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Fundamental Principles of US Constitution
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land and serves as the foundation for the American system of government. It is based on several fundamental principles that shape the country's governance and protect the rights of its citizens...
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Stand-Your-Ground Law
A stand-your-ground law is a type of self-defence law that exists in certain US states. These laws allow a person to use force, including deadly force, to defend himself without a legal obligation to retreat first. In other words, he can stand his gr...
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Reconstruction Amendments to US Constitution
The Reconstruction Amendments, consisting of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the US Constitution, were a series of constitutional amendments ratified in the aftermath of the American Civil War. They were intended to address cr...
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Fifteenth Amendment to US Constitution
The Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution is one of the Reconstruction Amendments, along with the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments. It was ratified on February 3, 1870, and it addresses the issue of voting rights, specifically with regard to...
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that aimed to address and eliminate racial discrimination in voting. This Act is considered one of the most important laws in the history of civil rights and played...
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in US history. It was enacted to address racial segregation, discrimination, and inequality, particularly against African Americans. Before the Civil Right...
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Doctrine of Incorporation
The doctrine of incorporation, also known as the doctrine of selective incorporation, is a legal principle in United States constitutional law that determines how and to what extent the protections and provisions of the Bill of Rights apply to state ...
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Fourth Amendment to US Constitution
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most significant and far-reaching amendments in American constitutional history. Ratified on July 9, 1868, it addresses various issues related to civil rights and equal protecti...
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Second Amendment to US Constitution
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights, which were added to the Constitution to protect individual libert...
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Role of Second Amendment in Gun Violence
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms, is often cited in discussions about gun violence in the United States. However, it is important to note that the Second Amendment itself does not inherentl...
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Why Is It Difficult to Implement Gun Control in United States
In the United States, banning people from having access to firearms as a way to reduce gun violence is challenging for several reasons, reflecting the complex nature of the issue and the unique historical and cultural context of the country.Second Am...
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Impact of California Proposition 47 on Crime Rate
California Proposition 47, passed in 2014, aimed to reduce incarceration rates for nonviolent offences by reclassifying certain offences from felonies to misdemeanours. The impact of Proposition 47 on crime rates has been a subject of debate and stud...
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Effects of California Proposition 47
California Proposition 47, commonly known as the Safe Neighbourhoods and Schools Act, has had a significant impact on the state's criminal justice landscape. This ballot initiative, passed in 2014, brought about substantial changes by reclassifying c...
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California Proposition 47
California Proposition 47, also known as the Safe Neighbourhoods and Schools Act, was a ballot initiative that was passed by California voters in November 2014. This proposition made significant changes to the state's criminal justice system by ...
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Jilted Husband Can Sue His Wife’s Lover for Infidel Damages
In the state of North Carolina, a curious legal relic from the past continues to cast its shadow on matters of the heart. Known as heart-balm torts or marital torts, these archaic laws allow a jilted husband the right to sue his wife’s lover for what...
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