Articles related to "Fourteenth Amendment"
The Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution
While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it did nothing regarding the legal status of the former slaves. The 14th Amendment gave them citizenship and did much more.
fourteenth amendment • due process • equal protection • privileges and immunities • us citizenship
While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it did nothing regarding the legal status of the former slaves. The 14th Amendment gave them citizenship and did much more.
fourteenth amendment • due process • equal protection • privileges and immunities • us citizenship
Doing Something Positive
A candid look at the University of Michigan's admissions program. For or against, it's important to have the facts about what they actually do, and why.
fourteenth amendment • equal protection clause • supreme court • affirmative action • compelling state interest
A candid look at the University of Michigan's admissions program. For or against, it's important to have the facts about what they actually do, and why.
fourteenth amendment • equal protection clause • supreme court • affirmative action • compelling state interest
Double The Trouble
When the Supreme Court decided that the use of race in forming laws or policy demands strict scrutiny in its review, they meant it - even for those unfortunate incarcerates. Yep, read this.
supreme court • equal protection • fourteenth amendment
When the Supreme Court decided that the use of race in forming laws or policy demands strict scrutiny in its review, they meant it - even for those unfortunate incarcerates. Yep, read this.
supreme court • equal protection • fourteenth amendment
Eroding the Fourteenth Amendment
The logic of the US Supreme Court in two University of Michigan cases will serve to undermine the Fourteenth Amendment.
grutter v. bollinger • gratz v. bollinger • affirmative action • racial preferences
The logic of the US Supreme Court in two University of Michigan cases will serve to undermine the Fourteenth Amendment.
grutter v. bollinger • gratz v. bollinger • affirmative action • racial preferences
Same Sex Unions and the Political Process
It is like that society is moving in the direction of some sort of recognition of same-sex unions. It is important that any such decisions are the result of the political process and not imposed by judicial fiat.
same-sex union • fourteenth amendment
It is like that society is moving in the direction of some sort of recognition of same-sex unions. It is important that any such decisions are the result of the political process and not imposed by judicial fiat.
same-sex union • fourteenth amendment
The Gay Marriage Debate
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.
history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
The Equal Protection Clause
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
Act of Will
Native American citizenship has been a long struggle, both politically and culturally.
u.s. citizenship • fourteenth amendment • snyder act of 1924 • jus soli • jus sanguinis
Native American citizenship has been a long struggle, both politically and culturally.
u.s. citizenship • fourteenth amendment • snyder act of 1924 • jus soli • jus sanguinis
Shackled
What would the Supreme Court say to a defendant who complains about being chained before twelve jurors, who must decide his fate? That's too bad, or you've got cause to fuss? Read on.
shackled • supreme court • fifth amendment • fourteenth amendment • shackling doctrine
What would the Supreme Court say to a defendant who complains about being chained before twelve jurors, who must decide his fate? That's too bad, or you've got cause to fuss? Read on.
shackled • supreme court • fifth amendment • fourteenth amendment • shackling doctrine
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
How the "under God" phrase was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 and how difficult it will be to remove.
pledge of allegiance • under god • church and state • knights of columbus • supreme court
How the "under God" phrase was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 and how difficult it will be to remove.
pledge of allegiance • under god • church and state • knights of columbus • supreme court
US Constitutional Rights for Criminal Defendants
A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.
constitutional rights • bill of rights • fourteenth amendment • miranda warnings. bill of attainder • ex post facto
A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.
constitutional rights • bill of rights • fourteenth amendment • miranda warnings. bill of attainder • ex post facto
Racial Preferences Case to be Heard
The US Supreme Cout as agreed to a hear an important racial preferences case. The University of Michigan was sued for its admissions policies. The Court will decide to what extent skin pigmentation is a relevant criteria for college admissions.
bakke • defunis • university of michigan • racial preferences.
The US Supreme Cout as agreed to a hear an important racial preferences case. The University of Michigan was sued for its admissions policies. The Court will decide to what extent skin pigmentation is a relevant criteria for college admissions.
bakke • defunis • university of michigan • racial preferences.
