121. Who Is William Rehnquist
William H. Rehnquist was a lawyer and political figure who severed
the Supreme Court as Associate Justice and later became Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court. During
his early life he entered the United States Air Force and served in World War ...
122. A Guide to Understanding The Separation of Powers
As set forth
by the United States Constitution, branches of Government have been held
separate from each other so as to ensure that no one branch may overtake the
others in pursuit of some abuse of overall power. The Government branches that
fall under thi ...
123. A Short Biography on Justice Anthony M. Kennedy
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is one of the two members of Barack Obama's Supreme Court to receive unanimous approval from the United States Senate after his confirmation hearing, the other being Justice Anton Scalia. Following the retirement of Justice Sandra Da ...
124. A Short Biography on Justice Clarence Thomas
On the list of Supreme Court Justices, Clarence Thomas experienced one of the most controversial nomination hearings. While Justices Scalia and Kennedy faced unanimous approval, the Senate vote which approved Clarence Thomas was very close, with the final vote ...
125. All You Need To Know About Cruel and Unusual Punishment
The Cruel and Unusual Punishment HistoryCruel and unusual punishment refers to the punishment inflicted upon a person to create as much suffering and humiliation on that person as possible. All capital punishments throughout most of the world's recorded histor ...
126. Assembly Explained
The
decisions which the Supreme Court has made on the issue of free assembly refer
back to the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment, which allows for the "right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of ...
127. Due Process Defined
Due process is a right that is guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Due Process Clause of the Amendment states that "no State [shall] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..." With the S ...
128. Fred M. Vinson
During the life of Fred M. Vinson, he served a role in all three branches of the United States Government and was the most prestigious among his political family. An additional six members to the Vinson family held prominent roles in legislation. As a particip ...
129. Judicial Review Explained
One of the
basic rights of the United States Supreme Court, and a primary foundation for
the power which it exercises over the American legal system and the country as
a whole, is the doctrine of judicial review. This power consists of the ability
of the S ...
130. Know The Nature and Role of The SC Justices
The nature and role of Supreme Court Justices is left quite open by the relevant section of the Constitution, Article III, on the issue of "Judicial Powers", as well as a brief reference to the existence of the office of Chief Supreme Court Justice in Article ...