President Reagan was elected president of the United States on November 4th 1980 defeating the incumbent President Jimmy Carter. President Reagan carried 44 States and won 489 electoral college votes. President Reagan entered office on January 20, 1981. When he entered office, the United States was a mess. The country faced the highest rate of inflation since 1947. The interest rates were as high as 13%. We had a major problem with unemployment at its peak was at 10.8%. Poverty rate was at 15.2%
United States Government: Giving The Three Branches of Government Credit Natalie Baez Period 2 English 4 Mr. Shapiro 3 February 2014 President Barack Obama is not the only person running the country. The three branches of government take a vital role in what goes on in the United States. The president and the people involved in the three branches of government are the ones pulling the strings in today’s society. In the United States, there are three branches of government
the first president of the United States. George Washington was in office from April 30th, 1789 to when he
govern a country. The thesis of this paper is to explore American presidency. The US president is among the most powerful
The United States have had many great presidents. all of the past presidents of the United States have had good qualities. i believe that john F. Kennedy was the best president that the United States has had. he has many great qualities such as charisma, leadership, and peaceful personality. John F Kennedy was a exceptional leader, he had always planned for the future of the United States. although a lot of his plans were not executed due to his short time in office, he accomplished many things
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the United States took a bold stand against the Soviet Union, Communism, and the installation of nuclear arms in Cuba. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union that occurred between October 14 and October 28, 1962 (“Cuban Missile Crisis Timeline”). During the Cold War Era, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were already high because of the way that World War II ended. The Soviet Union’s decision
groups: the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together make up the United States Congress. The House of Representatives are meant to represent the nation’s people. The intention of this branch is to ensure that the citizens of America have their voices heard and opinions enacted. Meanwhile the Senate offers equal representation by consisting of two Senators per state regardless of the size or population of the state. While they sometimes reach out of these powers, this branch was meant to
The three branches of government in the United States of America are: the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch. Each are important in their own way but it is held that the executive branch has more power. The legislative branch is composed of Congress and many Senators coming from every state. The judicial branch is in charge of overseeing court matters regarding law and order. Each branch of the government of the United States is very important for several reasons.
elected officials are held accountable for. Being aware and knowing the difference between the United States and Texas Constitution allows citizens to be apprehensive of what is happening in our government. The topics on the amending and impeachment system and the Judicial and Executive Branch grant insight of the proceedings in our governments. For an amendment to become official for the United States’ Constitution it would first need approval by the Senate and the House of Representatives with
Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and most of the Allied powers. However, the United States did not do so. Both liberal and conservative opposition as well as the behavior and actions of President Wilson significantly contributed to the defeat of the Treaty of Versailles in the United States. Liberal groups saw components of the treaty as being insufficient and failing to ensure the interests of the United States and this belief spread to many. Conservative groups viewed aspects of the treaty