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3 Major Roles of Congress

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The Congress of the United States is a bicameral legislature comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate. As one of the three branches of the federal government, along with the executive and judicial branches, Congress holds several responsibilities. Article 1 of the Constitution establis

The Myth of Freedom in America

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Our most fundamental, constitutionally guaranteed rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are quickly disappearing. Although the United States has long been proclaimed to be the land of freedom and opportunity, the truth is that individual freedom is an absolute myth. The fact is that m

The Truth About Capitalism

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As students, we were brought up to believe the United States was a "Democracy." That we were supposedly a "pluralistic society" or (a belief in power). We were taught the "working class" had a say-so in elections and that power was widely distributed. This, however, is

Election Issues for 2014

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Michelle Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum all lost their hats; they are the growing few that have tossed their hats into the ring - the political ring that is. That's right, they represent the beginning of the political landscape and th

Capitalism in Objectivism

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Capitalism as defined by Dictionary.com gives the impression that individuals and corporations run the economy by producing, distributing, and exchanging wealth. This is a partly true, partly untrue definition. Capitalism is an economic system, and it is maintained by private individuals as opposed

Daily Duties of a Congressman

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The United States Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate, has 535 members, 100 which are exclusive to the Senate. All congressmen are considered public officials that work strictly for the citizens of this country. As a public entity each congressman has specific duties t