Articles related to "Executive Branch"
Effective 21 June: Federal technology becomes more accessible
Information technology (IT) can provide an incredibly rich and varied source of service, information, knowledge, and entertainment. But for others who may not have all of the requisite physical skills, or with a medical condition limiting access, IT presents just more barriers to overcome. A law now taking effect intends to reduce some of those barriers, at least for people working or dealing with Federal agencies.
disabled • executive branch • accessibility
Information technology (IT) can provide an incredibly rich and varied source of service, information, knowledge, and entertainment. But for others who may not have all of the requisite physical skills, or with a medical condition limiting access, IT presents just more barriers to overcome. A law now taking effect intends to reduce some of those barriers, at least for people working or dealing with Federal agencies.
disabled • executive branch • accessibility
Belize Government Profile 2009
Belize, once referred to as British Honduras, is a parliamentary democracy. The former colony was once the site of several Mayan states before it was conquered.
political parties in belize • belizean judicial system • belizean executive branch • belizean prime minister • belizean legislative system
Belize, once referred to as British Honduras, is a parliamentary democracy. The former colony was once the site of several Mayan states before it was conquered.
political parties in belize • belizean judicial system • belizean executive branch • belizean prime minister • belizean legislative system
Caroline Kennedy Vs. Governor Paterson
New York State's Governor has chosen Upstate Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand as Senator Clinton's replacement after Caroline Kennedy's sudden withdrawal.
caroline kennedy • david paterson • government • new york • long island
New York State's Governor has chosen Upstate Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand as Senator Clinton's replacement after Caroline Kennedy's sudden withdrawal.
caroline kennedy • david paterson • government • new york • long island
Colombian Government Profile 2009
The nation is most noted for its continuous battle with drug cartels, fueled by the high demand in the U.S. Despite its problems, Colombia is working towards stability.
colombia government • colombian political structure • colombian executive branch • colombian presideny • colombian legal system
The nation is most noted for its continuous battle with drug cartels, fueled by the high demand in the U.S. Despite its problems, Colombia is working towards stability.
colombia government • colombian political structure • colombian executive branch • colombian presideny • colombian legal system
Guatemala Government Profile 2009
Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The nation was a prominent Mayan civilization until Spanish forces conquered it and held control for three centuries.
guatemalan politics • guatemala political structure • guatemalan executive branch • guatemalan political parties • guatemalan judicial branch
Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. The nation was a prominent Mayan civilization until Spanish forces conquered it and held control for three centuries.
guatemalan politics • guatemala political structure • guatemalan executive branch • guatemalan political parties • guatemalan judicial branch
Mexico Government Profile 2008
Mexico is a federal republic with thirty one states. The government is divided into an executive branch, a bicameral legislative branch, and a judicial branch.
mexican government • mexico politics • mexico political structure • mexico government profile • mexican executive branch
Mexico is a federal republic with thirty one states. The government is divided into an executive branch, a bicameral legislative branch, and a judicial branch.
mexican government • mexico politics • mexico political structure • mexico government profile • mexican executive branch
Panama Government Profile 2009
Panama was settled by Spain in the 16th century and gained independence in 1821. It was part of Gran Colombia, attached to the modern nation of Columbia.
panama politcs • panama government structure • panamanian government • panamanian legislative branch • panamanian executive branch
Panama was settled by Spain in the 16th century and gained independence in 1821. It was part of Gran Colombia, attached to the modern nation of Columbia.
panama politcs • panama government structure • panamanian government • panamanian legislative branch • panamanian executive branch
How to Make a FOIA Request
Requesting federal agency records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is easy, and many of the records that the agencies must maintain are available online.
how to make a foia request • freedom of information act • foia • freedom of information act request • foia request
Requesting federal agency records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is easy, and many of the records that the agencies must maintain are available online.
how to make a foia request • freedom of information act • foia • freedom of information act request • foia request
What Is an American President; a Prime Minister?
Often called "the most powerful person in the world", America's President gains that title based upon a unique form of government - trilateral separation of powers.
presidential election • parliament • coalition government • america • political parties
Often called "the most powerful person in the world", America's President gains that title based upon a unique form of government - trilateral separation of powers.
presidential election • parliament • coalition government • america • political parties
Executive Order Establishing Office of Homeland Security
A copy of the Executive Order Establishing Homeland Security a compatible piece to Cyber Security and The Fourth Estate.<br>
homeland security • the fourth estate • cyber security • executive orders
A copy of the Executive Order Establishing Homeland Security a compatible piece to Cyber Security and The Fourth Estate.<br>
homeland security • the fourth estate • cyber security • executive orders
American Lion by Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency.
american lion • jon meacham • andrew jackson • white house biography • margaret eaton
Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency.
american lion • jon meacham • andrew jackson • white house biography • margaret eaton
How to Make a Privacy Act Request
The Privacy Act protects access to one's individual records that are held by the federal government and guarantees that those records must be accurate.
