Explain Why the American System of Government Could Be Legitimately

question 106

Essay

Explain why the American system of government could be legitimately described as presidential government and how it got to be that way.

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Definitions:

American Dream

The ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

Jenkins V.Georgia

A 1974 United States Supreme Court case that overturned the conviction of a theater manager for showing the film "Carnal Knowledge," ruling that the film was not obscene.

MPAA-Rated

Characterizes movies that have been evaluated and classified by the Motion Picture Association of America according to their suitability for different audiences based on content.

Medium Cool

A 1969 American film directed by Haskell Wexler that blends fictional and documentary techniques to tell the story of a television news cameraman amidst the social and political upheaval of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.