The law, as it is, currently supplements all religious needs of all parties within the public school. ... Over thirty-five different religious organizations and experts collaborated to for "A Joint Statement of Current Law". ... (Religion) Some groups of Christians still believe that this law should be furthered to where there is government sponsored prayers in class.... The law provides for all current needs of all parties. ... Vatale been opposed to nearly all aspects of religion in public schools. ...

• Word Count: 1733
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

In particular, the 1st Amendment, and more specifically, the first two clauses: " Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." ... Again, the constitution says, "Congress shall pass no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." ... So let's ask a question about religion in schools. ... Most Christians who are as involved with their religion as I, think that I am going against the laws of God. ... hould obey the laws of our government. ...

• Word Count: 1306
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Barbara Grutter was an unsuccessful applicant to University of Michigan Law School. Grutter, despite academic sufficiency, believes she was denied because of the current admissions standards exercised at the law school. ... The Law School of course disagrees and contends that its admissions policy is in compliance with the U.S. ... Supreme Court Bakke decision, holding that the Law School's interest in achieving the educational benefits that come from a diverse student body is compelling, and that its admissions policy is "narrowly tailored" to serve that interest (Alger 1). The court ...

• Word Count: 528
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

School sponsored prayer in public schools should not be allowed because it violates the United States Constitution.? ... Therefore, any and all federal laws apply to public schools. On this basis, one can clearly identify that the introduction of school-sponsored prayer in to public schools, in any form, is in direct violation of federal law in many ways. The doctrine of the first amendment states, thatCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion?? ... In the end the Supreme Court has ruled school-sponsored prayer in public schools to be unconstitutional and there is...

• Word Count: 506
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Many people were outraged that prayer was no longer allowed in schools. ... It is true that students in some school districts have been forbidden to carry their Bible to school, or to wear a religious T-shirt to class. ... Constitution and of federal and state laws. ... Praying in school is not against the law. ... "From this day forward, the millions of our school children will daily proclaim in every city and town, every village and rural schoolhouse, the dedication of our Nation and our people to the Almighty," said President Eisenhower after signing into law a bill to have "under God" ad...

• Word Count: 1128
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. v. ... Hazelwood School District vs. ... The principal basically broke the rules by not abiding by sets of laws as they relate to journalism. ... If the school wants to take a role of being more conservative, then the curriculum has to be set up in a way that does not interfere with the basis of the law. Reference: Hazelwood School District et al. v. ...

• Word Count: 777
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

We believe it is unethical to withdraw God from government and public school systems. ... Why do our courts change laws for only a small percentage of our population? In 2000 several polls showed that over half of the Americans surveyed believed that public prayer in schools, and at public school events should be allowed. A lawsuit was filed on a Texas school district when it allowed the use of school equipment for Christian students to speak to the crowd, and pray over the stadium's PA system (Murphy, Jenny). ... The teaching of religion in schools is also a very debatable topic in ...

• Word Count: 639
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

They assure citizens the right to reasonable bail, the right to due process of law, and the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. ... An even more serious offense is committed when an individual or group causes disruption in schools or school activities and when they enter into or remain inside any school building or classroom without proper procedures being followed (Chapter 10.08 Offenses Against Public Order). ... Rights, responsibilities, and respect programs start with workshops that involve teams of teachers, administrators, parents, school board members...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Law dates all the way back to the Bible and the Bible is the basis of Christian religion. The Ten Commandments was the first form of law. Today, the law is that religion may not even present is schools. ... "Congress shall make no law---- prohibiting the free exercise (of religion) thereof" Even before September 11th's crisis in America, the issue with religion in school had been discussed numerous times. ... The court had to rule this way because the students were required by state truancy laws to go to school and attendance was monitored by state officials to make sure that children we...

• Word Count: 1458
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In order to prevent drugs in the school, some people suggest that high school teachers should search students for the drugs in the school. ... According to the U.S. laws, unless there are reasonable grounds, teachers have no right to search students for drugs on school grounds. ... For example, are there grounds for suspecting the search will uncover the evidence that shows that the student is violating the law or school rules? ... Teachers are all knowledgeable, but not always about the laws. ... Overall, as we can see that search is a thing about law, right, privacy and people's feelin...

• Word Count: 577
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Charles Huston, who later helped shape and mold Thurgood's knowledge of the United States Constitution, ran the law school. ... Thurgood wanted to continue his education, by enrolling at Howard University Law School located in Washington D.C. Howard Law School was the country's first black law school. Thurgood knew the law school was close to his parents home, and he could commute back and forth on the train. The man that was in charge of the all black law school was Charles Huston. ...

• Word Count: 3527
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The First Amendment "An amendment, in law, is an alteration or correction in any process, pleading, or proceeding at law or in equity."" (The World Book, 407) The proposed amendment then becomes a law after being ratified in ¾ of all the states. ... He asked the school to close the program and they did not, saying it was a student organization, not having to do with the school district. ... There is no law against a private prayer group. ... Santa Fe School district states that the prayer clubs are not school oriented; therefore, they have no right to shut them down. ...

