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The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, 2007.
An analysis of the importance and the application of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution.
3,234 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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This paper discusses the history and application of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution. The paper analyzes each amendment and describes its importance with regards to the close of the slavery era in the U.S. The paper also discusses the implications of the landmark court-case, Plessy v. Ferguson and how these amendments related to it.
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The History of These Three Amendments
Why Support These Amendments
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Who Benefited From The 13th Amendment?
Hard-Line Southerners and Their Evil Deeds
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Plessy v. Ferguson
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
From the Paper
"In 1910, Arthur W. Machen wrote in the Harvard Law Review - forty years after the passage of the 15th - that this amendment has been "despised, flouted, nullified, evaded," and moreover, had never up to and through the time Machen wrote his piece, been backed by the High Court to assure the suffrage rights of black citizens. And indeed it took the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to truly move the country forward into an era that the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution were supposed to open the door for. Jim Crow and Southern segregation were alive and well even up into the 1960s in some Southern states, as witnessed by the fact that President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy had to send federal troops into Mississippi in 1962 to allow James Meredith to enter the University of Mississippi."
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New Amendments to the Constitution ? A Debate, 2006.
A paper describing and analyzing three potential constitutional amendments.
3,572 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 68.95
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This paper addresses three potential new amendments to the constitution. The first of the amendments discussed addresses school prayer. The second and third amendments discussed address term limits for both members of Congress and for the United States president. The final amendment proposed seeks to overturn Amendment 22 that limits a president to two terms of four years in office. It also proposes that a president be elected of one term of 9 years, with a provision that congress may remove the president and call for a new election after the president has served at least three years in office.
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Introduction
Amendment Number 28 Congressional Term Limits
Discussion
Amendment -33
Conclusion
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"This amendment attempts to satisfy two very different groups of people who have conflicting ideas about school prayer. On one hand, it allows individuals and groups to conduct public prayer in a public school setting. On the other hand, it still protects the separation of church and State that is part of the first Constitutional Amendment in the Bill of Rights. (Bill of Rights) It appears that the majority of people want prayer returned to public school. A survey by the Pittsburgh Courier received a significantly large positive response to the question "Should prayer be returned to public schools.""
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The First and Second Amendments, 2006.
The paper explains the First and Second Amendments of the United States Constitution and discusses the problems with them.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper analyzes how, in the U.S.A. today, both of these amendments have come under attack and it describes the numerous social and political controversies surrounding them. The First Amendment declares that the government cannot encourage the belief or practice of any religion, while the Second Amendment says that the American public cannot be restrained from owning firearms. The writer continues by addressing the problems many have with this constitution. The writer concludes that these amendments will remain but will continue to engender controversy.
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"The freedom of speech and of the press have also come under attack. The amendment mentions "free exercise" of the right to say what one wishes or print what one wishes; however, if a person was to publicly endorse the assassination of the President, that person would be quickly arrested and most likely thrown in jail, an act that stands in deep conflict with the idea of "free exercise."
Regarding the freedom of the press, the best example occurred in June of 1971 when the Supreme Court had to decide the landmark case in which President Nixon and the Justice Department tried to prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers. The newspapers involved in the case then took their concerns to the Supreme Court and on June 30, 1971, voted in favor of the newspaper's rights to publish the Pentagon Papers. Of course, certain individuals, especially those in the Justice Department, thought that the publishing of these papers would affect national security. Either way, the 1st Amendment makes it crystal clear that the press has the right to publish anything it desires."
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First and Second Amendments, 2005.
This paper looks at people's rights under the 1st and 2nd Amendments in the United States.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This article examines the rights under the 1st and 2nd Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The writer looks at how these Amendments relate to issues today. In this regard, the writer discusses issues such as the press being asked to divulge sources, display of religious symbols and gun control.
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"The 1st Amendment states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The 2nd Amendment states 'A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed'. The ... "
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Reseaching Constitutional Amendments, 2002.
This paper contains five annotated reviews of websites that can be used to research the United States Constitutional Amendments
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper reviews five sites. It gives the appearance, content, how to navigate the site. For example, at one site the paper presents information about the 19th Amendment including states that ratified and the date. Another site gives information about ratification. Another site is selected because it contains many links to other sites related to Constitutional Amendments.
