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  • Bill of Rights

    As interpreted by the US Supreme Court, the Bill of Rights is the most extensive charter of liberties in the world today. Many other nations observe most of the same rights, but not necessarily in the same way or to the same degree. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, for example, […]

  • Magna Carta

    Legal Materials Pictures and translations of the Magna Carta are posted on the Internet by the National Archives and Records Administration and the British Library. You'll find a print copy in the American Jurisprudence 2d Deskbook. Abstract The Magna Carta (literally, the […]

  • Extradition Treaties

    Because international extradition is not compulsory in case of lack of a formal treaty (at least for the United States traditional point of view -see Extradition History), there are hundreds of bilateral extradition treaties. No country has a network of bilateral treaties that cover all […]

  • Decision-Making Processes

    Literature Review on (Management) Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Bradley J. Best and Jeremy R.T. Lewis provide the following summary about the topic of (Management) Program […]

  • E-Commerce

    Offering E-commerce Solutions and the Electronic Commerce Overview of Significant Legal Trends and Issues for E-Commerce and the Electronic Commerce E-Commerce Law in Developing Countries: An Indian Perspective Paper published by C. M. ABHILASH, C. M. Abhilash, in 2002. Here are the […]

  • Antiterrorism Efforts

    General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]

  • Antiterrorism Efforts

    General Concerns Criticism about anti-terrorism legislation and other measures in the United States, Canada and other countries focussed on three main areas: general concerns about the scope and effectiveness of these initiatives, violations of civil liberties, and invasions of […]

  • Legal Literature

    The Legal History of Legal Literature in English Common LawThis section provides an overview of Legal Literature in English Common Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Legal Literature in English Common Law in the Oxford […]

  • William Rehnquist Chief Justice

    Introduction to William Rehnquist Chief JusticeIn 1986 President Ronald Reagan appointed Rehnquist to replace the retiring Warren E. Burger as the Court's chief justice, a decision that provoked further controversy over Rehnquist's record. After his confirmation Rehnquist guided the…

  • William Rehnquist Early Years

    William Rehnquist: Early YearsIntroduction to William Rehnquist Early YearsWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II (1939-1945) and then completed his undergraduate studies and a master's degree at Stanfo…

  • Terrorism History

    Terrorism History: The French Revolution to World War IIntroduction to Terrorism HistoryUntil the French Revolution (1789-1799), religion provided the main justification for the use of terrorism. This situation changed, however, as nationalism, anarchism, Marxism (see Marx, Karl), …

  • Poll Tax

    Introduction to Poll TaxPoll Tax, term used for a tax levied on an individual, usually as a prerequisite for voting. Poll taxes are the same for all persons subject to them, regardless of their income, property, or other taxes paid (see Taxation).Poll taxes were originally levied on…

  • Invasion of Privacy

    Introduction to Invasion of PrivacyInvasion of Privacy, unlawful surveillance or intrusion into a person's private dwelling with intent to expose or encroach upon that person's private affairs." (1)ResourcesNotes and ReferencesInformation about <a href=&qu…

  • Freedom of Speech History

    Introduction to Freedom of Speech HistoryThe modern concept of freedom of speech emerged gradually during the struggles of the Middle Ages. In England, for example, the struggle for freedom of speech extended from the 16th through the 18th centuries and was a vital part of the larger strugg…

  • Interstate Extradition

    Interstate Extradition Interstate Rendition Clause in the United States In the United States, a uniform law interstate rendition between the states is established by Article 4, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, “which specifies that interstate extradition applies”(1) regardless or irrespective of the nature of the crime.” provides that any person properly charged is subject…