Was The United States Intended As A Democracy / Yes! :
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 and pursue the various
constitutional rights inherent with being an American.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Democrcy.wps

The Constitution And The Revolution : A 5 page research
paper discussing whether the Constitution was a revolutionary
document or whether it overturned the revolution. The writer
details revolutionary principles, and applies them to the
provisions of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Constrev.wps

An Enlightening Symposium / Philosophy In World
Literature : An 8 page transcript of an imaginary symposium
set in an eternal “now” in which Jean-Baptiste Moliere, Mme.
de Lafayette, Jonathan Swift, François Voltaire, Jean-Jacques
Rousseau, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Charlotte Bronte, and
a Moderator discuss their philosophies. Special attention is
given to the dichotomy of reason versus passion, and of the
individual versus society. No sources. Panel.wps

Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed : This 10 page research
paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by
examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions.
Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v.
Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae
(1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health,
Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources. Abortlaw.wps

Brown v. Board Of Ed As Viewed By Kluger : 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
which there should be none. Brown v Board of Education
carried implications far beyond that of equal public school
instruction. No bibliography. Brownklu.wps

Integration After Brown v. Board Of Ed : The Brown vs.
Board of Education (1954) decision is highlighted in this 8 page
paper that looks at school segregation. Several cases, such as
Missouri vs. Jenkins (1990), which have served to demonstrate
a reversal of the original order, are included. The paper
concludes that despite the problems with Brown, which are also
noted, integration is sorely needed in a society that is still
racially divided. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Afterbrown.doc

Brown vs. Board of Ed -- Its Impact Today : In this 7 page
paper, the writer analyzes the impact of the landmark Brown vs.
Board of Education decision of 1954. It is demonstrated that,
although the Supreme Court had good intentions when deciding
against segregation, the hidden racial agendas caused by this
decision have had lasting effects. After over 40 years, the
positive affects of the decision are questioned. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Brownvs.wps

John Scopes Trial : 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: The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes. The
significance: This was the famous "monkey trial," in which the
decision was being made to the legality of the Butler Act that
forbade the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Jscopes.wps

Freedom Of Speech, The Press, & NY Times v. Sullivan :
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" printed about public officials. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Nytimes.wps
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