You have just come home from a long day searching for a case that would strengthen your position in a current case.

You have just come home from a long day searching for a case that would strengthen your position in a current case. You are feeling very stressed because it is a very high profile case. Your mom calls you up and asks how you are doing. You say that you've been stressed out about this case you are working on, but you finally foun ...continues

There are two general categories of influences on judicial decision making, the legal and democratic subcultures.

There are two general categories of influences on judicial decision making, the legal and democratic subcultures. Which of these two subcultures do you see as most useful for understanding the process by which judges make decisions? Do you think judges should keep an eye on public opinion when deciding cases, or, should judges ...continues

Buckley v. Valeo

The case of Buckley v. Valeo (1976) examines issues associated with the implementation and impact of Supreme Court decisions. Discuss what this tells us about the role of courts in a democratic political system, and particularly what they tell us about the strength and weaknesses of the judiciary as a source of public policy in ...continues

Create a list of 3-4 guiding principles to be used during the development of a treatment strategy for drug abusers.

Create a list of 3-4 guiding principles to be used during the development of a treatment strategy for drug abusers. Outline a treatment strategy, keeping in mind the guiding principles created. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of information about drug abusers in the juvenile justice system. 2000-2500 words also containing info ...continues

The Second Amendment and District of Columbia v. Heller

There is much debate over whether the Second Amendment was intended to secure a collective or individual right. Coming to grips with the problem of what the language of the Second Amendment means, and the kind of right it was intended to protect, how does this relate to the case of District of Columbia v. Heller?

DC Gun Law and Second Amendment

Did the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia arrive at the right decision about the DC gun law and the Second Amendment? Does the dissent make a stronger case? Comments should include information regarding the history, meaning and current application of the Second Amendment.

You are the Vice-President of Customer Service.

I need help can you give me your opinion on this: You are the Vice-President of Customer Service. You are watching the 11 pm news one evening when you see, Sheila, your Manager of Call Center Operations appear on television. She is wearing the uniform of a member of the KKK (Klu Klux Klan). She is being interviewed on televi ...continues

Correctional history and trends

You have been asked to provide the introduction for a one-day conference, at which U.S. correctional policy will be discussed. Many of the people at the workshop are not necessarily familiar with correctional history and trends. You prepare your notes ahead of time, being sure to include the following: -The origins of the U.S ...continues

Proposed opinion - District of Columbia v. Heller

Prepare a proposed opinion of what you think the Supreme Court will rule in the District of Columbia v. Heller case. It should be rooted in the relevant precedents and literature that properly guide how the case should be decided. Relevant literature and court cases should be cited where appropriate. This is a currently p ...continues

You have been told that you and one of the company senior partners will be attending a US Court of Appeals hearing in the near future.

You have been told that you and one of the company senior partners will be attending a US Court of Appeals hearing in the near future. To prepare you for this visit the partner will e-mail you a list of cases in the news and asks you which of these cases might be heard by the US Court of Appeals during the visit. Explain which ...continues