Abstract This paper addresses three potential new amendments to the constitution. The first of the amendments discussed addresses school prayer. The second and third amendments discussed address term limits for both members of Congress and for the United States president. The final amendment proposed seeks to overturn Amendment 22 that limits a president to two terms of four years in office. It also proposes that a president be elected of one term of 9 years, with a provision that congress may remove the president and call for a new election after the president has served at least three years in office.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Amendment Number 28 Congressional Term Limits
Discussion
Amendment -33
Conclusion
From the Paper "This amendment attempts to satisfy two very different groups of people who have conflicting ideas about school prayer. On one hand, it allows individuals and groups to conduct public prayer in a public school setting. On the other hand, it still protects the separation of church and State that is part of the first Constitutional Amendment in the Bill of Rights. (Bill of Rights) It appears that the majority of people want prayer returned to public school. A survey by the Pittsburgh Courier received a significantly large positive response to the question "Should prayer be returned to public schools.""
Abstract This paper examines the effect of the Wright Amendment on Southwest Airlines. It explains that the Wright Amendment is a part of federal air transportation law in the United States that places arbitrary restrictions on common carrier air passenger traffic to and from Love Field in Dallas. The author explores why Southwest Airlines was against the Amendment.
From the Paper "The Wright Amendment was a special interest addition to a major bill dealing with the airline industry that was enacted in the late ..."
Abstract This paper presents a history of the Fourth Amendment. The paper defines the Fourth Amendment, explains what it entails from a legal perspective what it entails and discusses the history of search and seizure Legality.
From the Paper "The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads as follows: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. The Fourth Amendment protects the right of the people to be secure against..."
Abstract This paper provides a discussion of the history, creation and ratification of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This Amendment repealed prohibition, and allowed the sale and consumption of alcohol to resume in the United States. The social climate in the era leading up to prohibition is discussed, as well as the results of prohibition. Some holes in the 21st Amendment are discussed in view of our current century. The author, however, concludes that the U.S. Constitution remains a living document that is capable of responding to changes in American society.
From the Paper "During 1933, laws were passed in 43 states that provided for conventions in that or the following year (with the exceptions of Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Dakota) (Livingston 211). During the same year conventions were held in thirty-eight states of which thirty-seven ratified the amendment and one (South Carolina) rejected it. The thirty-sixth ratification was received in the late afternoon of December 5, 1933 and the certificate was issued by the Secretary of State less than an hour later (Livingston 211).
On December 6, 1933, the thirty-seventh ratification was received from Maine; as a result, it required less than eleven months after its submission to the states for the amendment to be ratified by the requisite three-fourths and the ill-fated experiment of national prohibition ended (Livingston 211). One of the reasons the process went so smoothly may have been based on a misconception among lawmakers at the time. For example, in his essay, "No More 'Cherry-Picking,'" Aaron Nielson (2004) reports that the 21st Amendment achieved the required votes in each house of Congress without causing much substantive debate, most likely because the majority of Congressmen at the time considered section one of the amendment, the simple repeal of constitutional Prohibition, as being its main thrust: "It seems that sections two and three of the Amendment were seen as being primarily procedural sections, necessary to support and implement section one" (Nielson 281). The implications of that fateful misperception have come back to haunt legislators today, particularly as they apply to section two."
Abstract This paper examines the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution under the Bill of Rights. The author points out that this amendment prohibits unlawful searches and seizures on the part of the government and is aimed at protecting the security and privacy of individual citizens from government intrusions. The paper reviews the amendment and suggests some contemporary challenges to its authority.
From the Paper "Anyone who has ever watched any of the number of courtroom dramas broadcast on television these days will have heard of the Fourth Amendment. For lawyers, it seems to be a phrase tossed around with ease with the likes of probable cause and unlawful search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution constitutes one of the most important elements of the modern American justice system, but is one part that is not so well understood by the general populace. Additionally, the increasing number of electronic crimes via computers and the Internet has made the Fourth Amendment even more difficult to understand and appropriately apply for citizens and lawmakers alike."
Describes a policy, adopted by Stanford Students, which restricts certain types of free speech and examines whether this policy conflicts with the first amendment or is a just application of John Stuart Mill's harm principle.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 26.95
Abstract Stanford Students adopted a policy that made personally vilifying expressions an offense subject to penalties. The policy described outlawed expressions as "…words or non-verbal symbols…commonly understood to convey direct and visceral hatred or contempt for human beings on the basis of their sex, race, color, handicap, religion, or national or ethnic origin. This paper examines whether this policy should be ruled a violation of the First Amendment's right to free speech or whether it is a legitimate application of John Stuart Mill's harm principle.
Abstract This paper discusses how the United States Supreme Court has heard only five cases in relation to the Second Amendment to the Constitution. These cases include US v. Cruikshank, Presser v. Illinois, Miller v. Texas, US v. Miller, and Lewis v. US. In 1876 US v. Cruikshank was brought before the Supreme Court. The paper reviews the case of 1876, when U.S. v. Cruikshank was brought before the Supreme Court. The Court held that it was not an individual's right to "bear arms", that the ability of citizens to carry weapons was intended to address the need of the states to form a militia for the purpose of protecting the population.
Abstract This paper examines David Gergen's article which is very much in favor of home schooling. The paper discusses whether home schooling is good for the child's social development and whether a child who does not go to a regular school system is missing out.
From the Paper "The rise of homeschooling is one of the most significant social trends of the past half-century. This reemergence of what is in fact an old practice has occurred for a distinctly modern reason a desire to wrest control from the education bureaucrats and reestablish the family as central to a child's learning. David Gergen writes about the phenomenon of home schooling in his essay titles No Place Like Home."