Challenge of the Gilded Age: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part II
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
A Brief History of Homeschooling
Although homeschooling was once controversial and difficult to accomplish legally, it is now a trend that families are catching on to for various reasons.
legal complications with home schooling • why people home school • ideologues • pedagogues • first amendment and home schooling
Although homeschooling was once controversial and difficult to accomplish legally, it is now a trend that families are catching on to for various reasons.
legal complications with home schooling • why people home school • ideologues • pedagogues • first amendment and home schooling
Louisiana Man Denied His Day in Court
After serving nearly twelve months in jail, eighteen months house arrest, and after twenty-seven court continuances Aaron Jones has gone to the news media for justice.
the aaron jones case • court cases that deny a right to a speedy trial • judicial abuse cases • court abuses in louisiana • due process court cases cases
After serving nearly twelve months in jail, eighteen months house arrest, and after twenty-seven court continuances Aaron Jones has gone to the news media for justice.
the aaron jones case • court cases that deny a right to a speedy trial • judicial abuse cases • court abuses in louisiana • due process court cases cases
The Life of Andrew Johnson
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.
the life of andrew johnson • the 17th president of the united states • andrew johnson raleigh north carolina • andrew johnson worst president in american history • andrew johnson's early career
Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case, 1896
The ruling on this Supreme Court case determined that racial segregation was constitutional because races and different races' facilities were "separate but equal."
plessy v ferguson • plessy v ferguson supreme court • plessy ferguson 1896 • equal protection clause segregation • plessy ferguson segregation plessy ferguson brown
The ruling on this Supreme Court case determined that racial segregation was constitutional because races and different races' facilities were "separate but equal."
plessy v ferguson • plessy v ferguson supreme court • plessy ferguson 1896 • equal protection clause segregation • plessy ferguson segregation plessy ferguson brown
Counsel for the Defense
How criminal defendants came to be represented by defense attorneys - those people who some love to hate, but who are absolutely necessary to a fair system of justice.
sixth amendment • effective counsel • fairness • due process
How criminal defendants came to be represented by defense attorneys - those people who some love to hate, but who are absolutely necessary to a fair system of justice.
sixth amendment • effective counsel • fairness • due process
Censorship in America
Censorship is often practiced by those in power to limit social discourse by those who disagree with them.
censorship in america • early american censorship • twentieth century american censorship • censorship laws • freedom expression
Censorship is often practiced by those in power to limit social discourse by those who disagree with them.
censorship in america • early american censorship • twentieth century american censorship • censorship laws • freedom expression
Constitutional Rights
The U.S. Constitution does not give Americans rights. It was created and modified to prevent government from infringing rights.
constitution • rights • amendment • u.s. • bill of rights
The U.S. Constitution does not give Americans rights. It was created and modified to prevent government from infringing rights.
constitution • rights • amendment • u.s. • bill of rights
From Republic to Democracy
The proclamation that all men are created equal took a long time to fulfill in a nation that originally denied political rights to all but propertied white males.
republic to democracy • american democracy • evolution of us political rights • political and social rights in the united states • democracy and citizenship
The proclamation that all men are created equal took a long time to fulfill in a nation that originally denied political rights to all but propertied white males.
republic to democracy • american democracy • evolution of us political rights • political and social rights in the united states • democracy and citizenship
Historical Simulations as Learning
Creating historical simulations stimulates a high degree of classroom interaction while teaching students research and debate techniques on key historical concepts.
historical simulations • history simulations • debate and speech • classroom activities • role playing activities
Creating historical simulations stimulates a high degree of classroom interaction while teaching students research and debate techniques on key historical concepts.
historical simulations • history simulations • debate and speech • classroom activities • role playing activities
Landmark Supreme Court Cases in the Last Century
There have been a number of landmark Supreme Court cases over the last 100 years. The court's rulings in these cases have helped to shape the nation.
landmark supreme court cases • important supreme court cases • constitution supreme court • supreme court rulings • historic supreme court
There have been a number of landmark Supreme Court cases over the last 100 years. The court's rulings in these cases have helped to shape the nation.
landmark supreme court cases • important supreme court cases • constitution supreme court • supreme court rulings • historic supreme court
Mending Mistakes by the High Court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
No Death Penalty for Child Rapists
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that capitol punishment cannot be used in cases of child rape when the victim survives. What does this decision mean?
patrick kennedy • us supreme court • justice anthony kennedy • barack obama • child rapists
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that capitol punishment cannot be used in cases of child rape when the victim survives. What does this decision mean?