From the Paper
"This site is pleasing to the eye and yet remains functional for research purposes. It contains historical information, by way of a dropdown menu through which one can obtain profile, membership, and leadership information about a particular Congress. Legislative and historical information from the 91st (1969?1971) through the 107th (2001?2003) Congresses is provided. For example, the 106th Congress, which was 2000-2001) reports a total membership of 435 Members, four Delegates, and one Resident Commissioner."
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Soil Amendments and Yellow Bean Production, 2008.
An examination of the effects of organic amendments on growth of phaseolus vulgaris.
2,111 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper examines the effects of four soil amendments on the growth and yield of phaseolus vulgaris (yellow beans). The paper specifically analyzes the effects of manure, sugar, leached leaf litter and straw mulch on the growth of yellow beans. The paper discusses the method of the study and then looks at the results that were obtained. The paper contains graphs and tables.
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Abstract
Introduction
Methods and Materials
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
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"The results of this study indicate that only hypothesis one holds true. The application of manure to soil produced a slight improvement over the other amendments. Sugar seemed to decrease plant production and yield. In order to come to a conclusion, in this case, one must consider these findings in relation to the body of evidence that is available. Field and lab results varied regarding the results of various applications of compost amendments. Manure stood out in many trials as a superior soil amendment. However, it must be cautioned that rainfall and local conditions can significantly affect the results obtained."
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Quinlan and Cruzan and Constitutional Amendments, 2004.
Looks at how the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution were used to argue legal cases regarding the right to die.
952 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper looks at the legal arguments presented by the families of Karen Ann Quinlan and Nancy Cruzan, two women in a vegetative state with no hope of recovery, in order to win the right to remove the women from life-support. The paper summarizes and explains the arguments, which were based on the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments, and looks at why these arguments might have been flawed.
From the Paper
"There is one problem with all three amendments, the First, Eighth and Fourteenth, as applied to the cases of Karen Ann Quinlan and Nancy Cruzan: When the Founding Fathers wrote those amendments, they assumed that their provisions would apply to people who could think and act for themselves. Extraordinary medical measures, in those days, consisted of applying leeches and hoping for the best. In short, the universe has changed drastically since those words were penned."
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10 Constitutional Amendments, 2005.
A discussion on proposed constitutional amendments.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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The following paper briefly adumbrates ten constitutional amendments this writer believes can safeguard individual rights in America. The paper looks at the constitutions of other lands to arrive at a better idea of what revisions will serve America best. The paper concludes that American problems need uniquely American solutions.
From the Paper
"Proposing amendments to the United States Bill of Rights is a favorite activity of many Americans. With that in mind, the following paper will offer up ten amendments, in order of significance, aimed at bolstering individual rights. To perform this rather ardurous task, it is necessary - among other things - to speak with various individuals who are of voting age and of sound mind to gain their input into what amendments will most advance the cause of liberty and the pursuit of individual happiness. The paper will also review the constitutions of at least a handful of other nations with an eye towards determining which aspects of them, if any, may be worthy of incorporation into the revised Bill of Rights. Finally, this paper will conclude with a table that delineates each of the ten amendments and offers a brief explanation of the meaning and intent of each amendment."
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Title IX of the Education Amendments, 2007.
This paper discuses Title IX of the Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, also known as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act in honor of its creator.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper explains that Title IX was the first comprehensive federal law of its kind intended to prohibit sexual discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. The author points out that many people mistakenly believe Title IX only deals with athletics; whereas, it actually covers ten key areas such as access to education for pregnant and parenting students and standardized testing. The paper stresses that Title IX did much to alleviate the belief that men and women are not capable of reaching the same levels of achievement. The author concludes that, although not all traces of gender inequality in educational settings have been eradicated, it is quite obvious Title IX has been a success.
From the Paper
"Patsy Mink, the creator of Title IX, was a United States Representative from Hawaii. She was the first minority female to serve in Congress. Throughout her long and successful career, Mink did much to advance women's struggle for equality. Patsy Mink realized that American society is not constructed as a society that readily provides equal opportunities to males and females. Mink experienced many instances of discrimination while trying to advance through education. "
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Title Nine of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 2002.
