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The Conflict In Syria: Should The United States Get More Involved?, Jacob Peoples
The Conflict In Syria: Should The United States Get More Involved?, Jacob Peoples
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The purpose of this research is to explore the relations between Syria, Russia, and the United States in the Syrian civil war. The relationship has been in turmoil because of the complexities of the situation. Syria has been a designated state sponsor of terrorism since December 29, 1979, five years before the next designated state of Iran. Syria is a very important and strategic country and now more than ever has a large risk of being completely overrun by the newest terrorist group ISIS. The turmoil is possibly stemming initially from the result of a failed 1957 Central Intelligence Agency …
United States Federal Courts And Inter-Branch War Powers, Erica Lindsey Fields
United States Federal Courts And Inter-Branch War Powers, Erica Lindsey Fields
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US Federal Courts and Inter-Branch War Powers
Author: Erica Fields, with Dr. Jasmine Farrier and Dr. Laura Moyer
Department of Political Science- University of Louisville
Introduction
When a separation of powers issue arises between the branches of the United States government, they can seek remedy in the federal courts. This has become especially relevant in the area of war powers. Over the past 40 years, members of Congress have challenged Presidential encroachment of war powers 10 times in the courts.
Purpose
To determine if the rulings in the 10 war powers cases could best be explained by the ideologies of …