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The Miranda Ruling »

Number of pages 3

This 4 page paper provides answers to the following questions in relation to the Miranda Ruling: What requirements does it place on law enforcement? How has it changed the manner in which law enforcement interviews are conducted? This paper also offers an opinion based on the research as to whether Miranda has harmed ... View Full Description
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The Necessity for a Federal Shielding Law for Journalists »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues that it is necessary to have a “shield law” at the federal level protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Origins Of The U.S. Constitution »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page overview explores the origins of the Constitution. Included are references to John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu who supported the theory of civic humanism. Also discussed is the applicability of earlier documents such as the Magna Carter and the Mayflower Compact. A discussion of constitutional amendments and how concepts have changed over ... View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Airport Security »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers how our basic Constitutional rights are being violated every day with full body screens and even strip searches being conducted in the name of anti-terrorist measures at airports. The author includes an annotated bibliography of 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Other Post-9-11 Affronts Against American Civil Liberties »

Number of pages 25

A 25 five page investigation of the societal impacts of Public Law 107-56. The author contends that the Patriot Act and other post-9-11 laws and policies have done more harm in their infringement upon American civil liberties than they have been effective in the fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 17 sources. View Full Description
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The People of Colorado v. Michael Eugene Shrek: A Case Analysis »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper provides an overview of this case, and analyzes the issue of DNA testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Power of the Government to Use GPS Tracking »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper concludes that in today's world, the "law and order" society prevails, and those who scream for individual and privacy rights are not heard. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, describes the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and then examines a lawsuit involving the PDA. The writer summarizes the arguments and the Court's decision and concludes with the viewpoint of the writer/tutor on the Court's ruling. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Pros and Cons of the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper on the origins and features of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer details the language of the amendment, its origins, the exclusionary rule, and the pros and cons of each aspect. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of Florida's Homestead Laws; Protection From Forced Levy »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the protection granted to homesteads under Article X section 4. The writer argues that the constitutional protection is providing immoral protection for individuals who are committing fraud and avoiding meeting their obligations. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Purpose and Powers of the United States Supreme Court »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the US Supreme Court. The purpose, structure, and powers of the institution are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Questions of Intent, Force & Hijacking - A Kidnapping Case Analysis »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a kidnapping case analysis that examines the three questions of necessary intent, applied force, and what constitutes charges of hijacking within the criminal charge of kidnapping. These three questions are examined and answered in regard to applicable rule of law and a subsequent altered set of charges is ... View Full Description
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The Removal of the Ten Commandments »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which discusses the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Alabama State Courthouse. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Right to Bear Arms »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page argumentative essay in support of the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The paper explores the history behind the Constitutional Amendment, gun legislation, new legal and historian interpretations of the Amendment, and public opinions on the issue--leading to the final conclusion in support of the Second Amendment. Bibliography lists 16 sources. View Full Description
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The Right to Bear Arms »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues for the right to bear arms as outlined in the Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Right to Counsel »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the sixth amendment and challenges that the Supreme court has had to deal with over the years as the country grows. How the right applies to the poor, those who feel their attorneys have not been adequate and those who live overseas are all included. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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The Right To Die / Legal Issues & The Quinlan Case »

