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Habeas Corpus, 2004.
Explores the history of Habeas Corpus.
5,893 words (approx. 23.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 152.95
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This paper looks at the history of Habeas Corpus and the role it plays in the law today. It looks at how the scope of Habeas Corpus has changed over time, what Habeas Corpus came to mean in English courts, and what it meant to the U.S. founding fathers when they included it in the Constitution. The paper then focuses on the history of Habeas Corpus in the U.S. by looking at how the Civil War, World War II, and Supreme Court rulings have affected and influenced its implementation. The paper also looks at limitations of Habeas Corpus and how Supreme Court rulings regarding Habeas Corpus have also affected the United States form of government.
Outline
The Start of Habeas Corpus
Early Beginnings
American Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus Act
Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus Defined
The Great Writ
Judiciary Act of 1789
Suspension of Habeas Corpus
Suspension by Lincoln
Testing the Issue
Seizing Power
After the Civil War
Resolution in 1924
Influence on World War II
Expansion in 1942
Abuse of the Writ
Total Exhaustion
1991 Decision
Limitations
Death Penalty and the Supreme Court
Effect on the Government
The Court's Decision
California and HR 4167
Handling of Habeas Corpus Proceedings
California Habeas Corpus Resource Center
Requirements for Habeas Counsel
2255's Original Purpose
Delay in Finality
Modern Day Sense
From the Paper
"Habeas corpus was first introduced in England in 1215 when the Magna Carta was written. When habeas corpus was first used, it had a limited range. Over time the scope expanded due to jurisdictional disputes between the superior courts and local courts of England. Habeas corpus cum causa was the form of habeas corpus used by the courts which "compelled the sheriff to produce the prisoner who was the subject of the courts' jurisdictional dispute (Orye, law review)." A series of crucial cases which began with the Case of the Five Knights and concluded with the Chamber's Case questioned the "validity of commitments, previously an incidental effect of the writ, making it a major object (Orye, law review).""
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President Lincoln and Habeas Corpus, 2004.
An overview of President Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War.
7,209 words (approx. 28.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 174.95
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This paper examines President Lincoln's suspension of the writ of habeas corpus throughout the Civil War. Habeas corpus is the right not to be held or imprisoned without being charged and given a trial. It looks at how Lincoln suspended the right in varying degrees throughout the war and used as a way to protect the Union from insurgents within. It explores how some have charged Lincoln with dictatorship and circumventing the Constitution for doing this. The paper takes on the argument that Lincoln was acting justly and in the best interest of his country. The paper explains each act of suspension, outlines what caused the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the Act that suspended the writ and what the stipulations were, and also what the outcome was. In addition, it examines the some arrests under the suspension, popular opinion, and the opinion of a Supreme Court judge. The thesis is that President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus for the good of the nation and to protect it from those who wished to do the government harm, and in doing so, held this nation together in its most trying time.
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Lincoln Acts to Protect the Capitol
Getting a Hold on Suspending Habeas Corpus
The Policy Questioned
Lincoln Answers for His Actions
Expanding the Suspension
Congress Supports the President
Lincoln Defends His Policy
Habeas Corpus Suspended Nationwide
The Last Suspension Proclamation
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"As the American Civil War began to come to a rolling boil President Lincoln was faced not only with rebels in the South but insurgents within the Union as well. There was no question how to deal with the rebels in the South who took up arms against the government. But those in the North who attacked their government in other ways were another, more difficult issue. One effective way to deal with these insurgents was to detain them for their own safety and for the safety of the nation. But many times this proved difficult because the insurgents could not be formally charged and without being formally charge the writ of habeas corpus allows them not to be detained."
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Habeas Corpus - Civil Liberty or Civil Right, 2008.
An analysis of civil liberties and civil rights and which of them applies to habeas corpus.
3,137 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper explores the origins and history of habeas corpus, from its roots that predate the Magna Carta through to the present day, where it is being employed to the benefit of hundreds that wrongly languish in prison. The paper also explains the distinction between civil right and civil liberty and discusses which applies to habeas corpus. Lastly, the paper looks at the historic ups and downs of habeas corpus and discusses its unique place in the Constitution, separate from provisions contained in the Bill of Rights.
