Judicial activism, a staple of the American court system, has long been under fire for the principle of its design. Allowing crucial decisions to be left to the whim of several select persons is a shaky method of managing the lives of millions. Many will argue that judicial activism, by its nature, ...

Alexander Hamilton, author of numbers 78, 79, 80, and 81 of the Federalist Papers, justifies the specific provisions of Section 1 of Article 3 of the Constitution by defending his views on the Judiciary. He also explains some points that were hard to comprehend, more thoroughly, along with his view...

On September 25, 1789, Congress transmitted to the state legislatures twelve proposed amendments, two of which, having to do with Congressional representation and Congressional pay, were not adopted. The remaining ten amendments became the Bill of Rights(CF). The primary purpose of the Bill of Righ...

In the recent 2004 Presidential Election, the candidates for the different parties had several main issues that they made arguments on. Some of these issues included: the war on terror, health care plans, tax cuts, abortion, the environment, and same sex marriages. Why should the government of a ...

That's Why We Pray A bill has been presented by over one hundred members of the House of Representatives called the "Religious Freedom Amendment." This bill would permit prayer and other religious expression on public property. However, it will not become mandatory. The bill offic...

Second only to watching the proceedings in person or perhaps seeing them on television, listening to the Supreme Court justices argue and debate about a case was an informative and unique experience. Although I was aware of how the court system worked before listening to this proceeding, I was unaw...

Did you know that as many as twenty-five percent of the nation's pubic elementary, middle, and junior high schools have successfully implemented a school uniform policy? (Isaacson, 1998) School uniforms greatly benefit both the students and faculty by creating an atmosphere in which the stu...

In 1787, the fathers of our country met at the Philadelphia Convention to ratify the document that would soon be known as "The Constitution of the United States of America". This Constitution was to be the supreme law of the land. Our Constitution was set up in order to f...

In today\'s world, we recognize the institution of slavery as an evil and a mistake due to gross ignorance and nearsightedness in past eras. Southerners in the 19th century tried desperately to save their blessed money-making enterprise but to no avail. Their efforts to protect their \"peculiar inst...

The Marbury vs. Madison case resulted in the most important Supreme Court decision in history. The court\'s ruling established the power of judicial review, solidified the Constitutional system of checks and balances, strengthened the power of the federal government, and made the Judiciary an equal ...

The ruling on Brown vs. Board of Education (1954) could be viewed as both successful and detrimental to the struggle for black equality. On the surface, the Brown ruling looks to be a great success, but a closer look reveals otherwise. The decision was a sensitive issue that took time and compromi...

Amendment II Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. A well- regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The Second Amendment has become one of the most debated Amendments ...

Casey Martin's Verdict All athletes are not born on a level playing field and some athletes have disadvantages. Is everyone made to be an athlete? How far would you go to become a professional athlete? Would you take your case to the Supreme Court? Would you spend three years in and out of the...

Protection of privacy is an important issue and one that has often beenpassionately debated in political, social and business circles sinceprivacy is no longer a free commodity. There was once a time when we couldtake privacy for granted but with advanced technology and better modes ofcommunication ...

Plessy v. Ferguson This was a petition filed in the supreme court of Louisiana in 1896, by Homer Plessy, the plaintiff. He filed this petition against the Honorable John H. Ferguson, judge of The petitioner was a citizen of the United States and a descent meaning he had both white and A...

Persuasive EssayMany years ago convicted murders would face the risk of getting the death penalty. Many people now want capital punishment to be brought back. Capital Punishment cannot be reinstated due to the fact that it is cruel and unusual treatment. This paper will clearly demonstrate that c...

The Sherman Anti Trust ActIn 1890 the Sherman Anti Trust act was brought about due to opposition to the concentration of economic power in large corporations and in combinations of business concerns. It was named after Senator John Sherman. . Prior to its enactment, various states had passed simila...

The Pledge Of AllegianceRecently there has been controversy over whether or not the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in public schools. People may ask where this controversy originates. It comes from the fact that most school teachers are liberals and liberal views are generally very strong,...

The path to writing and approval of the United States Constitution wascomplex and very difficult. A draft document emerged in 1787, but onlyafter intense debate and six years of experience with an earlier federalunion. Even today, the Constitution is continually being interpreted andbrought to court...

The Constitution Protects the Civil Rights of AmericansThe Constitution does protect the civil rights of Americans. Even though some laws are passed that violate the civil rights of people in the United States, the Supreme Court corrects these errors. The cases reviewed here ask if it is okay to c...

Capital PunishmentDoes capital punishment really help? Many people say that it lowers the murder rate man many think it is cruel to take some ones life. The statistics do not show a decrease in murders where capital punishment is in place. Should the penalty be abolished if it is not helping? Is...

AMISTAD Amistad is a recreation of the true story about an 1839 slave revolt on a small Spanish schooner, La Amistad, ironically the Spanish word for "friendship." Spielberg does a great job in recreating the Amistad revolt that spurred a series of trials beginning in the lower courts of Connecticut...

Did you know that as many as twenty-five percent of the nation's pubic elementary, middle, and junior high schools have successfully implemented a school uniform policy? (Isaacson, 1998) School uniforms greatly benefit both the students and faculty by creating an atmosphere in which the students ar...

How do we decide what is intrusion on an individuals life? Is it when physical or emotional harm is done to that person? But also what needs to be under consideration, is what limitations and what guidelines the official must be aware of when considering what actions to take upon that person. The...

United States v. Butler ( 1933 )This Court case belongs in the Freedom of Speech category. This case is about a person named Butler who wanted to declare the Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional. This is because of the fact that the government back in the 1920's did not do much for the fa...