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to be a background check for gun purchases from any professional dealers, the debate on gun control changed greatly. This would be partially due to the steps of the Supreme Court when it changed from its past stance on the 2nd Amendment with it’s verdicts in two major cases, District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. Chicago (2010). For a long time, the federal judiciary held the opinion that the 2nd Amendment remained among the few provisions of the Bill of Rights that did not fall under…
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Kevin DosSantos Government, Per. B Mrs. Hartley 16 December 2012 Understanding the 9 Supreme Court Justices In the Supreme Court there are nine justices. These justices’ can be classified as either a Liberal justice or a Conservative justice, or even both, which is known as a moderate justice. These nine Supreme Court Justices are, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, Elena Kagen, and Sonia…
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One case to look at in order help show Justice Alito’s judicial philosophy is McDonald v. Chicago, Illinois being that it’s a case that heavily relies upon the constitution, notably the 2nd and the 14th amendments. The case is originally set up via a previous ruling of District of Columbia v. Heller, which protected right to bear arms for the purpose of self-defense, in response to D.C.’s law, banning firearms in the home. Due to this ruling, the people of the Chicago suburb Oak Park sued the city…
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laws. Several cases have brought up the issue of whether the requirements and restrictions that gun control laws impose such as, what guns can be used, who can use them, and where they can be used are a violation of this amendment. Based on my research, I believe that all citizens should have the right to bear a gun regardless of service in militia, but gun regulations that are reasonable to ensure public safety do not violate an individual’s second amendment. District of Columbia v. Heller could…
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Gideon v. Wainwright was a case in 1963 that dealt with the sixth amendment. Gideon was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a misdemeanor, which is a felony under Florida law. The Supreme court ruled that any person forced into court has to be appointed counsel for a fair trial even if they are too poor to get a lawyer. Another case was Johnson v. Zerbst in 1938 in which the petitioner, Johnson, had been convicted in federal court of creating and selling…
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The Supreme Court 2/8/13 The Supreme Court plays a complex role in our system of government and as a result, is perhaps the most misunderstood branch. Its’ justices hold a great deal of power and yet must rely on Congress and the President to enforce their decisions. This paradoxical conundrum is only one of the factors that set the Court apart. Its unique nature invites confusion into not only its purpose but where it fits in with the other two branches. The Supreme Court acts…
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the court case District of Columbia v. Heller surfaced after Dick Heller was refused by the District to register his handgun. Heller however won the case and was allowed to register it. The reasoning was that "The operative clause’s text and history demonstrate that it connotes an individual right to keep and bear arms" (District of Columbia v. Heller – Case Brief Summary). This was determined by the Supreme Court, which still plays a key role in the debate today.…
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adding new states to the union, guarantees each state a republican form of government, and ensures protection against invasion or domestic violence.The Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties entered into by the United States are the supreme law of the land. This is known as the supremacy clause.The Constitutional Convention began deliberations on May 25, 1787. The delegates were generally convinced that an effective central government with a wide range of enforceable powers must replace…
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was born on June 23, 1948. He grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He was educated at the College of the Holy Cross. He later attended Yale law School. Justice Thomas was nominated by President Ronald Reagan. He has been serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since October 23, 1991. He was chosen to replace Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, he is the second African American…
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Loophole). In order to put a stop to these unfair transactions at gun shows the loopholes need to be closed by creating a fixed gun checks in the United States. In the court case McDonald v. Chicago, U.S. Supreme Court considered whether the 2nd Amendment right to carry firearms applies to states. In a five-four split decision, the McDonald Court held that an individual's right to keep and bear arms is incorporated and applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The 14th amendment…
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