Disadvantages Of Government Censorship
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A 5 page paper in which the writer first discusses the First Amendment and then discusses the effects of government censorship, including one legal case. The writer uses McCarthyism as the classic example of the devastation that government censorship can cause. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGcensno.wps

Does Britain Have a Constitution?
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This 7 page paper considers if Britain may be seen as having a constitution. The writer argues that although there is no written constitution, the collection of informal and formal customs and conventions can be collectively seen as an unwritten constitution. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbricon.rtf

Does the Constitution's Fourth Amendment Protect Information Contained in a Paging Device?
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This 10 page paper provides an argument that protection of fourth amendment rights is diminishing. The focus of the discussion is on recent legislation which gives law enforcement agents more leeway in accessing numeric pager information. 10 sources listed.
Filename: SA040Pg.rtf

Domestic Violence Health Care Response Act: House Bill 1959: Pennsylvania
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A 5 page paper which discusses an act put into play in Pennsylvania in order to assist health care workers respond to acts of domestic violence, and further educate those involved in the health care profession regarding domestic violence. A brief history of the bill, and the reality of domestic violence in Pennsylvania is presented, an overview of those involved in passing the bill, a summary of the bill, and how this bill is proposed to help those in the health care industry, as well as those suffering from domestic violence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RApabill.wps

Don't Ask Don't Tell
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A 6 page paper which discusses the "don't ask don't tell" policy of the United States military. The aspect addressed concerns the court case Thomasson v. Perry, Judge Wilkinson, dissenting opinion of the court, and the general conditions of conduct in the military. The sources used are that of the original court hearing and the appeal. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdontask.wps

Double Jeopardy:
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This 5 page paper defines the term Double Jeopardy and examines its occurance in the legal system. This paper traces the history of Double Jeopardy and cites some cases as examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSDouble.rtf

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

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