A complete set of discussion on different aspects of American Government with questions and answers.
Discuss the main arguments for and against affirmative action. Has this program worked as it was intended? Why or why not? Many on either side of the debate of Affirmative Action cite whether or not the program is beneficial or …
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What are the major provisions and requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the culmination of over a decade of fervent, passionate protest of the American people to end the segregation and …
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How did the Miranda case change the protections available to those charged with a crime? The Miranda rules, established in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), established that a person must be made aware that he or she has the right to …
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Explain the guarantees provided under the First Amendment. What are the major exceptions to the First Amendment’s guarantees of free speech and press? Perhaps the most notable, and well-known protection of the fifth amendment is the freedom from self-incrimination. This …
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What is the relationship between the Bill of Rights and the Constitution? How does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? The Bill of Rights and the Constitution are essentially the same document. However, the Bill of Rights serves …
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Identify and explain the different types of opinions that are delivered by the Supreme Court. There are three different kinds of opinions that the Supreme Court can produce following any given case. These are the majority, concurring, and dissenting opinions. …
How and when was the concept of judicial review created in the United States? What does it mean? The essential function and importance of the idea of judicial review is that it allows the judiciary to judge upon whether or …
What is the nomination process for federal judges and Supreme Court justices? For the majority of the appointments made in lower federal courts, although it is the duty of the President to appoint these position, most of the appointments and …
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What are the five types of law? Five Types of Law Common law is law that is established by previous decisions, setting precedents for future cases of similar issue. This is an important element of the way that the American …
What are the sources of bureaucratic power in the federal government? What restraints are in position to limit this power? The primary source of the federal bureaucracy’s power is its general size. With a budget that exceeds $4 trillion annually, …
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