Essays Tagged: "petition"

American Freedom

ing the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.' Since the early history of our country, the pr ...

(10 pages) 550 2 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

An Analysis of a quotation

t possible way.While there are many different types of prayers, the most common type is a prayer of petition. These are prayers that ask God to do something or to give something that are truly desired ... erson's life. He carefully considers these prayers in light of how each alternative will affect the petitioner's life and the lives of those around them. Then, in His divine wisdom He responds to thes ...

(2 pages) 61 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Linguistics

Independent Adoption vs. Agency-Assisted Adoption. Description of both types of adoption, gives pros and cons for each type, better informs people about state regulations regarding adoption.

less they have been judicially deprived of custody or declared unfit.The party wishing to adopt, or petitioner, must bring a petition of adoption before the proper state court. The petition must conta ... n the consents of the necessary parties, as well as other information. Most states require that the petitioner be an adult, although there is generally no requirement that he or she be married. If the ...

(10 pages) 221 0 4.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Freedom in America. Speaks of t he freedom of speech, color, religion, cencorship etc..

ing the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.' Since the early history of our country, the pr ...

(10 pages) 499 1 4.0 Dec/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Freedom Of Expression

ing the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'1 Since the early history of our country, the p ...

(10 pages) 276 0 3.2 Aug/1995

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Capital Punishment - The Death Penalty

ericans are in favor of the death sentence. That is a clear majority. So called experts are free to petition grievances and speak freely according to our constitution. But the fact of the matter is se ...

(2 pages) 74 0 5.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty

The Destruction of 1st Amendment Rights In Our Schools

ing the freedom of speech; or of the press; or the right ofthe people peaceably to assemble, and to petition thegovernment for a redress of grievances.these freedoms (commonly called the freedom of ex ...

(4 pages) 89 0 4.3 May/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

Freedom Of Speech. Describes the 1st Amendment, particularly freedom of speech, and why it is important.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." The most important of the rights listed in the ...

(1 pages) 260 1 3.1 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

this is a reaction essay to a section of the annals of america. It is a reaction to a speech by sammuell davies about fighting for one's country

rush of recruits that some had to be turned away. (annals 25) Davies wrote this document in 1778 to petition for more volunteers in the militia so that they could fight alongside the British to defend ...

(4 pages) 32 0 4.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Censorship of Huckleberry Finn??

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".1.Many people claim that the book is racist, be ...

(2 pages) 60 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Freedom of Speech.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.-The United States Constitution. 1st AmendmentTh ... ystem. The pamphlets urged "Do not submit to intimidation" but advised only peaceful action such as petitioning to repeal the Conscription Act4. Schenck was charged with conspiracy toviolate the Espio ...

(12 pages) 559 4 4.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

An essay on censorship in student media and the different levels of censorship allowed by the Tinker and Hazelwood standards.

ress, freedom to choose and observe any religion, the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to petition the government. Through and in the name of the first amendment' s protection of the press, ...

(4 pages) 58 0 5.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

"Oedipus the king".

willingly do anything to help you, indeed I should be heartless were I to stop my ears, to general petition such as this". The priest is the first character the audience is introduced to in the play ...

(5 pages) 91 0 0.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The First Amendment/censorship.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.The First Amendment allows U.S. citizens to prac ... r a redress of grievances.The First Amendment allows U.S. citizens to practice their own religions, petition the government, hold meetings, speak as they choose and print what they see fit in their pr ...

(8 pages) 247 1 4.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

The First Amendment.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.-- The First Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionS ... ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." There are many things that I can say about thi ...

(9 pages) 198 0 1.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

This essay is an examination of two articles of the early atomic age.

nt has been questioned. This can be pungently seen in a comparison between the "Chicago Scientists' Petition to the President, July 17, 1945" and the "White House Press Release on Hiroshima, August 6, ... es question the very morality of the use and possession of nuclear weapons.The "Chicago Scientists' Petition to the President" is a letter written by the developers of the atomic bomb and the letter a ...

(4 pages) 41 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Science Essays

The essay is about the Alien and Sedition Acts.

ment states that Congress must not interfere with freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Although the Congress was not supposed to interfere with specific freedoms, it was still t ...

(4 pages) 67 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Privacy issues related to government uses of satellite Echelon.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II reads, A well regulated militia, b ...

(8 pages) 209 5 4.1 Nov/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

The Establishment Clause relation of religion and government.

ng the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." To summarize that up, Congress must not interf ... arize that up, Congress must not interfere with freedom of religion, speech or press, assembly, and petition.Two clauses in the First Amendment guarantee freedom of religion. The two clauses are estab ...

(2 pages) 91 0 4.2 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Freedom of Speech vs. Racism

sible arguments for both positions.Freedom of speech, of the press, of association, of assembly and petition is set of guarantees, protected by the First Amendment, comprises what we refer to as freed ...

(3 pages) 279 13 4.4 Dec/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights