Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed
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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.
Filename: Abortlaw.wps

Examining The Dred Scott Decision (Dred Scott v. Sandford)
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A 3 page essay arguing in support of Dred Scott with regard to this landmark decision. Basis of argument is Constitutional rights to freedom, and that the Supreme Court should have reviewed venue rather than try the case on its merits.
Filename: Dred.wps

Example Bench Memo
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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.
Filename: TEbenchm.rtf

Executive Power: The Power of the President to Commit U.S. Troops to Foreign Nations
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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.
Filename: PPwarPwr.rtf

Faith-Based Prison Programs/Constitutionality
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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.
Filename: khfaibas.rtf

Federalism In Action
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John Locke is purported to be the inspiration for federalism which is the basis for the American form of government. This 5 page paper explores the meaning of federalism and then applies what is known to the supreme court case of Quill Corp. v. North Dakota. Finally, it compares the federalism found in the U. S. Constitution with the executive federalism of the Canadian Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTfedlaw.wps

First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US
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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 on the choice between the American and English rules? Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khfatluk.rtf

First Amendment and Terrorism
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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.
Filename: 1amterr.rtf

First Amendment Cases of the Warren, Burger and Rehnquist Courts
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A 5 page paper discussing free speech issues before the Supreme Court under these Chief Justices. The Warren Court (1953-1969) generally extended the rights of free speech, while the Burger Court (1969-1987) generally limited it. The current Rehnquist Court (1987- ) has exhibited a blend of decisions both limiting and expanding interpretation of the First Amendment. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KS1stAmend.wps

First Amendment Issues
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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 its repercussions on the activities of various right-wing groups. The writer discusses the "clear and present danger" test, and other case precedents that pertain to the issues addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khfai.rtf