First Amendment Issues
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A 14 page research paper that addresses questions pertaining to First Amendment law. Topics covered include the Supreme Court interpretation of obscenity, the criteria for limiting free speech, fundamental rights covered under the First Amendment, etc. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khfiram.rtf

First Amendment Rights: Pornography
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7 pages in length. Of all the liberties inherently afforded American citizens, it may well be argued how the First Amendment is one of the most vehemently defended; to deny people the ability to express themselves in a capacity that suits their respective desires and needs is to trample upon the very essence upon which this country was established. Constitutional rights are not to be taken lightly or misinterpreted in order to serve a particular agenda but rather they are an irrefutable representation of the intrinsic authoritative strength that empowers the American people. One of the most hotly debated issues within the context of the First Amendment is that of pornography, with critics contending it is nothing more than a lewd and oppressive display of so-called expression that has no place in a civilized society and supporters arguing that what consenting adults do is of no concern to the general public insofar as it does no harm to others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCPorn1stAm.rtf

First Amendment Theory
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A 7 page research paper that explores the legal theories pertaining to the interpretation of First Amendment rights in regards to freedom of speech. The writer particularly focuses on the "marketplace of ideas" theory of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khfrespe.rtf

Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann:
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This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSFlagbr.rtf

Flag Burning: United States v. Eichmann
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This paper looks at U.S. v. Eichmann, including the facts of the case, constitutional issues presented, majority decision and rationale, dissent and rationale, and analysis of the decision on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVeichma.rtf
Filename: JVeichma.rtf

Fletcher v. Peck and the U.S. Supreme Court
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This 5 page report discusses the 1810 Supreme Court decision of Fletcher v. Peck and the “Yazoo Land Fraud.” In essence, the decision determined that if something is done under a law enacted by a legitimate authority, it cannot be undone by a subsequent legislature. One legislature cannot restrain the powers of a future legislature or determine that legal actions taken are no longer valid. The case has had a wide-ranging impact for nearly 200 years. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWfletchr.wps

Four Different Legal Issues
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This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of an educational institution for educational malpractice. Discussion for each issue includes legal foundations and/or outcomes of court cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PG4iss.rtf

Fourth Amendment / Its History v. The Current Message
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and current application of the 4th Amendment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 4thamen2.rtf

Free Speech
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6 pages on the importance of free speech and the First Amendment. Various Supreme Court cases are cited and the writer stresses the importance of protecting our right to freedom of expression etc; Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Amerfree.wps

Free Speech and Widmar V. Vincent
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This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEwidmar1.rtf

Free Speech Zones on Campuses
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A 3 page paper which argues for a free speech zone on campuses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAfrec.rtf

Free Speech: Supreme Court Precedents in Symbolic Speech
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A 5 page discussion of the application of the Fourteenth Amendments provisions for free speech to symbolic actions. Examines Spencer v. Washington, Stromberg v. California, Terminiello v. Chicago, Texas v. Johnson, and Tinker V. Des Moines Independent Community School District to determine the applicability of free speech to symbolic actions such as the wearing of certain clothing as a form of protest. Concludes the applicability of the free speech provisions to symbolic acts is dependent on the manner in which the act is performed as well as whether the act is sufficiently imbued with the element of communication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPspchFr.wps

Freedom of Information Act Test Case.
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(5 pp) The supposed boon of living in a democracy is that one has the right to apply to a court of law concerning complex decisions. This discussion will provide such a legal challenge and opportunity. The Freedom of Information Act is used as a defense.("United States Dep't of State v. Ray, 502 U.S. 164, 173-74, 112 S. Ct. 541, 116 L. Ed. 2d 526 (1991)". May 2000 Exception 7 included.
Filename: BBfreeAt.doc

Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right
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A 4 page essay/research paper that discusses the right to Freedom of Religion, which is guaranteed under the First Amendment. This examination focuses on the issues that continue to define the division between church and state that this amendment imposes on the American government. Many people today would tear down the wall dividing church and state, but this is as inadvisable today as it was when Thomas Jefferson was president, as Americans today live within the context of an increasingly diverse society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh1stam.rtf

Freedom of Speech and the Law
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This 5 page paper examines several cases concerning freedom of speech issues. The controversy between proper domain of individual liberty and rightful authority of law is examined. No bibliography.
Filename: SA81stAm.wps

Freedom Of Speech, The Press, & NY Times v. Sullivan
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A 3 page essay on this ground-breaking case which held that libel with actual malice against a public official is not protected by the First Amendment. The writer clarifies the implications of this landmark decision and how it helps re-define issues concerning the press -- and whether or not it is liable for "honest mistakes" printed about public officials. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Nytimes.wps

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