“The electoral college should be replaced by a national popular vote.” Discuss (45) The Electoral College is an institution that was established by the founding Fathers to elect the President of the United States indirectly. The Electoral College is a system that should be abolished and replaced by direct election through a national popular vote. Supporters of the national popular vote make convincing arguments that it is the best system to decide the Presidential election in a society as vast as the United States. However, there are arguments that suggest the Electoral College should not be replaced by a national popular vote. When evaluating the arguments raised on both sides it I believe that the Electoral College should be replaced by a national popular vote.
The Twelfth Amendment, ratified in 1804, changed the method of voting in the Electoral College by requiring the electors to cast separate ballots for President and Vice President. (Originally, the electors voted for two candidates for President, with the runner-up becoming Vice President.) But the point of the amendment was to make party competition compatible with the separation of powers by securing the President's independence from Congress. Without that change in the Constitution, the power of electing the President effectively would have devolved from the people (represented indirectly in the Electoral College) to the House of Representatives, where ties between presidential and vice presidential candidates would be decided (as in 1800), and where all sorts of electoral mischief was
People panic when coming to an intersection with cameras and tend to jump on the brake without looking to the rear for fear of getting a citation on the mail. The state of Florida conducted a poll asking if the camera law should be repealed 42% said yes and 58% said no. (Chanel 13 3/2011 ) Many studies have shown that the Red Light Camera Law saves lives said Kathy Till, and Apopka City Commissioner. As of now a House Committee approved the repeal, but the repeal has to pass the State House and Senate. It turns out those red light cameras in Orlando violate state law.
Everyone is always on the go making the highways busier and busier every day. It's not how it was back in day where just changing the radio station was a big distraction now-a-days it’s all these new technically devices being produced which has made a major impact on society today. Texting while driving seems to be the biggest distraction for people behind the wheel that arrived to today's society. The state of Florida thought they might have an issue on their hands with distracted driving so, they did what 37 other states did. Of course their law is going to be different than others by stating that, in order to get a consequence for this offense you first must begin making two offenses.
But people still need to recognise we have an institutional responsibility to do oversight on the President” Garry Bass, Congress. This quote supports my view on the Congress being a watchdog. If the Congress is a lapdog, the President can have a free ride on running the country how he wishes and not represent the people’s view. However that is not the case as the President cannot do everything which pleases him. However, looking at the statistics such as Bill Clintons presidency, in the first 2 years which was a united government, Congress exercised limited oversight, and when needed to, asked softball questions, however , when Republicans took over Congress, things got much harder as they seek to hold the President to account, and after a while, impeach.
Allen was accused of child abuse involving his adopted daughter. Furthermore, Chad Haddal’s article titled, “The State of Obama’s Facts” delivers a large quantity of scenarios in which President Obama displayed little or not integrity. Obama’s State of the Union Address was packed with countless falsities which makes it hard for citizens to show support—a president who chooses to speak without integrity is an unsuccessful president. Integrity refers to the state of being whole and undivided which is the most admirable trait an individual can possess. Integrity should be a deciding factor when awarding athletes and entertainers; it should also be considered when electing politicians.
These fears could easily lead to possible wars, riots, and rebellions to the new territory. Sara: Briefly mentioned in the “Another Untied State” article, if Puerto Rico makes the choice to become a part of America, there can be some kind of agreement that can settle the destruction of Puerto Rican heritage. Liv: But wouldn’t that be considered “special treatment”? Not to mention, according to ABC News, voters were asked in a two-part non-binding referendum whether they want to change the island's territorial status and then what other status they prefer. Puerto Rico has already had three referendums and turned them all down.
Since 2000, there have been several attempts to lift the Bush imposed travel restrictions on Cuba, however, the Bush Administration always threatened to veto legislation that seemed like it was meant to weaken the sanctions against Cuba. In the 110th Congress, many different legislations have been proposed that would lift or ease travel to and from Cuba, and on the issue of remittance to Cuba. These pieces of legislation include “H.R. 654 (Rangel), which is the Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2007, and it would lift overall restrictions on travel to Cuba. A couple of bills that would lift a great portion
In this essay I want to demonstrate that The President of the United States has a major role in the executive branch of government.In the first part of my essay I will talk about the duties of the President.In the second part I will focus on the limitations which he encounters during his mandate.In the last part I want to demonstrate the Head of State can manage to have a great career and that he is able to influence what happens in his country. The President of the United States is the only nationally elected politician who has the responsability of speaking for its country as a whole and of representing the national interest both in foreign policy and domestic affairs.The President has various political roles which he must execute in order to lead the country properly. One role of the President is that of Head of State.He is busy with the administration of the country and he must stand for the highest values and ideals of the country.As the Chief Executive he decides how the laws of the United States are to be enforced and chooses officials and advisers to help run the Executive Branch.He is also a Chief Diplomat and decides what American diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments and with the help of advisers,he makes the foreign policy of the United States.The President is in charge of the U.S. armed forces like the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as a Commander-in-Chief.He decides where troops shall be stationed, where ships shall be sent,how weapons shall be used and all military generals and admirals take their orders from the President.The fifth role of the President is that of Chief Legislator and due to the Constitution he has the power to influence Congress in its lawmaking although only Congress has the actual power to make laws.As Head of Party he "exercises great influence over the party's national organisation and can play a major
Those studying Comparative Politics have always been keen on finding out whether the presidential or parliamentary form of government is more conducive to a stable government and democracy. This essay aims to discuss which system is more suitable to new democracies. Presidentialism A presidential system is a system of government in which an executive branch exists and presides separately from the legislature. The executive branch is not accountable to the legislative branch and the legislature cannot dismiss the president except in rare cases. In a presidential system, the president is both the head of the state as well as that of a government.