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What are ‘Checks and Balances’ in Government?0
- History
- March 16, 2016
The modern understanding of checks and balances is that of government divided into separate and distinct branches. Each branch is endowed with certain safeguards to prevent against concentration and abuse of power. The concept of checks and balances has been widely implemented in a variety of constitutional governments, including the United States, where powers are distributed
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Is a Lack of Healthy Fear Behind Today’s Discipline Problems?0
- Culture
- March 16, 2016
It seems that American schools aren’t the only ones having problems with student behavior. According to a recent Telegraph article, English schools are also experiencing a rise in student attacks on teachers, including headbutts, knife attacks, and biting incidents. But apparently the English are not as “PC” as Americans when it comes to poor discipline
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It’s Refreshing to Hear about These Frugal Pro Athletes 0
- Economics
- March 16, 2016
Professional athletes do not have the best track record for making prudential decisions about money. As an example, an infamous 2009 Sports Illustrated article reported that within two years of retirement nearly 80% of former NFL players “have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce.” That’s why it’s been refreshing
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Homeowner Shoots Teen Breaking in to Home, Family of Teen Livid at Homeowner 1
- Culture
- March 16, 2016
Any family who just received word that their teenager was shot and killed would be understandably devastated, upset, and angry. But how do you react if your teenager was shot after breaking in to someone’s home? Do you primarily blame the homeowner or the teenager? While all of the details are not in on a
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Why the Holocaust Should Matter to You 0
- Culture
- March 15, 2016
People tour the nation’s capital to be delighted by symbols of America’s greatness and history. They seek out monuments and museums that pay tribute to the nation state and its works. They want to think about the epic struggles of the past, and how mighty leaders confronted and vanquished enemies at home and abroad. But
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6 Facts about Caesar’s Assassination a Culturally-Literate Person Should Know 0
- Culture
- March 15, 2016
Today is the Ides of March, on which date Julius Caesar was assassinated over 2,000 years ago. Reading through at least one of the historical accounts of Julius Caesar’s assassination used to be a staple of American education, but not so anymore. As such, details of his assassination which were previously common knowledge are now
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