Sanny Ojeda
Mr.Wipf
Government Per.2
13 October, 2017
California thinks it can secede from the U.S, easier than Catalonia can from Spain? I am not in favor of california seceding from the United States nor, do I think it can easily secede from the U.S than Catalonia can from Spain. First of all, California depends on the government way too much in order to say that they can easily cut ties off with the rest of the country. Also, california uses as much as 200 billion dollars worth, for school, transportation and other necessities just from the government. If california really wanted to secede from the U.S then go ahead but I don't think it will be as easy as they say. What will the U.S do now that they won't be receiving money from the
This paper will be focusing on Robert Casey better known as “Bob” Casey the Senator from Pennsylvania. Casey was born and raised on April 13, 1960, in Scranton Pennsylvania. Casey; “graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in 1982 and spent the following year teaching fifth grade and coaching eighth-grade basketball in inner city Philadelphia for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps”. (Senate.gov) Later on, he received his law degree from Catholic University in 1988. He married to his wife Teresa and has 4 children. In 2002 Casey wanted to follow his father into running for governor of Pennsylvania, however, he was defeated, later becoming the “treasurer” in the elections of 2004. Casey was first elected to the senate in 2006 as a Democrat, showing as one of the second highest victories since “1920” against an incumbent Senator. Later in 2012, he was re-elected becoming the first Democrat Senator into serving a full term and into being re-elected as a Pennsylvania Senator. Casey has become and followed the step of his father who was also a governor.
While there are benefits to no longer having federal oversight, a number of issues need to be addressed in order for the Lone Star State to remain self-sustaining. I think secession would drastically reduce the quality and quantity of state-run programs offered, due to one third of Texas’ budget being subsidized by the federal government. Without the additional federal funding, I imagine many programs would be restructured or even shut down entirely. Medicaid, for example, is a program that I believe would not survive. The growing costs coupled with the loss of financial support would make it unsustainable. Secession would also introduce the need for more special districts and new government departments in order to deal with issues that are currently handled by the federal government. So far, from a financial and public service standpoint, it doesn’t really look like the wisest choice to
The Northern states believed that we should remain as one under the union, while the southern states wanted to secede from the union. In document E John C. Calhoun claims that the states have the right to secede from the Union. The southern states believed that since they voluntarily joined the United States, they should be able to voluntarily leave. But at President Lincoln's “First Inaugural Address”, he claims that secession is illegal and unconstitutional, and that the union was perpetual (Document F). Lincoln also claimed that the constitution binds the states together and that the country cannot legally be broken up.
The two documents contain very general similarities. They both have a bicameral legislature, which means that they have two chambers or houses. They also both have a Bill of Rights which showcases the rights that the citizens have. Like the U.S. government, the Californian government also has a legislative, executive, and judicial branch where, in short, the legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch carries out the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws, among other things. In order for both governments to run smoothly, California was influenced by the federal system of checks and balances, meaning that no single branch of government can become too powerful. In addition, the state governor has similar duties to the president such as serving as commander in chief of a militia and having the supreme executive power (Cal. Const. art. V, § 1&7). Although, within the similarities, many differences can be noted between the two documents, ranging from minor differences to major differences.
...and Tennessee seceded. Again this is based on Freehling’s attempt to show that there were leaders of this movement that threatened secession in the past and continued to lead the way. However, it is important to understand why other States followed and why some like Kentucky did not.
Some states are currently threatening to leave the country because of the belief that the government has too much power over the people and the laws our country has to follow. In our society, we live by laws set by the government, and if any of them are broken, there is a punishment. These laws are set to make sure that the people of America are following the way things are ran so the country will not collapse. Although these laws are set for the safety of the people, sometimes when the government has that kind of power to make people follow certain things they should not have to follow, many issues arise. In the late 1800’s, many issues emerged between the South and the Union on whether the Southern states had the right to secede from the United States. The Southern states did have the right to secede because of political, economical, and social reasons. These reasons include numerous examples of the Union treating the South unfairly and violating the terms of the U.S constitution.
The secession ordinance from South Carolina rationalizes secession based on law of compact. To begin with a compact is defined as “an agreement between two or more individuals or entities” ("compact"), South Carolina reasoned that compact was not upheld by the United States and therefore South Carolina was within its legal right to leave the Union. Breaking this down further S.C. gives a clear understanding of what the law of compact means to them” mutual obligation, failure to perform material part releases obligation, if an arbiter in not provide each party uses judgment to determine fact or failure, with all consequences” (Perman Michael). South Caroline reasoned that the contract in which they entered into was no longer providing justice, domestic Tranquility, promoting general welfare or securing the prosperity of the south as promised in the opening statement of the Constitution. On the ...
California geography in the 1860s were wide and flat valleys with a limited population what made what the ideal crop. California physical geography in the 1860s were flat and wide in the valleys which made wheat the ideal crop ideal crop, Before the panic of 1893, wheat was “profitable agricultural commodity” (201).The central valley of California improved agricultural through the development of technology such as “planting, pulverizing the earth, spreading the seeds in one operation, and improvements on cutting and threshing of grain” (pg. 202) California physical geography led to a prosperous agricultural and diversity various types of
Should euthanasia be allowed or not? It has become a very controversial issue nowadays. Velleman and Hooker have different perspectives on euthanasia, and whether there should be laws permitting voluntary and non-voluntary euthanasia. Although there are well-reasoned arguments on both sides, I would strongly agree with Hooker's argument that there should be a law permitting voluntary euthanasia when it is for the wellbeing of the person and that each individual should be able to make their own decision.
The South seceded unlawfully for many reasons. Firstly, the thirteen original colonies, Texas, and Mexico all gave up their indigenous, sovereign status to enter the Union, in hopes of receiving the guaranteed benefits that the U.S. Constitution offers: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. All other states that appealed to Congress for statehood, have no right to even think about the idea of sovereignty, as they never held the status and wanted to be a part of the glorious Union. Secondly, the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, states that one of the goals for the new nation was “to form a more perfect Union.” The statement “more perfect Union” encapsulates the ceaselessness and perpetuity of the Union, and implies the inseparability of its states. Another piece of evidence, found manifestly in the U.S. Constitution, is Article 1, Section 10, which states “No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation.” Since the Confederate...
By January, seven states had seceded from the Union, led by South Carolina. In February these "wayward sisters" were united as the Confederate States of America with Jefferson Davis as president. Over the next few months, four more states would secede, bringing the total to eleven as tensions grew and the population realized that war was inevitable.
In the 1960’s California experienced reverence through the reputation of being a promising great state. The increasing population as well as the massive publicity, contributed in highlighting this notion. However, in 2011, California no longer holds the same reputation in the eyes of its residents. With a current state deficit of $25.4 Billion, many Californians believe that the state is hopeless and can no longer regain to its past stardom. Famed Historian, Kevin Starr argues that California has lost its promise entirely; however, California has not lost its promise entirely for the fact that California is still the eighth largest economy in the world. California is able to function even with a dysfunctional government and institutional structure. California still has the potential to recover its reputation as a great promising state. By tackling the state’s dilemma, we are able to understand why and how California lost its greatness. Once we analyze the core problems of the state, such as the initiative process, the state legislature, and misrepresentation of the public, we will have a better understanding of how to tackle the issue.
Why does Lindblom describe business as having a “privileged” position in policymaking? Does this privilege vary across different capitalist economies? Why or why not?
California has many famous Universities, such as UC Berkley, UC Davis, UC San diego, and UC Los Angeles. Especially in Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California are quite famous. University of Southern California is a private university established on Octorber 6, 1880 and it is located near the downtown of Los Angeles. Also, this university has four thousand students, and the campus size is 227 acres. Based on its academic achievements and contributions, University of Southern California is ranked in number 23 of the list of top educational institutions in the world. In my following paragraphs, I will discuss about the weaknesses and strengths of University of Southern California. To the strengths,
California started its statehood unlike any other state before or after it succession. California entered the nation as a free state in 1950, during the time of the Gold Rush. From the Gold Rush came the term “California Dream” which is the “psychological motivation to gain fast wealth or fame in a new land” (Manhattan-Institute.org). From the time of the Gold Rush up until recent years, California has been associated with obtaining fast wealth and fame. This encouraged people from all over the world to come to California in hopes of striking it rich, just as people continued to do up until the 90's. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 immensely accelerated certain changes that had been in the making for decades. For instance, California was already filled with different races and cultures, but when the Gold Rush struck, California became an international frontier where people from every continent were joining together. “California also set an important precedent for civil societies with diverse populations” (page 121). By 1850, California was flooded with over 300,000 people seeking gold. The fact that California has always attracted so many different people has created a land filled with many languages, cultures, and social customs. “The arrival and departure of thousan...