privacy act • united states government records • requesting government records • government records on individuals • privacy act guarantees
The Privacy Act protects access to one's individual records that are held by the federal government and guarantees that those records must be accurate.
privacy act • united states government records • requesting government records • government records on individuals • privacy act guarantees
How to Talk Politics at Parties
There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.
talk politics • how to talk politics • politics for beginners • american politics basics • u.s. politics basics
There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.
talk politics • how to talk politics • politics for beginners • american politics basics • u.s. politics basics
Is Surveillance Destroying Liberty
In the words of Founding Father Ben Franklin: "They, who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security."
security verses freedom • ben franklin on liberty • secret surveillance and the constitution • baron de montesquieu and james madison • president bush assault on constitution
In the words of Founding Father Ben Franklin: "They, who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security."
security verses freedom • ben franklin on liberty • secret surveillance and the constitution • baron de montesquieu and james madison • president bush assault on constitution
Attracting and Evaluating Direct Foreign Investment: Part 3
Can Louisiana parish and city planners learn some economic development lessons from Korea, Mexico, and Israel? Let's look and see.
direct foreign investment • korea • mexico • israel • business
Can Louisiana parish and city planners learn some economic development lessons from Korea, Mexico, and Israel? Let's look and see.
direct foreign investment • korea • mexico • israel • business
Preparing the Intelligence Community for Future Challenges
Two ways to beef up America's Spycraft capabilities.
humint • imaagery • intelligence • spycraft • kosovo
Two ways to beef up America's Spycraft capabilities.
humint • imaagery • intelligence • spycraft • kosovo
Provision for Legal Detention of Unlawful Combatants
A proposed way to Constitutionally hold illegal combatants.
illegal combatants jose pedilla
A proposed way to Constitutionally hold illegal combatants.
illegal combatants jose pedilla
The Final Arbiter, Part I
An in-depth look at the origins of the highest court in the land, and its standing among the other branches of government.
united states supreme court • ninth amendment • united states constitution • chief justice
An in-depth look at the origins of the highest court in the land, and its standing among the other branches of government.
united states supreme court • ninth amendment • united states constitution • chief justice
Who Gets Paid For Overtime Work? Why and Why Not?
There is much confusion with respect to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Who is exempt and who is covered by (nonexempt from) the provisions of the FLSA? This article attempts to bring a degree of understanding to the subject.
exempt • nonexempt • fair labor standards act • flsa • department of labor
There is much confusion with respect to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Who is exempt and who is covered by (nonexempt from) the provisions of the FLSA? This article attempts to bring a degree of understanding to the subject.
exempt • nonexempt • fair labor standards act • flsa • department of labor
Coverage of John Yoo
Glenn Greenwald showed the lack of coverage surrounding the release of John Yoo's Torture Memos. Do his numbers check out?
john yoo • torture memo • greenwald • glenn greenwald • lack of coverage
Glenn Greenwald showed the lack of coverage surrounding the release of John Yoo's Torture Memos. Do his numbers check out?
john yoo • torture memo • greenwald • glenn greenwald • lack of coverage
Defending Taiwan
There are at least 1000 Chinese missiles aimed at Taiwan, and this continues to increase every year. With the passage of this defense bill, will Taiwan be better off?
taiwan • china • taiwan defense • chinese • taiwan defense bill
There are at least 1000 Chinese missiles aimed at Taiwan, and this continues to increase every year. With the passage of this defense bill, will Taiwan be better off?
taiwan • china • taiwan defense • chinese • taiwan defense bill
Dick Cheney Flexes Rare Influence
Dick Cheney, the most powerful vice president in history, pushed to continue a domestic wiretapping program
vice president • dick cheney • bush administration • domestic wiretapping • spy program
Dick Cheney, the most powerful vice president in history, pushed to continue a domestic wiretapping program
vice president • dick cheney • bush administration • domestic wiretapping • spy program
In the Public Interest: Environmental Conflict Resolution
Discussion of a web site maintained by a federal agency that mediates disputes involving the environment, natural resources, and public lands.
conflict resolution • environmental conflict resolution • adr • public dispute resolution • mediation
Discussion of a web site maintained by a federal agency that mediates disputes involving the environment, natural resources, and public lands.
conflict resolution • environmental conflict resolution • adr • public dispute resolution • mediation
Judicial Review & the Marbury Case
Marbury v Madison allowed the Marshall Court to give a broad definition of Judicial Review and perfect the Founding Father's vision of Constitutional checks and balances.
marbury versus madison • jefferson and john marshall • judiciary act of 1789 • judicial review • samuel chase impeachment
Marbury v Madison allowed the Marshall Court to give a broad definition of Judicial Review and perfect the Founding Father's vision of Constitutional checks and balances.
