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- 531: Napoleon
- ... Turkish-ruled Egypt, which he conquered. His fleet, however, was destroyed by the British admiral Horatio Nelson, leaving him stranded. Undaunted, he reformed the Egyptian government and law, abolishing serfdom and feudalism and guaranteeing basic rights. The French scholars he had brought with him began the scientific study of ancient Egyptian history. In 1799 he failed to capture Syria, but won a smashing victory over the Turks at Abu Qir. France ... administration was reorganized, the court system was simplified, and all schools were put under centralized control. French law was standardized in the Code Napoleon, (the civil code) and six other codes. They all guaranteed the rights and liberties won in the Revolution, which included equality before the law and freedom of religion. Considering Napoleon, being the greatest general of his time, with the intentions of France in mind it is clear ... time, Napoleon would prove his military superiority in all aspects. Lastly, if Napoleon had used France to gain his personal goals he would not have taken the time to change the politics, to protect the rights of the citizens, or to make sure France was a good place to live, "France has more need for Napoleon, then he for France" (II, pg.243). In April 1803 Britain, provoked by Napoleon' ...
- 532: The Press and Media Cause Rampant Swaying of the Election Votes Through Their Opinions and Reports
- ... which every individual possesses, and which in this country he is at liberty to address to the public through the medium of the press... It should not be forgotten that in the United States the rights of every man and of every society are popular--the rights of opinion, or of thinking and speaking and publishing are sacred. (Tebbel 1985) The Federalists continually lost the following of the people through the press and its opinions of them. Despite the rejection by the ... office by popular vote. He had distinctly opposing views to that of the now ousted Federalist party, but still he too had some obstacles due to the press and media. He truly believed in the rights of the people, and he held the freedom of the press in high regard. He believed that in order to make democracy function as it should, there must be an absolutely free press (Tebbel ...
- 533: Prayer In Schools
- ... a return of prayer in schools (1C); However this time it was voluntary. In 1992, a ruling was made that student-led prayers were acceptable. In 1994, a few states passed a moment of silence bill. Now, in 1999, the issue of school prayer is still controversial. Although many schools have adopted a moment of silence, prayer is still an issue to our nation. Today students may pray if, and only ... can not lead students in a prayer or encourage religious events (Davis 14). Today, in many states, there is a permitted moment of silence; it extends for about 30 seconds for students to pray (Students Rights 23). Students are allowed the freedom to organize bible clubs and prayer groups on campus, and are allowed to have before and after school religious activities. In one out of every four public schools around the country there is at least one Christian club (Beima 28). Today, despite the growing controversy, prayers are still allowed at graduations and baccalaureate services (Students Rights 22). Prayer in school has not been forbidden, but it has been swept under a rug. Although prayer privileges have been taken away, many still choose to pray. Over 2 million students and teachers ...
- 534: Freedom Of Speech, To Bear Arms, and From Dictatorship
- ... Speech, To Bear Arms, and From Dictatorship Over two hundred years ago our forefathers built this country guaranteeing everybody freedom such as freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom from a dictatorship. These rights and many other rights make me very proud to be an American and allows me to write this report. Freedom to express our opinions is just as an important tool as owning a gun. Today I'm very lucky ... my opinions without being punished by the government. Many people today don't realize how fortunate they are to have as much freedom as we do today. This freedom is guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights making the backbone of this country for over two hundred years. The freedom to bear arms for one is the most important freedom to me because of how important owning a gun ...
- 535: Bouchards View Of Canadian His
- ... Trudeau proposed a plan to repatriate the constitution but failing to reach a consensus with the province he decided to go ahead anyway, much to the outrage of the premiers. Trudeau wanted a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which secured minority language rights. Quebec was not in favour of such a charter because it would nullify bill 101, the language law that made french the official language of business in Quebec. Quebec challenged Trudeau's plan in the Quebec court of appeals with Bouchard as one of four lawyers selected to ...
- 536: Abortion
- ... it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else. This right is guaranteed by the ninth amendment, which contains the right to privacy. The ninth amendment states: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This right guarantees the right to women, if they so choose, to have an abortion, up to the end of the first ... both. (Taking Sides -Volume 3). Several cases have been fought for the right to choose. Many of these have been hard cases with very personal feelings, but the perserverance showed through and gives us the rights we have today. Here are some important cases: 1965 - Griswold v. Connecticut - upheld the right to privacy and ended the ban on birth control. Eight years later, the Supreme Court ruled the right to privacy ... anyone thinks the laws speak for themselves. It is a woman's right to privacy to control her reproductive system guaranteed by the constitution. Although there are some restrictions on abortion, due to the states' rights, it is still ultimately the woman's choice. It is not a requirement for some states to fund for abortions, therefore, especially in these states it should be the woman's choice. Abortion is ...
- 537: Abortion - Right To Choose
- ... it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else. This right is guaranteed by the ninth amendment, which contains the right to privacy. The ninth amendment states: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This right guarantees the right to women, if they so choose, to have an abortion, up to the end of the first ... both. (Taking Sides -Volume 3). Several cases have been fought for the right to choose. Many of these have been hard cases with very personal feelings, but the perserverance showed through and gives us the rights we have today. Here are some important cases: 1965 - Griswold v. Connecticut - upheld the right to privacy and ended the ban on birth control. Eight years later, the Supreme Court ruled the right to privacy ... anyone thinks the laws speak for themselves. It is a woman's right to privacy to control her reproductive system guaranteed by the constitution. Although there are some restrictions on abortion, due to the states' rights, it is still ultimately the woman's choice. It is not a requirement for some states to fund for abortions, therefore, especially in these states it should be the woman's choice. Abortion is ...
- 538: The Illegalization of Abortion
- ... s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy. The right to choose to have an abortion is so personal and essential to women's lives that without this right women cannot exercise other fundamental rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution (Paltrow 72). The state can't interfere in the private lives of a citizen. Without the right to choose an abortion the 14th Amendment's guarantee of liberty has little meaning for women. With the right to choose abortion, women are able to enjoy, like men, the rights to fully use the powers of their minds and bodies (Paltrow 73). A man can withdraw from a relationship as soon as he finds out about a pregnancy. There is no question of his involve ... for themselves, to meet their responsibilities. If a women cannot choose to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, she is denied the right to the "possession and control" of her own body. One of the most sacred rights of common law is to choose and if a women can't do this than their most important possession is taken away. Abortion isn't only a women's right, it's a women' ...
- 539: ... your feelings, to some degree. The second law of nature, where we should lay down our liberty when others do as well, brings out a sense of unity between us. If we give up our rights to each other then we will all be happy and that leads to peace. The third law of nature is to do to others as they do you. Seemingly this authorizes, even demands, war when ...
- 540: Analysis Of International Law
- ... the commands that they will follow. It is a direct expression of raison d'etat, the "interests of the state", and aims to serve the state, as well as protect the state by giving its rights and duties. This is done through treaties and other consensual engagements which are legally binding. The case-law of the ICJ is an important aspect of the UN's contribution to the development of international ... intensification of fishing, that the former laissez-faire treatment of the living resources of the sea in the high seas has been replaced by a recognition of a duty to have due regard of the rights of other States and the needs of conservation for the benefit of all. Consequently, both parties have the obligation to keep inder review the fishery resources in the disputed waters and to examine together, in ... Atlantic Fisheries Convention of 24 January 1959, as well as such other agreements as may be reached in the matter in the course of further negotiation. The Court also held that the concept of preferential rights in fisheries is not static. This is not to say that the preferential rights of a coastal State in a special situation are a static concept, in the sense that the degree of the ...
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