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Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, Washington, DC. – 1988
Even though the first citizens of the United States were skeptical about singular authority, the Constitution gave the president independent authority and strong powers. But as chief executive, he would be responsible to the people for the exercise of those powers. The modern presidency is a product of 200 years of growth and experience, yet much…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Federal Government, Governmental Structure
McCoy, Martha – 1991
This program guide encourages discussion on what role the United States should pursue in the Middle East. The guide is designed to assist in the discussion of critical social and political issues through a balanced, nonpartisan presentation of a spectrum of views. The core of the program considers four underlying goals: (1) the United States as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Discussion Groups, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Creighton, Allan; Kivel, Paul – 1992
This guide provides information and teaching strategies for adults to support young people who want to make choices and resolve conflicts using alternatives to violence. Although the material is primarily designed for teachers and counselors, the guide is designed to help assist all adults, especially parents. The premise of the book is that…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Battered Women, Child Abuse, Conflict Resolution


