The first instance that the Supreme Court showed its power under the cloak of judicial review was in the legendary case of Marbury v. ... Under Roosevelt the court struck down a great deal of legislation aimed at regulating powerful trusts and holding companies. ... The membership of the court changed dramatically under Roosevelt due to the fact that the old justices were retiring and eight new were appointed. ... Although many ground breaking decisions were passed down under the Warren court, he and his court were heavily scrutinized for "protecting the rights of the criminally accused"...

• Word Count: 2022
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In our doctrine, under education, it says "The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs (including atheism), nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools, but it should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions. ... And just as a side note, one of my hobbies is studying apologetics and philosophy. ... But this is the ground on which my thought process stands. ...

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

Libertarianism can trace its history as far back as sixth century BC philosopher Lao-tzu who accordingly stated "Without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony." (6:27) Nevertheless, Libertarianism as it pertains to the United States struck a cord with Americans under the despotic colonial rule of Great Britain. ... Under the New Deal forty two new agencies now controlled everything from airlines and broadcasting to oil and agricultural production. ... On that note, we are constantly reminded that our government, our politicians and our beaurocrats all act in the best interest of the...

• Word Count: 7038
• Approx Pages: 28
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Section 25 of the Judiciary Act of 1789 gave to the Supreme Court the capability of issuing a "writ of error" to state courts, reversing or invalidating any previous decision, and this particular portion of the Act would be the ground for the Court's intercession in the case of Martin v. ... Often considered the decision most important to the future of America, the case dealt with the subject of a state tax on note issues of the Bank of the United States, which had been slotted in by Congress in 1816. ...

• Word Count: 4341
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate