Essays and Research Papers on Constitutional Law

This 5-page paper discusses the definitions of "liberal" and "conservative," then talks about how these views impacted three Supreme Court cases: Chicago v. Morales; Palmer v. Euclid and Connecticut DPS v. Doe. Also under discussion are positions taken by Justice Antonin Scalia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which provides a summary, offers a critical analysis the authors’ presentation, and concludes with a reaction to the text. No additional sources are used.

This 4 page paper features the exact wording of the first amendment, its limitations, cases surrounding this amendment and the Founders' intent. The first amendment is discussed in depth, inclusive of its place in society today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines why there should not be a constitutional amendment making English the official language of the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Alabama State Courthouse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page overview of the numerous considerations introduced in Illinois verses Robert S. Lidster. This paper reviews the petitioner’s brief of the case, highlights its main points and compares them to other considerations in regard to Search and Seizure and protection of our Fourth Amendment rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 10-page paper examines the U.S. Supreme Court and its relationship to the Internet. Topics discussed include Internet-based cases the Court has heard, as well as the best online resources from which to obtain information about the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the regulatory issues with the tobacco industry. The FDA has struggled for some time with their role in the regulatory control and jurisdiction over the tobacco industry. On March 21, 2000, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor handed down the Supreme Court’s majority opinion regarding this issue. ...

This 3-page paper provides an overview of the Texas judicial system and the federal court system, and compares and contrasts the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Supreme Court Justice. This paper provides a recap of O’Connor’s life before she reached the Supreme Court and a brief outline of her stances on a couple of key issues once there. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the impact of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education. This paper relates the decision to issues of racism in the 1950s and 1960s and the factors that led to the Civil Rights Movement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the purpose of the Federalist Papers, and then outlines some of the specific arguments presented in 4 of those papers. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which summarizes and briefly analyzes “Insult to Injury: Libel, Slander, and Invasion of Privacy” by William K. Jones. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that concerns First Amendment issues suggested by a scenario regarding the trial of a group of right-wing extremists known as the "Montana Freeman." The scenario presumes that this report is a document prepared for the Justice Department addressing possible First Amendment issues/problems concerning the trial and ...

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Compares the justice systems in the United States, Ireland and Canada, focusing on structure of the court system (top down), then it looks within the structure to make comparisons. Line graphics of the 3 systems. Bibliography lists 10 sources. JVjudiciar.rtf.

This 6-page paper discusses judicial activism (i.e., judicial decisons not strictly within Constitutional mandate) through examiniation of two cases, Lochner vs. New York (1905) and Roe vs. Wade (1973). The essay discusses if the decisions on both cases were justified and acceptable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper looks at U.S. v. Eichmann, including the facts of the case, constitutional issues presented, majority decision and rationale, dissent and rationale, and analysis of the decision on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVeichma.rtf

This 4-page paper examines capital punishment and whether it's constitutional. Taking a cue from the eighth amendment (which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment), the paper determines if capital punishment falls under this jurisdiction. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the life of Chief Justice John Marshall and his plethora of contributions to the judicial system. This paper highlights several specific cases which were profoundly affected by Marshall. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates this appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a death penalty issue. The paper argues that the Court did not consider enough evidence pertinent to the ideation of the death penalty in America today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the question as to whether the U.S. Constitution is in need of reform. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper examines the concept of judicial review and also touches on judicial activism and judicial restraint. Marshall's role in Marbury v. Madison is examined along with the significance of the case. Judicial review is defined and discussed in general terms as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of this case, and analyzes the issue of DNA testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the legal merits of a complaint made by the cheerleaders of the Philadelphia Eagles. In January 2001, a news story surfaced detailing the long-term peeping that had gone on from the visiting team’s locker room into the adjacent locker room used by the Eagles cheerleaders. The cheerleaders filed ...