Essays and Research Papers on Constitutional Law

5 pages in length. The Constitution of the United States is not up for interpretation; the framers of this guide for civilized society were quite articulate in expressing their collective thoughts to such a degree that no modern-day court – no matter how high on the legal ladder – need misconstrue its meaning in ...

A 10 page paper discussing the trend toward sharply restricting alcohol sales in cities for the purpose of restricting availability in narrow locations. Restricting alcohol sales by zoning and imposing time controls is not unconstitutional in action, but it certainly does oppose the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 21st amendment that repealed ...

This 3 page paper examines the nomination process to take place beginning in September of 2005. The death of William Rehnquist is duly noted. No bibliography.

A 4 page paper which examines legal decisions concerning the organization of the Boy Scouts of America. The paper examines the implications for this organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of Justice Stevens' decisions and evaluates his performance. A great deal of biographical information is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the cases of Schiavo and Kevorkian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which argues that the word God should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper summarizes the case Employment Division v Smith 494 US 872 (1990) and argues that the Supreme Court's ruling was in error. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 4 page paper examines the equal protection clause in various situations, and particularly as it concerns homosexuality. Several Supreme Court cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page overview of the propensity for unethical activity which exists in evidence gathering. This paper sums up the Supreme Court's views on using unethical means to obtain an end. Particular emphasis is placed on Hoffa v. United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the term “civil liberties,” defines the term and examines how the media misinterprets the word. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page case analysis of Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley. Supreme Court of the United States, 1982 (458 U.S. 176). This case concerned a deaf child and the degree of services that States are legally required to offer under the Education of the Handicapped Act. Facts of ...

A 4 page paper which examines the federal and state policies concerning abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the merits of this proposed constitutional amendment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the Hiss and Rosenberg trials and uses them as a springboard for discussion. Does the government create a situation where all minds think alike? Why the trials came about and what they mean to Americans today is discussed. No bibliography.

A 4 page research paper that addresses two legal topics: police procedures for eyewitness identification using a photo lineup and issues pertaining to the Miranda ruling. Discussion of police procedure takes up roughly 3 pages; Miranda issues, 1 page. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page discussion of search and seizure and the Fourth Amendment protections surrounding it. The author explores a fictional scenario of a potential witness that is taken into custody for parole violation. Eight days after he was arrested and his clothing inventoried and stored the police deciding to search it for evidence. ...

A 4 page presentation of the circusmstance that can result in a warrantless search. The author presents a fictional scenario in which the officer's safety is predicated on such a search. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper establishes a definition of "cruel and unusual punishment" as punishment that is disproportionate to the crime; that involves physical suffering that could otherwise be alleviated; and that deprives the victim of his right to life, which is guaranteed under the Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which provides a general overview, along with the pros and cons, of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the insanity defense, also called "not guilty by reason of insanity." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the Doctrine of Conformed Consent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the concept the Exclusionary Rule, a basic aspect of legal practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.