Exploring the Relationship Between Civic Duties and Responsibilities
Citizens have a special role in society, with extra rights and duties. But, we are all part of society, which brings with it both civic duties and civic responsibilities. Duties are requirements...
The American Civil War was a “brother vs. brother” conflict. Each side had many similarities and the differences were often a matter of degree. The Union and Confederacy each had large militaries...
The U.S. Constitution provides a framework for our national government. Power is divided between the federal government and states (federalism). Certain powers are assigned (delegated),...
Ideas about justice, fairness, and equity have long been central to human thought.. The American people in 1787 were worried about ratifying a Constitution that was missing the enumeration of...
President Lincoln did not live to oversee the reconstruction of the United States after the Civil War. But prior to his assassination he had formed a loose plan of action to reunite the states after...
The Worst U.S. Presidents for the Economy: A Look at the Damage Caused
There have been 46 U.S. presidencies to date (2023), and it can be difficult to determine which one was the worst for the economy. However, there are a few contenders that stand out as having had a...
