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The Fair Labor Standards Act
Child Labor
United States law
Have you ever wondered why you have to be a certain age to work at certain jobs? Or why do government inspect businesses. This is because of the Fair labor standard act. The industrial revolution and the government action called ‘’The Fair Labor Standard Act’’, passed in 1938. In order to understand what im talking…
The British Rulers In America
Boston Massacre
In his work, Unger uses newspaper articles and letters as well as first-hand accounts by Hancock and other preeminent Americans. His writing provides a straightforward, rich and satisfying biography of John Hancock that only looks at modest success. Unger’s writing involves an incision of the human element and its correlation to revolutionary politics in the…
The Pilgrims’ Legacy
Boston Massacre
It is a well-established fact that the reason Americans today are able to express their views, opinions, pride, and joy is through the brave and significant pilgrims, that so desperately fled England due to religious persecution, and the ability to earn an easier and better living (McKenzie, 2013). But, it is what we did with…
Right to Bear Arms
Second amendment
The United States Constitution is made of amendments, which were written with the intent of securing the basic rights of all U.S citizens. It serves as an outline for the laws of the land by dictating the powers of the people and what is acceptable under the United States government. These rights are considered a…
France Regained Control of Louisiana
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson’s intentions for the country depended upon western extension and admittance to foreign exchanges for American farm commodities. This idea was endangered, but, when France reacquired control of Louisiana; Napoleon, who had now succeeded to power in the French Revolution, threatened to obstruct American passage to the major port of New Orleans on the Mississippi…
Comparison of the Missouri and United States Constitution
Constitution
United States Constitution
The Missouri Constitution consists of 33 sections that provide information on the legal rights of every resident in the state. It outlines the powers granted to the state’s government and explains how laws are enforced. The Missouri Constitution applies solely to residents of Missouri and their affairs. Some sections of the United States Constitution serve…
Application of Need Theory by Virginia Henderson
Virginia
Breath normally Eat and drink adequately Eliminate body wastes Move and maintain desirable postures Sleep and rest Select suitable clothes – dress and undress Maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying the environment. Keep the body clean and well groomed and protect the integument. Avoid dangers in the environment and avoid…
Decentralization under Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Constitutional Law
Currency
Money
Political science
Separation of powers
United States Congress
The constitution tackled the issues of power decentralization highlighted in the Articles of Confederation. These problems included the absence of a national currency, a unicameral legislature, and an inability for Congress to impose taxes. The tension between centralized and decentralized power is still debated today in the context of environmental policy, gun control, and disability…
Hamiltonian vs Jeffersonian Democracies
Democracy
Louisiana Purchase
The two major political parties in early America were the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, emphasized the importance of a strong central government for the country’s progress. In contrast, Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic Republicans aimed to empower ordinary citizens in governance. While both parties had noble goals for the future…
National Security vs. Civil Liberties
Patriot Act
Security
Abstract In the history of America, there are several events when national security and civil liberties were challenged. Today, the same thing are happening as an effect of the 9/11 terrorist attack. This paper will explore why national security and civil liberties conflicted. 73183190 National Security vs. Civil Liberties Introduction After America was liberated…