Essays and Research Papers on Constitutional Law

An 8 page discussion on the Supreme Court's broad policy-making authority in which the writer analyzes whether or not the Court's role has deviated from the Founder's original intent. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that outlines the basic arguments in both of these cases and considers the justification and a comparison of arguments in both. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that looks at how the people involved in the debate fashioned their debates in support or against the right to vote for women. Bibliography lists more than 5 sources.

A 7 page comparative essay on the argument by looking at Locke's discourse on property rights of individuals and Rawls' response to the basic sections. The paper issues an opinion that the argument is so divese it has no remedy on middle ground. Two sources cited.

Approximately 50 pages of analytical and opinionated writing that attempt to respond to the title question : "Astrology, Psychics, Superstition, Cults in America: Symptoms of a malfunctioning First Amendment?" No bibliography.

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.

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.

A 9 page research paper on the implications of Paris Adult Theater v. Slaton to the continued showing of pornographic films. The writer explains the holdings of the case and discusses the scientific support for the ill effects of pornography, and whether it should continue. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper arguing that police have no right to enter into people's personal homes without proper evidence or warrants for such entrance. Different examples are provided, which illustrate some of the various concerns involved in the protection of our privacy. In essence, there are many sacrifices that we must make in order to ...

A 5 page comprehensive analysis of Leonard Levy's (1986) "The Establishment Clause: Religion and the First Amendment." It is pointed out that only in the middle decades of the 20th century have the religious clauses of the U.S. Constitution been so extensively interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court as the basis for a religiously pluralistic ...

A 5 page paper that considers the arguments of the Supreme Court in the case of Lynch v. Donnelly as represented in Swanson's book. No additional sources cited.

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 ...

A 5 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the elements expressed in an NRA web site and then considers the implications in terms of social perspectives, gun control and the current arguments both for and against gun control. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of the Fourth Amendment and its Relevance to the Search and Seizure involved in recovering evidence in the recent O.J. Simpson murder trial. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer discusses the context of this amendment in current times as it relates to equality, women's rights, relevant social programs, etc; It is ultimately concluded that although the 14th amendment is the first step towards social reform, and equal rights for all ...

A 5 page paper that supports the development of a constitutional amendment against the desecration of the flag. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. A case study in abortion legislation from 1992 - 1996 (beginning just after the Supreme Court's Casey ruling). The writer reviews acts of legislation that have occurred all over the United Since ever since. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Souter is looked at through his dissent on Agostini v. Felton, a 1997 decision involving the separation of church and state. This 5 page paper discusses the man and the judge and speculates on the reasons why he might have taken the stance upholding the Constitutional protection of religious freedom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 page comparison of two texts dealing with the U.S. constitution; 'The Clash of Issues' by Burkhart, Krislov and Lee and 'Democracy Under Pressure' by Cummings and Wise. Authors touch on such subjects as the framework of democracy, the Federal system, American Civil liberties, and political parties.

5 pages in length. Samuel Walker's In Defense of American Liberties: A History of the ACLU demonstrates the strengths, weaknesses and changes implemented by the American Civil Liberties Union over the past century. Its in-depth and detailed, if not sometimes strong and emotional, depiction gives the reader a sense of reality with regard ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the different voting methods used. "Voting in the United States is not as simple as it would seem. The outcome of the election depends on the method used in voting. Of all the methods of voting, there is not one that satisfies all of the conditions of fairness." ...

In 5 pages the author addresses the subject of the electoral college. "The electoral college is widely misunderstood, and to some it is an archaic means of electing a president and vice president. The electoral college has stipulations in the constitution that most people are not aware of. There are some that feel ...

This 9 page paper focuses on the role of women in the legal profession. The paper attempts to answer the question as to why there are less female judgeships in the higher courts of the Untied States. Explanations revolve around general issues of women's rights and equality. The political climate of various administrations, particularly those ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments as they relate to crime, as well as addresses the dispensable exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A five page paper on the life and contributions of this influential Supreme Court Justice. The paper traces her development from a young female lawyer in a man’s field, to a pioneering women’s rights advocate, to a brilliant and cautious justice. Bibliography cites five sources.