Daniel Manning (May 16, 1831 – December 24, 1887) was an American businessman, journalist, and politician most notable for having served as the 37th Unites States Secretary of Treasury
Born in Albany New York, he was educated in the public schools and then entered the world of commerce. At the age of 11, Manning went to work for the Albany Atlas which later consolidated with the Argus in 1856 where he became the editor in 1865 and owner in 1873.
Manning's political career was very successful as well. He served as the chairman of the New York Democratic committee from 1881 to 1885and later was appointed Secretary of Treasury by President Grover Cleveland in March 1885. Manning resigned from this post in February 1887 due to ill health.
He died later that year in Albany of Brights Disease An engraved portrait of Manning appears on U.S. paper money, on the series 1886 20.00 silver certificates. Some of these notes are referred to as "diamondbacks" due to their unusual reverse design and they are scarce.
Joe Biden- he is the 47th vice president, from Pennsylvania. He is the sixth youngest senator in the U.S. history. And he is actually the 14th longest serving senator also.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The president has many jobs, for instance the president is the chief of state, this means that he is in charge of inspiring all Americans. Second the president is the highest boss of all other government workers. This means he can tell anyone in the government what to do and when to do it. (Including the Military) He is also in charge of telling the American ambassadors what to say to all the foreign governments. The president can also influence the law making process of the congress. The president is also the chief of party. With this power he can help people of his own party to be elected into office. Lastly the president is in charge of the economic status of the United States.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Socialism Communism Capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth.
Socialism is an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth.
Communism is a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
1. Pick two countries in Chapter 22 and provide an in depth paragraph on their government and how it operates.
England has a government that is very effective. This government has two branches in the legislature and they speak their mind and don't care what they are saying.
On the other hand China has one of the most powerful single person. They also have a government system that does not share any information with the world.
2. What are some of the similarities of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries in Chapter 22 have a single person that is said to be in complete rule, but they have very little power over that country. They also have two branches of the legislature. This makes it easier for the citizens to take part.
3. What are some of the differences of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries have different ways that they run. Mexico has government most like the United States, but others like China have governments that are more controlled by a single person.
4. Which country in Chapter 22 do you believe has the strongest government and why?
I think China has the strongest government, this is because they have been around the longest out of all other governments.
5. In what ways does the U.S. government relate to the methods of governments listed in Chapter 22?
The United States has a single leader, but this person has very little power. They have two branches of the legislature and the citizens vote on who should be in office.
England has a government that is very effective. This government has two branches in the legislature and they speak their mind and don't care what they are saying.
On the other hand China has one of the most powerful single person. They also have a government system that does not share any information with the world.
2. What are some of the similarities of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries in Chapter 22 have a single person that is said to be in complete rule, but they have very little power over that country. They also have two branches of the legislature. This makes it easier for the citizens to take part.
3. What are some of the differences of the countries that are in Chapter 22?
The countries have different ways that they run. Mexico has government most like the United States, but others like China have governments that are more controlled by a single person.
4. Which country in Chapter 22 do you believe has the strongest government and why?
I think China has the strongest government, this is because they have been around the longest out of all other governments.
5. In what ways does the U.S. government relate to the methods of governments listed in Chapter 22?
The United States has a single leader, but this person has very little power. They have two branches of the legislature and the citizens vote on who should be in office.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Quiz Chapter 7
1. Explain the difference between hard and soft money:
Hard money is the money that each candidate makes by calling people and getting them to support financially to their campaign. While soft money is the easy money to get. This money comes from the government or the parties general fund.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
There is a stage in time when people are nominated into these positions. If there is more than one in a party then there is then a primary election. Then after the primary election the candidates run against the other parties for the position.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
A closed primary election is when the primary election the only people to vote on their own parties nominees. While the open primary allows the anyone to be voting on each party.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
Absentee voting is a style of voting when the person can't make it to their precinct to vote they get to vote at home. This is a good thing because it allows people to vote if they are unable to vote on the selected day.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
I can see everyone voting from home. This may be a new way to vote because it is really convenient and we now have the technology to do this. Their may be some security problems with this idea but i think this is where we will be going.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think that the elections spend way too much money. All the candidates are complaining about our national debt but they spend millions of dollars on the way to get into the office. That in my eyes is a little hypocritical.
