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- 1281: Tinker vs. Des Moines
- ... of violating The Bill of Rights, first amendment, the right of freedom of speech and the fourteenth amendment, the rights of the citizens [civil rights]. They claimed that MaryBeth was exercising her rights under the Constitution. They then sued the school district for violating those rights. The school district did not agree and fought to defend their position. 4. The defense reminded the court that the school district authorities have the ...
- 1282: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- ... provide leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies, and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the U.S.-- is being carried out very loyally and efficiently since its founding in 1908. This is one of the many reasons why I think the words fidelity, bravery, and integrity, which are ...
- 1283: Affirmative Action
- ... take away from society. The ending of Affirmative Action, they believe, "is needed to end this wasteful and divisive system and restore color-blindness to California law and government. It will help make the California Constitution an instrument of unity, not division (San Jose Mercury Sun)." US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said: "Government cannot make us equal; it can only recognize, respect and protect us as equal before the law ...
- 1284: United We Stand for The Red, White, And Blue
- ... they feel a certain way about a certain issue, they could bring it to the attention of the government. That is yet another good quality of our government, if someone does not like it, the Constitution may be amended. This country was set up more than 200 years ago to allow people the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The founding fathers of the United States had the ...
- 1285: America and Affirmative Action
- ... structural forces that impede a fair assessment of their capabilities. Perhaps the biggest complaint that one hears about affirmative action policies aimed at helping Black Americans is that they violate the 14th Amendment of the Constitution and the Civil Rights laws., The claim is that these programs distort what is now a level playing field and bestow preferential treatment on understanding minorities because of the color of their skin. While this ...
- 1286: The Electoral College System
- ... Many Americans do not realize they do not vote for the President. The Electoral College actually elects the President. The Electoral College is a flawed institution that needs to be reformed. The Framers of the Constitution devised the electoral system based on the fact they had little faith voters would be making the best decision. It was a check on the power of the voters. The Framers saw themselves above most ...
- 1287: Federal Bureau of Investigation
- ... provide leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies, and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public, and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States. To get a job with the FBI is easy, but a lot of training is required. There are currently 11,368 special agents and 16,365 support personnel employed by the ...
- 1288: The Need For Affirmative Action
- ... past and continuing discrimination against minorities in the American society. Perhaps the biggest complaint that one hears about affirmative action policies aimed at helping Black Americans is that they violate the 14th Amendment of the Constitution and the Civil Rights laws. The claim is that these programs distort what is now a level playing field and bestow preferential treatment on undeserving minorities because of the color of their skin. While this ...
- 1289: Tinker vs. Des Moines
- ... of violating The Bill of Rights, first amendment, the right of freedom of speech and the fourteenth amendment, the rights of the citizens [civil rights]. They claimed that MaryBeth was exercising her rights under the Constitution. They then sued the school district for violating those rights. The school district did not agree and fought to defend their position. 4. The defense reminded the court that the school district authorities have the ...
- 1290: The Selection of Presidential Nominees
- ... convention explicitly rejected a proposal to have Congress elect the President. The Electoral College is still the center of the system, but all the related institutions and processes have changed dramatically. This is because the Constitution is so vague. It contains no provisions for organizing political parties, nominating candidates or campaigning for office. The Framers, assumed, incorrectly of course, that the selection process would be a reasonable one that would transcend ...
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