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Hugo Black: One Individual Asserting his Civil Rights »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. When we look at how Justice Black was allowed to serve on the Supreme Court and the fact that he did, in his own way, serve fairly and doing good for all people in an equal sense, we must consider the philosophy of civil rights in general. Being a former Klansman ... View Full Description
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Hustler Magazine v. Falwell »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page summary and discussion of this case that gives the case background and discusses 2 precedents for and 2 precedents against the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled for the magazine and against Falwell. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Is the Canadian Supreme Court a Legal Actor? »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper argues that with the formation of the Charter of Rights the Supreme Court in Canada has become an active political actor. The paper considers the traditional separation of the powers, and the direction that influence may occur, and then considers the Supreme Court against this structure, before looking at the ... View Full Description
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IS THERE STILL AN IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper argues that the W. Bush Administration examples the Imperial presidency. Specific examples, quotes, Supreme Court cases given. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Issues and Cases in Educational Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this issue. The case of Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (484 US 260) was heard by the United States Supreme Court in October of 1987 and decided on January 13, 1988. The case determined specific limitations that could be imposed by school districts on the ... View Full Description
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Issues Facing the Police Administrator in Community Policing »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page consideration of how Supreme Court decisions affect policing and how the multicultural environment can sometimes complicate police and community interactions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Issues in Court Administration »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines issues facing the topic of court administration at the present moment. Several justices of the Supreme Court will probably retire within the coming months. This research, first of all, relates the process for finding a replacement for these Supreme Court positions and then discussing the possible ramifications of ... View Full Description
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Issuing a Court Decision on a Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Case By Considering Legal Precedents and Ethics »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines the real-life Meritor v. Vinson sexual harassment case to cast a hypothetical deciding Supreme Court vote to determine who should win; whether harassment can occur if sex was consensual; the responsibility of employers and whether or not they should be liable for episodes for which they have not been ... View Full Description
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John Stuart Mill: Freedom of Speech and Tolerating the Intolerable »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of Mills views on the importance of Freedom of Speech. Uses Supreme Court cases to reinforce Mills view of negative freedom and tolerating the intolerable in order to provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. Suggests that Mill is correct and that even speech which could be construed as hate ... View Full Description
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Johnson, Nixon and Supreme Court on Civil Rights »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper on the Civil Rights era. During this time the executive branch, under both Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, aided the cause of civil rights by promoting significant legislation and anti-discrimination public policy. However, the Civil Rights movement was first aided by the Supreme Court through the landmark decision ... View Full Description
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Judges, Level of Effectiveness »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page research paper addresses topics that relate to judges, describing the responsibilities of judges and also their effectiveness and ineffectiveness. The writer describes an ineffective and an effective justice of the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 5 sources View Full Description
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Justice John Paul Stevens »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that provides a brief biographical sketch of Justice Stevens and his appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States. The paper includes examples that demonstrate Stevens is willing to be the lone dissenting vote on the Court or among the minority that promote an unpopular vote. Stevens was one of ... View Full Description
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Supreme Court Justice. This paper provides a recap of O’Connor’s life before she reached the Supreme Court and a brief outline of her stances on a couple of key issues once there. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Juvenile Justice: Evolution Of Parens Patriae To Due Process »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. More than one hundred and seventy years ago, the juvenile justice system thought it completely appropriate and beneficial for the state to act as parent (parens patriae) in situations where either or both parents act irresponsibly with regard to child care. This may have been an advantageous arrangement for ... View Full Description
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Kelo v. New London »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that summarizes and analyzes the case if Kelo v. The City of New London. The writer summarizes the facts of the face, its history in the courts, and the majority opinion of the Supreme Court. The writer also discussing Justice O’Connor’s dissenting opinion and the impact of this case on ... View Full Description
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Lau v Nichols »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper begins with an chronological outline of the laws addressing English language learners, both before and after the Lau case. The writer then provides a comprehensive overview of the Lau v Nichols case beginning with initial complaint filed on behalf of 12 Chinese-American students in San Francisco, a case that asked only ... View Full Description
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Lethal Injection: Cruel and Unusual Punishment? »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper assessing the reasons behind the Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay the procedure. This paper asserts that once the details of the procedure are worked out and standardized this option will present a less gruesome option that the traditional choices for executions. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Looking at Troxel v. Granville and the Situation of “Serendipity” and Her Grandparents »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses a hypothetical case in which a five-year-old child has been denied access to her grandparents with who she has had an intimate and daily relationship for her entire life. Basic issues related to the legal rights of grandparents are discussed within the context of the 2000 decision of the Supreme Court in ... View Full Description
