181. Right to Bear Arms Explained
Residing
within the Second Amendment of the United States
Constitution, the right to bear arms represents an area of interest that
touches upon various aspects of life. This right specifies an individual's
right to carry and maintain weapons. It ...
182. Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States
The Standard Oil Co. of New
Jersey v. United States of 1911 was a landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court found
the Standard Oil Company guilty of operating a monopoly that eliminated the ability of
other petroleum companies to compete for ...
183. The
The
"War Powers Clause" resides within Article I, Section 8 of the United
States Constitution. This clause sets forth Congress' legal right to declare war
when necessary. In relation to the exercising of war powers, it is estimated
that five known wars hav ...
184. The Basis for Legislative Policy
As the basis for setting forth legislative policy, Congress exists to ensure that laws be placed into circulation. In relation to judicial review, such actions may impose influence upon legislative policy. Two distinct ways include that the Court possesses the ...
185. The Commerce Clause Overview
The Commerce Clause is a list of responsibilities found within the Constitution of the United States. Under the direction of the Supreme Court this Clause states that the U.S. Government has the right to regulate the transactions of commerce between foreign na ...
186. The Fourteenth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment was passed in July 1868 and is one of the so-called Reconstruction Amendments, also including the Thirteenth and Fifteenth, through which Congress enabled its program of rebuilding and reform directed toward the former Con ...
187. The Short Biography of George Washington
From
1789-1797 George Washington served as the first President of the United States
of America. Washington is regarded as the "Father of the United
States" for his numerous achievements, most notably his role as commander
of the Continental Army in the Rev ...
188. The Short Biography of John Jay
John Jay assumed many roles during his life.
Born to a wealthy family of merchants in 1745, he always had a prominent role
in New York City. Documented as the first Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme Court, his political life successfully geared him ...
189. Understanding Abortion
Although terms like holocaust and crucifixion have
no specific subjection in their respective definitions, the weight, history,
and meaning attributed to them has resulted in an unofficial, unconscious
association on the part of the majo ...
190. Understanding Habeas Corpus
Article I of the Constitution provides the right to habeas corpus, through which a person may issue a writ against his or her unlawful detention by a governmental or judicial system to citizens of the United States. The right to habeas corpus is a traditional ...