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Papers On Supreme Court & Constitutional Law
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English Should Not be the Designated Official Language of the United States
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A 7 page paper which examines why there should not be a constitutional amendment making English the official language of the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGengcon.rtf
Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed
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This 10 page research paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions. Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae (1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health, Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Abortlaw.wps
Examining The Dred Scott Decision (Dred Scott v. Sandford)
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A 3 page essay arguing in support of Dred Scott with regard to this landmark decision. Basis of argument is Constitutional rights to freedom, and that the Supreme Court should have reviewed venue rather than try the case on its merits.
Filename: Dred.wps
Example Bench Memo
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This 5 page paper is an example of how to right a bench memo for a supreme court judge to read. The writer uses a fictitious case concerning first amendment rights for school publications, but uses real cases to in the memo. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEbenchm.rtf
Federalism In Action
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John Locke is purported to be the inspiration for
federalism which is the basis for the American form of government. This
5 page paper explores the meaning of federalism and then applies what is
known to the supreme court case of Quill Corp. v. North Dakota.
Finally, it compares the federalism found in the U. S. Constitution with
the executive federalism of the Canadian Constitution. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTfedlaw.wps
First Amendment and Terrorism
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A 14 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to applying First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and religion to organized terrorism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 1amterr.rtf
First Amendment Cases of the Warren, Burger and Rehnquist Courts
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A 5 page paper
discussing free speech issues before the Supreme Court under these Chief Justices. The Warren
Court (1953-1969) generally extended the rights of free speech, while the Burger Court
(1969-1987) generally limited it. The current Rehnquist Court (1987- ) has exhibited a blend of
decisions both limiting and expanding interpretation of the First Amendment. Bibliography lists 1
source.
Filename: KS1stAmend.wps
First Amendment Theory
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A 7 page research paper that explores the legal theories pertaining to the interpretation of First Amendment rights in regards to freedom of speech. The writer particularly focuses on the "marketplace of ideas" theory of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khfrespe.rtf
Fletcher v. Peck and the U.S. Supreme Court
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This 5 page report discusses the 1810 Supreme Court decision of Fletcher
v. Peck and the “Yazoo Land Fraud.” In essence, the decision determined that if something is done under a law
enacted by a legitimate authority, it cannot be undone by a subsequent legislature. One legislature cannot restrain the powers of a future legislature or determine that legal
actions taken are no longer valid. The case has had a wide-ranging impact for nearly 200 years. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: BWfletchr.wps
Four Different Legal Issues
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This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of an educational institution for educational malpractice. Discussion for each issue includes legal foundations and/or outcomes of court cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PG4iss.rtf
Fourth Amendment / Its History v. The Current Message
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and current application of the 4th Amendment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 4thamen2.rtf