...University of Phoenix Material Influences on the Constitution Table Complete each section below. Include citations for your sources. |Documents |Summary |What was its influence on the Constitution? | |Magna Carta |Magna Carta is a document that King John of England was forced |Magna Carta served to lay the foundation for the evolution of parliamentary clause | | |into signing. The document was a succession of written promises|of the United States Constitution and enforced by the Supreme Court. | | |made between the king and his subjects that he would govern | | | |England and its people in accordance with the customs of feudal| | | |law. ("History Learning Site ", 2000-2013). | | |Mayflower Compact |Mayflower Compact is one if the first governing document of |The Mayflower Compact called for equality amongst people and...
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...In discovering the importance of Higher law, it is of immense value to discover important judicial thinkers whom inspired the U.S. tradition. Perhaps rising above most is that of Edward Coke. It is in him we find both actions and words used to describe Higher Law, and most importantly it’s sanctimonious character. In defining the law of nature, Coke clarified that it is “that which God at the time of Creation of nature of man infused into his heart, for his preservation and direction; and this is Lex aeterna, the moral law, called also the law of nature,” (43). Coke continued with a clarification to express that this law was, written upon the hearts of man (Hebrews 8:10), directed man before the time of the written law given by Moses.1 Here we find a body of judicial law, as to be follows, by the ultimate Judge in God himself. Man was designed to follow the law of man, and in the reference to “common right and reason,” Coke speaks of the law of God written across our hearts. This law, higher law, takes precedence. In the American system, we see a characteristic not so much of God’s law (although it is no exaggeration to argue that the law of Moses and the Western tradition influenced law in the states), but this division of law. We call it judicial review, whereas the Constitution itself stands as the Higher law, and that lesser law (i.e. legislation), must stand in accordance to its nature. “And it appears, in our books, that in many cases, the common law will controul acts of...
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...I* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This first part will talk about the conflict between Aristocrats vs. Peasants”) b.) Land Ownership c.) Debt Slavery d.) How does Solon solve these problems through economic laws—partially, mostly, or not at all? Part II: Aristocrats vs. Aristocrats *MAKE SURE TO LABEL THIS ROMAN NUMERAL II* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This second part will talk about the conflict between Aristocrats vs. Aristocrats”) b.) Fight for Political Power c.) Friendship d.) How does Solon solve these problems through family laws—partially, mostly, or not at all? Part III: Political Constitution: *MAKE SURE TO LABEL THIS ROMAN NUMERAL III* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This third part will talk about the Political Constituion”) b.) Government System c.) How do Solon’s political laws change Athens? Part IV: Conclusion a.) This last part can either be a summary of parts I-III, or a climax (Example: “I raised the issue of whether or not Solon solved the issues and I believe he did/did not”) Important to Remember: a.) Talk about primary sources: Plutarch’s Solon and The Athenian Constitution b.) Try not to use the first person (Don’t say “I, me, etc.”) c.) Paper must be at least 1,500 words and double spaced d.) Cite Trumbach’s Lectures e.) No other outside sources can be...
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...I* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This first part will talk about the conflict between Aristocrats vs. Peasants”) b.) Land Ownership c.) Debt Slavery d.) How does Solon solve these problems through economic laws—partially, mostly, or not at all? Part II: Aristocrats vs. Aristocrats *MAKE SURE TO LABEL THIS ROMAN NUMERAL II* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This second part will talk about the conflict between Aristocrats vs. Aristocrats”) b.) Fight for Political Power c.) Friendship d.) How does Solon solve these problems through family laws—partially, mostly, or not at all? Part III: Political Constitution: *MAKE SURE TO LABEL THIS ROMAN NUMERAL III* a.) Topic sentence (Example: “This third part will talk about the Political Constituion”) b.) Government System c.) How do Solon’s political laws change Athens? Part IV: Conclusion a.) This last part can either be a summary of parts I-III, or a climax (Example: “I raised the issue of whether or not Solon solved the issues and I believe he did/did not”) Important to Remember: a.) Talk about primary sources: Plutarch’s Solon and The Athenian Constitution b.) Try not to use the first person (Don’t say “I, me, etc.”) c.) Paper must be at least 1,500 words and double spaced d.) Cite Trumbach’s Lectures e.) No other outside sources can be...
