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Government
Questions and information about the structure and history of legislative systems and ruling empires of countries other than the United States
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Where did the study if government originate?
The study of Political Science is actually a fairly new endeavor President Woodrow Wilson was the first person to have a degree in Political Science. It origins, are a derivative of Sociology and what we now understand to be Criminal Justice.
Government controlled by a small group of wealthy landowners and corporate leaders?
The literal definition would be a polyarchy.
The First Continental Congress had delegates from?
Twelve of the 13 original colonies; the exception was Georgia, which was considered a convict colony.
Is the standard military issued underwear boxers or briefs?
They aren't issued underwear. You have to buy your own.. Either browm of a tan color
How much money does congress spend on war each year?
The budget for 2008 for the US military was 777 trillion dollars.
Which of Kennedy's brothers was elected to the senate in 1962 and still holds that seat today?
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
What is the importance of Public Policy Analysis as a course of study?
Help equip the student with analytical mind of evaluating various policies
law
Why were strong kings rare and central government generally missing under the feudal system?
No one caresss!
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Kings under the feudal system generally had weak methods for gathering taxes and for ensuring their rule. The people were often reliant on local governing mechanisms.What government agency do you go to for low income housing assistance?
If you are looking for rental subsidy, you should contact your local Public Housing Athourity which can be found at the following link:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/
If you are looking for Low Income Housing ( income and rent restricted, but not a rental subsidy program) contact your state Housing Finance Agency which can be found at the link below
http://www.novococ.com/low_income_housing/lihtc/information_state.php
Should governments subsidize artists?
No. If the artist is good, they will earn their keep. If the artist is bad, they don't deserve help.
What are some bad things about congress?
: As congress also means sexual coitus - one bad thing about ongress is sexually transmitted deseases. See Merriam-webster.com example 1b: : Main Entry: con·gress : "Pronunciation: \ˈkäŋ-grəs also -rəs, British usually ˈkäŋ-ˌgres\ : Function: noun : Etymology: Latin congressus, from congredi to come together, from com- + gradi to go - more at grade : Date: 1528 : 1 a : the act or action of coming together and meeting b : coitus "
In a what government all the power of the state is concentrated in a single central authority?
unitary
