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Papers On Supreme Court & Constitutional Law
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'Reckless Disregard' aka Libel
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This 5 page report discusses the basics of libel law within the realm of mass communication. The writer discusses the courts' definition of libel as well as noting several cases dealing with 'reckless disregard.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Rdlibel.wps
'Storm Center' / The Supreme Court In American Politics
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses David M. O'Brien's book, and makes a general analysis of the point and ideas thereof. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Storcent.wps
'The Marble Palace' / The Supreme Court In American Life
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses John P. Frank's The Marble Palace: The Supreme Court in American Life, and gives a general analysis of points, ideas, etc. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Marbpal.wps
'The Right To Bear Arms' Analyzed
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A 6 page paper examining the most controversial portion of the U.S. Constitution, the Second Amendment, or 'the right to bear arms.' A historical background will be provided to illustrate the Founding Fathers' rationale behind placing this as one of the most fundamental of citizens' rights, the recent controversy regarding the Second Amendment, and the reasons why Americans still need the right to bear arms in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Beararms.wps
(The) First Amendment
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9 pages which analytically examine whether or not the 1st amendment has 'lived up' to the expectation of its drafters. Bibliography contains 18 legal references.
Filename: 1stamd.rtf
A Generation of Roe v. Wade
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A 6 page paper discussing the history of and legal arguments used in the landmark Supreme Court case. Whether abortion is right or not and constitutes a moral decision is still a matter of debate, but it is no longer a matter of law. That debate was settled by Roe v. Wade more than a generation ago. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSroeVwade.rtf
A Historical Overview Of Prisoner's Rights
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8 pages in length. Prisoners were not happy with the judicial hands-off policy as instituted by the 1871 Ruffin v. Commonwealth case. They did not appreciate being considered slaves of the state during the extent of their prison stay; however, they were not in a situation to rectify such policy. It is important for the student to realize that what ultimately sprung from judges' alleged indifference toward prisoners' civil rights was a re-examination of just how unconstitutional such inaction proved to be. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCprson.wps
A Legal History of Equality in the United States
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This 13 page paper provides a historic outline of Supreme Court decisions including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education and Regents of University of California v. Bakke. Other cases are noted in the context of social change. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: SA119law .doc
A Short History of Affirmative Action in Higher Education
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of affirmative action in higher education with a focus on landmark cases. Hopwood, Bakke and more recent Michigan cases are discussed. The paper takes the position that affirmative action is necessary. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA149AA.rtf
Aaron B. Cooley v. Board of Wardens of the Port of
Philadelphia
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A 6 page brief of Aaron B. Cooley v. Board of Wardens of the Port of
Philadelphia, to the Use of the Society for the Relief of Distressed Pilots, Their Widows and
Children, Defendants.; Same V. Same; Supreme Court of the United States, 53 U.S. 299; 1851
U.S. LEXIS 658; 13 L. Ed. 996; 12 HOW 299; December, 1851. The plaintiff charged that
Pennsylvania usurped federal powers in requiring payment for the use of a pilot into and out of
the port of Philadelphia. The majority disagreed, holding that every state had a right to regulate
its own ports. Justices McLean and Daniel dissented in that pilots remained on board after
leaving the jurisdiction of the state and entering federal waters. No sources listed.
Filename: KScooleyVward.wps
Abortion Legislation (1992-1996)
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4 pages in length. A case study in abortion legislation from 1992 - 1996 (beginning just after the Supreme Court's Casey ruling). The writer reviews acts of legislation that have occurred all over the United Since ever since. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Legisl.wps
