The US Constitution stemmed from the debate regarding the weakness in the Articles of Confederation. It is also worth noting that the Constitution is a product of a series of compromises over various issues that emerged during the Constitutional Convention. Arguably, the three most important achievements of the Constitutional Convention include creation of a restricted […]
Unlike other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding. However, it stands out as a powerful document since it was the first formal statement by the United States people asserting their right to choose their own government. As McClellan (1989) puts it, the Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous
Describe how the Old and New Testaments handled poverty. Then discuss how much biblical notions about poverty can be applied to contemporary U.S. government policy. The Bible is rich in verses regarding God’s love for the impoverished and society’s responsibility to help. In his time on earth, Jesus demonstrated how to care for the poor
The Municipal water of El Paso, Texas, depends on both groundwater and surface water for supply. Supply from groundwater is pumped from the Hueco Bolsons and Mesilla basins, which lie under sections of Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, and Chihuahua. El Paso’s supply of surface water is mainly from the Rio Grande, which makes up half
Throughout history, interest groups have influenced public policy based on a particular interest or concern. An example of an interest group that has been significantly vocal in the 21st century is Black Lives Matter. The group describes itself as a decentralized social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience in protests against incidences of racially
Discuss whether you think Sowell’s dichotomy between the constrained and unconstrained visions adequately explains the divisions we see today. Do the two visions line up with the policy stances of the left and the right? Also, does either vision better align with a biblical view of government, in your opinion? Sowell’s dichotomy between the constrained
What were the most significant influences on the Founding Fathers? Christianity, Deism, something else, or some combination of factors? How did the specific philosophical and theological influences shape the Founding Father’s specific views on government? Both Christianity and Deism had a significant influence on the Founding Fathers. However, arguably, Deism had the
James McClellan begins Liberty, Order, and Justice with the following words: “The American Constitution is an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary document.” This paper provides an explanation of that statement and discusses the historical traditions in which the American founders grounded themselves. History of the United States Constitution The Founding Fathers of the United States
Introduction The business world is characterized by dynamism. If an organization is not keen to change with the changes, it risks losing its competitive edge. Ford Motors is a globally renowned automotive corporation that once dominated the car making industry. However, in the past two decades, the company has seen its sales decline, and
Two Healthcare Organizations with a Negative Brand Image Two health care organizations with a negative brand image include Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. Both facilities attracted negative press after they appeared in a 2019 report by The Leapfrog Group, which listed the worst hospitals in the US