Essays on State

Abstract Throughout my years in the Army, I have developed my leadership philosophy based on the observations made of the good and bad leaders under which I have served. Good leaders always consider their soldiers first and put their needs in front of their own. My leadership philosophy has three major components that ensure leaders are considering soldiers first. The three components are communication, teamwork, and counseling. Leaders should always be willing to communicate with their soldiers, and soldiers should…...

How Democratic Is the American Constitution, addresses thoughts about how people should think differently about the Constitution of America. Dahl’s argues that there are many ways in which he believes that the Constitution does not exercise equality of representation. Specifically, Dahl altercations are based on seven inquiries in the book, in which he questions “why should we Americans uphold our constitution” (Dahl 2003, p.1) Additionally, Dahl analyzes that a few Americans have no issue with the constitution as it is…...

There are many traits that I think a government leader should possess. Some of those are: a relationship with Christ, willingness to work hard, honesty, self-discipline, and the desire to do what is right. These are essential for a good leader. If a government leader is missing any of these especially the relationship with Christ, there really is no need for them to be in office governing. A relationship with Christ is the most important trait a government leader should…...

Introduction Serial killers, autopsies, and crime scenes most likely won't be included on most people's ideal job description. Instead there very well might be corner offices and the good ole desktop computer. After all not many people can say that they would enjoy a career involving corpses and other ghastly things. However, although you may very well encounter some of these (after all it comes with the trade), let not these superficial reasons distract from a potential career in the…...

Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, has immorally misused campaign and charity funds, making him liable to legal consequence. Trump has more than likely violated campaign finance laws that are potentially punishable under the law. Trump is perhaps one of the worst examples of how a president should responsibly use money, no decent president should be as fraudulent and feckless as Trump has been concerning this matter, and there are numerous conceivable consequences under the law in…...

In this essay, I will argue that there is no just answer or reasoning as to what makes someone a so-called “good citizen”. In both the Encyclopedia and in the Apology, the characteristics of being a good citizen is brought into light by two philosophers with basically the same philosophical views. I am here to say that neither is correct, nor particularly wrong in the sense. In order for one citizen to be good, there ought to be a citizen…...

In modern society today, the death penalty is and continues to be one of the most widely controversial and debatable topics in America. The death penalty also known as “capital punishment” is exactly what it sounds like; a sentence to death imposed by courts as a punishment for crime. Ever since the beginning of civilization, the death penalty has been effective and accepted by society and given to the worst of the worst criminals. Over the years, ways the death…...

The purpose of this paper is to relate many different criminological theories in regard to capital punishment. We relate many criminological theories such as; cognitive theory, deviant place theory, latent trait theory, differential association theory, behavioral theory, attachment theory, lifestyle theory, and biosocial theory. This paper empirically analyzes the idea that capital punishment is inhumane and should be abolished. We analyze this by taking into consideration false convictions, deterrence of crime, attitudes towards capital punishment, mental illness and juvenile criminals,…...

Humans, no matter how developed or advanced, are animals at root. From the beginning of time, people have committed crimes—killed, raped, stolen—succumbing to those natural primal tendencies. As society advanced, laws were put into place establishing severe punishments for those who could not control their urges to act without morality and concern for others. From ancient Egypt to modern day, death has been used as a penalty for those willing to break the rules. Precedent set aside, the death penalty…...

An arm for an arm; a leg for a leg. This is a common theme surrounding the death penalty. While the first recorded death penalty laws date back to the Eighteenth Century B.C. under the Code of King Hammurabi of Babylon, punishments carried out by death have been used since the start of time. In the past, death sentences were carried out by means of crucifixion, drowning, stoning, burning alive, and impalement (Introduction). Nowadays, the most common method is lethal…...

The government plans to review the auditing standards as it looks to tighten the norms governing auditors, a senior official has said amid rising instances of corporate misdoings. The Corporate Affairs ministry, which is implementing the companies law, is working on ways to bolster the overall corporate governance framework Lately, some examining substances just as reviewers have gone under the administrative focal point regarding asserted mistakes at organizations just as for stopping review work of corporate on different grounds. Corporate…...

Programs like the 1033 bill have helped with the accessibility that police have to certain military items. Some have favored the idea of police having military tools that allow them to do their jobs better. Others say that police have enough equipment and allowing them to use military items is excessive. In order to understand what police militarization is, we must define it “Police militarization is defined by scholars as the “process whereby civilian police increasingly draw from and pattern…...

Police Militarization is a hot issue in today society when talking about police. In the news you have most likely see the programs where police departments are getting access to military surplus equipment. As of right now President is making it easier for police departments to obtain this equipment. Well should cities and towns militarize their departments? To answers why we need to look at several things. Three main things that we will need to look at is what is…...

