, 1970, in his Westmount home by members of the terrorist group Front de liberation du Quebec (FLQ). The FLQ Manifesto advocated for achieving non-democratic separation through acts of terror. Between 1963 and 1967, the FLQ planted a total of 35 bombs, while from 1968 to…

“A bill that requires every white home to have a separate bathroom for the colored help. I’ve even notified the surgeon general of Mississippi to see if he’ll endorse the idea.” this quote from the book, The Help by Kathryn Stockett illustrates just one of the very many examples of how the white people treated…

Our country has a long history with political lying. Various politicians have facilitated lies or attempted to avoid the truth when it comes to political campaigns, promises for the future, press conferences, or even relations with other countries. Currently, under the First Amendment, politicians do have the “right to lie” however, lying makes it difficult…