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Declaration of Independence/Constitution & Law

are ruled directly the people. In a republic, the government is run by the peoples elected representatives. Samuel Adams, a signer...

The Emergence Of The Modern Congress And Presidency

and every bureau" (Sundquist, 1981, p. 38) every year. Prior to that Act, each department and bureau had to submit their own progr...

An Examination of Human Rights

academic degrees, but cannot find a job in a shaky economy, might feel that way about accepting a job that only pays a minimal amo...

Reconstruction Period and Social Welfare

total disregard toward the Southern people and their hardships as a result of the war"(Jennings, 2002). In such an atmosphere, it ...

U.S. Constitution and the Views of Niccolo Machiavelli and Plato

the fomentation of rebellion, and to encourage individuals to occupy themselves with private rather than state matters. He saw it ...

Black Odyssey The African American Ordeal in Slavery by Nat Huggins

job of delving deeply into the historical and cultural foundation of racial discrimination during the slave trade. Black Odyssey ...

1962 U.S. Supreme Court Case Robinson v. California

In two pages this paper presents a brief of this 1962 Supreme Court case and how the California interpretation was found to be vio...

Defending the Pardons of President Bill Clinton

In five pages this paper offers a defense of the pardons President Bill Clinton received by making reference to Article Two, Secti...

Sample Case on the Freedom of Information Act

In five pages a sample case United States Department of State v. Ray, 502 U.S. 164, 173-74, 112 S. Ct. 541, 116 L. Ed. 2d 526 (...

4th Amendment and Advances in Technology

In 6 pages this paper discusses the impact of technological advancements on the privacy issues detailed by the 4th Amendment of th...

Constitution of Great Britain

In seven pages the British Constitution is examined in a consideration of how elements of an unwritten constitution have evolved w...

Anti Federalist Papers Reinterpretation

stringent Brutus papers that reflected the Anti-Federalist belief; however, because of the intensity with which these papers were ...

Needs of Society and the Constitution of the United Kingdom

many other modern democracy, including many of its former colonies. This may be seen as the first evolutionary step. Although the...

Gunpowder's Invention and Historical Impact

and explosives has ranked among the top three most important elements of modern civilization along with printing and the Protestan...

US and a History of the Women's Suffrage Movement

movements, such as slavery and temperance3. Following the Civil War, womens rights leaders hoped to receive universal suffrage, an...

What To Know in Obtaining an Arrest Warrant

is the personal experiences of the arresting officer. An officers training and experience is presumed to allow them to infer to a...

American Citizens and Their Obligations

imposts, and excises, there is a powerful obligation. In the next obligation to be addressed we turn to another aspect of Secti...

U.S. Constitution and John Locke

antiquity of places and names, or of the pomp of their outward worship; others, of the reformation of their discipline; all, of th...

U.S. Constitutional Rights and Minorities

degree throughout the 1950s and 60s. Although 46.4% of all American women between the ages of 18 and 65 now work outside the home,...

5th and 14th Amendment Applicability of Palko vs. the State of Connecticut

In five pages this paper examines this case in terms of the rights guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitut...

US vs. Canadian Federalism

This paper compares and contrasts the idea of federalism as seen in both the Canadian and US Constitution. This five page paper h...

Constitution and Its Strengths and Weaknesses

In seven pages this paper assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. Constitution and also considers its impact upon the ...

Reasons Behind 1787's Slave Emancipation Failure

In five pages this paper discusses the failed 1787 emancipation of slaves by the US Constitution. Five sources are cited in the b...

Overview of how the Constitution of the United States Evolved

In five pages this paper discusses the evolution of the US Constitution in an overview of the Articles of Confederation and the im...

America, Alabama, and Domestic Violence

In twenty three pages U.S. legislation regarding domestic violence is examined at federal and Alabama state levels with a consider...

Essay on the Pros and Cons of Gun Control

It is a very small price to pay in order to fortify the level of safety that is so quickly plummeting in todays society (Anonymous...

Arguing Against the Censorship of Music

When something bad happens in society, one has to find someone or something to blame. One of the things that is...

America's Constitution and Rights for Women

In twelve pages this paper argues that the US Constitution has never provided equality for women. Sixteen sources are cited in th...

Crime, the Exclusionary Rule, and Constitutional Amendments

the Bill of Rights. One only needs to look at the Amendments of the Constitution to comprehend the length to which Americas foref...

Double Jeopardy and the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

In 10 pages this paper examines various cases as they pertain to the Constitution's double jeopardy clause. There are 11 sources ...