Abstract This paper discusses the home building industry, including a brief history of this industry, an industry overview, and a SWOTT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, and Trends) analysis of the industry. It also addresses the impact of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The paper details three economic indicators.
Home Building History
Home Building Overview
Strengths and Weaknesses
Unemployment Rate
Gross Domestic Product
Recommendations
Housing Starts
Personal Income
Recommendations
Interest Rates
Inflation
Interest Rates versus Inflation
Recommendations
Conclusion
From the Paper "The home building industry has been around for many years. The design, shape, and style of homes have changed over time. The industry is quite different than it was many years ago. When people first began to build they did not layout and draw plans and specs for their home. The first homes were built with one or two rooms in the entire house. Today, they average home has over 6 rooms, When home building first started there was no set rules and regulations that builders had to follow, now we have organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration who helps set construction regulations for the home building industry. We also have NAHB (National Association Home Builders), which was started in 1942. The NAHB works with the state and local agencies to help establish government and legislature for home builders as well as establish affordable housing for everyone."
Abstract This paper examines the effect of British imperial policy on home rule for Ireland. It analyzes the Home Rule question in 1886 and the broader issue of the structure and character of the British Empire. The paper explores dissension and conflict on the issue. It explains how the Irish form of government is modeled on the British parliamentary system. The author offers background of the formation of the British Empire and England's resistance to home rule for Ireland.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the barriers to achieving home ownership in the United States. The writer describes the importance to the majority of Americans that lies in the purchase of a home. The writer also mentions the large expense required for such an investment. In this paper, the writer discusses programs that can help individuals in their dream of buying a home.
From the Paper "The American Dream is associated with home ownership. A primary residence is the most expensive purchase that most Americans make and for most Americans it is also their single largest investment. It is also a long-term investment with home loans typically written for years and there are significant tax benefits and benefits that accrue to the individual, the community and the economy as a whole. Yet for all of its importance to the United States as a nation and for individuals there exist significant ... "
Abstract This paper shows the balance between the negative and positive aspects of public schools. Similarly, it reflects that home schooling provides an ideal atmosphere for a child under close supervision but has certain limitations too.The biggest advantage the home schools offer is the protection from the violence, sex, drugs and other social ills that is now a common phenomenon in the public schools. The public schools may be infested with serious problems, but they are still indispensable to the intellectual, emotional and psychological growth of young minds. The intellectual growth at homes and social grooming at public schools are shown to be equally important. Both these options provided are shown to provide endless opportunities to learn and grow.
From the Paper "Education is most important facet of any society. Educated youth is an asset which contributes to progress, development and evolution of civilization. Human beings are naturally blessed with enormous potentials. Education is the knowledge of putting one's potentials to maximum use. When we think of education, the first thing which comes to our minds is the educational institution or the school. Since centuries, the most common form of getting formal education is through Public Schools. However, it has been observed that in last two to three decades, the Public School education is going down the slope. There are numerous questions raised as to the quality of education being imparted and the illicit extra-curricular activities the students are indulging while attending Public Schools. Parents are now getting apprehensive of sending their children to Public Schools and are forced to think of safe alternatives."
Abstract "This paper discusses and outlines a couple's plan for building their dream home. The couple hires a project management company to create a Home Building Project Implementation Plan (PIP). The plan contains the following subsections: executive summary, scope statement, assumptions, constraints, work breakdown structure, network design, responsibility assignment, budget plan, schedule plan, issue and change management plan, quality specifications, project dependencies, project metrics, human resources requirements, and resource planning Gantt chart."
From the Paper "Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe have decided to build their dream home and have requested the project management services of Home Builders' Inc (HBI). HBI helps owners to organize and plan the designing, financing and constructing through project management tools for home-building construction. The major participants involved in the Home Sweet Home project include Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe, architects, engineers, financial institution and builders who hire subcontractors for structural, mechanical, electrical and other specialty work."
Abstract This paper examines the costs or effects of home schooling as opposed to other forms of day schooling education. It looks specifically at students with health or educational problems (special needs) and developmental issues (teenagers). The creative outlets for home schooled students, such as sports teams or programs are also considered. The overall tone of the paper suggests caution when considering home schooling, especially for children with special needs.
From the Paper "Home schooling, although a small percent of the U.S. educational experience, is regardless a significant option to analyze. Although there may be many reasons why parents decide to educate their own children, there may be cases where this is not the best alternative. In dealing with a wide variety of students and their developmental and educational needs, there may be times when home schooling can prove less effective than going to school, especially when professional aid is required. One central and current educational debate involves the correct assessment and pedagogy regarding students with learning or developmental disabilities. Such students with special needs need appropriate care in order to be taught effectively. Without training, this might not be possible in an home school environment and related research suggests that "parents, when assisted by professionals, can be effective instructors of children with handicaps . . . however, home schooling is usually carried out by parents without professional..."
Abstract This paper examines the historical development of Home Depot's notoriously effective corporate culture. More than that, the paper also looks carefully at the sort of behavior that this kind of culture engenders in employees. In particular the paper argues that the cult-like environment within the Home Depot franchise elevates to messianic status the company's original founders and creates a family atmosphere which at least if the company retention rates are any indication seems to convince many employees that being at Home Depot is where they want to be.
From the Paper "It may be said with a fair degree of confidence that few American businesses have progressed so rapidly from modest beginnings to spectacular success in quite the same way as Home Depot. With this in mind, the following paper will explore how this organization created its vaunted corporate culture and this paper will also explore the sort of behavior this corporate culture nurtures in employees. As will soon become apparent, Home Depot's organizational culture is a direct outgrowth of the personalities of its original owners Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank - which is both good and perhaps more than a little bad. In any case, the slightly more than quarter-century that Home Depot has been in business has been a time in which the organization has relentlessly pursued the nourishment of a peculiar culture."
