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Institutions of National Government
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Constitution Origins & Government Structure
Political Beliefs and Behaviors
Political Parties, Interest groups, & Mass Media
http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/politics/rudy-giuliani-doubles-down-obama-love-country-interview/index.html
"Clinton Family Foundation May Pose Campaign Risks"
Source: Huffingtonpost.com
What happened:
- Bill Clinton formed a foundation during his presidency
- Foundation will hurt Hillary Clinton as she moves towards the second presidential campaign
Who's Involved: Foreign Govt, Hillary & Bill Clinton, Voters
Connection: Affects the way citizens vote and participate if they figure out that she has a foundation that receives donations from foreign governments.
"Giuliani stands by, explains Obama 'America' remarks"
Source: cnn.com
What Happened:
- Giuliani criticizes Obama during a dinner event
- Says that Obama doesn't love America
- CNBC anchorman Larry Kudlow recorded Giuliani criticizing Obama
Who's Involved: Giuliani, Obama, Lary Kudlow
Connection: Impact of news media on politics since giuliana receives death threats. Giving out negative effects on him and Obama.
"Democrats Say They Want President Obama to Ignore the Rule of Law – But There’s a Catch"
Source: ijreview.com
What happened:
- Obama's using his executive orders to pass laws
- His rationale is that something must be done, even if congress refuses
Who's involved:
Obama and Congress (checks and balances)
Connection: Congress using the checks and balances to limit the power of the president to prevent social conflicts.
Public Policy
Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties
Institutions of National Government
"Department of Transportation proposes ban on e-cigarettes on airplanes"
source: CNN
- DOT wants to improve air quality and overall comfort on aircraft
- others claim e-cigs do not pose secondhand health benefits
- decision to be made in April
who: Department of Transportation, Tobacco Control Task Force
connection: the policy making by the Department of Transportation
"Court rules florist discriminated against gay couple by refusing to sell flowers for their wedding"
source: ACLU
- refused to provide services because of personal religious beliefs
- determined it violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination and Consumer Protection Act
who: Benton County Superior Court, small businesses
connection: judicial interpretation found that religious freedom did not override this case
"Obama's plans for immigration hit a roadblock"
source: CNN
- Texas judge ruled against reforms
- all progress suspended temporarily
who: the President, Justice Department, Judge Andrew Hanen
connection: relationship and balance of power between the President and the bureaucracy