Some of these organizations are controlled by the government which implies that our very own government wants to restrict our usage of the internet. ... '"But opponents of the proposed bills - including Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales - argued they were so vague and draconian that they would force any website carrying user-generated content perceived to violate copyright laws to shut down at nearly a moment's notice" – This statement from the article Internet Regulations by Marcia Clemmitt show small understanding of content on the internet. ... This is a bad way of ...

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In America the system of government is established basing on the Federalism. ... It means power is shared between the National and State government. ... The Federal supreme court shall be the final arbiter of legal disputes in the land and the laws made in each state cannot conflict with the national constitution. ... The Federal government is a democratic government. ... If the national government wants the state government to do something, it should give money or the like to the state government and it is the duty of the state government to realize the federal policies and objectives. ...

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Since the conception of this country, the government has had a role in business. ... One of the government's main roles in business is to protect the consumer. When a company does not honor the guarantee of the product it sells, the consumer has remedy in the law (Greechie). ... The government also requires manufacturers to label their products. ... I am not for big government, but I am for better policies and regulations. ...

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Our body of law comes from England, which is the common law. Common law is Judge-made law. ... For instance, in criminal law jail time is the most common consequence for breaking the law. ... The law, although it has consequences, provides rights to protect citizens from governmental abuses of power in an effort to be fair. ... The law provides us with a judicial branch of government which regulates the process of law and provides forums in order for citizens to settle disputes. ...

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When President Bush signed the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform law in 2002, he did so in high hopes of limiting the usage of soft money and other forms of corrupt government procedures. ... Government has done its job of maintaining democracy by establishing this constitutional law. ... The law was partly made to protect fairness. ... The law is also in place to protect elections from corruption. ... The government is maintaining its democracy and providing defense against corruption. ...

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The people of the United States knew that it was important that no government - even our own government - could take away the rights that God had given them. ... Under these articles, the government could not have too much power. ... But, in order for this type of very conservative government to work, each state would have to agree on things at the same time and all would have to be willing to uphold the laws. ... The states believed that they had the responsibility to keep the federal government in check, and if the government crossed the line they, the states, advocated the power to nulli...

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The federal government collects an income tax from each citizen every year. ... As far as laws go, any federal law has superiority over the states. ... The state can create stricter laws, but not go against federal law. ... Any new laws begin as bills and originate in Congress. ... The judicial branch is in charge of enforcing the laws. ...

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Introduction Cyber law represents a part of civil and criminal law that concerns the use of computers, and activities performed over the internet and other networks. ... Government 17 U.S.C. § 105 withholds copyright from most publications produced by the United States Government, and its agents or employees while in their employment: Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government, but the United States Government is not precluded from receiving and holding copyrights transferred to it by assignment, bequest, or otherwise. ... This ...

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The common law of the people was constantly being trampled on by the European kings and the people inevitably revolted. ... Local courts used these common laws to govern its local people. ... A lot of times the colonies could agree on anything and didn't respect each others laws or courts. ... Most other forms of government that aren't based on the idea of limited government usually fail in less than half that time. A government by the people and for the people is the only government that will be successfull and prosperous. ...

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In order to guard against what one of the Founding Fathers called an "excess of democracy," the Constitution was built with many ways to limit the government's power. ... Separation of power was very effective; The three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate, and each has different powers. Congress has legislative, or law making, powers; the President has the power to carry out, or execute, the laws; and the Judicial branch had the judging power, used to interpret the laws. ... In the Constitution, the Founding Fathers limit the power of...

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The Articles of Confederation government was too weak, and a new, stronger government was needed. ... These two ideas are part of the basis of the government of America. ... Today, with the Constitution as its basis, this government is the strongest government in the world. ... Powers reserved to the states: create corporation laws, regulate trade within state, establish and maintain schools, establish local governments, make laws about marriage and divorce, conduct elections, and provide for public safety. ... Checks on the Legislative Branch: From Executive Branch: Can propose laws, can vet...

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So the question we ask ourselves is; "Do we create a National Law?... Both types of government act directly upon the people and through their officials and laws. ... We shouldn't forget the importance of the American states as legal entities, most of the civil and criminal laws that govern Americans' lives are state laws. State law also covers family law, traffic law and commercial law. ... Environmental regulation, labor laws, education, crime prevention, corporate government, and securities transactions and maybe even certain aspects of intellectual property and cyber law, all b...

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The US Government The Public Policy: The Government of United States is very clear on its policy of its citizens freely permitted to carry guns. ... The Government in its wisdom has not further amended the gun policy. ... The report said "The report found that government agents who conduct background checks on prospective gun buyers do not look at international terrorist watch lists routinely used at border crossings and airports. In addition, federal law allows foreign visitors to the United States to purchase firearms after they have resided in the United States for 90 days, and mak...

