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What is global terrorism?

Global terrorism comes in many forms including suicide bombings and attacks on foreign lands. One major example of global terrorism is the September 11, 2001 attacks where members of a terrorist group called Al Qaeda flew planes into the World Trade Center in New York City. Not all terrorism takes place on such a large scale, however, and it is more common to see suicide bombers killing civilians and other groups of people in countries around the world. As of September of 2014, the biggest display of terrorism that is taking place in the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIL..

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Who has the final authority under the federal system?

According to PBS, in a federal system, the states have a level of autonomy and independence because these existed prior to the national government and granted that national government its authority. The U.S. Constitution outlines the responsibilities of the different branches of the federal government and then declares that all powers not expressly given to it are reserved to the people and the states. Thus, authority over issues like war and foreign relations ultimately rests with the federal government, while authority over penal law lies with the states. As time has passed, however, the fed..

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What are some important parts of H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009?

The America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 requires the provision of essential benefits by qualified health benefits plans, reports Congress.gov. The bill prohibits imposing lifetime coverage limits by an essential benefits package. The act covers services such as maternity care, hospitalization, preventive services and prescription drugs.\nThe provisions of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 govern health insurance plans and issuers. The act prohibits exemptions of grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of the act, Congress.gov explains. The ac..

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How do you perform a free TDCJ inmate search?

The Offender Search tool provides information on offenders currently incarcerated or recently released inmates at a TDCJ facility. To perform a search, you must key in both the full last name and the first initial of an offender or an inmate’s state identification number or TDCJ number. To narrow down the possible results, provide the race and gender of the inmate.\nIf the search is successful, the Offender Information results page displays the name of the offender, if unique, or a list of names matching the provided details. Aside from the inmate’s full name, it also shows the inmate’s ..

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What are some resources for reviewing voting records?

In addition to the tallies, Senate.gov and House.gov provide descriptions that link to Congress.gov, where the actual texts provide further elaboration. Another useful resource is GovTrack.us, which allows users to filter searches based on the Congress, the Senate as opposed to the House of Representatives, and the category. This database contains information on everything from passages and amendments to cloture and veto overrides.

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What are the responsibilities of an executor of a will?

If the assets pass to a joint owner or the assets are below an amount set by state law, probate proceedings may not be necessary or may be streamlined, as Nolo explains. Additionally, probate is unnecessary if the assets were transferred to a living trust, according to Forbes.\nThe executor must examine the will and locate all the decedent's assets. The executor may hire the attorney who drafted the will or another attorney to help with this process if necessary, according to Forbes. The funds from the estate are used to pay for burial expenses, and the executor then receives copies of th..

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What is the definition of social policy?

Historically, many governments took it upon themselves to initiate and carry out social policy action plans. Government agencies were tasked with addressing social ills and identifying solutions. More recently, governments have changed their approaches to collaborate with other nongovernmental and quasi-governmental agencies (including businesses, nonprofits and even other governments) to effect positive change.

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Who is the current Senate majority leader?

Reid was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and then re-elected in 1992, 1998, 2004 and 2010. His leadership team includes Patrick Leahy (president pro tempore), Dick Durbin (assistant majority leader), Charles E. Schumer (vice chair of the conference and chair of the Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Center), Patty Murray (secretary of the conference), Debbie Stabenow (vice chair of the Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Center) and Mark Begich (chair of Steering and Outreach Committee).

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How do you check the status of a police report?

Some departments, such as the Fort Worth Police Department in Fort Worth, Texas, make police reports available online for many law violations. However, the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. requires individuals to inquire in person or through the mail. Many departments use a third-party service such LexisNexis eCrash Solutions to provide copies of police reports to the public, according to LexisNexis.

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What are unemployment extensions?

States provide extended unemployment benefits during periods of high unemployment in the state. The unemployment extensions a worker is eligible for depend upon his state and the date he lost his job. During the 2008 recession, the U.S. government approved emergency unemployment compensation extending to up to 99 weeks. This program, however, expired in 2013, according to About.com.

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