Since the Declaration many of the states adopted their own "constitutions", other maintained reliance on their colonial charters. ... Between the time of signing and spring of 1790, there were many debates in order to get all the states to agree to the new document. ... In the middle of Washington's stay the 11th amendment was added to the constitution. ... Part II: Describe the changes in government [structure] and politics [who votes, how, why, and for what, and how the parties form and operate] from the rise of Jacksonian Democracy through the Civil War. With the election of Pres...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Since its ratification in 1788 there have been 27 amendments to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments, adopted in 1791 and known collectively as the Bill of Rights, established a number of individual liberties, including speech, religion, the press, and the rights of the criminally accused. ... The judicial branch The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court of the United States, which interprets the Constitution and federal legislation. ... UNITED KINGDOM Central government The main elements of the government are the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary, with some over...

• Word Count: 3105
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Currently there are 89 district courts in 50 states (at least one per state), one in the District of Columbia, and one in Puerto Rico. ... A grand jury may be called to decide whether there is evidence that a crime has been committed. ... Article I, Sections 2-4 lay out how this bicameral system should be formed. ... At present time there is a total membership of 435. ... They have restricted time for debate, members are restricted to one major committee, and House Leaders have many formal powers. ...

• Word Count: 4055
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• Grade Level: High School

There are a variety of advantages and disadvantages both statutory and constitutional for Australia to enact an Australian Bill of Rights but the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages hence Australia would be a better place without a bill of rights. ... The Courts have developed a power to review the administrative actions of the executive arm of government, in the same way that the High Court of Australia is able to review legislation alleged to be based on the constitutional powers of Section 51 of the Australian Constitution. ... There are limited rights of access to the court fo...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

We understand how potentially crippling terrorism is. ... How could someone have done this? ... Congress spent little time reviewing this bill, while many Americans knew nothing of it. ... How a warrant was used and what was attained after a warrant is not required to be reported to the FISA. ...

• Word Count: 4145
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