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 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 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

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 One legislature cannot restrain the powers of a future legislature or determine that legal actions taken are no longer valid.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

Fourth Amendment / Its History v. The Current Message
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and current application of the 4th Amendment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 4thamen2.rtf

Free Speech
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6 pages on the importance of free speech and the First Amendment. Various Supreme Court cases are cited and the writer stresses the importance of protecting our right to freedom of expression etc; Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Amerfree.wps

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 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