United States v. Morrison

meet the requirement for running for office. Some beliefs that it refers simply to trade or exchanges while others claim that the founding fathers intended for the word commerce to mean commercial and social interactions between citizens of different states. Since there is no clear cut right answer for what commerce really means in terms of what the founding fathers wanted it to mean, the popular interpretation of the word "commerce" that I have seen in the case 's that we have studied so far…

came closer and closer to their freedom, but made a few enemies on their road to patriotism and freedom. Although, America gained its independence on July 4th, 1776, the United States also went through some hard times after becoming a free country. As Hitler gained power and became stronger during World War II, the United States had remained neutral about war until the attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans began to feel…

Mr. Abbadi presented to the evaluation session poorly groomed in a jail-issued jumpsuit. Hygiene and grooming were inadequate as a malodorous scent emanated from his body during the interview. Eye contact was variable. At times, he stared intensely at this evaluator. Other times, Mr. Abbadi looked at the ceiling or behind his back while talking. No gross physical impairment was observed. Numerous tattoos appeared on his arms and neck. Large print letters were tattooed on each of his…

On March 10, 1992, Alfonso Lopez Jr. brought a .38-caliber handgun and five bullets to Edison High School in San Antonio, TX. He was arrested under Texas law but the next day, state charges were dropped after he was charged by a federal grand jury for violating the Gun- Free School Zones Act of 1990. He was convicted and sentenced to 6 months in prison and 2 years of supervision. Lopez’s lawyer, John R. Carter, a federal public defender, argued that the Gun-Free School Zones Act (GFSZA) is…

The United State Supreme Court often must discern the intention of the framers in the vague text of the U.S. Constitution. These discretionary powers lead to varying judgements and opinions of highly regarded principles in the formation of the Nation. Among these principles lies the separation of powers. Montesquieu, in The Spirit of the Laws (1748), states: When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty;…

Exam 1 Essay: the Commerce Clause Since it was first established in the Constitution, the commerce clause found in Article I, Section 8 has “permit[ted] Congress ‘[t]o regulate commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes’” (Miller and Jentz 33). The real meaning of this, however, has over time, and through numerous cases changed. The one part which importance has probably changed the most, is the effects doctrine. According to Roger LeRoy Miller and…

About thirty percent of defendants are found incompetent to stand trial every year (Gay, J. G., Ragatz, L., & Vitacco, M., 2015). The standard for competency was set by the supreme court case Dusky v United States. Dusky v. United States was a supreme court case in which the defendant, Dusky, challenged the ruling in his original case that he was competent to stand trial despite an expert testifying he was not competent. The court overturned his conviction stating…

commerce to mean commercial and social interactions between citizens of different states. Since there is no clear cut…

The Evolution of Federalism A fundamental key to a stable and united nation is the establishment of a balanced and effective government. It is essential in order to safeguard individual rights and to ensure public safety and welfare. In 1787, the creation of the United States Constitution served as a foundation for a federal system, which both national and state governments obtain all authority from the people. Although it specifies powers delegated to both levels of government, the…

process in which state activity and improvement is primarily dictated by the individual state through the lessening of federal input on state activities. In the case of welfare, the states have been provided a means for independence from federal dictation through the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996. This welfare block grant provides states with funds that are generalized and therefore flexible to the differing problems in each individual state. The…