The difference between a good leader and a great leader, is that a good leader works towards protecting the existing set of circumstances by minimizing risk to see little growth. While great leaders, have a powerful ability to call people to action to change the current conditions, even if it comes with the risk of suffering. Two of the most prominent examples of great leaders in ancient history are Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. They exemplified an attitude of…...

The Declaration of Independence has been justly celebrated since it was written and distributed on July 4, 1776. It is without question the most important short document in United States’ history. Yet one who reads it today cannot fail to be struck by a series of inconsistencies and even departures from morality. This paper will first set the Declaration in historical context and then briefly discuss what it tells us about the historical moment of its appearance and immediate reception.…...

Tolerance is a thing that many individuals have faced. When it comes to tolerance, there is a limitation of endurance. Throughout history, there is an occurring pattern that whenever a situation becomes unfavorable to citizens, the solution has always been to fight for change. One such instance is the moment the 13 colonies decided to separate from Great Britain. The 13 colonies had endured the tyrannical presence of Britain. Yet, they had hit a breaking point when it became apparent…...

Since before the time America became a nation and developed its own standards of living, racism has consumed the social environment and only gets worse as time progresses. Throughout the years, African Americans have been lynched and unfairly forced to work as slaves for white men on plantations. However, progress has been slowly made over the years. By 1870, the Reconstruction amendments were added to the Constitution. These amendments were crucial to the beginning of the end to the racial…...

Birth of a Nation laid the foundation for the racial tensions that underly the fabric of American society. In the movie, history is rewritten to depict southern black Americans as Sambos with two-hour lunch breaks. There was nothing wrong with slaves doing all the work, because they enjoyed doing it. Additionally, the Civil War is shown as Pro-Confederate in the fact that whites were purely innocent and naïve. This is who we are as a country, and a nation. It…...

Racism and police brutality have been largely discussed by the public in recent years. Through my research on racism and police brutality in the U.S. I found two reliable sources through the use of Google Scholar. The first, “Racial Profiling and Use of Force in Police Stops: How Local Events Trigger Periods of Increased Discrimination” from Yale University, was written by Joscha Legewie. This journal focused on the rise in police brutality following acts of extreme violence by examining data…...

Throughout the course, we have talked about many topics. When we were reading March Book Three and learning about the mistreatment of minorities. I found the content to be incredibly interesting. Police brutality is the use of any force exceeding that reasonably necessary to accomplish a lawful police purpose. Police brutality against African Americans is a societal problem that affects many states across the United States. March Book Three is a book that I found incredibly interesting, I am writing…...

Have you ever witnessed or know someone who has suffered of police brutality? People would never think that the men and women that are supposed to protect us are the ones abusing their power. Police brutality occurs when police officers use excessive or unnecessary force when dealing in certain situations with civilians. There are many cases that go unseen and the reason behind this is because the police have a code of honor that says that police do not tell…...

The minority in communities has been associated with violence by the law enforcement in the United States for many decades. Police brutality has been seen as an issue for many years, and it will remain a major concern for those in the minority throughout communities. In history, racist violence, also known as police brutality, was used to withhold the African American community and to preserve power and privileges for the white race. The idea of police brutality has been around…...

Barack Obama once said, “Our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They’ve got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law (Earnest 2014).” This statement uses a rhetorical device known as hyperbole. A hyperbole is used when there is an over exaggeration to prove one’s point. In this case, Obama is trying to prove the importance of the police and their difficult jobs that…...

Should birth control be merely a right that women hold to choose for their health and life decisions. The concept of contraceptive is misunderstood not only is it used for preventive health care against fertilization of eggs, also being used for much different health issues women would like to suitably fix. Such as, regulation of period flow, decreasing of cycle cramps, prevention of cysts in ovaries and breast, iron deficiency, and ovarian cancer. There is more used to birth control…...

Introduction Throughout history, America has habitually interfered and intervened in international conflicts with motivations that rarely if ever based were in anything but self-interest. The countries of Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan once held flourishing cities and were prominent hubs for art and literature in the Middle East. Each of these countries experienced violent conflict and were faced with irrelevant American intervention, interference, and sometimes even invasion. My research for this paper will be qualitative and focus on the political consequences…...

In the United States, the Bill of Rights guarantees rights for all people. For examples, the people have the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, to protest, and express opinions without worrying about the government imprisoning them for criticism. Below are the three selective Bill of Rights freedoms with the benefits and drawbacks. Freedom of Religion Benefits: Freedom of Religion allows everyone to practice whatever religion they may wish to practice. Religious freedom ensures that people,…...

