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Title VII - Outlawing Racial Discrimination »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper explores Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlaws discrimination. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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"Oregon v. Smith, et al" »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper summarizes the case Employment Division v Smith 494 US 872 (1990) and argues that the Supreme Court's ruling was in error. Bibliography lists four sources. View Full Description
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"Unconstitutional" Alcohol Sales Prohibitions by US Cities »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper discussing the trend toward sharply restricting alcohol sales in cities for the purpose of restricting availability in narrow locations. Restricting alcohol sales by zoning and imposing time controls is not unconstitutional in action, but it certainly does oppose the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 21st amendment that repealed ... View Full Description
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(The) First Amendment »

Number of pages 9

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. View Full Description
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“Insult to Injury: Libel, Slander, and Invasion of Privacy” by William K. Jones »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which summarizes and briefly analyzes “Insult to Injury: Libel, Slander, and Invasion of Privacy” by William K. Jones. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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“Life and Liberty” in Two Supreme Court Cases »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper comparing the concept of “life and liberty” in the context of two Supreme Court cases. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States declares that neither states nor the federal government shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” The primary ... View Full Description
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16th, 17th & 18th Amendments »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that looks briefly at the history associated with these amendments to the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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A Generation of Roe v. Wade »

Number of pages 6

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 ... View Full Description
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A Look at the Exclusionary Rule »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper includes a discussion about two articles, one in favor and one against, this rule in law. The paper argues in favor of the exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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A Look at the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines several cases that consider the fourth amendment. One case looks at the fact that the hands of the police are tied in patting down suspects while another is too lenient in allowing officers to enter property. The discrepancies in how the Supreme Court looks at fourth amendment cases ... View Full Description
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A Short History of Affirmative Action in Higher Education »

Number of pages 11

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. View Full Description
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A Supreme Court Opinion: Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the supreme court opinion in the case of Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion and the Supreme Court »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines abortion and the Supreme Court, discussing its legality and whether or not it should be legal through an examination of court cases. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion Legislation (1992-1996) »

Number of pages 4

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. View Full Description
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Abortion, Amicus Curiae and the Supreme Court »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of three different organizations that participated in briefs of amicus curiae in abortion cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion: A Woman’s Right »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion: National and State »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the federal and state policies concerning abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Admissibility of Eyewitness ID Evidence »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that discusses the reliability of eyewitness testimony. The writer offers a literature review of eyewitness and memory research that indicates that eyewitness testimony is not as reliable as it has been traditionally viewed in US jurisprudence. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Advanced Practice Nursing in the U.S. Air Force »

Number of pages 18

An 18 page paper discussing federal and state laws regarding advanced nursing practice. At present, licensing is a state function, and requirements as well as privileges can widely vary between states. As a national organization, the USAF and other military services may literally be caught in the middle between states’ and federal regulation. ... View Full Description
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Affirmative Action and Nebraska’s Initiative 424 »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page consideration of this latest test of the limits of federal law. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Against the Juvenile Death Penalty »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which argues against the death penalty for juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Age Discrimination: EEOC v Sidley & Austin »

Number of pages 13

A 13 page paper which examines the condition of age discrimination in places of employment and discusses the case of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v Sidley & Austin. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Agency and Employee Accountability in Cases of Negligence: The Legal Issues of Employee Credibility and Training »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page assertion that our educational arena has been subject to many challenges and disappointments. At the center of many of these is the issues of employee credibility and training. That the educational system has a problem is not an issue of contention. What is questionable in the current day legal ... View Full Description
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Airport Security and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper looks at airport security, particularly as it exists after 9/11. Recent changes are noted. The paper argues that security measures taken are constitutional even though they may be intrusive. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple”: Banned »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the fact that Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” was banned. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Altering Policy Through Court Appointments »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper arguing that Court appointments provide an effective means of changing policy. Each of the justices of the Court obviously knows the letter of the law being used to assess the merits of the cases they hear. Final outcome often depends on the results of previous appointments made to the ... View Full Description
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Amendments, Crime And The Exclusionary Rule »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments as they relate to crime, as well as addresses the dispensable exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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America’s Founding Fathers, the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the ‘Separation of Church and State’ »

