Rawls v. Locke / Right to Property
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A 7 page comparative essay on the argument by looking at Locke's discourse on property rights of individuals and Rawls' response to the basic sections. The paper issues an opinion that the argument is so divese it has no remedy on middle ground. Two sources cited.
Filename: Property.wps

Conflicting Laws Add To Confusion In Prison Reform
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A 5 page paper that discusses the fact that Furman v. Georgia (1972) and Gregg v. Georgia (1976) findings have led to many opposing dictates in regards capital punishment. Among other cases, they are the basis of how prisoners are treated by the justice system, especially those awaiting execution on death row. However, these opinions have extended to treatment of all incarcerated prisoners, mostly related to medical treatment of prisoners. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Furgregg.wps

Edward Lazarus/ 'Closed Chambers'
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A 5 page analysis of Edward Lazarus's book on the inner conflict that characterize the Supreme Court. Looking specifically at a case having to do with desegregation and the issue of the death penalty, the writer outlines the argument that Lazarus makes relative to the internal dissension within the Court. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99clcham.wps

Did Satan Play a Role in the Creation of the U.S. Constitution?
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This 5 page paper looks at the possibility that critics of the Constitution who claim that it has an underlying evil intonation are right. Freedom of religion and slavery are examined in respect to this problem posed by a student. The paper concludes by looking at the opposing view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA020Con.rtf

Machiavelli / Influence On The Federalist Papers
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A 6 page research paper on Machiavelli's influence on the Federalist Papers. The writer details Machiavelli's political txes, and the similarities in the Constitution and the Federalist apologies for it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Machfed.wps

Comparative: Justice Systems in the U.S., Ireland and Canada
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Compares the justice systems in the United States, Ireland and Canada, focusing on structure of the court system (top down), then it looks within the structure to make comparisons. Line graphics of the 3 systems. Bibliography lists 10 sources. JVjudiciar.rtf.
Filename: JVjudiciar.rtf

An Enlightening Symposium / Philosophy In World Literature
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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.
Filename: Panel.wps

The Pros and Cons of the Fourth Amendment
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A 5 page research paper on the origins and features of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer details the language of the amendment, its origins, the exclusionary rule, and the pros and cons of each aspect. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 4thamend.rtf

Amendments, Crime And The Exclusionary Rule
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments as they relate to crime, as well as addresses the dispensable exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCexclu.wps