Explain the advantages and disadvantages of an unwritten constitution.
Constitution (350 words) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of an unwritten constitution.
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Do you consider that these cases support the view that the UK’s constitution should be codified, or do you consider that they show that the current state of affairs is working well? Explain
Since the year 2000, there have been a number of high-profile cases which have dealt with fundamental questions about the constitution of the UK, for example Jackson, Miller I and Miller/Cherry (or Miller II) (see citations below). Do you consider that these cases support the view that the UK’s constitution should be codified, or do […]
Do you believe that a jury or judge would be more likely to decide the case based only on the facts, and not be influenced by emotions?Explain
Description The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the right to a jury trial in criminal prosecutions. If the case proceeds to trial, the defendant makes the decision of whether he or she wants a trial by jury or a bench trial (in which a judge decides whether the defendant is guilty or not […]
Why does it appear that injustice persists even under the best legal systems and in the best governed nations and under the best constitutions?Explain
Why does it appear that injustice persists even under the best legal systems and in the best governed nations and under the best constitutions? If there was one aspect of the US Constitution that you could change,what would it be and why? Is democracy necessary to bring development?
Explain what steps FDR took to exert pressure on the Supreme Court to keep the New Deal in place. Were those steps lawful? What would the founding fathers have said about a president exerting political pressure on the Supreme Court?
1. Present persuasive arguments that explain how the New Deal was unlawful. Cite specific examples (Constitution, case law, ect.). Note that this part of the question requires you to take the position that the New Deal was unlawful, even if you don’t personally feel that way. 2. Explain what steps FDR took to exert pressure […]
Analyze the reasons for the Anti-Federalists’ opposition to ratifying the Constitution.
Directions: Choose ONE question from this part. You are advised to spend 5 minutes planning and 30 minutes writing your answer. Cite relevant historical evidence in support of your generalizations and present your arguments clearly and logically. 2. Analyze the reasons for the Anti-Federalists’ opposition to ratifying the Constitution. 3. Use TWO of the following […]
Who were people and groups who fought to restore those rights? Did these people or groups agree about how to do this? Explain.
If the 13, 14, and 15 Amendments were supposed to protect African American rights, why didn’t those amendments in the Constitution work? a. What did these amendments say? b. What people, laws, court cases, groups, or event/activities took those Constitutional rights away? c. Who were people and groups who fought to restore those rights? Did […]
Explain how the Supreme Court has expanded civil liberties in the U.S. since the creation of the Bill of Rights. Include in your discussion the role of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Instructions [Module Learning Objectives Assessed: 8.2, 8.3] Civil Liberties & the Supreme Court This paper will have students analyze the development of civil liberties in the US, how the Supreme Court has expanded civil liberties since the founding of the Republic, and some modern controversies over civil liberties today. Check out News/Announcements for more info, such […]
What caused Congress to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? Briefly summarize what the Alien Acts did; briefly summarize what the Sedition Act did. Which of the political factions (Federalists or Republicans) seems to have been the most negatively affected by the Sedition Act? Discuss
Your Reading Assignment Selection/Link: “The French Revolution and the Limits of Liberty” Now answer these questions based on the reading in the link–be sure to write in essay form as described above. How did Americans feel about the French Revolution when it first began? What did the following do to cause some Americans to change […]
Explain five essential feature of the U.S. Constitution. Give specific examples of each. Explain te relevance of each to the American political system today.
Paper details: Explain five essential feature of the U.S. Constitution. Give specific examples of each. Explain te relevance of each to the American political system today.