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Declaration of Independence/Constitution & Law »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that discusses the relationship between the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and these documents affect the formulation of law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Did Satan Play a Role in the Creation of the U.S. Constitution? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the possibility that critics of the Constitution who claim that it has an underlying evil intonation are right. Freedom of religion and slavery are examined in respect to this problem posed by a student. The paper concludes by looking at the opposing view. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Different Approaches in the Application of the Equal Protection Clause »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the equal protection clause in various situations, and particularly as it concerns homosexuality. Several Supreme Court cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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District of Columbia v. Heller »

Number of pages 3

An Affirmation of Our Right to Bear Arms This 3 page paper reviews this landmark case via the 2008 blogs of author Robert A. Levy. Bibliography lists 3 sources View Full Description
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Do We Have the Right to Burn an American Flag? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper argues that Constitutional law protects our First Amendment right to free expression even when that expression involves the desecration of an American flag. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Doctrine of Informed Consent »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the Doctrine of Conformed Consent. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Does Britain Have a Constitution? »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers if Britain may be seen as having a constitution. The writer argues that although there is no written constitution, the collection of informal and formal customs and conventions can be collectively seen as an unwritten constitution. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Does the Constitution's Fourth Amendment Protect Information Contained in a Paging Device? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an argument that protection of fourth amendment rights is diminishing. The focus of the discussion is on recent legislation which gives law enforcement agents more leeway in accessing numeric pager information. 10 sources listed. View Full Description
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Does the Rule of Law protect the Government? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers whether or not the Rule of Law protect the government in its daily activities with the arguments based on UK case law looking at both the legal and political impact of the doctrine. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Don Imus: Wrongfully Treated? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that argues how Don Imus’ offense was no greater than offenses one hears every day in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Donald P. Roper v. Christopher Simmons »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper evaluates this appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a death penalty issue. The paper argues that the Court did not consider enough evidence pertinent to the ideation of the death penalty in America today. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Double Jeopardy: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper defines the term Double Jeopardy and examines its occurance in the legal system. This paper traces the history of Double Jeopardy and cites some cases as examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Due Process and the Definition and Delineation of Individual Rights »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page exploration of the many facets of due process. This paper traces the evolution of due process from the Fifth Amendment, to the Fourteenth Amendment, to the Patriot Act and its many impacts on the interpretation of this key Constitutional provision. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Due-on-Sale in Michigan »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page memo to a law practice client in Michigan explaining the due-on-sale clause of the mortgage contract and Michigan law, and why she cannot circumvent the law by writing a land contract effectively selling the land on which a house is situated without also paying off the mortgage so that a new one ... View Full Description
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EAVESDROPPING AND EXPATS: THE RIGHT POLICY »

Number of pages 12

This 12-page paper provides an essay on whether the idea of the U.S. intelligence community's eavesdropping on U.S. citizens working abroad is constitutional or legal. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Eighth Amendment : Cruel And Unusual Punishment »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper explains and discuses Amendment VIII of the U.S. Constitution, which reads: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." The discussion centers on the phrase "cruel and unusual punishment." A great number of cases alleging cruel and unusual punishment have reached the level ... View Full Description
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Eighth Amendment: Overview »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals against excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishments; pertinent to this particular amendment is the treatment of inmates. In spite of myriad frivolous federal lawsuits brought about by prison inmates who claim their constitutional rights ... View Full Description
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Eminent Domain »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Employment Inequalities and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page overview of the goals and objectives of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A particular emphasis is placed on Title VII of this Act. This paper points out the goals and objectives of this Act have yet to be fully achieved. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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English Should Not be the Designated Official Language of the United States »

Number of pages 7

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. View Full Description
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Ethical Considerations in Imposing the Death Penalty On Juveniles »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether the death penalty should be imposed on juveniles. Roper v. Simmons is the basis for discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics and Homeland Security »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the good and bad aspects of homeland security since 9/11. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics Concerning Homeland Security and Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines how the focus on homeland security may compromise ethics concerning the involvement of law enforcement. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

