The Book: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a story written in 1816 by E. T. A. Hoffmann in which young Marie Stahlbaum’s favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by […]
The U.S. Congress The U.S. Congress is made up of two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress meets at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Its primary duty is to write, debate, and pass bills, which are then passed on to the President for approval. Other Powers of Congress Makes laws controlling
Election of the President, Senators and Representatives Election of the President On November 7, 2000, Americans elected the 43rd President of the United States. This process was set up in the United States Constitution. The Constitution requires a candidate for the presidency to be: At least 35 years old A natural born citizen of the
President Date Vice President(s) George Washington 1789–97 John Adams John Adams 1797–1801 Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson 1801–9 Aaron Burr, 1801–5 George Clinton, 1805–9 James Madison 1809–17 George Clinton, 1809–12 (no Vice President, Apr., 1812–Mar., 1813) Elbridge Gerry, 1813–14 (no Vice President, Nov., 1814–Mar., 1817) James Monroe 1817–25 Daniel D. Tompkins John Quincy Adams 1825–29
Original Constitution for the United States of America 1823 Unanimous Constitution for the United States of America IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with
The Constitution defines the fundamental law of the United States federal government, setting forth the three principal branches of the federal government, outlining their jurisdictions, and propounding the basic rights of U.S. citizens. It has become the landmark legal document of the Western world, and is the oldest written national constitution currently in effect. The
See Original Bill of Rights Amendments Amendments of the Constitution The Conventions of a number of the States having, at the time of adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, and as extending the ground of public
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. See Original Constitution
Majority: Local officials know how best to help cities In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that local governments may seize people’s homes and businesses — even against their will — for private economic development. It was a decision fraught with huge implications for a country with many areas, particularly the rapidly growing urban and suburban
United States 2001 Population -State Ranked List The following is a ranked list of Population. # State Population UNITED STATES 285,317,600 1 California 34,600,500 2 Texas 21,371,000 3 New York 19,084,400 4 Florida 16,373,300 5 Illinois 12,520,200 6 Pennsylvania 12,303,100 7 Ohio 11,389,800 8 Michigan 10,006,300 9 New Jersey 8,511,100 10 Georgia 8,405,700 11 North
The central mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans — whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit the ground running this
First Flight On the morning of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns piloting and monitoring their flying machine in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight that lasted just 12 seconds and 120 feet. On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur traveled 852 feet, remaining airborne
State Capital of The United States State State Capital City Land Area (Sq. Km) Water Area (Sq. Km) Total Area (Sq. Km) Alabama AL Montgomery 131,442 4,332 135,775 Alaska AK Juneau 1,477,261 222,870 1,700,131 Arizona AZ Phoenix 294,332 943 295,275 Arkansas AR Little Rock 134,874 2,867 137,742 California CA Sacramento 403,968 20,031 424,000 Colorado CO
You can get through the airport security line faster by traveling with unwrapped gifts and following the 3-1-1 rule when carrying on liquids, including liquid food items like cranberry sauce and gravy. You can also use the My TSA app or mobile website if you’re at the airport and need last minute information about what
Bed & Breakfast A private residence, several rooms of which are set aside for overnight guests whose paid accommodations include breakfast. Hotel An establishment that provides lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers and other paying guests Lodge A cottage or cabin, often rustic, used as a temporary abode or shelter: a ski
Parents traveling overseas with children should know health risks and how to avoid them An estimated 1.9 million American children travel internationally each year, and the number is increasing. In general, children face most of the same health risks as their parents, but the consequences can be more serious. Some conditions can be difficult to
Top 10 Baby Names For 2013 Rank Male name Female name 1 Noah Sophia 2 Liam Emma 3 Jacob Olivia 4 Mason Isabella 5 William Ava 6 Ethan Mia 7 Michael Emily 8 Alexander Abigail 9 Jayden Madison 10 Daniel Elizabeth Popularity in 2012 Rank Male name Female name 1 Jacob Sophia 2 Mason
Parents Projected to Spend $245,340 to Raise a Child Born in 2013 Parents Projected to Spend $245,340 to Raise a Child Born in 2013, According to USDA Report Data shows lowest costs are in urban South and rural regions of the U.S., costs highest in urban Northeast WASHINGTON, August 18, 2014 – Today, the U.S.
