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Japan And The U.S.: Two Free Nations, Two Versions Of Free Press, Eliza Koch

Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

The media are important in a democracy; they provide a means of communication between the government and its constituents. They also serve as a fourth branch to check the country’s government. Although these two nations have different histories there are many similarities in the media systems. This presentation examines the media and politics in two separate democratic nations, Japan and the United States. Despite their different historical and cultural backgrounds, they have similarities. Both nations have free press, but there are cases when both governmental systems have attempted to censure their media in one form or another. This presentation delves …

County Government Structure And Expenditure, Dovlet H. Babajanov

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This research inquired into whether government structure has any influence on expenditure. On the national sample of U.S. county governments several hypotheses were tested. To estimate the influence of structure on expenditure, a linear regression analysis was used. The findings suggest that government structure does have an impact on agencies' expenditure levels. Specifically, findings indicate that traditional Commission structure tends to spend the least, followed by Commission-mayor and the most expensive being Commission-manager.

Playing Games: Governmental Influence And Individual Assertion In Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" Series, Benjamin Jon Geistfeld

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This thesis explores the relationship between The Hunger Games protagonist Katniss Everdeen and the two governments, one led by President Snow and the other led by President Coin, with which she interacts. In my first chapter, I argue that Presidents Snow and Coin both try to influence Katniss to follow their own agendas by dictating certain social conditions to her through laws, educational curricula, and state-sponsored industries. Each President carefully designs these conditions to support their own agendas rather than the agendas of the citizens they govern. I use Louis Althusser's theory of ideology and ideological state apparatuses and Michel …

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

We The People, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Chapter 4: Teaching Civic And Governement, And Economics, Andrew P. Johnson

Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications

This chapter examines the teaching of civics and government, and of economics. Below are listed the NCSS teacher expectations in each of these content areas as well as ideas for teaching. This chapter ends with a description of global education, a newer area of social studies that incorporates a variety of disciplines and their global impact.

This article is an excerpt from Johnson, A. (2009). Making connections in elementary and middle school social studies (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.

Celebrating Our U.S. Constitution Day, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University.

Ethics In Business And Government, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Ethics

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Supreme Court Of The United States, Poplar Creek Public Library District

Democracy/Government

Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from Poplar Creek Public Library District, Illinois.

U.S. Flag And National Anthem, Fort Hays State University

Democracy/Government

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Fort Hays State University, Kansas.

We The People, Emporia State University

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Emporia State University, Kansas.

Celebrate The U.S. Constitution Day, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Constitution

Photographs of a display of government documents from Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania.

The Words We Live By, University Of South Alabama

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of South Alabama.

To Form A More Perfect Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Constitution Day, University Of Cincinnati - Main Campus

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Constitution Day, Albion College

Constitution

Photograph of a display of government documents from Albion College, Michigan.

Constitution Day, St. Mary's University, Texas

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from St. Mary's University, Texas.

Constitution Day, University Of San Francisco

Constitution

Photograph of a display of government documents from the University of San Francisco.

Constitution Week, University Of South Alabama

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of South Alabama.

Constitution Day, Southwest Minnesota State University

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Southwest Minnesota State University.

Constitution Day, Humboldt State University

Constitution

Bibliography of a display of government documents from Humboldt State University, California.

Celebrate Constitution Day, Poplar Creek Public Library District

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Poplar Creek Public Library District, Illinois.

Constitution Day, Texas Tech University School Of Law

Constitution

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Texas Tech University School of Law.

Origins Of The Commonwealth Of Puerto Rico In The Context Of United States Strategic Interests In The Caribbean (1938-1950), Francisco J. Gonzalez Sosa

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this paper is to explore the political and military considerations that provided the frame of reference for the promulgation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 1952. Since 1492 possession of this island has been coveted by nations with vital interest in the Caribbean region. To the United States, who conquered the island in 1898, Puerto Rico formed the backbone of the defense perimeter for the Panama Canal and adjacent shipping lanes. Experience during World War 11 and the subsequent threat from the Soviet Union reinforced the military value of the island. The importance of the geostrategic …