Skeet Shooting & Pollution
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This 9 page paper focuses on a legal case concerning The Long Island Soundkeeper Fund and The New York Coastal Fishermen's Association v. The New York Athletic Club. The case addressed environmental issues and was under the Clean Water Act umbrella. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Skeet.wps

The Origins Of The U.S. Constitution
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This 15 page overview explores the origins of the Constitution. Included are references to John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu who supported the theory of civic humanism. Also discussed is the applicability of earlier documents such as the Magna Carter and the Mayflower Compact. A discussion of constitutional amendments and how concepts have changed over time is also included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Consorig.wps

Personal Property & The Constitution
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A 6 page paper looking at James W. Ely, Jr.,'s book The Guardian of Every Other Right, together with Charles Reich's article 'The New Property.' The paper looks at the issue of property rights from a historical standpoint, concluding with Reich's ominous warning that the government has invisibly robbed us of the most precious property we have -- our independence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Persprop.wps

The 14th Amendment and Women's Rights
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A 7 page paper discussing the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer discusses the context of this amendment in current times as it relates to equality, women's rights, relevant social programs, etc; It is ultimately concluded that although the 14th amendment is the first step towards social reform, and equal rights for all citizens, it will be a long time before those discriminated against -- women, homosexuals, blacks, and other minorities -- are truly considered equal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 14tham.rtf

U.S. Constitution / Book Reviews
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6 page comparison of two texts dealing with the U.S. constitution; 'The Clash of Issues' by Burkhart, Krislov and Lee and 'Democracy Under Pressure' by Cummings and Wise. Authors touch on such subjects as the framework of democracy, the Federal system, American Civil liberties, and political parties.
Filename: Constbok.wps

The Challenges to the 1996 Telecommunications Act
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A 4 page review of the problems confronting the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Outlines the intent of the Act as being deregulation, increased competition, and lowered cost to consumer. Notes the problems confronting its implementation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPtelCoC.wps

The Telecommunications Decency Act / Industry & Politics
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A 7 page research paper on The Telecommunications Decency Act of 1996. The writer focuses specifically upon how this legislation is affecting the telecommunication industry itself. Phone company break-ups and new standards are discussed. Political arguments are made that the debate over communications policy is restricted to elites and those with serious financial stakes in the outcome. It does not reflect well on the caliber of U.S. participatory democracy, but it is capitalist democracy at its best. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Teleact.wps