Internet commerce and the complexities of complying with state sales and use tax laws When a citizen of a state purchases goods from a vendor out of the state, usually they do not pay any sales tax to either state involved. Until fairly recently in our nations history, these transactions were ...

Stupid White Men Across the United States of America, many people express their opinions about the government. Michael Moore expressed his opinions in the form of a book that is called Stupid White Men. In his book, Moore talks about certain issues in the world and government. He blames most ...

Mike Albin April 1, 2000 State and Local Government Dr. Arnold State of the State In this paper we are asked to read the text by Dr. Paul Brace, "State Government & Economic Performance," from that we are to decide as if we were the governor of the state of Kansas, which economi...

The Constitution of the United States is a great frontier in history because it outlines social, political and economic standards that help develop a better country. It defines principles of government and establishes controlling power over a governing body. Revolutionists fought to protect the newl...

There is a strong tendency among American politicians and economists to attempt to deal with issues and problems in isolation. Politicians take this approach because they apparent have difficulty dealing with complexity. Economists take this approach so that they can factor troublesome ...

For over two centuries, the American Constitution established the foundation of democratic government. It can undoubtedly be considered the most reliable and longest-lasting piece of document in the history of government. The Constitution, adopted in 1789, created a framework that secured the natio...

"Queensland is the sunshine state. In the light of recent terrorist attacks around the world, should our attention be concentrated on encouraging tourism or should these resources be channeled towards national security? Draw up and justify recommendations for government policy." Hike th...

What role does the government have in legalizing or not legalizing gambling? State lotteries date back to Colonial America. In that time lotteries were used to pave streets and to fund other public work. However, in the 1870's, gambling scandals involving bribery of state and federal officials ...

American's view of the world and our place in it has changed many times over. Our history is filled with significant dates that shaped our history, July 4, 1776, December 7, 1941, June 6, 1944, and most recently September 11, 2001. April 19, 1995 was such a date. That day, at approximately 9...

By the late 1780's many Americans had grown dissatisfied with the Confederation. It was unable to deal effectively with economic problems and weak in the face of Shay's Rebellion. A decade earlier, Americans had deliberately avoided creating a strong national government. Now they recons...

In his state of the union speech in December 1813, James Madison declared that "[T]he destiny of the United States [is] to be a great, a flourishing, and a powerful nation." Originally the Framers had mindfully believed federalism, allowing both the state and national governments to form...

We all have several questions. Do I have a future of prosperity? Will I be able to afford a home of my own? Will my children or I live as well or better that my parents? These are but a few of the questions we all ask ourselves daily. The answers to these depend on how well the United States economy...

America has always been defined by the constitution, the amendments, and most importantly, by the people of the United States. Notice what is not listed: the freedoms given to the people of the United States by these three crucial establishments. This one incredibly significant element is not ment...

The Whiskey RebellionThe Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 helped bring about the demise of the aristocratic Federalist Government in favor of the democratic Republican Government, concerned with the needs of all of its citizens.The new country of the United States of America suffered many growing pains in ...

THESIS PAPER"The Constitution of 1787 was written solely to advance the economic interests of the upper classes of the United States."At the time the Constitution of 1787 was written, America had just won its independence from the monarchy of England. In England, the king and the aristocracy contro...

When evaluating the balance between Federalist and Anti-Federalist influence in the United States, one must also have a firm understanding on the basis of their views as they apply to the Constitution itself. The first mention of Federalism was in the 17th century, though strictly in religious te...

Free college tuition, up-to-date technologies in every classroom, and reduced class sizes. Do not these ideas sound good? All of this and much more can be possible with a state lottery for North Carolina. State lotteries produce additional funds for the state that can be allocated towards educatio...

Legalization of MarijuanaConstitutionalSociety today is very different than it used to be. When the United States Constitution was first written life itself was on different terms. Things and behaviors dealt with in today's world seem to be a little more complex than back in older times, and with th...

One of the main issues in Puerto Rico today is the problem of status. Currently, Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth, or an organized incorporated territory. Under Commonwealth, it has control of its internal affairs, has its own constitution, flag, anthem, and elected governor. According to Senator of Pu...

The Supreme Law: The ConstitutionFor over two centuries, the American Constitution established the foundation of democratic government. It can undoubtedly be considered the strongest and longest lasting piece of document in the history of government. The Constitution, adopted in 1789, created a fra...

"Freedom" is often an ambiguous concept for Americans. While America is considered the home of the "free" the idea is not meant to encourage citizens to do anything they please or desire. If this were the case, then there would no form of structure and organization, which allow...

When Mark Dayton was sworn in as Minnesota's newest U.S. Senator in January 2001, it was the latest stop in a career that has kept public service to Minnesota and to the nation as its top priority. In more than three decades of service, in a variety of capacities, Mark has worked to use his skills a...

PA compared to NCPennsylvania and North Carolina are two states on the east side of the United States. Though they are apart in miles, they have many similarities, yet some differences. My mother and I had a chance to stay with my aunt in Hershey a few years back. As her and my mother discussed the ...

The U.S. Constitution Article Five, clause two of the United States Constitution states, "under the Authority of the United States, [the Constitution] shall be the supreme law of the land." As a result of the fact that the current activist government is pursuing inconsistent polic...

The United States Constitution gives very specific powers to congress. These powers are very limited and are each enumerated in the text of the Constitution. One of the powers is "[t]o regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes" (Article I, Sec...