patrick kennedy • us supreme court • justice anthony kennedy • barack obama • child rapists
Overview of Florida DUI Law
Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.
florida dui law • dui license suspension • driving under the influence • florida department of highway safety and motor veh • misdemeanor dui
Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.
florida dui law • dui license suspension • driving under the influence • florida department of highway safety and motor veh • misdemeanor dui
Reconstruction in Louisiana
Louisiana "reconstruction" lasted until 1876. It was a time of unrest and change.
reconstruction • civil war • louisiana • history • confederacy
Louisiana "reconstruction" lasted until 1876. It was a time of unrest and change.
reconstruction • civil war • louisiana • history • confederacy
Roger Taney and the Dred Scott Decision of 1857
Dred Scott's residency in Illinois and Wisconsin should have made him a freedman but the US Supreme Court disagreed, declaring the 1820 Compromise unconstitutional.
roger taney and the dred scott decision • scott v sandford 1857 • dred scott heightens sectional tension • constitutional misinterpretations in dred scott • doctrine of vested interest
Dred Scott's residency in Illinois and Wisconsin should have made him a freedman but the US Supreme Court disagreed, declaring the 1820 Compromise unconstitutional.
roger taney and the dred scott decision • scott v sandford 1857 • dred scott heightens sectional tension • constitutional misinterpretations in dred scott • doctrine of vested interest
The American
What has become of the First Amendment in a time of trouble and turmoil? Does it still exist? Has anyone really noticed? You decide.
first amendment • free speech • bill of rights
What has become of the First Amendment in a time of trouble and turmoil? Does it still exist? Has anyone really noticed? You decide.
first amendment • free speech • bill of rights
The Constitutionality of References to God
The Pledge of Allegiance may need to be changed to allow citizens to swear fidelity to America without sacrificing equal liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment.
pledge of allegiance • constitutionality of references to god • religious freedom in america • pledge of allegiance in schools • first amendment to the united states constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance may need to be changed to allow citizens to swear fidelity to America without sacrificing equal liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment.
pledge of allegiance • constitutionality of references to god • religious freedom in america • pledge of allegiance in schools • first amendment to the united states constitution
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions.
eighth amendment • excessive bail • excessive fines • cruel and unusual punishment • death penalty
The Eleventh Amendment's Curious History
The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution. If the Court makes an unpopular decision, the recourse is an amendment. This happened with the Eleventh Amendment.
us constitution • eleventh amendment • chisolm v. georgia • sovereign immunity • article iii
The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution. If the Court makes an unpopular decision, the recourse is an amendment. This happened with the Eleventh Amendment.
us constitution • eleventh amendment • chisolm v. georgia • sovereign immunity • article iii
The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution
Only a Constitutional Amendment would guarantee an end to slavery in every state for all time despite earlier legislative acts and presidential proclamations.
thirteenth amendment abolishes slavery • need for the 13th amendment • provisions of the 13th amendment • the civil war amendments • treatment of freedmen in the south
Only a Constitutional Amendment would guarantee an end to slavery in every state for all time despite earlier legislative acts and presidential proclamations.
thirteenth amendment abolishes slavery • need for the 13th amendment • provisions of the 13th amendment • the civil war amendments • treatment of freedmen in the south
U.S. Republican Party on Social Issues
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
Vocab: FAPE
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans
The death of Lincoln elevated Andrew Johnson to the presidency, allowing him to follow a lenient policy of restoration toward the South in defiance of the radicals.
andrew johnson and reconstruction • johnson's policy of restoration • restoration versus radical republican reconstructi • andrew johnson as president • andrew johnson and the congress
The death of Lincoln elevated Andrew Johnson to the presidency, allowing him to follow a lenient policy of restoration toward the South in defiance of the radicals.
andrew johnson and reconstruction • johnson's policy of restoration • restoration versus radical republican reconstructi • andrew johnson as president • andrew johnson and the congress
Congress, you have the right-- to remain silent (Part I)
Part I of a two part discussion of Miranda v. Arizona and the U.S. Supreme Court decision of the most recent term, Dickerson v. United States, revisiting Miranda
miranda • fifth amendment • dickerson v. united states • 18 usc 1305 • voluntariness
Part I of a two part discussion of Miranda v. Arizona and the U.S. Supreme Court decision of the most recent term, Dickerson v. United States, revisiting Miranda
miranda • fifth amendment • dickerson v. united states • 18 usc 1305 • voluntariness
Gettysburg Address Delivered by Lincoln
President Lincoln's most famous speech of 10 poetic sentences was at first received along partisan lines, but it is now regarded as one of the best in American history.
