Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 1 Discussion Topic: The Second Amendment The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states that “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. amend. II). The meaning…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 3 Discussion Topic: Equal Pay in the Modern Day Women today are paid, on average, a percentage of every dollar paid to men. This percentage has risen over the years, but pay between genders is still not equal. To help address this unfair and unacceptable wage gap, the…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 2 Discussion Topic: Law for Sale In Citizens United v. FEC, 130 S. Ct. 876 (2010), the Supreme Court ruled that the government may not keep corporations from spending money to support or denounce individual candidates in elections. While business entities may not give money directly to campaigns,…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 4 Discussion Topic: Judicial Selection At the federal court level, judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Federal judges serve for life and are not subject to retention elections. At the state level, some states allow for direct election of judges and some state…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 6 Discussion Topic: Jurisdictional Selection Jurisdiction can create significant issues for businesses that have business dealings in various places. Defending lawsuits in some jurisdictions can be very unfavorable for companies because of a loss of “home field advantage” and cost. A written contract may allow a business to…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 5 Discussion Topic 1: Topic: Procedural Skullduggery Where there is procedure, there is a way to manipulate that procedure in order to achieve a favorable outcome. Read the following articles that illustrate some ways that parties have attempted to bend the rules of civil procedure: Facebook Movie Defamation…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 8 Discussion Topic: Federal vs. State Laws: Up in Smoke? Marijuana sales, primarily for medical use but also recreational sales (in some states), have become big business and an economic boon to many states. Yet at the federal level, marijuana is still a Schedule 1 drug and illegal…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 7 Discussion Topic: Paralegal or Attorney? What constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in your jurisdiction and what are the penalties for unauthorized practice of law? Provide the citation and relevant statutory language. What types of work can both a paralegal and an attorney perform for a client…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 10 Discussion Topic: Reflection Now that you have completed this course, reflect on the outcomes as well as your personal goals for the course. This is not intended to be a mere recap of the course; focus on what you have personally learned and how it will affect…
Question LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence Unit 9 Discussion Topic 1: Silent or Soused Perform research to determine what types of evidence are used to charge someone for driving under the influence in your jurisdiction. What penalties are set for a person who refused to submit to a breathalyzer test? How does a breathalyzer test…
