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Is there fast food regulation in the industry? What kinds of government restrictions are put in place? In reality, when it comes to fast food regulation, big businesses are in control. Even regulatory agencies like OHSA have little power to act independently. Read more about fast food regulation and the fast food lobbyists that control it.
How does changing a constitution work? Why is constitutional hardball a tactic of authoritarians? Changing a constitution is often used by authoritarians as a way to maximize their influence and gain more personal power. There are several examples in history of authoritarians using constitutional hardball to get their way. Read more about changing a constitution and what it means.
Who were the cabinet members during the first Obama Administration? Why did he choose them? Obama’s cabinet members were chosen carefully by Obama and his staff. Amongst others, Obama had to select a chief of staff, secretary of the treasury, and secretary of state. Read more about the Obama cabinet members and how they chose him.
What are ethical issues in the fast food industry? What causes these issues? There are numerous ethical issues in the fast food industry. These problems include taxes, public funding, and other workers’ rights issues. Read more about ethical issues in the fast food industry.
What was the 2009 auto bailout? Who benefited from it and why did it happen? The 2008 financial crisis his the auto industry particularly hard. Chrysler and General Motors were struggling and needed assistance, which became known as the 2009 auto bailout. Read more about the 2009 auto bailout and what the government did.
What was Barack Obama’s job in Chicago? How did community organizing propel him toward law school? After graduating from Columbia, Barack Obama moved to Chicago. He helped local residents and eventually worked on a mayoral campaign. For Barack Obama, Chicago was a huge turning point in his career goals. Keep reading to find out more about Barack Obama’s transformative experiences in Chicago.
Who was the frozen food inventor? How did the invention of frozen food change agriculture and the fast food industry? J.R. Simplot wasn’t exactly the frozen food inventor, but he did make one of the most groundbreaking products of the frozen food revolution. With his frozen french fry, Simplot made it easier for fast food companies to get the products they needed at a cheap price. Read more about the “frozen food inventor” and the frozen potato.
What dangers do meat packing workers face? Why is this job so dangerous? After over a hundred years since the publication of The Jungle, meat packing workers still struggle with poor working conditions. Meat packing workers are unsafe, underpaid, and exploited. Read more about meat packing workers and the struggles they face—including death on the job.
What are checks and balances in the U.S. government? Are they effective? Checks and balances in the U.S. government is a system intended to prevent authoritarianism by distributing power equally. Each branch has its own norms and means of operating. Read more about checks and balances in the U.S. government and what they do.
What happened during the 2010 midterm elections? Did it change the Obama administration and policies? The 2010 midterms elections occurred halfway through Obama’s first term. As expected, the 2010 midterm elections went poorly for Democrats. Read more about the 2010 midterm elections and what it meant for the Obama presidency.