• Word Count: 1091
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Children in most schools were allowed to leave without problem for their lunch break but now most schools confined the students to the property and will be punished if they leave. Many students who attend public schools minors and don't enjoy the same rights as those of all Americans. ... The spring 2002 edition of the Student Press Law Center's report newsletter states "High school censorship seems to occur in an ever-growing set of circumstances." ... The court ruled "[W] e hold that educators do not offend the First Amendment" The Student Press Law's decision in the Board o...

• Word Count: 718
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

These ideas are shown in the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Petition of Right, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Massachusetts School Law, Bloody Tenet of Persecution, Rhode Island Colonial Charter, Habeas Corpus Act, English Bill of Rights, and the Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges. ... Massachusetts School Law was fulfilled to ensure that all children are required to learn to read and write. ... In the English Bill of Rights it is stated that the suspending of laws without the consent of Parliament is illegal. ...

• Word Count: 474
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

This is all fine and good as far as government goes, but in order to live amongst others, this law needs some interpretation. Perhaps treating this law as gold is not the wisest way to approach freedom of speech. ... Schools all across the country began to increase their security and parents began to fear sending their kids to school. ... One of these schools was mine. ... And although these laws may seem unreasonable they are all we have right now and they must be abided by....

• Word Count: 1089
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Against the law to teach enslaved persons to read E. ... Belief in God: teen shot at Columbine High School B. ... Before this, it was against the law to teach enslaved persons to read. ... Gangs are a danger in schools and communities. ... When the tragic shooting at Columbine High School took place, a teen girl was shot because she believed in God. ...

• Word Count: 1016
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It was simple almost to say a bill or law is passed, but does that mean people will follow it? ... Another problem was the failure to enforce the laws under the Articles of Confederation. ... Without taxation there wouldn't be money to pay for schools and teachers, roads, law enforcement, and other such things. ... Lastly, without the enforcement of the laws, our rights would be violated left and right. ... They were too weak because there was a lacking executive branch, no ways to enforce laws, regulate trade, or collect taxes, and no judicial branch to uphold the laws. ...

• Word Count: 609
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Realistic Alcohol Laws for Legal Youth (RALLY) is one of many major organizations dedicated to rectifying these faulty perspectives that Americans hold. ... Our laws should be obeyed, and we should not write laws that won't be obeyed (Editorial 10A).? Middle schoolers, high schoolers and college freshmen drink even though it is not legal. ... I personally had the experience of being friends with a high school foreign exchange student from Poland. ... By law, young adults eighteen and older can buy tobacco products. ...

• Word Count: 2070
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Constitutional Convention finally decided to write a document that could set laws for the entire land, that everyone would follow. ... Still, the people's rights do matter because they choose whether or not to follow the law. If they did not have rights then it would be unlikely that they would follow the laws peacefully. ... In 1965 students in Des Moines, Iowa wore black armbands to school as a form of protest about the Vietnam War. ... Mary Beth Tinker, her brother and a friend, wore the armbands to school in December 1965. ...

• Word Count: 1433
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Shakespeare Shortly after eleven o"clock on April 20th, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, two outcast students walked in through the cafeteria door carrying with them shotguns, rifles, and pipe bombs. ... The constitution is the basic set of rules for all laws for the whole United States. ... ("What Must Be Done." 1999) In the new NEWSWEEK poll, 63% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that a shooting incident could happen at their local schools. ... ("What Must Be Done." 1999) Some people are concerned that because a federal law would supercede ...

• Word Count: 1593
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Supreme Court ordered the desegregation of schools with "all deliberate speed" and overturned it's former "separate but equal" policy that had for so long been the law of the land. ... One of the main goals of the passive resistors was to gain public support and force the government to uphold the Supreme Courts controversial rulings, such as what happened with Central High School when President Kennedy nationalized the Arkansas National Guard and the Interstate Commerce Comm. forced the desegregation of the interstate bus lines. ...

• Word Count: 518
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Children should attempt to get the most out of school, study, take part in class work and activities, and try to do well on tests. ... A good citizen has the duty to know and obey the laws. ... Congress can declare war and veto or pass bills and laws. Congress governs territories, regulates immigration and naturalization laws. ... The president can veto laws. ...

• Word Count: 899
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It is a freedom that is allowed as long as it does not break any laws. ... We as students are not allowed to say many things when we are in school. For example, we can not say bad words to the teachers or threaten others or say something about shooting the school because we will get into a lot of problems. ... The fifth amendment is about that you are innocent for any crime before the law until you are proven guilty by a jury in a court of law, you also have the right to have a lawyer to defend you. ... The seventh amendment says that in suits at common law, where the value in controversy is m...

• Word Count: 1140
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

People who want to become Americans have to know this countries law inside out and upside down. ... Then you must learn English and go to school to be educated. ... silence "No finished school?" ... School was harder for them than other students. ... (Divakaruni, Yuba City School page 4-5) This poem shows how many children had to live their lives when trying to go to school. ...

• Word Count: 1277
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Recently, there has been an increase in companies and schools using drug test. ... A school in Beaumont, Texas wanted to force all there students to submit to random drug test. The school forces every student from sixth to twelfth grade that drives to school or plays sports affiliated with the school agree to take a drug test if they are one of the ten that are randomly picked each month. ... Hughes is a school board member and one of the many parents that refuse to sign the forms. ... Law enforcement does not get access to the records and there should be some way set up by the state to enfo...

• Word Count: 860
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School