Essays and Research Papers on Constitutional Law

This 5 page paper looks at the evolution of the Supreme Court and the influence of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall. Marshall's role in the development of judicial review by the landmark case Marbury v. Madison is included. One source cited.

A 10 page research paper that focuses on the accomplishments of Chief Justice Marshall and the controversy surrounding his actions in the Supreme Court. The writer focuses on interstate commerce, judicial review and single opinion in terms of the political climate of his day. Discussion also includes long-term influences on the Supreme Court ...

10 pages in length. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren is a United States political figure who had tremendous impact upon the manner in which America addressed particular issues of religion, obscenity, personal security and libel. Through what has been considered by many to be hard-nosed tactics, Warren -- who was the fourteenth chief ...

A 3 page essay arguing in support of Dred Scott with regard to this landmark decision. Basis of argument is Constitutional rights to freedom, and that the Supreme Court should have reviewed venue rather than try the case on its merits.

A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts the decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford with Bowers v. Hardwick in regard to discrimination based on sexual orientation and race. The paper looks at the court's opinions in regard to constitutional interpretations of discrimination. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This landmark case is ttributed with the inglorious result of installing all of the perceived negative equal opportunity requirements in effect in the United States. In this 5 page paper, the writer looks at the ongoing legacy inherited from this trial, including quota systems, disparate impact and race-norming. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The Supreme Court case of North Carolina v. Alford began as the determination of the Appellate Court that Henry Alford might have been forced by circumstances to plead guilty to crime because of the fear of the death penalty. This 15 page paper that outlines the Supreme Court case and provides an overview of the ...

A 15 page overview of the Supreme Court judgement in the case which overturned the dismissal of the United States' fraud case against Marion. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses how the major ideas of the Federalist Papers #10 and #51 influenced and shaped the guiding philosophy and institutional structures of the constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 11 page paper arguing the validity of the Supreme Court decision of this case. Gitlow v. New York was decided in 1925 and is studied today as a classic case of the limits of the freedom of speech guaranteed under the First Amendment. New York tried and convicted Benjamin Gitlow on charges ...

This 15 page overview explores the origins of the Constitution. Included are references to John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu who supported the theory of civic humanism. Also discussed is the applicability of earlier documents such as the Magna Carter and the Mayflower Compact. A discussion of constitutional amendments and how concepts have changed over ...

A 6 page research paper on Machiavelli's influence on the Federalist Papers. The writer details Machiavelli's political txes, and the similarities in the Constitution and the Federalist apologies for it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. There is no question that the United States of America was built on a foundation of democracy and liberty for each and every citizen. The writer discusses the fact that it is by way of this infrastructure of democratic rule that the country has been able to enjoy ...

A 5 page look at the sociopolitical climate under which much of the country operated in during the time following the Brown v Board of Education decision. When the Supreme Court drew the line on allowing more time for states to come into compliance, it sounded the end of leniency on many issues for ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the John Scopes Trial. July 21, 1925 was a morning that many will never forget. It was a hot day in the Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee. The players: Judge John T. Raulston, two worthy attorneys, and of course, and John Thomas Scopes. The event: ...

A 3 page essay on this ground-breaking case which held that libel with actual malice against a public official is not protected by the First Amendment. The writer clarifies the implications of this landmark decision and how it helps re-define issues concerning the press -- and whether or not it is liable for "honest mistakes" ...

This 3 page paper discusses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The section refers to equal opportunities in education for students with disabilities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In 5 pages, the writer discusses John P. Frank's The Marble Palace: The Supreme Court in American Life, and gives a general analysis of points, ideas, etc. No additional sources cited.

In 5 pages, the writer discusses David M. O'Brien's book, and makes a general analysis of the point and ideas thereof. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the racism involved in the case of Robert Mack Bell v. Maryland as presented by Peter Iron in his well-publicized book.

A 19 page research paper on judicial bias and its various forms. The writer details conservative and liberal bias in the federal courts, ideological bias, racial and sex bias, and corruption. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the theoretical bases provided by Karl Llewellyn and Jerome Frank and they relate to judicial reasoning. This paper applies their theories on constitutionality, doctrinal development and persuasion as they can be distinguished in US Appellate Court cases like the United States v. Black, United States v. ...

The debate over whether or not the courts should embrace judicial restraint or judicial activism is reviewed in this 5 page paper. The purpose of judicial review is discussed. Roe v. Wade is highlighted as an example of a case that continues to be discussed as both an exemplification of restraint and review. Robert Bork ...

In 6 pages, the writer discusses the concept of judicial review, what it is, how it works, agencies involved, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses public policy and whether or not when policy fails, if 'implementation theory' can be pointed to as a convincing explanation of the failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.