Describe the Use of Coal and Nuclear Power for Generating

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Essay

Describe the use of coal and nuclear power for generating electricity in the United States.Choose one and explain why it is the better source of energy for meeting America's electricity needs.

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Definitions:

Republicanism

A political belief system focused on the concept of citizenship within a republic, where sovereignty is vested in the populace.

Liberalism

An approach towards politics and ethics that advocates for individual liberty, the agreement of the governed, and uniformity in legal standards.

European Enlightenment

An intellectual movement in 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition; heavily influencing the development of Western philosophy, political thought, and society.

Deism

Enlightenment thought applied to religion; emphasized reason, morality, and natural law.