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...constitute a substantial fraction of crimes." With this being said, I do not believe in "victimless crimes" such as drug trafficking, drug use, and prostitution. Victimless crimes such as gambling, homosexual acts, and sodomy should be guided by the 10th admendment. The 10th amendemnt pretty much states that the power not granted in the constitution by the U.S. is up to each individual state to make it a law or not. This is good because each states sees "victimless crimes" differently. The Constitution has more of a commutarian view on "victimless crimes". The situation in this discussion says that some victimless crimes were prostitution, drug trafficking, and drug use. These three examples are illegal in every state. I do not believe the constituion supports these acts. People are arrested everyday for these reasons and it is for our protection. If it were up to people to decide wether or not to do this there would be more prostituion, more drug use and more drug trafficking. This would cause higher spread of diseases and crime rate. "the use of illegal drugs is often associated with murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assoult, burglary, theft, serious motor vehicle offenses with dangerous consequences, arson and hate crimes." (ncadd.org) The Constitution was made to protect us and it is soing so by having a commutarian view on "victimless crimes." "Clearly, a reduction in the extent of drug addiction should lead the to a reduction in crimes against property." (Cochran,...
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...The UK's constitution is uncodified and only some parts of it are entrenched. Many people feel that the UK constitution works very well without it being condified, whereas other feel there are too many weaknesses towards the constitution and therefore, the constitution doesn't work as it should do. There are many strengths and weaknesses within the constitution. Due to the UK constitution being uncodified, it brings the strength of it being flexible meaning it can change or adapt due to changing circumstances. Another strenght is that it is really democratic meaning that we as a society are included in the law changing. Effective government is also a strength because it means that decisions and laws are made quickly, and also the history of the constitution is the strength as it links the present generations to the past generations. However, there are also weaknesses of the constitution, including uncertainity as it is sometimes hard to know what the constitution says. Elective dictatorship and the centralisation are also a weaknes because people argue that too much power is centralised into the PM (Prime minister) and the cabinet. This brings us to the weak right protection as the constitution is provided with weak protection for laws and rights. I will now talk about this in more detail. UK's constitution is uncodified, meaning that it is not written down in a single document, unlike US's which makes it harder for them to change any laws or rights. Therefore, the strength...
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...fix the articles of confederation. The new system is designed with three distinct branches, to disperse power and creates checks and balances between all three. Roger Sherman proposed a bicameral legislator creating two branches in congress. One with equal representation across all states, the second house would have representation based on state population. September 17, 1787 the delegates approved the constitution and signed the final draft. Copies are handed out to the American population, because each sate must ratify the new constitution. The two parties at this time, the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist want opposing things from the new constitution. The Federalist want a strong government and push for the ratification of the Constituion. The Anti-Federalist want a small decentralized government wants revisions in the constitution to guarantee civil liberties. June 25, 1778 after much debate and revision, the constitution was ratified by all states with the Bill of Rights added to the constitution to guarantee civil liberties. Then on April 30, 1789 the first president of the United States, George Washington, was sworn into office. Between 1789 and 2015 a lot has changed. Today we have 50 states compared to 13, and we communicate much faster through technology not through the pony express. With that being said our Constitution and Bill of Rights still stand. Our government is still divided into three parts with a two part congress. Our government has not changed in over...