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Congress had trouble passing laws due to the fact that nine of the thirteen states had to agree before any laws could be passed. Since there was no president or an executive branch, there was no way to make sure that laws passed by Congress were carried out. There were no courts to interpret laws, or to judge those that broke them because a national court system did not exist. ... The legislative branch was given the authority to make the laws, the executive branch has control of carrying out the laws, and the judicial branch was designed to hear the cases. ... It says that the government ...

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The executive power would enforce the laws and would be exercised by on single person. The legislative power would make the laws. ... He said "that a country's founder should create a separation of powers for their government," or a system of government in which different institutions exercise various components of governmental power. ... This means, in a way, that the Supreme Court can declare state laws and federal laws unconstitutional. ... The disadvantages of splitting up the power giving institutions of government are that the President can not pass any laws, or can not do every...

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These implied powers are derived from the necessary and proper clause which allows congress to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its duties. ... Maryland, where state law was deemed invalid if it conflicted with a federal law. ... Also, the distinction between the powers of the national government and the state government are unclear. Many feel that the state government should hold a majority of the power in order to prevent a corrupt federal government. ... It guarantees equal protection under the law. ...

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Origins of Democracy: The Athenian system of government is usually considered the model for direct democracy, because the citizens of that community debated and voted directly on all laws. ... Representative democracy: Form of government in which representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws ans policies. ... According to John Locke, the right to property is a natural right superior to human law. ... Chapter 10 - Steps that a bill must take to become law(p.355-357): 1. ... Chief executive: execute the laws. ...

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Put another way: Does the government have the power to enact this particular law, rule, or standard of conduct? ... Procedural Due Process, on the other hand, is concerned with the processes governmental bodies and officials must follow in administering or enforcing any law or rule that has the effect of abridging a person's life, liberty, or property interests. ... The accused did have a few of the "due process" laws at their disposal. ... In conclusion due process of law protects the American people. It protects us from the government and other agencies of authority. ...

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They then created a new Constitution, a plan of government designed to solve the governmental problems caused under the Articles of Confederation. ... Congress enacts laws, leaving enforcement of the laws to the executive branch and interpretation of them to the judicial branch. ... Madison case the judicial branch with the power and authority to interpret the constitution, was provided with a veto over federal laws. The Constitution divides governmental powers in other ways, both within the federal government and between the federal government and the states. ... The Constitution establ...

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The national government is given more power than it had prior to the document, like coining money and taxing, but the state government was solely in control of things like taxing and importing. Whig thought is also shown in the document by Congress being required to have two thirds of each house propose a law before it can become a law. Two-thirds vote from both houses is hard to get, so this limits the power of the national government to make laws. ... So, each state is represented in the national government. ... This made the national government stronger. ...

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Government can exist only with the consent of the governed*basis for every new state constitution that principle says that government can exist the function only with the consent of the governed. The people hold power and the people are sovereign. 2)limited government-the concept of limited government was a major feature of each state constitution. The powers delegated to the government were granted reluctantly and hedged with man restriction./holds that no government is all-powerful, that a government may do ONLY those things that the people have give it the power to do.AKA constitutionalism...

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According to (Marc Perkel) "That the government and the courts receive their powers by the consent of the people, and that the government has a duty to put the will of the people above it's own self interests." ... The burning of the flag is an act that asserts the right of the people over the government. ... In the same way, if the government is overruling the rights of our country, we must be the ones to put our feet down and put our government back in it's place. ... For it says in the first amendment in the constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment ...

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Government's Opinion of Freedom Vs. ... In addition, it forbids congress from passing laws limiting worship. ... It says that congress shall make no law abiding the freedom of speech, or of press; or the right to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. ... Even so, there are numerous amounts of laws limiting the use of a firearm. ... The government also prohibits the hording of firearms. ...

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This reached the national government; it dug into the national governments roots, the constitution! ... This eventually would bring about child labor laws. A fire burned up 146 women workers in 1911 at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City which aided in the fight against child labor, women labor, and other labor laws. ... Oregon in 1908 Brandeis fought for laws that would protect women workers. ... The federal government was well in control of currency due to reforms in the national government. ...

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The Articles of Confederation had to be revised because of three things: there was no judicial branch, the executive branch was lacking so much it might as well have not been there, and, under the Articles of Confederation, the government couldn't do things such as levy/collect taxes, regulate trade, and had no way to enforce the laws-all of which are necessary for a strong, effective government. ... The judiciary aspect of a government is important because it makes sure that everyone follows laws and doesn't violate the rights of people. ... The government had limited power to en...

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