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Define Progressive Movement
Begun as a way to create fairness in the workplace after the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Movement in the United States evolved over the decades, and endures to this day. The movement spawned political parties and was responsible for a great deal of the social reform that has occurred in
What Are the Qualifications to Be a Member of Congress?
You must be a U.S. citizen to run for Congress.Capitol Building image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comThe legal qualifications to serve in the U.S. Congress are spelled out in Article I of the Constitution. The Constitution says nothing about education and nothing about experience. If you...
How Do Attitudes & Beliefs About Gender Roles Affect Us All?
Gender roles refer to the learned behaviors related to sexuality. The two most common gender distinctions are masculine and feminine, and are primarily assigned to those biologically defined as male and female, though gender and sex are not always the same. Gender roles are taught by society, and s
What Is AED Currency?
The International Organization for Standards (IOS) registers all currency codes of the world. Since the United Arab Emirates' currency is called the dirham, its IOS code is AED (Arab Emirates dirham). The code is referenced when the currency is used in international trade, commerce and banking.
Importance of National Flags
National flags serve not only as a means of identity but also as a symbol for a country's history and ideals. Although flags originated from a simple concept, today they represent much more than mere signage.
An Alternative to War
This article gives a simplistic view of the Afghan war in order to offer a different strategy in tackling the situation. Beliefs govern actions, and change at that level of mental functioning is difficult, yet possible.
Voting Rights for Aborigines
After Great Britain colonized Australia in the 18th century, the colonies established laws that denied Aborigines, the indigenous inhabitants of the continent, the right to vote. While the process to gain voting rights and fair representation in government was slow and filled with setbacks, Aborigin
Internet: The Better Source Of News?
Staying updated with what is going around in the world is not only important for your own intelligence, but it also makes you a better social person as you are aware of the things that are going on in the society around you.
How to Find Land in New Jersey
New Jersey is a state of diverse lands. The state comprises approximately 1 million acres. Communities with high-end homes sit adjacent to land used for agriculture. In fact, one in five acres in New Jersey is devoted to farming. Finding private land for purchase -- or public land for recreation --
The Power of Ignorance
The art of persuasion works best with an audience of like minded people so eliminating the opposition is the first move of successful dictatorship. That includes ejecting those who might be free thinkers or who are highly intelligent and whose words may work against you.
United States Currency Information
While an increasing number of financial transactions occur with virtual money through online accounts and billing, paper and coin currencies are still large parts of the way we do business, and citizens of the United States are in contact with currency every day of the week.
Color Returns to America With the 2008 Election
America was not itself over the last eight years.The country has been ailing since 9/11.The 2008 election proved the turning point for its recovery, the immune response triggered by the meltdown of the financial institutions.
Differences Between Rights and Duties
Government institutions outline the rights and duties of individuals living in a country.State Capital Building image by ne_fall_photos from Fotolia.comPhilosophers such as Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld agree that there is a correlation between rights and duties. For example, in the United...
What Do the Colors of Jamica Symbolize?
In 1962, Jamaica gained independence from England. It has since been increasingly proud of its diversity in heritage. Its flag has three colors that mean different things.
Is Freedom Of Speech Now A Selective Privilege?
This short article questions whether the recent censureship of the Australian MP Sandra Kanck over her ecstasy comments is justified.Looks at some of the evidence that support her remarks and suggests some implications.
Lito Atienza: The Most Beloved Mayor In The City Of Manila
A lot of homeless and impoverished Manilenos were awarded with free house and lot under Atienza's housing and land acquisition projects.Lito Atienza together with non-government organizations such ad Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity constructed thousands of houses in the 50-hectare Baseco
Grozny and Baghdad - Disturbing Parallels
The Russian disaster in Grozny foretells of impending catastrophe for the United States and its allies in Iraq.There are similarities, here, with circumstances facing both the US and Russia.Contrary to the official line, victory has neither been certain or easy.
Does a Presidential Agreement Have to Be Ratified by Congress?
The U.S. Constitution is carefully constructed to ensure that there are checks and balances on each of the three branches of government. Even so, there remain instances of one branch exercising their power unilaterally. One widely used example of this is the president's power to make executive agree
What Are We Teaching The Nation's Pre-Schoolers?
The current administration recently announced federal funding to the tune of $500 million for innovative early learning programs for children under the age of 5. Advocates claim this will get children, particularly the poor, prepared for kindergarten and result in them having better opportunities to