Saturday, October 31, 2009

Moroccan Political Parties:

There are 5 major political parties in Morocco which are listed below:
- Independence Party:
Originally founded in the 1940s, Istiqlal held strongly nationalist views and was the main political force struggling for the independence of Morocco.
- Justice and Development Party:
The Justice and Development Party is the largest opposition political party in Morocco. It promotes Islamism and Islamic democracy.The party was founded by Dr. Abdelkrim Al Khatib.
- National Rally of Independents:
In the parliamentary election held on 27 September 2002, the party won 41 out of 325 seats. In the next parliamentary election, held on 7 September 2007, the RNI won 39 out of 325 seats.[1] The RNI was included in the government of Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi, formed on October 15, 2007.
- Socialist Union of Popular Forces:
It was originally formed as a breakaway from the UNFP, a Socialist opposition party which had itself split from the Istiqlal Party in 1959.
- Authenticity and Modernity Party:
The Authenticity and Modernity Party is a Moroccan political party founded by former interior minister Fouad Ali El Himma on 10 August 2008. It is reportedly an attempt by King Mohammed VI's allies to create a strong political party to strengthen his power in Morocco.
I think the people would support Independence Party because apparently they were the party that struggled for independence the most.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Text Book Reading PG. 89-95

Textbook Reading pg. 89-95

1) Describe the debate over the nature of government. Compare the viewpoints of Jefferson vs. Hamilton.
It didn’t end when the Americans gained a new constitution and a new government in the late 1790’s. It continued throughout and even after George Washington’s administration. In Secretary of Treasury’s, Alexander Hamilton, view the government should take an active role in directing the development of the American Economy. Jefferson believed in a local government, the administration of a particular, town, county or district, with representatives elected by those who live there. Jefferson won because he as well as his followers believed that risking too much liberty was better than to suffer from too much government.
2) What is a political party?
A political party is a group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office in order to control government policy and programs.
3) Describe John Adam’s presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?
He lacked the respect and appreciation that George Washington gained. He faced the difficult task in leading a young country in which party differences grew larger every day. He also faced the risk with war against France. The French were upset about Jay’s Treaty with the British and seized all American ships in French harbors. Trying to avoid a war, John Adam’s sent American officials down to France to try and reason with the revolutionary government.
4) Outline the key events of Jefferson’s presidency.
On March 8, 1801, Jefferson became the president of the United States of America. Jefferson worked with the Congress on reducing taxes and cut the size of the federal government. Also he reduced the army to about 3,000 men. Jefferson did not undo all of the Federalists’ acts. For example he let the Bank of the United States continue to function knowing that its term would be terminated in 18011. These features of Jefferson’s presidency made him an excellent President during his first term and he easily won his reelection in 1804. Jefferson had to face the Judiciary Act of 1801, which increased the number of federal judges. This angered Jefferson because he believed in choosing judges from his own party. Jefferson was leading America when Jay’s Treaty, which stated America’s peace with Great Britain, expired in 1805. Europeans were at war with each other and both British and French warships harassed American trading ships. The British also kidnapped American soldiers to serve in their navy. Jefferson did not resort to violence partially because of his small size of the American navy. He passed an act that outlawed almost all trade with foreign countries; they named it Embargo Act of 1807 because an embargo is a restriction on trade. After James Madison was elected in 1808, Jefferson retired to his home in Monticello.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Bill of Rights


Amendments:
1st. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
2nd. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3rd. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4th. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5th. No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6th. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
7th. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
8th. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
9th.The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
10th. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I think that the most significant amendments are the first, fourth, and tenth. The first because it says that everyone should have rights and not just be treated like animals and i think that that should have been declared years before the 1790's. Next, the fourth because it protects peoples privacy as well as their comfort so no soldier can ever declare it as their military unit because of the shortage of property. Finally the tenth amendment because it states that the people as a whole have the power to decide whom they would elect as their government. 

    Sunday, October 4, 2009

    How were the colonist able to defeat the british during the American revolution war of 1775-1781?


    France beat Britain, the colonists were supplied with most of their firearms from france, France sent over thousands of soldiers. The French navy trapped Cornwallis. Prussia was annoyed at England for breaking its alliance and created a neutrality league where a number of English allies did not join the war effort. France had Spain and the Dutch helping them, so England was fighting for it survival. France bankrupted their own government doing this, England did not have enough resources to protect the 13 colonies and was more interested in preserving other parts of the empire.
     
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