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...Role and Functions of Law Law/421 August 29, 2011 Dr. William Eshelman Laws are very important instruments for our society to maintain good order and discipline. The laws also sets out a system for resolving disputes by providing a basis for deciding the legal interests of the parties. (Melvin) There are many factors that need to be considered when disussing or describing how laws have affected everything in business and society. “Modern law in the United States regulates businesses and individuals is generally a combination of constitutional law, statutory law, common law, and administrative law at the federal, state, and local levels.” (Melvin, 2011) Businesses have had a large impact due to the way our laws have been established. “Laws have been able to serve as an important catalys for commerce by promoting good faith dealing among, merchants and consumers and giving some degree of reliability that can be considered in business planing and commercial transactions.” (Melvin, 2011) The laws have been able to govern how contracts are established to provide better understanding of agreements. Businesses have to treat their employees in accordance with employment and labor laws. The marketing portion of a business is constatly being scrutinized by laws because they have ensure that not only are federal laws are being abided, but also state laws, jurisdiction laws, and if advertisement is done overseas than possibly international laws. “Businesses will be highly involved...
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...Anthony Mitchell Hessler 5/8/12 The Social-Economic, Political, and Environmental Impacts of Unregulated Population Growth Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, mankind is well on its way to answering a seldom asked yet vitally important question pertaining to its sustainability. "How many people can inhabit this planet sustainably?" This is a question that should have been looked into decades ago, yet the answer is still unclear. With no regards to what the answer may be mankind persists in rapidly escalating its population as if the worlds sustainable population capacity is limitless. With the numerous problems that currently plague mankind, overpopulation is perhaps the most threatening and overlooked issue. If current population trends continue there will undoubtedly be terrible repercussion to face in the future. Problems arising from overpopulation will eventually have a grim impact on the socio-economic systems and political systems of the world along with the environment as a whole, the worst of which could lead to the annihilation of the human race. This is why population growth should be a global concern that should be recognized, examined, and dealt with immediately. To understand the impacts of overpopulation one must first understand the concept of overpopulation. Overpopulation is a state wherein the population density of an area has grown large enough to exceed what would be the natural sustainable inhabitant capacity...
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...Racism in America The question should be how did racism in America begin? I think that it is probably fair to say that racism began with the Middle passage. The Middle Passage was the slave ships that brought African Americans to America from Africa. The slaves were perceived as being less than human fit for labor, bondage and beatings. Their only function was to be brought to America to work in the cotton fields and build America up to the standards that the Caucasian Americans expected. Slaves were usually fed straps from their Masters tables, given ragedy clothes to wear, they worked from sun up until sun down, and they were not paid. They were beaten if they talked backed back to the Master or did not produce the labor that was required by the Master. The Caucasian by all accounts was thought to be superior and better than slaves were because they owned the land, crops, plantations and houses; the poor slave did not own anything. What did the slave ship look like? Slaves were placed at the bottom of the ship; then men, women and children were chained to one another. With very little movement possible, they suffered and many of them died. This was not an easy voyage. The voyages to America from Africa took months and people got very little air in the bottom of these ships. They were fed but they had to eat lying down in chains and they were fed worst than animals. They were allowed on the deck occasionally where they were washed with water that was poured on them. Many...
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...Introduction to the regulatory environment in India The regulatory environment also known as Legal Aspects of Business, Business law, Commercial Law, Mercantile law is a subject which provides an element of limitation to all the business strategies regulated through different statutory provisions and rules. It not only emphasizes on substantive law but also on procedures and compliances thereby prepares the students of Business for the legal environment they would eventually face in the corporate situation. The legal environment and its 3 “I’s”- The rule of law is envisaged by the people of any state and hence in India the preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “We, the people…..” The term signifies the importance of a persuasive legal regime which has stood the test of “We the people” and thereby every provision of law must be declared constitutional. The 3 “I” of the legal environment are - i. Institutions ii. Instruments iii. Individuals with discretionary powers In short the people of country give the State power to create Institutions, these institutions give instruments created through different sources of law and in turn these institutions appoint individuals with discretionary powers. These powers are directly governed, regulated, monitored and executed through the instruments which legitimate their appointments. The rider being that the powers will be exercised by being fair and unbiased. The principle of “FAT” is essential for the individuals...
