After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that vouchers are constitutional in Zelman v. … Eighteen years later, Blaine Amendments have been declared unconstitutional, in conflict with the Free Exercise Clause of the U.S. Constitution. What are Blaine amendments and why are they historically problematic? Blaine Amendments are controversial state constitutionalRead More →
On this day in 1951, the 22nd Amendment was ratified, limiting the number of terms served by the President. Which Amendment establishes what to do if the president is incapacitated and cant perform his duties? The Twenty-fifth Amendment was an effort to resolve some of the continuing issues revolving aboutRead More →
Various exceptions to free speech have been recognized in American law, including obscenity, defamation, breach of the peace, incitement to crime, “fighting words,” and sedition. What types of speech are not protected by the First Amendment and why? Categories of speech that are given lesser or no protection by theRead More →
The First Amendment only prohibits Congress – the legislative branch of the United States government – from abridging the right to free speech. … The First Amendment does not prohibit private individuals, companies and employers from restricting speech. Who is responsible for censoring? What is the FCC’s Responsibility? The FCCRead More →
The Second Amendment was part of the Bill of Rights that was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. This amendment protects the rights of citizens to “bear arms” or own weapons such as guns. … They think this will help prevent shootings and keep criminals and mentally illRead More →
Passed by Congress in 1947, and ratified by the states on February 27, 1951, the Twenty-Second Amendment limits an elected president to two terms in office, a total of eight years. However, it is possible for an individual to serve up to ten years as president. Why didn’t George WashingtonRead More →
A wiretap warrant must be authorized under section 185 and 186 of the Criminal Code. Every application by the police for a wiretap warrant must: Be made in writing to a judge of a superior court of criminal jurisdiction. … When they would like the wiretap and for how long.Read More →