James Madison/The Tenth Federalist (Federalist papers)
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A 2 page explication of Madison's argument in the Tenth Federalist (Federalist Papers) relating to faction and the instability of government under the Articles of Confederation. Included is his proposal to remedy the situation by the construction of a union of states via Adoption of the Constitution. No Bibliography.
Filename: Const2.wps

John Marshall & The Development Of the Supreme Court
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This 5 page paper looks at the evolution of the Supreme Court and the influence of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall. Marshall's role in the development of judicial review by the landmark case Marbury v. Madison is included. One source cited.
Filename: Jmarshall.wps

John Marshall / Chief Justice
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A 10 page research paper that focuses on the accomplishments of Chief Justice Marshall and the controversy surrounding his actions in the Supreme Court. The writer focuses on interstate commerce, judicial review and single opinion in terms of the political climate of his day. Discussion also includes long-term influences on the Supreme Court and the nation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Jmarsh.wps

John Scopes Trial
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In 5 pages the author discusses the John Scopes Trial. July 21, 1925 was a morning that many will never forget. It was a hot day in the Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee. The players: Judge John T. Raulston, two worthy attorneys, and of course, and John Thomas Scopes. The event: The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes. The significance: This was the famous "monkey trial," in which the decision was being made to the legality of the Butler Act that forbade the teaching of evolution in public schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Jscopes.wps

John Stuart Mill: Freedom of Speech and Tolerating the Intolerable
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A 3 page discussion of Mills views on the importance of Freedom of Speech. Uses Supreme Court cases to reinforce Mills view of negative freedom and tolerating the intolerable in order to provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. Suggests that Mill is correct and that even speech which could be construed as hate speech should be protected under the freedom of speech guarantee of the Constitution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPmillSp.wps

Judicial Bias
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A 19 page research paper on judicial bias and its various forms. The writer details conservative and liberal bias in the federal courts, ideological bias, racial and sex bias, and corruption. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Judgbias.wps

Judicial Branch
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A 6 page paper which discusses the judicial branch of the government, presenting how different courts function. Some basic information is provided in relationship to legal terms, and the power maintained by judges, which further illustrates the conditions and realities directly linked with the judicial system we know today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAjudbrnc.wps

Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism
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This 10 page paper examines judicial review and looks at these two juxtaposed concepts. Specific cases are discussed in depth in order to demonstrate examples of judicial restraint and judicial activism. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: SA142jst.rtf

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