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Papers On Supreme Court & Constitutional Law
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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
Paper Title: Example Bench Memo
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
Paper Title: Executive Power: The Power of the President to Commit U.S. Troops to Foreign Nations
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
Paper Title: Federalism In Action
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
Paper Title: First Amendment and Terrorism
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
Paper Title: First Amendment Cases of the Warren, Burger and Rehnquist Courts
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
Paper Title: First Amendment Issues
First Amendment Issues
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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.
Filename: khfiram.rtf
Paper Title: First Amendment Issues
First Amendment Theory
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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.
Filename: khfrespe.rtf
Paper Title: First Amendment Theory
Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann:
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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.
Filename: GSFlagbr.rtf
Paper Title: Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann:
Flag Burning: United States v. Eichmann
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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
Filename: JVeichma.rtf
Paper Title: Flag Burning: United States v. Eichmann
Fletcher v. Peck and the U.S. Supreme Court
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This 5 page report discusses the 1810 Supreme Court decision of Fletcher
v. Peck and the “Yazoo Land Fraud.” In essence, the decision determined that if something is done under a law
enacted by a legitimate authority, it cannot be undone by a subsequent legislature. One legislature cannot restrain the powers of a future legislature or determine that legal
actions taken are no longer valid. The case has had a wide-ranging impact for nearly 200 years. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: BWfletchr.wps
Paper Title: Fletcher v. Peck and the U.S. Supreme Court