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...The First Party System: Why Thomas Jefferson was Responsible American History to 1877 Thomas Jefferson is responsible for dividing the Federalist party of the late 1700s and creating what is known today as the first party system. Thomas Jefferson, who supported a small national government and individual rights, changed American politics by advocating rights of small planters and western farmers to divide the nation once united behind Federalist ideals. By dividing the once united Federalist party into two separate groups, he was able to gain the support needed to take the office of the President away from the Federalist party. This feat was more than a challenge for Jefferson and would shape the structure of American political parties forever. (1) In 1788, George Washington was the first President of the United States and he chose two men with contrasting views on what the fate of the United States should be as part of his advisory board. Thomas Jefferson was chosen by Washington as the head of Department of State. Jefferson was a Virginian and diplomat, known for his views on small national government and representing the small planters and western farmers of America. George Washington then chose Alexander Hamilton as his secretary of the Treasury. Born and raised in the Caribbean, he worked for Washington as his aid during the revolutionary war and was a lawyer. Hamilton was known for his views on a strong national government. He favored merchants and financiers...
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...Yu Chen Shen 900923-C557 Q1: Economic progress and the instituted practice of institutionalization Abstract: First, the importance and three different kinds of institutions-The rule of the game (Law), Social Technologies, Instituted Practices will be briefly introduced. Second part would be summarization of institutions’ evolution from different scholars. The impacts of institutions to economic progress would be mentioned separately here also. Then the third part would be how these three institutions’ combination influences the economic improvement, and more scholars’ economic progress concepts would be discussed together. In this part, three institutional issues would be used as framework to discuss the economic progress brings by institutions. In from family units to business units section, basically it would be how institutions organize a hierarchical social structure for efficiently managing to facilitate division of labor, divide the payoffs, and so on. Following the first section, peace, love, and understanding section argues that laws and language development build up trustable economic environment for strangers to cooperate. Last section is building computers out of people, which integrates two sections earlier and emphasizes institutions creating a web of social structures, norms, protocols, legal structures together making the whole human society as a computer that could self-organized deal with complex problems...
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...at least 4 City Council members. The term of the Presidency is a seven-year term. The maximum of terms is two. The President receives help from the Council of State since there is no Vice-President. The cabinet known as the Government practices the executive branch. The Constitution states that the Government has to have at least seven members but not exceeding fifteen. These members are the Taoiseach (prime minster), the Tanaiste, and up to thirteen others. The Taoiseach is chosen by the President. This is done after the Dail Eireann chooses them. The Dail Eireann is the lower house of parliament. The other ministers are chosen by the Taoiseach and then chosen by the President. The Oireachtas are established in Article 15 of the Constituion as the national parliament. The President of Ireland and the two-elected houses: the Seanad Eireann (The Senate) and Dail Eireann (House of Representatives) make up the Oireachtas. The Dali has more power in the House of the Legislature. The President cannot veto bills passed by the Oireachtas but can send them to the Supreme Court for any other rulling. The Judiciary Branch is made up of the Higher and lower courts as well as the Supreme Court. The President appoints judges after the Government nominates potential candidates. The Supreme Court has several members as well. It has the Chief Justice, ex officio which is the President of the High court, and seven regular judges. (Bill 2011) Being part of the European Union definitely has...
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...SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, FACULTY OF LAW SEMINAR PAPER ON COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW COURSE TITLE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (CHAPTER 2) 1999 CONSTITUTION OF NIGERIA AND THE 1992 CONSTITUTION OF GHANA. PRESENTED BY: IWEBAFA GIFT ODIBO MAY 2014 I. Introduction Chapter two of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 (as Amended) and Chapter Six of the Ghanian Constitution of 1992, both made provisions for the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, which are intended to guide all citizens, Parliament, the President, the Judiciary, the Council of State, the Cabinet, political parties, and other bodies and persons in applying or interpreting the Constitution or any other laws.[1] The directive principles cover political objectives, economic objectives, social objectives, educational objectives, cultural objectives, international relations, and duties of citizens. The main issue that relates to the directive principles is their constitutional status; whether they are justiciable or not justiciable and this is applicable to both Ghana and Nigeria. A policy is a guide to the achievement of an objective. By constitutional policy, we mean the principles and objectives set out in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 1999 (CFRN 1999) which act as a guide to achieving governmental objectives. A government without a guide is like an aircraft...
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