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Marbury v. Madison of 1803 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the historic Supreme Court case of the early 19th century (1803) which has, for the past two centuries, served as a definitive component of American law. Marbury versus Madison was the case that decided that it was possible, appropriate, even necessary for the Supreme Court to have the ability to declare a particular ... View Full Description
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Michael Parenti's Views on the U.S. Government »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court. How do both of these concepts support the wealthy? The concepts are discussed based on Parenti's opinion. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Minimum Wage, Healthcare Reform »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that covers two topics. The first half of the paper presents the history of the federally mandated minimum wage, and the second half discusses the Supreme Court's announcement that it will rule on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's required mandate for all Americans to purchase health insurance. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Long Lasting Implications for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page discussion of this critical Supreme Court case. Heard in 1966, this case has had long lasting implications for law enforcement in terms of apprehension, arrest, and interrogation. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda V. Arizona: Impact Upon Criminal Procedure Today »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Several case decisions have made Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren a household name throughout the latter part of the twentieth century. One that was particularly pertinent to each and every American was Miranda v. Arizona, which ruled that anyone who is considered to be a criminal suspect must ... View Full Description
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Morse et. al. v Frederick: An Analysis »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of this important Supreme Court case. This paper analyzes the case in comparison to past case law and suggests additional arguments as to why the findings of the Supreme Court were in fact just. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mr. Hansen's Fall »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper examining the likelihood of success should an individual, Tom Hansen, pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket after slipping on a wet spot in the floor and suffering injuries that required surgery. The paper concludes that Mr. Hansen cannot offer proof of the store manager's statement of knowledge of the spill, ... View Full Description
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NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS VERSUS FEDERALISM »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper is an argumentative essay regarding the Seminole Indian tribe and gaming operations on reservations in Florida. Taking the case of Seminole vs. Florida, the essay argues that the tribe had a right to sue the state for refusing to negotiate in good faith on an expansion of gaming regulations, and that the ... View Full Description
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Native American Sovereignty Gambling and Self Determination »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper reviews key laws and Supreme Court rulings relating to these issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Native American Water Rights: Direct and Indirect Impacts »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page overview of the issues surrounding Native American water rights. Although water rights are not always mentioned in historic treaties, the Supreme Court ruled in 1908 that by establishing Native American reservations Congress implied and reserved the priority water rights necessary for present and future use. This paper provides an overview ... View Full Description
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New Haven Fire Dept./Ricci v. DeStefano »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that summaries and analyzing the issues associated with the Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano in order to answer the question: Did the city of New Haven act reasonably in rejecting the test results based on the lack of minority representation with the fire department? Bibliography lists 5 ... View Full Description
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New York Times Co. v. United States »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper discusses the 1971 "Pentagon Papers" case that was argued before the Supreme Court, which found that the Times could publish classified documents pertaining to the Administration's misleading of the American public with regard to the situation in Vietnam. The paper discusses what this means for journalists today; includes a brief literature ... View Full Description
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Obscenity Comparison »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the Supreme Court's Miller test for obscenity and then discusses how the application of Miller differs with localities. The writer focuses on the difference between Oklahoma City and Miami, and also discuses a case that involves Western Pennsylvania, with attitudes in Las Vegas. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Opinion On The Microsoft Anti-Trust Case »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. A Supreme Court Judge offers an opinion of culpability in the Microsoft anti-trust case. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Parish v Smyrnos (Analysis) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper evaluates this case that took place in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The facts of the case, that involves a stalking charge where a young man paraded naked in front of a woman's window after giving her a suggestive letter, are provided. The appeal is discussed in depth. The definition ... View Full Description
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Pennoyer v. Neff/Attachment of Land »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the case of Pennoyer v. Neff (1877) in detail. The writer specifically address the issue of attachment (seizure) of land as private property and the rationale of the Supreme Court in its holding. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Plessy v. Ferguson/Outcomes of this Precedent »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page research paper addresses the US Supreme Court decision in this landmark 1896 case. The writer argues that while it resulted initially in oppression for African Americans in the form of Jim Crow laws, eventually the groundwork laid by this case resulted in the success of the Civil Rights movement. Bibliography lists 3 ... View Full Description
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Police Interrogations »

