Category: Constitution
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“We The People”: Preamble of the Constitution
Indeed, the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution were incredibly significant since they indicated the beginning of a new nation and new country. The emphasis on these first words accentuates that the government of the United States as a new country is its citizens. Therefore, it is the people who “ordain and…
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Performative Acts and Gender Constitution
Introduction Butler argues that gender is not a static identity but can be constituted and constructed through the acts and performances, hence, gender depiction is arbitrary and biased depending on cultural, political, and theatrical perceptions. She views sex and gender as quite different entities of self that have been constructed to relate with one another…
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Gil’s Idea of the Paradoxical Body and Gender Constitution and Concerning Black Identity
According to Gil, paradoxical body space is the body part that protrudes into the space (22). The proximity is created between the things in the space and the body. The space is not only created by artists but also by gymnasts who stretch their bodies. Butler argues that gender constitution is based on the strategic…
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Necessary Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most significant amendments to have been enacted, as it guarantees the equal protection of all citizens. This Amendment was passed in 1868, in the aftermath of the Civil War, and has since become a cornerstone…
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Confederation and Constitution in the United States
Table of Contents The Formation and the Advantages of the New Constitution Compromising Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists References The Formation and the Advantages of the New Constitution The federal convention of the United States formed the Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. The Declaration of Independence allowed all the colonies to proclaim themselves as sovereign areas, or…
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Criminal Procedure: the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is included in the Bill of Rights. It protects people against “unreasonable searches and seizures and generally requires the government to obtain a warrant, issued by a judge, upon showing of reasonable, before one’s person, home, or property can be searched” (Lippman, 2013, p. 60). This amendment…
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Inventing the American Constitution
The process of adopting the Constitution was one of the most significant events in the history of the American nation. The Constitution was adopted by the Founding Fathers who are discussed as the most influential figures in the history of the United States. In her book A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution, Carol Berkin…
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Robert A. Dahl’s Analysis of the American Constitution
Table of Contents Introduction Summary of Dahl’s Argument Comparison with the Studied Chapter Personal Thoughts and Assessments Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The American Constitution is one of the documents many citizens do not take for granted. Although some people believe that its framers were inspired, wise, and philosophical, many scholars still question their original intentions.…
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Analysis of the Constitution of Texas
This paper is aimed at examining the systems of checks and balances included in the Constitution of Texas. It should be mentioned that these provisions are supposed to limit the authority of the government and protect the rights of citizens. Much attention should be paid to the examples of these legal mechanisms and the role.…
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Approaches to Understanding the Constitution
The Constitution of the United States as the Supreme Law of the country was designed to determine the univocal point of view about all the basic realities and cases. However, it is not always easy to figure out what is prescribed by the Constitution and how to read it. The purpose of this paper is…