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10 Pros and Cons of the No Child Left Behind Act

The No Child Left Behind Act or NCLB is an update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that holds schools accountable for student outcomes. It supports standardized educational reforms and enables the provision of valuable objectives and high standards in the education system. Unfortunately, the federal government could hardly provide the right funding for […]

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10 Pros and Cons of the Market Economy

The market economy is widely practiced by many countries around the world, including the US. In this type of economic system, the market is being run by the law of supply and demand, where a central authority or the government does not have the power to dictate what products are to be sold, unlike the […]

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6 Pros And Cons of the Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was born on the premise that global warming exists due to human activities. The legal binding agreement helps ensure that State Parties would contribute to mitigate global warming. List of Pros of Kyoto Protocol 1. Preservation of mankind’s future. The changes […]

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10 Pros And Cons of the Insanity Defense

Most probably, you must have heard about the incident where former US President Ronald Reagan was shot, back in the 1980s. As you can see, the person who performed the assassination attempt tried to push an insanity defense by the time he was under litigation for the crime. In a case like this, the accused […]

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10 Pros And Cons of the Global Warming Worst Case Scenario

When you talk about global warming, the most common thoughts you’d conjure are worst case scenarios. And that’s not surprising, considering how the effects of climate change have been felt by almost everyone in the world in recent years. More intense and frequent tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, forest fires, droughts, and heat waves make the headlines […]

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8 Pros And Cons of the Flat Tax

Wouldn’t it be great if filing your taxes would take only a few minutes? This may seem like a far-fetched dream, but it could actually become a reality through the implementation of a flat tax. This is a tax system that applies the same tax rate to everyone regardless of their income. There are also […]

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8 Pros And Cons of the Fair Tax Act

If you’ve experienced filing and paying taxes, you know how confusing and how much of a hassle it can be. Many people don’t only complain about the complex process, they also express that wealthy persons and families, businesses, and special interest groups pay less tax than they’re supposed to due to certain exemptions and loopholes. […]

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6 Pros And Cons of the Equal Rights Amendment

In this modern age, gender inequality seems like an issue that belongs only in the past. However, you might be surprised to find out that some rights are still not equally enjoyed by men and women today. This is why the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is still a hot topic for discussion. The ERA was […]

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7 Pros And Cons of the Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (also known as ESA) is an environmental law in the United States that aims to protect plants and animals — particularly those that are considered to be endangered species — and prevent them from going extinct. The Act had succeeded several environmental policies including the Lacey Act of 1900 […]

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6 Pros and Cons of the Employee Free Choice Act

If you keep up with labor relation or HR issues, then you’ve probably heard of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) or what others call as the ‘card-check bill’. It proposes to “establish an easier system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices […]

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