“A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference” (Thomas Jefferson Google). In 1787 the anti-federalists and federalists started the debate on the Bill of Rights. Affecting all citizens, the Bill of Rights has protected and ensured the freedoms and rights of the United States. The Bill of Rights is the most important part of the constitution, which is why the anti-federalists argued against…...

After the Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, a majority of the population were of the belief that it did not protect individual rights. The American people feared that having a weak government was just as detrimental as having a strong government that abused the people. Many states were reluctant about the Constitution as it lacked individual rights and lacked the guarantee of personal liberty. Fear continued to escalate among the people as many feared the government would abuse…...

The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. A majority of the population believed the Constitution did not protect their individual rights. The American people feared that having a weak government was just as detrimental as having a strong government that abused the people. Many states were reluctant about the Constitution as they believed it lacked individual rights and lacked the guarantee of personal liberty. This fear continued to escalate among the people as they feared the government would abuse…...

The Bill of Rights was created by James Madison and was ratified in 1791. The Constitution has a Bill of Rights for the sole purpose of protecting all citizens from the excessive power of government. The first ten amendments in the Constitution are considered to be the Bill of Rights. People were granted their freedoms from the first amendment, which were the freedoms of religion, speech, petition, assembly and press. This amendment is known to be the most important in…...

A Government of Laws the United States Constitution is the premier law of the whole nation. It is composed of seven different articles and twenty-seven amendments. Among the 27 amendments, the first 10 amendments are known as Bill of Rights and the remaining 17 are known as the reconstruction amendments. Thereafter, the federal government comprise of three different branches; were the first one is legislative, second one is executive, and the third one is the judiciary system. The legislative makes…...

The Bill of Rights put a lot of limitation to the government, making us the people have fair rights. In every colony in the United States had its own Bill of Rights. As a country, it was time for the United States to come up with their own Bill of Rights. In December 15, 1791 the Bill of Rights was ratified by the congress and added to our Constitution. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to our…...

What is the Magna Carta and how is it important today? The Magna Carta was a document that the king was forced to sign. It took power away from the monarchy and gave more power to the people. The Magna Carta is important today, because it influenced the American Bill of Rights. In 1215 King John was forced to sign the newly written Magna Carta. The Magna Carta limited the powers of the monarch, and by limiting the powers of…...

Introduction This report answers the question: Why does ‘good’ government and ‘good’ governance matter? Specific questions that guide this evaluation are: What are the attributes of good governance? Define what “good” is in the context of governance What is the current style of the New Zealand government? We should take into account the context in which the term is being used. In simple terms good governance is something that adds to the improvement of society, traditionally in the context of…...

The terms “governance” and “good governance” have been bandied about a lot recently however it is difficult to define what governance means. UNESCAP (2009) describes governance as “the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)”. According to Kofi Annan (1998), Former United Nations Secretary-General, 'Good governance is ensuring respect for human rights and the rule of law; strengthening democracy; promoting transparency and capacity in public administration'. All organisations, whether public or private, should…...

Effective listening is very important in the military; it is required in everything soldiers do. Many often confuse hearing and listening, thinking they are the same, but they are not. In the military, effective listening could possibly save your life. Effective listening is beneficial for leadership as well, by allowing your soldiers to feel like you hear them and matter by you. Being in leadership also means being judge free and not throwing your own views and beliefs onto your…...

The first amendment is most important because of individuals utilizing their first revision rights the Civil Rights Act was put into impact in 1964. DR. Martin Luther King Jr. utilized free discourse and the directly to open get together when he talked from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. also, individuals tuned in and change was realized by his discourse. In the event that the primary change right was never confirmed, we may live in a country that isolates us…...

On December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution. These amendments were created to protect the rights of the citizens of the United States. The most important rights that were created in the Bill of Rights is the first amendment, it protects a citizen’s freedom of speech and allow them to freely speak what they want and believe. It also allows the freedom of religion and press. First Amendment allows Americans who live in a country…...

Federalism can be interpreted and defined in many ways. The most communal definition is “the constitutional division of power between U.S. state governments and the federal government of the United States.” Federalism can be summarized in other ways, such as the compromise of power between local or state governments and the federal government. Also, it can be considered a system to distribute power between local or state governments and the federal government. So simply put, federalism the is division, distribution,…...

The interpretation of the intent behind the U.S Constitution was to create a balanced harmony between all states and the central government to enable the creation of a strong national government. Federalism was created under the Constitution to ensure that power between state and federal governments would be shared but restricted to each. The federal system was enacted to allow the state and federal government to impose different powers of laws and rights to the citizens of America. Framers guaranteed…...