7. Go to cnn.com or foxnews.com and find an article dealing with the election process. Post the article in your blog and provide your viewpoints pertaining to the article.
Robert Sharpe conceded the race to Pat Nadolski in a press release Wednesday after a recount showed Nadolski picked up 20,623 votes, while Sharpe picked up only 20,617 votes.
Prior to the recount, Nadolski had a seven-vote lead.
Nadolski was running for his first full term as D.A. against Sharpe, a local defense attorney
I think that this close of a election is crazy. I think that even though there was a recount to make sure these are accurate, but Still think that there is something else we could do. This close of a election could share the office.
Hard money is the money that each candidate makes by calling people and getting them to support financially to their campaign. While soft money is the easy money to get. This money comes from the government or the parties general fund.
2. What is the electoral process and is this something that you agree or disagree with and why?
There is a stage in time when people are nominated into these positions. If there is more than one in a party then there is then a primary election. Then after the primary election the candidates run against the other parties for the position.
3. What is the difference between a closed and open primary?
A closed primary election is when the primary election the only people to vote on their own parties nominees. While the open primary allows the anyone to be voting on each party.
4. Explain what absentee voting is and what the positives and negative may be with regards to it:
Absentee voting is a style of voting when the person can't make it to their precinct to vote they get to vote at home. This is a good thing because it allows people to vote if they are unable to vote on the selected day.
5. What changes to your see in the way we run elections ten years from now?
I can see everyone voting from home. This may be a new way to vote because it is really convenient and we now have the technology to do this. Their may be some security problems with this idea but i think this is where we will be going.
6. Explain your views on money and elections with regards the amount of money that is spent:
I think that the elections spend way too much money. All the candidates are complaining about our national debt but they spend millions of dollars on the way to get into the office. That in my eyes is a little hypocritical.
7. Go to cnn.com or foxnews.com and find an article dealing with the election process. Post the article in your blog and provide your viewpoints pertaining to the article.
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) —
Out of more than 41,000 votes cast, only six decided the Alamance County district attorney's race.Robert Sharpe conceded the race to Pat Nadolski in a press release Wednesday after a recount showed Nadolski picked up 20,623 votes, while Sharpe picked up only 20,617 votes.
Prior to the recount, Nadolski had a seven-vote lead.
Nadolski was running for his first full term as D.A. against Sharpe, a local defense attorney
I think that this close of a election is crazy. I think that even though there was a recount to make sure these are accurate, but Still think that there is something else we could do. This close of a election could share the office.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Democratic Party:
The democratic party was first started in the late 1700's by a well known politician, Thomas Jefferson. He started this party on the basic belief that the government had too much power, and it should be limited. The democratic party held its first convention in 1832 with the re-election of Andrew Jackson. The democratic party is not only the longest running political party in the United States, but it is now known as the oldest one yet. The symbol for the democrats is the donkey, this was first published in an editorial cartoon in 1870 to represent the anti-war faction that he did not agree with.
Republican Party:
The republican party was started in 1856 with the presidential candidate John C. Freemont. The party rose out of the controversy of the western territories wanting slaves.
With these two parties it makes us possible to vote for things. We have the choice to go choose between many people. It is what makes it possible to give us choice.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Assignment 4
Nation wide our countries major concern for the new election is our national debt. With the country coming out of a large economical depression many people think that is the most important thing around, but there are many other things that are going on throughout the world that is more important than just our debt. We also have a war going on across the seas, and also have many terrorist issues that are crucial to the survival of the United States.
I also think that with the new people elected into office they will only be focused on the money spent not on what needs to get done, or the needs of the people. Also with the smoking ban being passed in South Dakota we will be having a larger need for money too. Where is the money going to come from that we use to make while people smoked in the bars. It will be really hard to come up with the millions of dollars smokers bring into the state.
I also think that with the new people elected into office they will only be focused on the money spent not on what needs to get done, or the needs of the people. Also with the smoking ban being passed in South Dakota we will be having a larger need for money too. Where is the money going to come from that we use to make while people smoked in the bars. It will be really hard to come up with the millions of dollars smokers bring into the state.
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