In some states, particularly in Texas, and in *some* companies, Juneteenth is recognized as it should—a National Holiday—with employees having time off, etc. Deep, down, the systemic racism still in place within our country is keeping the mass celebration of Juneteenth in a box unlike traditionally “white” holidays such as Independence Day, etc. While there is still work to do, I believe that if there is still pushing, that one day, Juneteenth WILL be a celebrated National Holiday, just as others are. I know this is a simply answer, but a complex one to resolve.
Answer: when someone describes the United States as a “democratic republic” they are simply stating that we the citizens rule our government, that we have certain rights, and that we choose our representatives.
Should be right I hope
Answer:
One similarity is that all genocide is rooted in dehumanizing behavior (i.e. dehumanizing rhetoric, treatment, etc.)
Explanation:
The system of checks and balances was established by the founding fathers. All branches of the U.S. government has its own set of duties and capacities called separation of powers. Each branch is able to check the powers of the other branch to prevent any abuse of power.