Free Speech Zones on Campuses
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A 3 page paper which argues for a free speech zone on campuses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAfrec.rtf

Free Speech: Supreme Court Precedents in Symbolic Speech
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A 5 page discussion of the application of the Fourteenth Amendments provisions for free speech to symbolic actions. Examines Spencer v. Washington, Stromberg v. California, Terminiello v. Chicago, Texas v. Johnson, and Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District to determine the applicability of free speech to symbolic actions such as the wearing of certain clothing as a form of protest. Concludes the applicability of the free speech provisions to symbolic acts is dependent on the manner in which the act is performed as well as whether the act is sufficiently imbued with the element of communication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPspchFr.wps

Freedom of Information Act Test Case.
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(5 pp) The supposed boon of living in a democracy is that one has the right to apply to a court of law concerning complex decisions. This discussion will provide such a legal challenge and opportunity. The Freedom of Information Act is used as a defense.("United States Dep't of State v. Ray, 502 U.S. 164, 173-74, 112 S. Ct. 541, 116 L. Ed. 2d 526 (1991)". May 2000 Exception 7 included.
Filename: BBfreeAt.doc

Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right
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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 state, but this is as inadvisable today as it was when Thomas Jefferson was president, as Americans today live within the context of an increasingly diverse society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh1stam.rtf

Freedom of Speech and the Law
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This 5 page paper examines several cases concerning freedom of speech issues. The controversy between proper domain of individual liberty and rightful authority of law is examined. No bibliography.
Filename: SA81stAm.wps

Freedom Of Speech, The Press, & NY Times v. Sullivan
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A 3 page essay on this ground-breaking case which held that libel with actual malice against a public official is not protected by the First Amendment. The writer clarifies the implications of this landmark decision and how it helps re-define issues concerning the press -- and whether or not it is liable for "honest mistakes" printed about public officials. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Nytimes.wps

Freedom Of Speech: Media Content
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The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, which opens a very large can of worms within the American political schema and it's interpretation by its citizens and courts. This 5 page paper argues that he media has the right, as well as the responsibility to represent the social reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTmedcnt.wps

Gerald Ford and the Judiciary
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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.
Filename: SA244GRF.rtf

Gideon v Wainwright
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A 7 page paper which provides and overview and examination of Gideon v Wainwright. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAgiwa.rtf

GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT
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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.
Filename: MTgidewain.rtf