Number of pages 2

The sociolegal controversy over an individual's right to die is one that has attempted to re-define death and to question when it actually occurs (i.e., brain death or heart death ?). This 2 page essay looks at the infamous Karen Quinlan case in which the Supreme Court granted Ms. Quinlan's family the right to let ... View Full Description
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The Right to Privacy: A Constitutional Provision? »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of the controversy surrounding the question of whether or not the U.S. Constitution provides for the right to privacy. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Rights of Fathers and Abortion »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not fathers have rights when it comes to the issue of abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Rights of Non-Citizens/Aliens in the United States »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which examines the rights of non-citizens in the United States. Much of the focus is on health care. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of Law as a Reflection of Social Change and Society’s Attitudes »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the role of law in society. Two basic perspectives are considered in regards to the role of the law in society. One is that the role of the law is to reflect society’s attitudes and throughout the process of social change through history, so too will the law ... View Full Description
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The Role of Parliament in the Law Making Process »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the role of parliament in the law making process to examine if parliament may be seen as a full participant in the law making processes. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of the Supreme Court »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines various landmark cases and provides a general overview of the Supreme Court. How the Court plays a role in the system of checks and balances is paramount as is its role in deciding power issues between states' rights and the federal government. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Shortcomings of Our Democracy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page examination of the question of whether our government, essentially unchanged in its basic premises since the Declaration of Independence, has been effective in addressing the needs and desires of the people. The author asserts that while the mechanisms are in place for such an address, the government’s focus has unfortunately been ... View Full Description
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The Significance of Brown v. Board of Education »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case. Facts are discussed and the significance of the decision is also explored. Implications are clearly outlined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Significance of Stenberg v. Carhart »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper examines this significant case. Roe along with other relevant cases like Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey are discussed. The future of partial birth abortion is included along with a definition of the procedure. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Significance of the Hiss and Rosenberg Trials »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the Hiss and Rosenberg trials and uses them as a springboard for discussion. Does the government create a situation where all minds think alike? Why the trials came about and what they mean to Americans today is discussed. No bibliography. View Full Description
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The Significance of the Marshall Court »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines Marshall's influence on the Supreme Court and the balance of power in the United States. Several important decisions are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Sixth Amendment »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page consideration of the importance of this critical component of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Son of Sam Law and the Policy Process: »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines how policy is actually formed in government. Furthermore, this paper uses the Son of Sam law as an example of just how policy is formed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Strange Life of Federal Guidelines in Sentencing »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses sentencing disparities, federal guidelines in sentencing, and judicial discretion as it has evolved over the past two decades. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Structure and Importance of the Supreme Court »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses some of the salient features that define the role and importance of the U.S. Supreme Court, including structure, discretionary powers and importance. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper reviews the structure and the function of the highest court in the nation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper describes the way in which cases get to the US Supreme Court, and discusses several of the Court's landmark decisions. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court and Abortion »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines the position of the Supreme Court regarding abortion from 1965 to 1992. The paper focuses on a anti-abortion stance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court and Higher Education »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of Supreme Court cases dealing with higher education. Engel v. Vitale is highlighted, as well as Board of Education v. Earls. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses three major Fourth Amendment decisions by the Supreme Court and how they are applied. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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THE SUPREME COURT AND THE INTERNET »

Number of pages 10

This 10-page paper examines the U.S. Supreme Court and its relationship to the Internet. Topics discussed include Internet-based cases the Court has heard, as well as the best online resources from which to obtain information about the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Supreme Court: Role Played In The American Political Process »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The omnipotent influence held by nine individuals on the United States Supreme Court gives one pause when considering the ever-changing values of judicial activism and restraint; depending upon who is appointed to occupy one of these lofty positions, the impact of Court rulings can sway to either end of the ... View Full Description
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The Trial of John Hinckley Jr. »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the case of John Hinckley Jr. as it relates to the notion of justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The U.S. Constitution and its Impact on How We Are Governed »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of how the Consitition affects us as a people. This paper discusses the Constition as it relates to religion and to due process. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The United States Constitution: A Living Document »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper draws on the opinions of various justices as it respects the idea of the living Constitution. Various readings authored by well known judges are explored in the context of one text. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Vagueness of the United States Constitution »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines why the United States’ Constitution is vague in many respects. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Victims' Rights Amendment »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the proposed Amendment and compares it with Constitutional guarantees. Pros and cons of the proposal are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the history and provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Thermal Imaging Technology and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the reasonableness of a search using thermal imaging. Today’s technology appears to allow searches that are not truly physical searches. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits such searches. The purpose here is to determine whether examination with thermal imaging devices constitutes a “search” according to Constitutional ... View Full Description
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Three Legal Issues »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The writer discusses three legal issues: Gun control and the Second Amendment; Miranda and confession; and school admission scores and reverse discrimination. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Three Ways in Which the U.S. Constitution Has Influenced the American Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 5

In five pages this paper considers three ways in which the American criminal justice system has been influenced by the Constitution of the United States with examples illustrating the effects of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments provided. Three sources are cited in the bibliography. View Full Description
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To What Extent Might The Constitution of The UK Be Improved If Provisions From The Constitutions Of Other States Were Incorporated Into It? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers how the UK constitution may be better placed to serve the people if provision from other constitution were to be included. The writer examines this from both sides. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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