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Highest U.S. Court Examines, Interprets Constitutional Right

Bridget Hunter — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:24:21 GMT

The right of U.S. citizens to keep and bear arms cannot be denied by state or local governments, the Supreme Court rules, but also declares the right can be regulated without violating the U.S. Constitution. Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for the majority, says the government must protect constitutional rights.

Guantanamo Detainees Win Right to Challenge Their Detention

Bridget Hunter — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:30:29 GMT

Individuals detained as illegal combatants in the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have a constitutional right to challenge their detention, the U.S. Supreme Court rules. President Bush says his administration will study the decision to determine whether new legislation is needed.

Four Congressional Committees Hold Hearings on War in Iraq

Bridget Hunter — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:26:46 GMT

When four congressional committees recently questioned U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus on progress in Iraq, Congress was exercising its oversight authority. In hearings, committee members collect information to improve their own knowledge and that of the American public on issues of national interest.

Right to Dissent a Cherished American Freedom

Bridget Hunter — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:05:26 GMT

Families and school tours visiting the nation’s capital during spring vacation are treated to an example of direct political action as protestors against the Iraq War mingled with throngs of tourists and residents. Political protests and nonviolent civil disobedience are time-honored traditions in the American exercise of free speech.

The Articles of Confederation

Bridget Hunter — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:59:43 GMT

James Madison and the Virginia Plan

Bridget Hunter — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:58:20 GMT

The Great Compromise and Other Compromises

Bridget Hunter — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:53:30 GMT

How the Federalist Papers Persuaded a Nation

Bridget Hunter — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:56:40 GMT

Checks and Balances

Bridget Hunter — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:51:51 GMT

Congress

Bridget Hunter — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:14:50 GMT

Introduction to the Bill of Rights

Bridget Hunter — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:54:11 GMT

An Adaptable Document

Bridget Hunter — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:50:20 GMT