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The House of Representatives has 435 members, whilst the Senate has only 100. Yet the Senate holds more power individually because there are fewer senators in number. The House is divided into territory of states by population, and represents the local population at the federal level. The Senate represents the states' interests at the federal level.  Read More »

Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress has a bicameral legislature for many different reasons: historical ~ parliamentary government used as an example; practical ~ compromises such as the New Jersey and Virgina plans/resolutions; theoretical ~ popular sovereignty. The terms of Congress are determined by the 20th Amendment of the Constitution.  Read More »

Everyone is aware that our political society is made up of two major parties - but do you know why?
Several reasons include the historical basis of two-party systems, the force of tradition, the electoral system, and an ideological consensus.  Read More »

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It's interesting to see how people's attitudes change over time. Many elderly citizens today find it difficult to adjust to the new times and to the new technology. "Back in my day," they begin, as the recall older times that were much simpler.  Read More »

Dans Le Petit Prince, il y a les baobabs sur la planète du Petit Prince, qui commencement par être petit, mais ils deviendraient une grande problème si le petit prince les ne soignait pas en arrachant les brindilles. Saint-Exupéry veut nous averter des dangers qui menacent la vie dans notre propre monde avec cette situation des baobabs.  Read More »

One recurring theme that can be found in the Beowulf epic is the importance of establishing one’s own identity. In Anglo-Saxon times, the male figure was known as his father’s son through family lineage. Often, the male attempted to live up to the same standards as their ancestors. Throughout the poem, Beowulf refers to himself in different ways as his own sense of identity grows.  Read More »

so today was an interesting day. i have come to many conclutions. how i have i dont know, somewhere between being stranded in the cold rain and painting in my room with only my ipod songs playing i have realized a few things, one, that it is particularly hard to type with new nails =]  Read More »