Essays and Research Papers on Constitutional Law

This 3 page paper discusses the current situation in which federal courts review death penalty appeals only once, and argues that this is insufficient and fuller review procedures should be reinstated. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of this landmark legal precedent. This paper asserts that this case will never be overturned because it is too important not just to women but to American society as a whole. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues for the right to bear arms as outlined in the Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. Of all the liberties inherently afforded American citizens, it may well be argued how the First Amendment is one of the most vehemently defended; to deny people the ability to express themselves in a capacity that suits their respective desires and needs is to trample upon the very essence upon ...

This 6 page paper discusses the career and impact of John Jay, one of our lesser known "Founding Fathers." Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the Supreme Court’s decisions in Loving and Brown v. Board of Education demonstrate its ability to protect the equality of the American people, though it often takes a distressing long time to act. The paper also argues that the Court should not rule on same-sex marriage. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 3 page paper which examines originalism and on-originalism as it involves the Constitution of the United States of America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 paper provides a thoughtful look at the Roper v. Simmons case that in 2005 changed the course of the death penalty application. Juvenile justice is an important matter in society and is an underlying theme of this inquiry. Both sides of the issue are discussed at length and the paper concludes that while ...

This 5 page paper examines court cases dealing with church and state issues as they relate to public schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the controversy surrounding the question of whether or not the U.S. Constitution provides for the right to privacy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is a brief look at the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: What it is, when it was ratified, where it was originated and why it was needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

12 pages in length. Gideon's Trumpet is an account of a precedent setting ruling that changed the landscape of the American legal system. False accusations and time spent in jail were the catalysts to Gideon's hell-bent journey through the unfriendly maze of a system whereby only certain American citizens are bestowed the luxury ...

A 3 page essay on the constitutionality of faith-based prison programs, in which the writer argues that they are unconstitutional. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that explores the Fourteenth Amendment in relation to the issue of equal rights for women. The writer argues that explicit constitutional guarantees are still needed in order to ensure that the advances made by women are secure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates the rights of children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, and the legal right to counsel, even if you're poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In seven pages this book report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine includes a discussion of theme, particularly interesting part of the text, and considers whether or not the political alignment in America is changing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper which examines conflict and crime control along with consensus and due process as they offer approaches concerning criminal policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues against book censorship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper describes the court systems (state and federal) for someone living in Phoenix, AZ. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page exploration of the many facets of due process. This paper traces the evolution of due process from the Fifth Amendment, to the Fourteenth Amendment, to the Patriot Act and its many impacts on the interpretation of this key Constitutional provision. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In five pages this paper examines the relationship between the first two constitutional amendments and three current controversial political issues. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper explains the rules of disclosure and discusses the exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page consideration of the importance of this critical component of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses three major Fourth Amendment decisions by the Supreme Court and how they are applied. Bibliography lists 3 sources.