marbury versus madison • jefferson and john marshall • judiciary act of 1789 • judicial review • samuel chase impeachment
Military Spending and Social Security
The GOP House is not supporting military spending and blew a golden opportunity with regard to social security.
social security • military spending • gop
The GOP House is not supporting military spending and blew a golden opportunity with regard to social security.
social security • military spending • gop
State and Federal Cases and Statutes
In the United States, the law is derived from four primary sources: the Constitution, statutes, administrative regulations, and case law.
constitutional law • statutes • administrative regulations • common law • case law
In the United States, the law is derived from four primary sources: the Constitution, statutes, administrative regulations, and case law.
constitutional law • statutes • administrative regulations • common law • case law
The Confederate Government is Established
Southern political leaders knew that the seceding states would not be able to exist without some form of federal organization. The creation of a new government became an urgent necessity, and delegates of the first six Southern republics met at Montgomery, Alabama on February 4, 1861 to discuss just how such a government should be organized.
southern • political • federal • republics • confederacy
Southern political leaders knew that the seceding states would not be able to exist without some form of federal organization. The creation of a new government became an urgent necessity, and delegates of the first six Southern republics met at Montgomery, Alabama on February 4, 1861 to discuss just how such a government should be organized.
southern • political • federal • republics • confederacy
The People Taking Action in Defense of Freedom
Cities around the country adopt resolutions to protect their citizens from civil rights violations stemming from the Patriot Act.
patriot act • bill of rights • civil rights • civil liberties • fourth ammendment
Cities around the country adopt resolutions to protect their citizens from civil rights violations stemming from the Patriot Act.
patriot act • bill of rights • civil rights • civil liberties • fourth ammendment
A Big Mistake
A new Justice Department policy nibbles away at the the Sixth Amendemnt's guarantee to have the advice of counsel.
A new Justice Department policy nibbles away at the the Sixth Amendemnt's guarantee to have the advice of counsel.
A Century of U. S. Vice Presidents
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan represented an efficient approach to a more centralized government able to address general colonial issues but still under Parliamentary control.
albany plan of union • franklins plan of union • benjamin franklin's plan of union • colonial attempts at unity • the albany plan and the constitution
The Albany Plan represented an efficient approach to a more centralized government able to address general colonial issues but still under Parliamentary control.
albany plan of union • franklins plan of union • benjamin franklin's plan of union • colonial attempts at unity • the albany plan and the constitution
Celebrate Presidents' Day Learning History
Students hear of the sales and campaigns. Let them learn much more about the presidency with a variety of learning activities in history as well as reading and writing.
presidents day • president's day • teaching history to primary students • primary school teachers • compare and contrast
Students hear of the sales and campaigns. Let them learn much more about the presidency with a variety of learning activities in history as well as reading and writing.
presidents day • president's day • teaching history to primary students • primary school teachers • compare and contrast
Censoring Rush Limbaugh
Now that George W. Bush is out of office, liberal media outlets and their political cohorts must focus their vitriol on someone else.
rush limbaugh • censorship of rush limbaugh • censorship of conservative talk radio • the fairness doctrine • liberal media bias
Now that George W. Bush is out of office, liberal media outlets and their political cohorts must focus their vitriol on someone else.
rush limbaugh • censorship of rush limbaugh • censorship of conservative talk radio • the fairness doctrine • liberal media bias
Compare Obama's Inaugural Address & Lincoln's
Barack Obama has deftly evoked history in his march to the presidency.
obama inaugural address • obama evokes lincoln • obama lincoln comparisons • new declaration of independence • lincoln's inaugural address
Barack Obama has deftly evoked history in his march to the presidency.
obama inaugural address • obama evokes lincoln • obama lincoln comparisons • new declaration of independence • lincoln's inaugural address
Congress Considers New Trade Legislation
Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate.
fast track • gatt • gatt • imf • imf
Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate.
fast track • gatt • gatt • imf • imf
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
Data.gov Provides Showcase for Public Data
Data.gov, which provides access to public data both as raw data and in formats generated by data extraction tools, lets users obtain previously unavailable information.
data.gov debut • access to public data • open government initiative • access to government information • google public data debut
Data.gov, which provides access to public data both as raw data and in formats generated by data extraction tools, lets users obtain previously unavailable information.
data.gov debut • access to public data • open government initiative • access to government information • google public data debut
Ecuador Government Profile 2009
The Republic of Ecuador was once part of the northern Incan Empire before the Spanish conquered the area in 1533. Before becoming Ecuador the area was known as Quito.
politics in ecuador • government profile of ecuador • country of ecuador policy • domestic policy in ecuador • president correa of ecuador
The Republic of Ecuador was once part of the northern Incan Empire before the Spanish conquered the area in 1533. Before becoming Ecuador the area was known as Quito.
