1. Research federal agencies and explain which one you feel is the most important one and why?
I think that every federal agency is important and has a purpose in our society but if I had to choose one, I would pick the Council on Environment Quality. As I'm sure a lot of you know by now, I'm a huge supporter in protecting the future of our planet and making it a healthier place to live. I like that the CEQ works to protect the environment.
2. Which federal agency could be terminated with the least impact (if any) and why?
This is a difficult question, because like I said in question one, I think that every federal agency has a purpose. Gosh, this is hard to answer. I've been sitting here for ten minutes and I just cannot come up with one. I guess I'll say the Office of Foreign Missions. Even though I think that going to other countries can be important and times, I don't really think that our country is so consumed with our own problems that no one would really noticed if we terminated this federal agency.
3. Are any new agencies needed? In other words, if you were president would you create new agencies? If so, in what area(s)?
I'm not so sure that I could think of a new agency if I became president. I think that our country has a very large amount of federal agencies to the point where pretty much every topic you could think of is covered. Though I'm sure over time more issues will come up and more agencies will be made.
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Chapter 12
1. What makes a great President (not which Presidents have been great) . . . what qualities are essential to greatness? Why?
I think that what makes a great President is his loyalty to our country. His passion and dedication to making sure that the United States of America is the best country to live in. I think it is a huge positive if he respects American citizen's money and doesn't use tax money on things that aren't extremely important. It's important for a president to listen to the American people's wants, to consider the majority's opinion and to respond to concerns.
2. Other than Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, which two Presidents have been the greatest and why?
I think that the two presidents that have been the greatest are Andrew Jackson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt got America out of the Great Depression with an extremely intelligent program (New Deal.) I think Obama could learn a lot from Roosevelt, especially about topics like creating new jobs. Jackson led American troops to victory against the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and against the British at the battle of New Orleans. He increased the power of the presidency and I think that's a huge accomplishment. Jackson was also known as the protector of popular democracy.
3. Research a President that you're previously unfamiliar with - list at least three things you learned. Was this President effective? Why or why not?
I was not very familiar with Herbert Hoover, the 31st president. I learned that he served as the head of the U.S. Food Administration, he promoted partnerships between government and business under the rubric "economic modernization," and he believed in the Efficiency Movement. I think that his presidency was effective but could have been more effective. He was in office during the start of the Great Depression and I don't think he handled the situation very well. American citizens were looking towards the government to help with the horrible situation, but Hoover had a kind of "every man for themselves" attitude. He should have stepped up and been a stronger leader.
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I think that what makes a great President is his loyalty to our country. His passion and dedication to making sure that the United States of America is the best country to live in. I think it is a huge positive if he respects American citizen's money and doesn't use tax money on things that aren't extremely important. It's important for a president to listen to the American people's wants, to consider the majority's opinion and to respond to concerns.
2. Other than Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, which two Presidents have been the greatest and why?
I think that the two presidents that have been the greatest are Andrew Jackson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt got America out of the Great Depression with an extremely intelligent program (New Deal.) I think Obama could learn a lot from Roosevelt, especially about topics like creating new jobs. Jackson led American troops to victory against the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and against the British at the battle of New Orleans. He increased the power of the presidency and I think that's a huge accomplishment. Jackson was also known as the protector of popular democracy.
3. Research a President that you're previously unfamiliar with - list at least three things you learned. Was this President effective? Why or why not?
I was not very familiar with Herbert Hoover, the 31st president. I learned that he served as the head of the U.S. Food Administration, he promoted partnerships between government and business under the rubric "economic modernization," and he believed in the Efficiency Movement. I think that his presidency was effective but could have been more effective. He was in office during the start of the Great Depression and I don't think he handled the situation very well. American citizens were looking towards the government to help with the horrible situation, but Hoover had a kind of "every man for themselves" attitude. He should have stepped up and been a stronger leader.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Chapter 11
1. Who are your Senators and your Congressman?
The Tennessee Senators are Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander. My Congressman is Jim Cooper.
2. Research the areas they champion and find one you support. What is it and why do you also support it?
Bob Corker is like me in the fact that he believes the government spends too much money. He thinks the government funds should be capped and he has been trying really hard for the rest of Congress to join him in his goal to cap spending at a sustainable level. I really like the fact that Jim Cooper is a big supporter in cleaning up the environment. He believes in using solar power and cutting back on things that contribute to pollution. He is a cosponsor of the Clean Water Protection Act which is very important because it cuts back on water pollution. He believes in protecting endangered animals just like me. He also believes in cracking down on prescription drug abuse laws because it's a serious problem in Tennessee and I agree with that.