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. View Full Description
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Examining a Proposal for Federal Ballot Initiatives »

Number of pages 15

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of federal ballot initiatives. The pros and cons are examined with historical citations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Example Bench Memo »

Number of pages 5

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. View Full Description
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Exclusionary Rule »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page research paper defines the exclusionary rule and then discusses in terms of the case of Herring v. U.S. (2009), with the writer arguing against this Supreme Court ruling. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Executive Power: The Power of the President to Commit U.S. Troops to Foreign Nations »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of presidential war powers. The author clarifies what actions our president can and cannot take without first securing the approval of Congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Faith-Based Prison Programs/Constitutionality »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay on the constitutionality of faith-based prison programs, in which the writer argues that they are unconstitutional. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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FILING PROCESS - DISCRIMINATORY CLAIMS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the fictitious John, and the path he needs to take to file a discriminatory claim through the EEOC and court system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 questions. The first question is What effect might the American and English rules (pertaining to tort law) have on the willingness of people to assert their rights through litigation? and the second question is How does the First Amendment right to petition for redress of grievances bear ... View Full Description
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First Amendment and New York Times v. Sullivan »

Number of pages 7

In seven pages this paper considers the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case that reinforced the right of “freedom of speech, or of the press” that is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and also examines the impact of this decision. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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First Amendment and Terrorism »

Number of pages 14

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. View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that concerns First Amendment issues suggested by a scenario regarding the trial of a group of right-wing extremists known as the "Montana Freeman." The scenario presumes that this report is a document prepared for the Justice Department addressing possible First Amendment issues/problems concerning the trial and ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that addresses questions pertaining to First Amendment law. Topics covered include the Supreme Court interpretation of obscenity, the criteria for limiting free speech, fundamental rights covered under the First Amendment, etc. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment Rights: Pornography »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Of all the liberties inherently afforded American citizens, it may well be argued how the First Amendment is one of the most vehemently defended; to deny people the ability to express themselves in a capacity that suits their respective desires and needs is to trample upon the very essence upon ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Theory »

Number of pages 7

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. View Full Description
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Flag Burning and the First Amendment »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses flag burning and its protections under the First Amendment, and argues that it must remain a protected form of protest. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Flag Burning: United States v. Eichmann »

Number of pages 4

This paper looks at U.S. v. Eichmann, including the facts of the case, constitutional issues presented, majority decision and rationale, dissent and rationale, and analysis of the decision on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVeichma.rtf View Full Description
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Four Different Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

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 ... View Full Description
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Fourth Amendment / Its History v. The Current Message »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and current application of the 4th Amendment. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Free Speech and Widmar V. Vincent »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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Free Speech Zones on Campuses »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues for a free speech zone on campuses. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay/research paper that discusses the right to Freedom of Religion, which is guaranteed under the First Amendment. This examination focuses on the issues that continue to define the division between church and state that this amendment imposes on the American government. Many people today would tear down the wall dividing church and ... View Full Description
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Gerald Ford and the Judiciary »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Gerald Ford's relationship to the judiciary, including the appointments he made. Edward Levi's role as Attorney General is highlighted as well as the appointment of Justice Stevens to the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon v Wainwright »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which provides and overview and examination of Gideon v Wainwright. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon v. Wainwright »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers a legal brief and summary concerning this landmark decision of the US Supreme Court. Due to this decision, all defendants are provided with an attorney, as the court will appoint counsel if the defendant cannot afford this service. Bibliography lists 1 sources. View Full Description
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GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, and the legal right to counsel, even if you're poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon's Trumpet - How One Man's Story Heralded in a New Age of Justice: »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that examines Anthony Lewis' 1964 best-selling non-fiction work entitled Gideon's Trumpet and the importance of the events it documented. These events include the trial without representation conviction and imprisonment of Clarence Gideon in 1961 and the resultant landmark court case and Supreme Court ruling. These events are briefly discussed, but ... View Full Description
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