Number of pages 12

The Fine Line Between Proper and Improper This 12 page paper examines the issue in depth. Miranda, and what it has done to police investigations is a large part of this paper. Many cases and supreme court decisions are cited. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Political Questions »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers 10 short answers to specific political questions. Issues covered include Texas governorship, Texas judiciary, U.S. President as Commander-in-Chief, nomination of Supreme Court Justices, how a bill is passed, affect of NAFTA on Texas and taxation. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Power Of The Supreme Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The decisions of recent Supreme Court cases revolve around a society that has become somewhat extremist. No longer do benevolence and humane ethics rule the land, but rather legal infiltration must work in tandem with a society lost to individualism. Issues such as gun control, presidential privilege, indiscriminant ... View Full Description
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Public Education Finance Questions and Definitions »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper answering questions about the relationship between federal and local influences in public education, particularly as it relates to funding public schools. Three of the six questions ask for definitions of lists of terms addressing tax types and levies, federal approaches to funding public schools and the additional costs resulting from ... View Full Description
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Public Education Policy in Ohio »

Number of pages 16

A 16 page paper discussing policy implications of the Supreme Court’s 2002 decision to uphold Ohio’s public school voucher program that opponents had claimed to be unconstitutional. The recent Supreme Court decision ultimately should work in favor of the public education system; complaints now appear to be based in resistance to change and efforts ... View Full Description
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Questions from "Gideon's Trumpet" »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper answering three questions about Anthony Lewis' 1989 book. Questions address why the Supreme Court decided to hear the case; defining in forma pauperis writ of certiorari; and what took place at Gideon's trial. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Questions on Supreme Court »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that addresses five topics pertaining to the Supreme Court. Topics covered include judicial restraint, use of precedent, search and seizure and the right to privacy. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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R v Latimer, Mercy Killing, Canada »

Number of pages 23

A 23 page paper. In 1993, Robert Latimer, a farmer from Saskatchewan, killed his severely disabled twelve-year old daughter Tracy. The case was heard in four courts, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. The defendant asked for an exemption from the mandatory minimum sentence citing section 12 of Canada's ... View Full Description
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Random Public School Searches/Legality »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that investigates the constitutionality of school searches. On one hand, school officials are bound legally and morally to respect the rights of students, as they exist under law. Yet, on the other hand, school officials bear the responsibility of providing safe and orderly environments that promote learning for all their ... View Full Description
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Reflections on the First Amendment »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the three clauses of the First Amendment (freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of peaceful assembly) and discusses a Supreme Court case that deals with each one, the rights and responsibilities that come with each, why they needed to be heard by the Supreme Court and how they ... View Full Description
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Regents Of University Of California V. Bakke (1978) »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Reverse discrimination lies at the core of Supreme Court case Regents of University of California v. Bakke (1978), where Allan Bakke was denied application for admission to the University of California at Davis School of Medicine. Claiming that this denial violated both the Constitution and Title VI of the 1964 ... View Full Description
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Retroactive Child Support Payments: Canadian Supreme Court »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses recent decisions by the Canadian Supreme Court in the case "D.B.S. v. S.R.G.; L.J.W. v. T.A.R.; Henry v. Henry; Hiemstra v. Hiemstra, 2006 SCC 37," which refined the law with regard to retroactive child support payments. It also briefly discusses what changes in the law might mean for Canadian women. ... View Full Description
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Review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad”. Howard Jones’ 1987 book “Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy” tells of a true story which took place in 1839 and enhanced the cause of the abolitionists in the ... View Full Description
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Review of O'Brien's Storm Center »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper critically reviews the book by David M. O'Brien entitled "Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics." The work is evaluated primarily for content. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Sandra Day O’Connor »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which contains biographical information on the life and career of America’s first female Supreme Court Justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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