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JUDICIAL REVIEW  

Where the presidential candidates stand on constitutional interpretation and the kinds of judges they would appoint to the courts should be paramount to the voters. The outcome of critical domestic issues could depend on it.

The most significant event in American history after the Constitution in 1789, and before the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, occurred during the time that John Marshall was the Chief Justice

As the power of activist courts increases, does it undermine our sense of American democracy? Particularly concerning the issue of gay marriage on a federal level?

all you need to know about the structure and history of the Supreme Court and judicial branch

A discussion of judicial activism and restraint, a few distinct examples of this in case law, and an analysis of which is more prudent for the Supreme Court.

A debate on whether or not Judicial Review is too powerful to be checked by the other branches of the United States government.

There has been much speculation recently about our third branch of government, the judiciary. What happened to being impartial?

"The Supreme Court has twice delivered the message to the Bush administration that judicial review and civil liberties cannot be discarded."

This is an editorial of a few of the local crimes in the paper. Their outcome.

A review on above titled book that meticulously documents the American revolution was conducted to maintain slavery in the colonies, and the nation (not just the south) was predicated on that peculiar institution.

The General Counsel of the NLRB is refusing to bargain with a newly consolidated bargaining unit to seek judicial review of the decision that created the unit.

Throughout American history there have been many social movements, some, such as the Abolitionists movement, the AARP movement, the Judicial Review movement, and the Women's Suffrage movement were ultimately successful.

LET'S GO TO PRISON may be an alternative idea for amusing yourself apart from watching this movie.

This book takes an in-depth look at the start-up and daily operations of a little airline that went up against the "big boys" in the industry, wouldn't up, and ended up like David against Goliath... the winner!

This part of Fox News Sunday is an interview with Lt Governor of Virginia Bill Bolling and George Washington University President Stephen Trachtenberg.

The debate on whether the courts should overstep to safeguard the democratic set-up hots up as the political leadership and the judiciary open up on the so far unspoken issue.

In a book that is accessible but not condescending, scientist and author Robert M. Hazen explores the current state of research into the origins of life.

Yoshihiro Nishimura's "Tokyo Gore Police" is a delirious and (mostly) entertaining blast of J-horror excess.

Nationalism in and of itself is not a particularly bad thing. However, if you add an element, such as an elitist militancy, you get problems. Add religion and you get a problem of self-righteous proportions, something of a divine nature mingling the idea of god-ordained...

Author T.R. Reid sees the strength of the United States of America fading in comparison to the rise of the European Union in his book "The United States of Europe."

The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University is an established private law school located in rural North Carolina. This law school is committed to providing practice ready attorneys to the rural areas of the state.

As we look to a new year we take a pause to see what happened in 2005, and what didn't happen.

Our fear of crime and criminals has given birth to yet another injustice in our system. Mandatory sentencing guidelines are removing discretion away from our judges and needlessly filling our already massive prision systems.

This paper explores the opinions of the majority Justices in the case of Georgia v. Gregg. Discussed are they the Justices changed the decision about capital punishment.

A synopsis of the amazingly prescient book by the former Chief Justice.

A review of Supreme Court History and an analysis of whether the Court is sufficiently insulated or not. The author claims that the Supreme Court can not be saved from politics and should embrace the opportunity for change in a government of gridlock.

It is a New Year. The year began with a milestone. 3,000 servicemen and women, 3,000 American Citizens have died in Iraq.

History of Education Litigation

United States laws are formed in a myriad of ways, and one of those ways is by federal, state and local legislatures who work year-round to pass bills and that become statutes and regulations.

Can you name all five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment? This is a look at how much the average American knows (or more often, doesn't know) about the First Amendment.

Through analysis of several of the Federalist Papers written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, one can conclude that the judiciary is the most important branch in regards to protecting individual liberties of the people.

A religious freedom law in Texas signed by then Governor George Bush will soon be interpreted by the Texas Supreme Court.

Used as primary identification, it will be required for purposes such as boarding a plane or other form of interstate travel, entering ANY Federal building, or any other purpose the government can regulate and obviously for driving.

This piece explores Alexander Hamilton and the erroneous label he bore by most as straight out monarchist.

The U.S. criminal code, which is Title 18 of the United States Code, is the compilation of both criminal and penal laws that serve to punish individuals who commit crimes against the State.

Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug based on three criteria. Does marijuana actually meet all three criteria? What processes are involved with rescheduling a controlled substance? What would be marijuana's legal stance if rescheduled?

Sure he's charming and articulate, but what does he stand for?

A look at the founding fathers and their differing views on the Constitution of the United States.

The death penalty is unjustified for juveniles. Since juveniles do not have the same rights and priviledges as adults, the consequences for their actions should differ as well.

An analysis of why the Era of Good Feelings (1816-1824) was not able to maintain its calm appearance.

The Dunlop Commission reviewed crucial issues between workers and management within American employment. The report's focus on changing paradigms within the workplace gave rise to many new concepts in regards to both solutions and further research.

With the recent confirmation of John Roberts as our nation's 17th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, many are wondering where the Court will go from here.

One very troubling aspect of the "war on terror" is the USA PATRIOT Act, which has the potential to seriously erode our basic human rights and civil liberties.

the role of each branch of the French government

The role of the chacnellor and legislative bodies in Germany

This week we witnessed the truly sorry spectacle of the U.S. Senate caving in to demands for a dangerous and unparalleled expansion of executive power.

A formalist, traditionalist, and functionalist view of the Separation of Power in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

An overview of the NSA phone and email monitoring and the new nominee for CIA Director.

the role of politics and government structure in India

The Republican fight against terrorists is too costly as it allows the administration, on its own, to suspend basic rights and protections that are the bedrock of our country.