politics in ecuador • government profile of ecuador • country of ecuador policy • domestic policy in ecuador • president correa of ecuador
El Salvador Government Profile 2009
The democratic republic has a population of a little over 7 million people. The Spanish, led by Admiral Andres Nino first landed on Meanguera Island on May 31, 1522.
el salvador politics • political history of el salvador • el salvador government • government and politics in central america • central american government
The democratic republic has a population of a little over 7 million people. The Spanish, led by Admiral Andres Nino first landed on Meanguera Island on May 31, 1522.
el salvador politics • political history of el salvador • el salvador government • government and politics in central america • central american government
Examining The Vice Presidential Debate
The Oct. 2 debate between VP candidates Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin was quite relaxed, but did reveal one candidate's chilling opinion.
examining the vice presidential debate • debate shows frightening side of sarah palin • sarah palin sides with dick cheney • joe biden had specifics • sarah palin more than meets the eye
The Oct. 2 debate between VP candidates Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin was quite relaxed, but did reveal one candidate's chilling opinion.
examining the vice presidential debate • debate shows frightening side of sarah palin • sarah palin sides with dick cheney • joe biden had specifics • sarah palin more than meets the eye
GAYS IN GOVERNMENT
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
George Washington as President
George Washington assumed the presidency as Europe began a long period of strife begun by the 1789 French Revolution, events balanced by crucial domestic problems.
george washington presidency • foreign affairs in the washington years • domestic problems under george washington • the whiskey rebellion and george washington • weaknesses of jay's treaty
George Washington assumed the presidency as Europe began a long period of strife begun by the 1789 French Revolution, events balanced by crucial domestic problems.
george washington presidency • foreign affairs in the washington years • domestic problems under george washington • the whiskey rebellion and george washington • weaknesses of jay's treaty
Guantanamo Closing, Foreign Abortion Services
In his first three days as President Barack Obama moved to change US policies on Guantanamo detentions and funding of foreign family planning.
guantanamo detention faciltiy • foreign family planning • abortion counseling • executive orders • presidential memoranda
In his first three days as President Barack Obama moved to change US policies on Guantanamo detentions and funding of foreign family planning.
guantanamo detention faciltiy • foreign family planning • abortion counseling • executive orders • presidential memoranda
High Stakes in 2000
Why Election 2000 has especially high stakes.
election 2000 • presidential elections • us
Why Election 2000 has especially high stakes.
election 2000 • presidential elections • us
HUAC and the New Deal
The controversial nature of the FTP's productions would land it on the list of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
new deal program • the new deal • new deal programs • the federal theatre project • huac
The controversial nature of the FTP's productions would land it on the list of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
new deal program • the new deal • new deal programs • the federal theatre project • huac
Literary Terms in English – Metonymy, Synecdoche
Metonymy and synecdoche are often under-utilized tools in a writer or reader's arsenal - allowing for greater conveyance and understanding of symbolism, imagery, theme.
metonym • metonymy • synecdoche • figures of speech • literary terms english
Metonymy and synecdoche are often under-utilized tools in a writer or reader's arsenal - allowing for greater conveyance and understanding of symbolism, imagery, theme.
metonym • metonymy • synecdoche • figures of speech • literary terms english
Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre was the man who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.
maximilien robespierre • french revolution reign of terror • committee of public safety • guillotine reign of terror • louis xvi execution
Maximilien Robespierre was the man who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.
maximilien robespierre • french revolution reign of terror • committee of public safety • guillotine reign of terror • louis xvi execution
Military Homeschooling Families
There are many military families who homeschool their children. Here are some tips for making it a success.
military homeschooling • homeschooling families • military families • military homeschooler • homeschool overseas
There are many military families who homeschool their children. Here are some tips for making it a success.
military homeschooling • homeschooling families • military families • military homeschooler • homeschool overseas
Nicaragua Government Profile 2009
Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy located in Central America. It borders Honduras and Costa Rica and has fifteen departments, or states, and two autonomous regions.
nicaraguan government • political structure of nicaragua • nicaragua politics • political parties nicaragua • nicaragua history
Nicaragua is a constitutional democracy located in Central America. It borders Honduras and Costa Rica and has fifteen departments, or states, and two autonomous regions.
nicaraguan government • political structure of nicaragua • nicaragua politics • political parties nicaragua • nicaragua history
Parting Gifts
"Clinton's tawdry behavior made it seem that this last week a mature adult was taking over the presidency from a clever, but narcissistic adolescent. As people remember what it is like to have a President whose character one can respect, they will wonder why they were ever satisfied with less."
george w. bush • clinton • transfer of power
"Clinton's tawdry behavior made it seem that this last week a mature adult was taking over the presidency from a clever, but narcissistic adolescent. As people remember what it is like to have a President whose character one can respect, they will wonder why they were ever satisfied with less."
george w. bush • clinton • transfer of power
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