Judicial Review-Branch of Government   Write an essay of 500-750 words that compares and contrasts the Supreme Court’s role, and the issues that arise when the Supreme Court is interpreting a law passed by Congress as compared to actions taken by the executive branch of government.   A minimum of one to two resources are […]

The Role of the Judicial System in the United States: Separation of Powers   Write an essay of 250-500-words that explains the legal concept of separation of powers between the three branches of the U.S. government. Give your opinion as to whether or not you think this is an effective process and why you feel […]

The Role of the Judicial System in the United States   Write an essay of 250-500-words that discusses the role of the judicial system in the United States today. Discuss the historical context of the judicial system and whether you think our founding fathers contemplated the role the judicial system would have in modern times. […]

Define judicial review. Discuss in 750-1,000 words how the courts interpret this concept and how it has evolved. Discuss whether you think judicial review, as it is interpreted by the courts today, gives too much power to the judicial branch, is too limited in its scope, or strikes the right balance. Give your opinion as […]

DQ1 Explain checks and balances and how that applies to judicial review. Do you think judicial review gives the judicial branch more power than the other branches of government? Why or why not?   DQ2 Compare and contrast the viewpoint of the Federalists with that of Jefferson’s view of the power of the federal courts. […]

DQ1 Explain the difference between the rational basis test and the strict scrutiny test and how each impacts the burden of proof.   DQ2 What kinds of classifications do you think the Supreme Court should examine based on the 14th Amendment? Are there any classifications that the court has not reviewed that you think should […]

DQ1 Explain the difference between substantive due process and procedural due process. Give examples of both.   DQ2 Why do you think the Supreme Court moved so slowly in extending the due process clause to the states?

What is the difference between an agonist, partial agonist, antagonist and inverse agonist? Use an example of a psychiatric drug from each category explaining the mechanism of action.   Your discussion boards will be graded according to the following grading rubric:   Substantive answer to each post with references 4pts   *Substantive answers/posts to demonstrate […]

Judicial Review   Define judicial review. Discuss in 750-1,000 words how the courts interpret this concept and how it has evolved. Discuss whether you think judicial review, as it is interpreted by the courts today, gives too much power to the judicial branch, is too limited in its scope, or strikes the right balance. Give […]

The Separate But Equal Doctrine   Write an essay of 250-500 words in which you discuss whether or not there is any rationale for a separate but equal doctrine. Is there any part of society in which such a doctrine could be fairly implemented?   Include an introduction, conclusion, and title page.   A minimum […]