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1st Takeaway in M5 -  Trust in the Supreme Court 

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1st Takeaway in M5 -  Trust in the Supreme Court 

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In Module #5 I learned about the Supreme Court's powers and how people think the power is being misused. I learned that the Supreme Court is exceptionally powerful according to Module #5, objective 1 video titled Judiciary and Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is exceptionally powerful because the United States has a system of divided and limited powers. With that being said individuals can find it extremely alarming when unfavorable politicians are nominated into the Supreme Court. For example according to Module 7 readings only 25% of the public approved of the new changes Trump had made to the Supreme court.  During Trump’s presidency, Trump had nominated two white conservatives into the Supreme Court. As a result of these nominations the Supreme Court suffered an imbalance in authority. The Supreme Court now consisted of more white men than black, hispanic, asian men or women. This influx was stated to have an effect on judicial hearings as white men were less aware of affirmative action and discrimination. Although during Biden's presidency he had appointment a fairly equal amount of white, latino, asian men and women. In learning how the Supreme Court operates I am able to understand how its powers are being used and misused.

References: Morone, J., Kersh, R. (2018). By the people: Debating American Government. Oxford University Press, New York, 491-569.

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2nd Takeaway in M6 - Political Movements

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2nd Takeaway in M6 - Political Movements

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In Module #6 I learned what differentiates a successful political movement from an unsuccessful political movement. In Module #6 objective 2, the video titled Political Movements it discusses the three factors that make a political movement successful: sustainability, institutionalization, and legitimacy. A political movement needs to be able to generate resources to keep it going, has to be enacted into law, and it has to be convincing to the public. A political movement in general has to be widely accepted and has to have ideals that are fit for the time. For example the women's suffrage movement was successful because it was widely accepted, was extremely operational, and had legitimate ideals. An example of an unsuccessful political movement would be the anarchist movement. In an article titled Contemporary Anarchism published by Britannica it highlights how the anarchist movement was not widely accepted. In the article it discusses how the anarchist movement never posed a threat, the anarchist movement was configured around propaganda. The anarchist movement did not attract enough tension to become resourceful and to carry legitimacy. In learning what makes a political movement successful or unsuccessful I am able to understand history better and why political movements take time to be enacted into law.

References: Woodcock, G., Miller, M., Rosemont, F. (2024). Contemporary Anarchism. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/anarchism/Contemporary-anarchism

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The question I want to discuss with you - If all political movements were successful would society still be the same?

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The question I want to discuss with you - If all political movements were successful would society still be the same?

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What do you think.....?

Guess what's my answer? If all political movements were successful, society definitely would not be the same. Ideally what makes a political movement successful is its inclusive ideas. For example the Black Civil Rights movement was successful because its ideas pertained not only to black individuals but also to white individuals. A majority of people have to agree with a political movement for it to be successful. If a majority of people did not agree with a political movement and it was still successful, I believe it would definitely cause an imbalance in society. There would be an imbalance in society because minority movements would now be ratified despite their low popularity. As a result I feel that the majority of individuals who don't agree with such political movements will feel threatened or unheard. The government is essentially ignoring their free speech by adhering to political movements that are not widely accepted. At that point there would be no form of protest, groups would no longer have to fight for their rights.

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In Module #7 I learned how the Republican and Democratic parties ideologies change as a result of the monumental events. Parties essentially change their ideologies to gain new voters or to appear as the more entrusting party. In the Module #7 objective 3, the video titled Political Parties discusses party realignments that occurred throughout history. In the video an example of a party realignment would be one during the Great Depression. According to the reading from Module #7, the Great Depression occurred as a result of the stock market crash and left thousands of individuals jobless. The wealthy were the only ones who were protected and ceased to endure the hardships of this event. Before the Great Depression the majority of the United States was Republican. Although after the Great Depression a majority of the United States was now Democratic. A majority of individuals became democrats because their new ideologies pertained to their needs. For example Roosevelt's New Deal was set to tax the wealthy and to offer assistance to low income citizens. In making this change the Democratic party was now inherently the better option out of the two political parties. In learning about party realignments I am able to better understand how politics work and why some individuals change their political stance.

References: Morone, J., Kersh, R. (2018). By the people: Debating American Government. Oxford University Press, New York, 305-408.

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Opinion| Biden is offering his condolences too Baltimore in return for votes.

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This article in NBC News relates to the topics we are studying in class.

Citation: Marquez, A. (2024). Biden plans to visit Baltimore next week after devastating bridge collapse. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-plans-visit-baltimore-week-devastating-bridge-collapse-rcna145666

1. In the news article the author briefly discusses the tragic event that occurred in Baltimore, Maryland. In Baltimore, Maryland a ship had run into the Francis Scott Key bridge early morning. As a result of this collision there were several casualties and a search for survivors was conducted. Following this tragic event president Joe Biden said he was to visit Baltimore. Biden stated to the press that he has plans to rebuild the bridge and is planning on sending federal resources. Biden also highlighted that the tragic event was just an accident; the ship had maintenance issues during the collision.

2. I picked this news article solely based on the fact that politicians will do anything in their favor to win voters' hearts. Considering the upcoming election, offering condolences to Baltimore is extremely wise on Biden's part. Biden will essentially be seen as a sympathetic and resourceful president. It was noted that Biden is to send that federal resources and will construct a plan to rebuild the bridge. Biden is essentially using this tragic event to promote his presidency. As a result of Biden offering his condolences and resources to Baltimore, Biden will most likely potentially gain their vote.

3. A key objective of this article was to inform readers of the tragic event and of Biden's plans for Baltimore. In the article the author stated the amount of casualties and noted that it was an a tragic accident. The ship did not intentionally ram into the bridge. In the article the author also briefly discussed future plans for Baltimore and the federal resources they are said to receive. The author especially highlights Biden's involvement with the tragic accident.

4. A comment I have after reading this article would be that President Biden is finally using our tax dollars for the good of the United States.  In recent news Biden had been using our tax dollars to fund other states and the wars that had been taking place. For example, Biden had provided $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Palestine. American tax dollars were essentially going down the drain as a result of Biden's questionable decisions.