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What are the three elements of a contract?

An offer is the defined promise of one party to be performed for the other listed party. The acceptance element occurs when the second party answers whether or not to accept the offer of the first party.\nConsideration is defined as what is done or paid to compensate the promise of the first party. Consideration does not have to be in a monetary form, as it can be a right, interest or other benefit given in exchange for the promise.

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Can you download the I-134 form for free?

On the Forms page, select All Topics from the Filter By drop down menu and enter "I-134" in the corresponding blank box, instructs the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Click the Go button located to the right of the box. Select the Affidavit of Support link from the search results. To print the form, click on the Form I-134 link at the top of the I-134, Affidavit of Support Web page. Form instructions are available as well. Additional information on the Web page includes an explanation of the purpose of the form, the number of pages included in the form and instructions, the most rec..

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How do you apply for Medicare benefits?

To apply for Medicare online, go to the SocialSecurity.gov main page, select Benefits in the toolbar at the top of the page, click on Medicare, and then click on Apply for Medicare Only. Review the application requirements, be sure you have all the information you need to get started, click on Start a New Application, and fill in the online form. To find the phone number for a Medicare application, scroll down the How to Apply Online for Just Medicare page, and click on Other Medicare Registration/Enrollment Options. Find a local Social Security office to apply in person by entering your ZIP c..

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How do you get emergency assistance with your electric bill in Washington state?

Applicants can visit WashingtonConnection.org to apply for emergency assistance and view qualification requirements. In addition, some electric companies around Washington state offer emergency services for qualified customers.\nIn Seattle, the Seattle Utility Rate 27 program lowers the utility rate for low-income households. Typically, this program provides households with a 50 percent discount and the potential to receive a lower rate in the future. Those who have received a final notice may qualify for $200 off their electric bills.\nIn the Puget Sound area, eligible customers may receive g..

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How much gold is in Fort Knox?

In 1941, there were 649.6 million ounces of gold in the depository. Each bar of gold measures 7 inches by 3 5/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches and weighs 400 ounces, which is equivalent to 27.5 pounds.\nIn the past, the depository has housed important government documents, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address and the U.S. Constitution. It has also stored important documents and items from other government agencies.

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What are some of the federal agencies in the U.S.?

Federal agencies fall within the executive branch, and the president appoints their leaders. In 2013, the five largest agencies by number of employees were the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Army, the Navy, the Department of Homeland Security and the Air Force. Veterans Affairs had more than 337,000 employees, approximately 16 percent of the federal workforce.

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What information is available from the 1970 census?

All residents of the United States were asked the basic questions on the 1970 census. The longer questionnaire was answered by a small percentage of residents. The longer form asked extensive questions about countries of origin, languages spoken at home, education or training, employment, marital and reproductive status and income. The 1970 census data is freely available to the public in a searchable database.

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What happens to illegal immigrants in Canada?

The Toronto Sun reports that there are between 35,000 and 120,000 illegal immigrants in Canada as of May 2013, approximately 40,000 of which the auditor general has lost track of. Canada's illegal immigration policy is relatively lax compared to the policies of other first world nations. Prior to the 1947 Citizenship Act, there was no such thing as a legal or illegal Canadian citizen.

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What is fourth degree sexual assault?

Fourth degree sexual assault is the least severe of all sexual assault charges, and while it is not categorized as violent, it still leaves victims feeling violated and traumatized. Fourth degree sexual offenders are required to register with the authorities upon their release from jail . Fourth degree sexual offense penalties may include a fine and jail time.\nSexual misconduct in a fourth degree sexual assault charge also includes engaging in sexual intercourse with an individual who is 16 or 17 when the perpetrator is at least four years older than the victim. Even if the 16- or 17-year-old..

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Which amendment of the Constitution defines citizenship?

The broad wording of the 14th amendment allows it to serve as an umbrella document that covers all the goals of its authors without being particularly specific as to whether it would eventually be expanded to include Native American populations as citizens. The indistinctness of the document and the continued indistinctness of Native American citizenship has resulted in the 14th amendment being generally associated with only the citizenship of ex-slaves and post-war reconstruction.

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