Number of pages 3

In three pages this paper examines the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution in terms of its reference to religion, considers the marginalization of religion from public and civic spheres, assesses whether or not the notion of a separation of church and state is at odds with the vision of America’s founding fathers, and discusses ... View Full Description
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An Appeal to the Utah Court of Appeals: Antibigamy Laws »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page appellate brief. Loosely formatted in accordance with Utah's requirements for appellate briefs, this paper argues the Constitutionality of Utah's antibigamy laws from the perspective of the First and the Fourteenth Amendments. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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An Appellate Brief »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper provides an overview of an appellate brief for a case about bigamy and the constitutional rights of those who participate in multiple marriages. This paper outlines the central elements of the case and the arguments that should be presented. View Full Description
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An Evaluation of EEOC v. Steamship Clerks Union »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page tutorial takes a look at this case. Information about the case is relayed and alternatives for the union are recommended. This Supreme Court case involves disparate impact. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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An Examination of the Proposed Victims’ Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the merits of this proposed constitutional amendment. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of Constitutional Law »

Number of pages 13

This is a 13 page paper that provides an overview of Constitutional law. All three branches of government are covered. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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AN OVERVIEW OF COURTS: PHOENIX, ARIZONA »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper describes the court systems (state and federal) for someone living in Phoenix, AZ. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the 4th Amendment »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which looks at the 4th Amendment, the history of the Amendment and potential problems with the Amendment. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the Judiciary »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a simple overview of the judiciary. Supreme Court judges are listed by name and year of appointment. The system of checks and balances is touched on. The relationship between federal and state branches is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the Sixth Amendment »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the sixth amendment and how it applies to criminal law. Each protection is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the USA Patriot Act and Crime Reporting Techniques »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines the Patriot Act and considers its ramifications for constitutional law, then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of such crime reporting techniques as UCR, NCVS, NBRS, and self-report studies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis of New Jersey v. T.L.O. (Education Law) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper evaluates the case. The facts of the case are provided. The fourth amendment is defined and applied to the case. Arguments for either side are included as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Another Look at “Miranda v. Arizona” »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper re-examines the landmark decision “Miranda v. Arizona,” and any challenges or changes to it since the original ruling in 1966. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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ANTI-GUN CONTROL »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Discussion about the misconceptions and fears that inhibit the clarity needed when deciding against gun control. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Antitrust Law: History and Cases: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Antitrust Law from several perspectives. History of Antitrust Law is discussed as is regulatory authorities, current legislation and historic cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Argument Against Abortion »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which argues against abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Argument against School Prayer and Religion in Public Schools »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper argues that the Supreme Court’s ruling that school prayer is unconstitutional is correct, and that the separation between church and state must remain intact. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Argument: The Death Penalty Should be Abolished »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper argues that the death penalty is not a deterrent, that it is applied in appropriately and that it should be abolished. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Aspects of Corporate Law »

Number of pages 15

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of corporate law. Many different terms are defined and example cases are cited. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Assessing Patriot in Terms of Korematsu v. United States »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper assessing the Patriot Act in terms of the 1944 case Korematsu v. United States in which the Supreme Court upheld the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Though the provisions of Patriot and the conditions of Executive Order 9066 share many similarities, there is far less similarity in the ... View Full Description
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Bona Fide Business Expenses and the IRS »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of the IRS's definition of "Bona fide business expense". This paper examines a fictional scenario utilizing previous case law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Book Censorship »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues against book censorship. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Book Report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court »

Number of pages 7

In seven pages this book report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine includes a discussion of theme, particularly interesting part of the text, and considers whether or not the political alignment in America is changing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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