3. Find an issue one of your Senators or Congressman champions that you disagree with. Why do you disagree?
I have searched and searched and cannot find anything that I disagree with in regards to Bob Corker. He's an all around good Senator and I think he's doing an awesome job representing Tennessee. I really like Jim Cooper, so it's hard for me to admit that I don't agree with his choice to vote for the Affordable Health Care Act. I don't like the concept of universal health care.
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The Tennessee Senators are Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander. My Congressman is Jim Cooper.
2. Research the areas they champion and find one you support. What is it and why do you also support it?
Bob Corker is like me in the fact that he believes the government spends too much money. He thinks the government funds should be capped and he has been trying really hard for the rest of Congress to join him in his goal to cap spending at a sustainable level. I really like the fact that Jim Cooper is a big supporter in cleaning up the environment. He believes in using solar power and cutting back on things that contribute to pollution. He is a cosponsor of the Clean Water Protection Act which is very important because it cuts back on water pollution. He believes in protecting endangered animals just like me. He also believes in cracking down on prescription drug abuse laws because it's a serious problem in Tennessee and I agree with that.
3. Find an issue one of your Senators or Congressman champions that you disagree with. Why do you disagree?
I have searched and searched and cannot find anything that I disagree with in regards to Bob Corker. He's an all around good Senator and I think he's doing an awesome job representing Tennessee. I really like Jim Cooper, so it's hard for me to admit that I don't agree with his choice to vote for the Affordable Health Care Act. I don't like the concept of universal health care.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Chapter 10
1. Read Bush v. Gore in the text. Do you agree with the majority or the dissenting opinion? Why?
I would have to say that I agree with the majority. I feel as though states could find some way to go behind the federal government's back in order for the candidate they favor to win. I think the federal government should keep track of all of the election machinery and make sure it is in great working condition and then send it all off to the states. It's important for the federal government to be consistent with each individual state election process.
2. Is the ability to fundraise too important in elections? In other words, are good candidates prevented from running because they cannot raise the needed funds? Can/should something be done to correct this if it is a problem?
I absolutely think that the ability to fund raise is too important in elections. I think that Ralph Nader would be a phenomenal president, he just doesn't have enough financial support. I think it is very sad that the candidate who can raise the most money is, more times than not, the winner. For example, the amount of money that Obama received from Oprah Winfrey is completely unfair and he had the upper hand because of money he received.
3. Why is there such voter apathy - in other words, why is there often such low voter turnout for elections? Is there a way to rectify this problem?
I think that not enough people care about politics. I asked several people in the younger generation (current middle schoolers and high schoolers) about their opinion on politics and you'd be surprised how many said "I do not really care." I don't think enough schools are teaching the importance of voting and being involved in the local and federal community. I think if more teachers and parents educated their younger peers on politics, there could be a major difference in turnout once they're older enough to vote.
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I would have to say that I agree with the majority. I feel as though states could find some way to go behind the federal government's back in order for the candidate they favor to win. I think the federal government should keep track of all of the election machinery and make sure it is in great working condition and then send it all off to the states. It's important for the federal government to be consistent with each individual state election process.
2. Is the ability to fundraise too important in elections? In other words, are good candidates prevented from running because they cannot raise the needed funds? Can/should something be done to correct this if it is a problem?
I absolutely think that the ability to fund raise is too important in elections. I think that Ralph Nader would be a phenomenal president, he just doesn't have enough financial support. I think it is very sad that the candidate who can raise the most money is, more times than not, the winner. For example, the amount of money that Obama received from Oprah Winfrey is completely unfair and he had the upper hand because of money he received.
3. Why is there such voter apathy - in other words, why is there often such low voter turnout for elections? Is there a way to rectify this problem?
I think that not enough people care about politics. I asked several people in the younger generation (current middle schoolers and high schoolers) about their opinion on politics and you'd be surprised how many said "I do not really care." I don't think enough schools are teaching the importance of voting and being involved in the local and federal community. I think if more teachers and parents educated their younger peers on politics, there could be a major difference in turnout once they're older enough to vote.
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