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- The US Constitution, the Madisonian Model and Our Civil LibertiesThe US Constitution, the Madisonian model and our civil liberties
- The Madisionian Model of GovernmentThe Madisonian Model of government refers to the checks-and-balance system set up between areas of government that are separated in their powers.
- The Judiciary Branch of GovernmentAs one major branch of government, the Judicial Branch not only established the Supreme Court, but also established state courts. Courts serve importance to the interpretation and use of laws.
- 3 Branches of Government: Executive, Judicial and Legislative BranchThe three branches of government and their checks and balances. Legislative, Judicial and Executive Branches.
- Is the Judicial Branch the Strongest Branch of Government?Argument that the Judicial Branch is the strongest of the 3 branches of government.
- Separation of Power in Our GovernmentA summary review of the NSA case and the Bush v. Gore case in light of the separation of powers doctrine.
- Defining Freedom and Liberty Under a Perceived Neo-Fascist GovernmentA candid discussion on defining the meanings of "freedom" and "liberty" in a society which has continued to change the definitions for the purposes of greater control of its populace.
- Why Freedom is Free and Rights Are Right: The Case Against Conscription, Compulsion, and ConfiscationConscription is murder. Compulsion is slavery. Confiscation is looting. Calling them anything else is just using glorified names. Freedom is free, and it cannot be gained or maintained through sacrifices of anybody's freedoms.
- "So You Call This Your Free Country, Tell Me Why it Costs so Much to Live" Corrupts the Meaning of FreedomPolitical Freedom (freedom from oppression) is entirely different from Material Freedom (freedom from having to think and work to live) We must never confuse different conceptions of freedom lest we inadvertently support one form of freedom at the gross expense of another.
Freedom: An Individual Choice?Political theorists Thomas Hobbes and John Locke redefined the concept of freedom in the late seventeenth century. While both writers differed in their philosophies, we can see how freedom runs through our social, economic and political spheres today.- Trust in Government and Its Relationship with Political Knowledge186 students were surveyed about their political attitudes in undergraduate Political Science classes during Spring 2004 at E.C.S.U.. The research question studied was whether there is a relationship between trust in government and political knowledge.
- FreedomFreedom is one of our most ardent wishes, yet it is never absolute. Nature is its first limit, then follows the rest between us.
- Political RevolutionPortions, in part, of a paper I wrote concerning the subject matter in early 2001. Revolution? Change? What are the answers?
- Are You Really for Freedom?Did you ever wonder what it really means to say, 'I’m for freedom? It is easy to simply claim to support freedom, but it is much more difficult to accept the sometimes scary implications of such a claim.
- The Truth About America (Part 4) Three Daggers in the Heart of AmericaThe Supreme Court has abused its power by going beyond interpreting and actually writing law. Activist judges have warped the original meaning of our constitution to satisfy clamoring special interest groups in our society.
- There is Freedom... UntilEveryone keeps stating how free our country is (which is what brings people here in the first place). But, how free are we really?
- Political Divide: Fighting with MyselfIn United States' politics, how can you decide who to vote for when everything they say is a lie?
- Luzerne County Council Candidates Hold a ForumThe politics of Luzerne County are changing for the better. The candidates for the new Luzerne County Council want to put aside party politics, do what is right, and serve the community. This election could have profound consequences.
MountainA Haiku
ResilienceA haiku assignment. This commemorates the 10th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks on the United States. Even in our disagreements in life, we pull together, thankful for the freedoms we share and fly our National Emblem proudly.- A Void, WaitingThe expression of freedom's perception. Are we all really free?
- Franzen and Freedom Isn't Really FreeFranzen's novel Freedom discusses not only the concept of Freedom, but also the repurcussions of too much of it.
Binding TiesHaiku dedicated to the struggle for freedom.- 61haiku
- 40haiku
Freedom, Celebrate!This is a poem about the 4th of July! It celebrated without the reminder of why we do.- Shared FreedomThe trouble with freedom is that we can't all have indiscriminate freedom to do our pleasure. Only because a few denied themselves, are we able enjoy self-restrained freedom. May we all be willing to count and share the cost.
- Freedom SoulsThe spoilers continue to lay their traps to destroy America.
FreedomA few thoughts about what Freedom means by Ginny McCabe.- FreedomA short little poem.
- Remembering FreedomTouching poem to remember how we got our freedom,
The Spirit of Freedom ~ the Spirit of LoveFreedom isn't free but it is worth so much more than all the gold in the world, and we must treasure it with all our hearts and all our lives...... ~ Jai Krishna Ponnappan
True Freedom: Paid For by ChristFreedom is sought around the world. God has provided it to everyone on earth.- Judicial Independence and Judicial ImpartialityPrior to defining and explaining each, it is important to emphasize that, despite distinctions, judicial impartiality is ultimately linked to, and largely dependent upon judicial independence.
- Civics 101: Averting Government GridlockThis is an article about the longing for an overhaul in government regarding the lack of Civics lessons being taught today.
FreedomA poem about freedom- One Body or Three BranchesThe American Government and its key components.
- FREEDOMA SHORT ESSAY ON OUR WAY OF LIFE.
- ThinkingA poem.
