Articles, tagged with "u s constitution", page 4

Definitions, Examples, and Classifications of White-Collar Crimes

The term "white-collar crime" originates with Edwin Sutherland, who gave a speech on the topic to the American Sociological Society in 1939. White-collar crime is criminal activity of a non-violent nature. That said, they are extremely serious and should ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

More Readily Available Access to Education with Satellite Broadband

The location of education inevitably moves depending on how and where we access information. For years schooling was limited to the home. Then with the institutionalization of schools it moved into a public setting. Now education has moved to the virtual ... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt

The Rich Tradition of Inauguration Day in the U.S.

In the United States, whenever a new President is elected, before he formally starts his term and occupies the White House, he has to attend a ceremony called the Inauguration Day. The most important moment in the inauguration ceremony is when the new... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones

Why Is There An Electoral College In The U.S.?

The Electoral College is the mechanism by which Presidents in the United States are actually elected. While quite controversial in its nature, it was chosen by none other than the United States' Founding Fathers and/or framers of the U.S. Constitution as ... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones

Import Information on Travel

Traveling to a different country can be a superb as well as an intricate experience. It's very difficult to be familiar with new language, legal systems and customs for unplanned travelers. You can have a lovely foreign experience with proper planning and... Read >
Author: Albert Garcia

Child Custody Rights Of Mothers And Fathers

These days, the issue on child custody had taken a 180-degree turn when the law no longer believes that mothers should be the first priority in the event of the couple's separation or divorce. Nowadays, decisions on child custody cases are based solely on... Read >
Author: Caksut

John Locke -- Father of the Enlightenment -- Inspires U S Constitution

The social contract theory of John Locke provided the philosophy and source of governing authority for both U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson borrowed freely from Locke's phraseology. John Locke laid out the social contr... Read >
Author: Dennis Woods

The U S Constitution -- John Eidsmoe Falls Short Of Proving It's A Christian Document

According to John Eidsmoe, the U S Constitution was heavily influenced by Christianity. That is the thesis of his book Christianity and the Constitution. Published in 1987 by Baker House, the book is 415 pages in length. The book leads off with a s... Read >
Author: Dennis Woods

The Music Copyright Law of Today's Industry

Authorized by the U.S. Constitution, the government is granted sole power to provide authors and inventors exclusive rights to their respective lyrics, music, and discoveries. Specifically, music copyright laws are generated to protect an authors' music c... Read >
Author: Jesse Sbicca

USA Cheap Travel Deals For Washington DC And Entertainment For Free

The cool thing about finding things to do in Washington DC for free is that it's easy.... there are lots of free things to do. That can make Washington DC a good deal for the frugal traveler. For starters, all of the Smithsonian Museums are free. Accor... Read >
Author: Brad Alexzander

The Basics of Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents

A trademark refers to any forms of marks which are registered to the USPTO. These are names, devices, images, and word identifying any goods which can be produce, manufactured, or natural. Copyright is a way of protecting both unpublished and published... Read >
Author: Chet Lawrence

Insurance Companies Are Exempted From Antitrust Laws - Why?

Senator Chuck Schumer (D, NY) and Patrick Leahey (D, Vermont) seem to be gaining ground in their efforts to pass an amendment to remove insurance companies from the protection of antitrust laws. The ongoing health care overhaul currently being debated ... Read >
Author: marciano guerrero

Law Enforcement, Searches, Seizures, and the Right to Privacy

In 1789 James Madison proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution before the United States Congress. These first ten amendments became law in 1791 when they were ratified by ¾ votes. They are now known as the Bill of Rights. These basic freedoms apply t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Autographed Manuscripts

Old manuscripts are sometimes found in abandon old houses that have not been occupied in years. Antique collectors discover these treasures in their search for a variety of other items. Some of these manuscripts are not so valuable. The valuable ones m... Read >
Author: Heath Hodge

How to Negotiate Bail Bonds in California

There are several bail bond companies in California. All these agencies are licensed by the California Department of Insurance. If you look in your local phone book under bail bonds you will see that these companies have a license number located on their ... Read >
Author: Lawrence Hemsley

User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License