An examination of the impact of Title Nine on the issue of discrimination in the field of education.
3,728 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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This paper examines the history and impact of Title Nine of the Educational Amendments of 1972. It is presented as a landmark legislation that bans sexual discrimination in schools, both in academic and athletic fields. The writer includes two bar graphs to highlight statistical evidence of the percentage of women in education. The paper concludes with an analysis of the success of Title Nine.
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What is it?
Intangible Benefits
Tangible Benefits
How it Got There
Sports and Title Nine
Conclusions
From the Paper
"The America public takes female sports stars for granted. Whether it is college basketball, softball or baseball the public supports their existence. Professional female tennis players and golf pros have fans who follow their career with diligence. The female sport circuit is but one more leg in the wheel of gender equality, but it hasn?t always been this way. Just a little more than three decades ago women were shut out of many sports activities and those they were allowed to participate in were the first to be cut when budget problems would strike."
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Air Quality Act Amendments of 1997, 2000.
A cost-benefit analysis of new ozone and particulate matter air quality standards including goals, efficiency vs. equity, cost quantification and suggested modifications.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, £ 54.95
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"Air Quality Act Amendments of 1997: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Introduction
This research develops a cost-benefit analysis associated with the introduction by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Summer of 1997 of new ozone and particulate matter air quality standards. The findings of this research are presented in relation to (1) program description and goals, (2) costs and benefits associated with the program, (3) distributional implications of the program and the trade-off between efficiency and equity, (4) appropriate methods for cost quantification, and (5) suggestions for program modification.
Program Description and Goals
Dirty air and dirty water prompted the federal government in the United States to consider legislation to prevent..."i
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Health Maintenance Organizations Act Amendments of 1988, 1996.
Need for, legislative history, provisions, federal qualifications, costs & benefits, politics, impact on health industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, £ 32.95
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In 1988, the employers' war against escalating health care costs shifted to a new front as demands rose for a variety of measures to control the premiums paid to health maintenance organizations. Foremost in this war were the 1988 amendments to the HMO Act, approved by Congress and signed into law on October 24, 1988. This research examines the causes of these amendments, their legislative history and their impact on the health care industry.
In order to protect and nurture what was then a new approach in health care, Congress passed the HMO Act of 1973. The HMO Act of 1973 offered financial support for the development of health maintenance organizations and required employers who offered traditional health care plans to also offer an HMO alternative if a "federally qualified" health..."
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The Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment, 2002.
Discusses the motives behind adopting a constitutional amendment that requires a balanced budget and some of the problems associated with the amendment.
899 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper looks at the reasons behind Congress's proposal for a Constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget and the groups that supported the proposal. The paper also looks at the groups that opposed the proposal and their arguments against it. The paper concludes with a counter proposal that is intended to address the concerns of those both for and against the proposed amendment.
From the Paper
"Deficit spending in the eighties, coupled with two Gulf Wars and a slowing economy, have escalated the borrowing and spending of this country for nearly two decades straight. As the federal deficit grows, those within government can not help but heed the warning signs. With no end in sight, many inside the beltway have proposed initiatives for capping federal spending. The most notable of these, and perhaps most drastic, is the adoption of a Constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. Proponents believe a balanced budget is necessary for the continued prosperity of the nation. They also believe budget oversights can be avoided when the President and lawmakers are held accountable for where they direct money."
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First Amendment Rights and Pragmatic Solutions, 2001.
A comparison between the First Amendment rights and courts' pragmatic approach to the Amendment.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 27.95
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This paper takes a look at six applications in order to compare the First Amendment rights to free speech to the courts' pragmatic approach to First Amendment issues.
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"When it comes to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution the courts are often caught between a rock and a hard place. If the courts protect the right of the First Amendment there are sometimes substantial consequences that could have been avoided by suppression. If the court rules to protect the interests of many and rules against freedom of speech then it finds itself in violation of the constitution. It is a balancing system in which the court is constantly weighing the good of all against the nature of the first amendment. It is a battle that will continue as long as we are a nation that abides by the constitution, which also allows us to request court intervention and mediation regarding the amendment."
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