abraham lincoln • gettysburg address • u.s. civil war • oratory • poetry
President Lincoln's most famous speech of 10 poetic sentences was at first received along partisan lines, but it is now regarded as one of the best in American history.
abraham lincoln • gettysburg address • u.s. civil war • oratory • poetry
H. R. Revels
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
Racial Profiling in College Admissions
A court finds that the University of Michigan engages in racial profiling in law school admissions.
A court finds that the University of Michigan engages in racial profiling in law school admissions.
The 21st Amendment Repeals the 18th
The only constitutional amendment ever repealed was the 18th which had ushered in Prohibition. The experiment ended on Dec. 5, 1933, with ratification of the 21st.
prohibition repeal • twenty-first amendment • eighteenth amendment repeal • state ratifying convention • us constitution
The only constitutional amendment ever repealed was the 18th which had ushered in Prohibition. The experiment ended on Dec. 5, 1933, with ratification of the 21st.
prohibition repeal • twenty-first amendment • eighteenth amendment repeal • state ratifying convention • us constitution
The Final Arbiter, Part I
An in-depth look at the origins of the highest court in the land, and its standing among the other branches of government.
united states supreme court • ninth amendment • united states constitution • chief justice
An in-depth look at the origins of the highest court in the land, and its standing among the other branches of government.
united states supreme court • ninth amendment • united states constitution • chief justice
The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution
In 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment assured freed slaves the right to vote. At that time a woman's right to vote was still not universal.
nineteenth amendment • seneca falls • women's suffrage • women's voting rights • elizabeth cady stanton
In 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment assured freed slaves the right to vote. At that time a woman's right to vote was still not universal.
nineteenth amendment • seneca falls • women's suffrage • women's voting rights • elizabeth cady stanton
Legal Smarts Pt. 2
What do you do if you suddenly find yourself in a frightening legal situation surrounding your faith and your children?
pagan parents • legal smarts for pagan parents • paganism • pagan parenting • wicca kids
What do you do if you suddenly find yourself in a frightening legal situation surrounding your faith and your children?
pagan parents • legal smarts for pagan parents • paganism • pagan parenting • wicca kids
The Making of A Counter-Culture, Part II: Civil Rights
A look at another of the Revolution's causes, the Civil Rights movement. A basic timeline of important events with explanation, from Rosa Parks to Selma, Alabama.
civil rights • rosa parks • martin luther king • 60s • sixties
A look at another of the Revolution's causes, the Civil Rights movement. A basic timeline of important events with explanation, from Rosa Parks to Selma, Alabama.
civil rights • rosa parks • martin luther king • 60s • sixties
American Labor: Myths and Overlooked Realities
This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws.
american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation
This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws.
american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation
Cruel & Usual
A look at the death penalty in the this country; its beginning, and how it has evolved into what we see today.
eighth amendment • death penalty • fair administration • moratorium • capital punishment
A look at the death penalty in the this country; its beginning, and how it has evolved into what we see today.
eighth amendment • death penalty • fair administration • moratorium • capital punishment
Labor and Freedom 101
This is a look into the real issues that have always confronted American labor, industry, and government. A series of five questions are explored to bring more relevance to American labor history itself.
american labor history • minimum wage • living wage • collective bargaining • freedom of contract
This is a look into the real issues that have always confronted American labor, industry, and government. A series of five questions are explored to bring more relevance to American labor history itself.
american labor history • minimum wage • living wage • collective bargaining • freedom of contract
Is It Really Just About Guns?
This article discusses court cases, past and pending, concerning the rights of private citizens to own firearms and what a lot of the anti-gun rhetorica actually means.
guns • freedom • private gun ownership rights • law • supreme court
This article discusses court cases, past and pending, concerning the rights of private citizens to own firearms and what a lot of the anti-gun rhetorica actually means.
guns • freedom • private gun ownership rights • law • supreme court
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