"Oregon v. Smith, et al"
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This 8 page paper summarizes the case Employment Division v Smith 494 US 872 (1990) and argues that the Supreme Court's ruling was in error. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: HVORSmth.rtf

"Unconstitutional" Alcohol Sales Prohibitions by US Cities
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A 10 page paper discussing the trend toward sharply restricting alcohol sales in cities for the purpose of restricting availability in narrow locations. Restricting alcohol sales by zoning and imposing time controls is not unconstitutional in action, but it certainly does oppose the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 21st amendment that repealed Prohibition in 1933. Citizens and local politicians alike need to ensure that their communities do not fall into the trap of "back-door" prohibition that already has been overruled by the 21st amendment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSlawAlcSalCit.rtf

'Reckless Disregard' aka Libel
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This 5 page report discusses the basics of libel law within the realm of mass communication. The writer discusses the courts' definition of libel as well as noting several cases dealing with 'reckless disregard.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Rdlibel.wps

'Storm Center' / The Supreme Court In American Politics
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses David M. O'Brien's book, and makes a general analysis of the point and ideas thereof. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Storcent.wps

'The Marble Palace' / The Supreme Court In American Life
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses John P. Frank's The Marble Palace: The Supreme Court in American Life, and gives a general analysis of points, ideas, etc. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Marbpal.wps

'The Right To Bear Arms' Analyzed
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A 6 page paper examining the most controversial portion of the U.S. Constitution, the Second Amendment, or 'the right to bear arms.' A historical background will be provided to illustrate the Founding Fathers' rationale behind placing this as one of the most fundamental of citizens' rights, the recent controversy regarding the Second Amendment, and the reasons why Americans still need the right to bear arms in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Beararms.wps

(The) First Amendment
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9 pages which analytically examine whether or not the 1st amendment has 'lived up' to the expectation of its drafters. Bibliography contains 18 legal references.
Filename: 1stamd.rtf

16th, 17th & 18th Amendments
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A 4 page research paper that looks briefly at the history associated with these amendments to the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: kh161718.rtf

A Generation of Roe v. Wade
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A 6 page paper discussing the history of and legal arguments used in the landmark Supreme Court case. Whether abortion is right or not and constitutes a moral decision is still a matter of debate, but it is no longer a matter of law. That debate was settled by Roe v. Wade more than a generation ago. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSroeVwade.rtf

A Historical Overview Of Prisoner's Rights
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8 pages in length. Prisoners were not happy with the judicial hands-off policy as instituted by the 1871 Ruffin v. Commonwealth case. They did not appreciate being considered slaves of the state during the extent of their prison stay; however, they were not in a situation to rectify such policy. It is important for the student to realize that what ultimately sprung from judges' alleged indifference toward prisoners' civil rights was a re-examination of just how unconstitutional such inaction proved to be. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCprson.wps

A Legal History of Equality in the United States
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This 13 page paper provides a historic outline of Supreme Court decisions including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education and Regents of University of California v. Bakke. Other cases are noted in the context of social change. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: SA119law .doc

A Look at the Fourth Amendment
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This 6 page paper examines several cases that consider the fourth amendment. One case looks at the fact that the hands of the police are tied in patting down suspects while another is too lenient in allowing officers to enter property. The discrepancies in how the Supreme Court looks at fourth amendment cases is at the crux of the paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA4344th.rtf