Constitutionality

David Dyzenhaus’ article, “The State of Emergency in Legal Theory,” examines the sufficiency of the “Legality model” to explain public officials’ responses to state emergency who use extra-legal measures. In a state of emergency, Dyzenhaus suggests that the rule of law should be upheld regardless of a state emergency. Before going on, it is important to understand that Dyzenhaus’ disagrees with Gross’ Extra-Legal Measures model and propose the “Legality model.” He makes the argument that the…

this day and age, capital punishment continues to be a topic up for heated debate in the United States. This extreme practice of the law of retaliation, more known as an eye for an eye, has been questioned time and time again in regards to its constitutionality and still exists in several of the states in America. Although the death penalty may have been efficient decades ago, the problem with capital punishment is that it is no longer a beneficial method of solving crime in the Contemporary…

could not afford to pay for it either. Miquel Faria (2012) identifies that the Affordable Care Act goes against individuals rights to freedom and decision. The Affordable Care Act is currently being addressed by the Supreme Court to review its constitutionality. Having healthcare available to all citizens is an issue that does need to be addressed, however, the rights of the individuals to choose is imperative. What needs to be addressed is the cost of medications and medical equipment; if…

Andrew Jackson’s presidency was and is distinctively popular compared to others during the same time period. Around his election year of 1829, Americans were seeking a leader that would represent their needs as common people. Andrew Jackson was a true “common man”, unlike other presidential candidates who displayed themselves as average people to appeal to popular voters’ opinions, such as William Henry Harrison. Although he did not attend college, as was the case for many Americans at the time,…

Ever since the Internet has risen to popularity, a vast amount of the world subject to this advancement has lived in umbrage of their intrusive governments potentially spying on their every move. Particularly in the United States, our privacy is specifically protected by the fourth amendment of the Constitution. Though this, by law, is set in stone, the government often finds loopholes, or rather, takes blatantly illegal actions for their own benefit – So does the United States government really…

Public vs. Private Education: When Interests Collide Proper education is becoming increasingly accessible with each passing day, with parents who want their children to learn about the importance of a proper education. The parents/guardians want to have the choice to send their children to a reputable school that they will enjoy attending and where the children can improve their cognizance. However, not every child has this opportunity: some lack the funds needed to choose what school they want…

Jordan Britt October 12, 2017 1st Period Engel v. Vitale The case of Engel v. Vitale concerns the establishment clause of the first amendment of the United States Constitution. The establishment clause reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” The effect that the case had on public school systems throughout the United States is still evident today. Engel v. Vitale was a landmark case that that showed up in the Supreme…

president can make the appointment nor has any law or amendment been made to suggest such a restriction. Unanimously striking down President Obama’s appointment on the basis of seemingly pure whim brings up the question of the court decision’s constitutionality. The courts’ decisions do not appear to follow the standard rule of law thus leaving the president powerless and the government…

Espionage dates back to ancient China, India, and Egypt. Greece and Rome also made use of spies and assassins. Espionage is associated with conflict and war, however, in modern times, nations have been spying on their own people. Not with people on foot with binoculars and other gadgets, they spy from miles away, through the internet and phone taps. The most controversial of the espionage programs has been the United State’s National Security Agency, or NSA for short. NSA whistleblower Edward…

Jackson’s veto message, he rejects a bill that rechartered the Bank. Jackson’s argument was that the Bank gave privileges and unfair advantages to the wealthy. He also opposed foreign ownership of stock. Not only this, but he also questions the constitutionality of the Bank. Jackson later warned that banks and corporations would steal citizens’ liberties away from them in his Farewell Address in 1837 (Jackson). Feller mentions in his article that “since the financial collapse of 2008,…