Discussion 4 What is the proper boundary between church and state? Should the First Amendment be interpreted strictly so that no one’s rights are infringed by government sponsorship of religion – or should it be interpreted loosely to recognize that the U.S. is a very religious country? On the matter of religious freedom, what are […]
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How would you evaluate the work of the Founders in designing our form of government-Does the Constitution need any improvements-changes?
Discussion 2 Review the CQ Researcher article on Re-examining the Constitution (See screenshots) and answer the following questions: Part 1: Looking back 200 years, how would you evaluate the work of the Founders in designing our form of government? Does the Constitution need any improvements or changes? Part 2: A number of efforts have been […]
How can we eliminate the impact of systemic racism from policing practices in the US?
Should there be greater or lesser restrictions on people’s rights to purchase and carry weapons? GUN CONTROL 2nd AMENDMENT Some examples of current rights questions.1st Amendment Should social media corporations have the power to use political censorship?Should companies be allowed to deny employees insurance coverage forreproductive health on the basis of religion?Should the policing of […]
Do the police always need a search warrant to conduct a legal (admissible) search according to the Fourth Amendment?
FOURTH AMENDMENT Do the police always need a search warrant to conduct a legal (admissible) search according to the Fourth Amendment? List at least three exceptions to the warrant requirement, and give examples of each.
What recommendations would you make to improve the ability of police and the courts to balance the sometimes conflicting interests of liberty-security?
Term Paper Question 1: Use the DIRE structure (Define, In other words, Relevance, Example) to explain five out of the eight concepts below. Your choice. A Exclusionary Rule B Fourth Amendment C Nationalization of US Constitution D Searches not requiring a warrant E Stop and Frisk F Probable Cause G Reasonable Expectation of Privacy H […]
What recommendations would you make to improve the ability of police-the courts to balance the sometimes conflicting interests of liberty and security?
Midterm Question 1: Use the DIRE structure (Define, In other words, Relevance, Example) to explain five out of the eight concepts below. Your choice. A Exclusionary Rule B Fourth Amendment C Nationalization of US Constitution D Searches not requiring a warrant E Stop and Frisk F Probable Cause G Reasonable Expectation of Privacy H Reasonable […]
How does the right to privacy protect a women’s right to have an abortion-not? Is this a constitutionally valid interpretation of the right to privacy? Why -why not?
Prepare: Read Chapters 10 and 11 in the course text and review the following resource Moyers & Company: What’s Fueling the Modern Abortion Debate? Reflect: The fact that the Constitution does not have a specific clause or reference to a right to privacy has become a very contentious cultural, social, and political issue in the […]
Why would this violate the Fourth Amendment and therefore be unconstitutional?
Debate Paper There is technology now available that gives law enforcement officials the ability to scan pedestrians and persons using mass transit for weapons. The scan detects firearms, weapons, explosives, etc. Why would this violate the Fourth Amendment and therefore be unconstitutional? Must be a minimum of 1000 words and be Times New Roman Font […]
What are the pros and cons of lobbyists as a tool for special interest groups? Should former members of Congress be allowed to become lobbyists? Explain your answer.
Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, Lobbyists, and Corporations For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2: Option 1:What are the pros and cons of lobbyists as a tool for special interest groups? Should former members of Congress […]
What indirect benefits were derived from reduced emissions that help to grow the economy?
Limiting Air Pollution There have been reductions in all of the six criteria air pollutants identified in the 1970 Clean Air Act Amendment. During this time the US economy continued to grow. Explain the programs and processes that led to these reductions. Offer and describe an idea to reduce the emissions of at least two […]
