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the company’s policies gave women, in comparison to equally qualified men, lower wages and made it more difficult for them to receive promotions. In the end, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. What makes the case so interesting, is the reasoning behind why the Supreme Court ruled as it did. The Supreme Court ruled against Dukes because the case…

The Founding Fathers of the United States of America wanted a strong and central government that could function properly during wartime and was able define its republic character. In March 1, 1891, the Articles of Confederation were ratified by the states and was in effect. However, the under the Articles of Confederation, James Madison noticed that the country was broke not in economical means but in its structure. In 1788, the Constitution of the United States was ratified. It established a…

them explain their own opinionated answer on why so. The Texas vs Johnson Majority Opinion’s tone was more analytical, however, the editorial’s tone was a thoughtful and virtuous. Firstly, Texas vs Johnson, Majority Opinion article explicates the court case of Johnson about the burning of the flag in analytical tone. “We submit that nobody can suppose that this one gesture of an unknown man will change our Nation’s attitude toward its flag.” (page 16 the paraphrase of Justin Holmes) They see…

The landmark decision by our Supreme Court in 1973, Roe v. Wade, is one of the most influential Supreme Court decisions affecting women still today. Prior to Roe v. Wade, society had just experienced a sexual revolution and a strong feminist movement of the 1960's. (thought) Women were empowered and wanted their voices heard. Women demanded rights and control over their bodies. The legalization of abortion, with an emphasis on privacy as it relates to abortion, was a fight that was not going…

The issue, concerning what has become known as Miranda Rights, began in 1963. It was called a "pre-interrogation warning". It was not called a Miranda Warning until after the US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona in 1966 when Ernest Miranda was taken into custody, by the Phoenix Police Department, as a suspect for the kidnapping and rape of a girl. The Phoenix PD arrested him and questioned him for two hours. He confessed to the crime he was accused of committing and wrote a confession…

Any case that can make its way to the level of the supreme court shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s probably a case that can cause controversy or is because of controversy. Back in 1972, there was a case known as Furman v. Georgia. This particular case circled around the issue of placing the death penalty as the final verdict of a person convicted as guilty. Though the person convicted was guilty of murder, the case was brought to the supreme court to dispute the punishment of the case. There was…

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is probably the most important, and yet perhaps the most misunderstood and controversial in its interpretation, of all the amendments. Actually, it was considered so important that there was no debate at the time it was presented. It embodies some of our most important ideas about the meaning of liberty and freedom. Isidore Starr, who is recognized as a leader in the fields of law-related and citizen education has stated, “remove the First…

Planned Parenthood v Casey is a landmark Supreme Court case regarding abortion and abortion rights. The case made its way through the District Courts, to the Court of Appeals and finally to the Supreme Court in April of 1992. In 1988, Pennsylvania legislature made changes to their abortion control act. These changes included, parental consent if the woman is a minor, spousal notification, informed consent and a mandatory 24 hour waiting period. Clinics providing abortion services were also…

an idea that dates all the way back to the 1100s in Europe.(Reynolds) It is the power of the government entities to take private or public property for public use. (Ashley) The meaning of public use has been attempted by the courts but has never been determined by law. Court decisions for specific purposes may or may not be used for other circumstances. Legislation at the Federal level does not cover eminent domain as related to all property matters. Some states have passed laws regarding…

argued that the students wearing the armbands may result in riots, due to the division of peoples’ opinions on the Vietnam War. The case eventually made its way to the United States Supreme Court, where it was decided in a 7-2 ruling that the suspension of the students violated their freedom of speech and expression. The court had ruled in favor of the Tinkers, because the neither the state nor…