Dred Scott v. Sanford & Bowers v. Hardwick
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford with Bowers v. Hardwick in regard to discrimination based on sexual orientation and race. The paper looks at the court's opinions in regard to constitutional interpretations of discrimination. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bowers.wps

Due Process and the Definition and Delineation of Individual Rights
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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.
Filename: PPlwDueProcess.rtf

Due-on-Sale in Michigan
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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 – at higher interest – can be written. The memo provides issues of law, a discussion and conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSlawMIdueOnSale.rtf

Eighth Amendment : Cruel And Unusual Punishment
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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 of the U.S. Supreme Court and it is from these cases that we derive at least partial interpretations of what would be considered an act that violates the Eighth Amendment. Cases discussed include: California's "Three Strikes, You're Out" law, the death penalty for mentally retarded persons, and punishments inflicted on prison inmates by their guards, among others. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGamend8.rtf

Eighth Amendment: Overview
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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 under the Eighth Amendment have been violated, there is a window of protection within the scope of this amendment that affords them safekeeping against "being deprived of the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, health care, or personal security" (Hamden 15). However, it is the extent to which the deprivation of these inherent rights can be proved that establishes whether or not the Eighth Amendment has, indeed, been violated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLC_8thA.rtf

Eminent Domain
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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.
Filename: PPeminDm.rtf

Employment Inequalities and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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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.
Filename: PPcivRtActPolicies.rtf

English Should Not be the Designated Official Language of the United States
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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.
Filename: TGengcon.rtf

Ethics and Homeland Security
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A 5 page paper which examines the good and bad aspects of homeland security since 9/11. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAehy2.rtf

Ethics Concerning Homeland Security and Law Enforcement
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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.
Filename: RAhsle.rtf