From the Paper
"Rights and liberties need to be at their strongest when public support is at its weakest. Civil rights are decreed by law, civil liberties are God given, and the actions of legislatures are inevitably governed by the politics of the time. Habeas corpus is a civil liberty included among the "self evident truths" of the Declaration of Independence, and alone one of the civil liberties that can be suspended by acts of the government during times of crisis. The president judged by history as one of the best, sought to suspend these liberties in time of extreme crisis in the nation's young history. It was circumvented to increase support during a world war, to intern "dangerous" citizens during another, and to grant due process rights to perpetrators of the war for the new millennium. It is now freeing hundred of wrongly convicted people of a crime. The future of habeas corpus is uncertain in the short term, but solid in the future as all inalienable rights bestowed upon the common man by his creator."
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Habeas Corpus, 2004.
A discussion of Abraham Lincoln's suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper examines Abraham Lincoln's actions regarding habeas corpus during the Civil War. The paper describes how Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus so that anti-Unionists might be summarily arrested. The paper presents various cases of arrests and imprisonments that occurred due to Lincoln's actions. Civil rights issues are discussed as are reactions to Lincoln's suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.
From the Paper
"Abraham Lincoln's suspension of the writ of habeas corpus was considered by some to be the act of a traitor. Habeas corpus protects individuals from arbitrary imprisonment by the government and is for all intents and purposes, a right provided by the Constitution. Lincoln's suspension raised questions about civil rights that ring familiar in light of the Patriot Act. While Lincoln defended his actions as preventative measures when the country was in a time of war, many individuals challenged his decision. In a historical context, Lincoln's action was not a coup d'etat, but rather an act intended to prevent tension that existed within the country from growing out of control."
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"Habeas Corpus", 2005.
A review of Alan Bennett's "Habeas Corpus".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 28.95
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The paper reviews the play "Habeas Corpus" by British playwright Alan Bennett. This two acts play, written in 1973 and set in the 1960s explores homosexuality.
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"Habeas Corpus", 2005.
A theatrical review of the play "Habeas Corpus" by Alan Bennett.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 28.95
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The paper discusses "Habeas Corpus", a comedy written in the early 1970s by a British playwright Alan Bennett. The play is set in the 1960s Britain, the era of sexual revolution and turmoil in society. The play is set up in a typical British town in the 1960s. The paper analyzes how, on the surface it is a farce about sexual relations, and when it was first shown in the early 1970s, it must have been somewhat daring, even scandalous.
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Lincoln's Wartime Actions: An Example of the Tyranny of the Executive, 2005.
Argues that Abraham Lincoln's Civil War suspension of the writ of habeas corpus represents a quintessential example of the breakdown of separation of powers and checks and balances.
3,137 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper shows that the danger of tyrannical abuses of power that had once so deeply concerned the Anti-Federalists was realized by Abraham Lincoln's abuses of his executive power that took place during the American Civil War. The paper argues that the most important of these was his suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. Other actions that may have exceeded the limits of presidential authority included the closing of mail services to publications considered to be treasonous, the imprisonment of individuals who had merely exercised their First Amendment rights to free speech by publicly opposing the war and Lincoln's actions, and several financial arrangements in support of the war, such as paying civilians a total of $2 million to assist in military recruiting. The paper explains that under the Constitution, Congress rather than the president has the authority to declare war and to control the mails, the military and the purse.
From the Paper
"During the critical formation stages of our government, several issues on which many of the Founding Fathers disagreed still demanded to be resolved. One of the major problems that bothered the Anti-Federalists was the amount of power provided to the executive, which they believed was too extensive and far-reaching. They feared that this excessive authority might eventually allow the executive to become tyrannical, and a tyrannical executive power was exactly what these men had managed to escape from in England through the Revolutionary War. Less than a century after the Founders had abandoned the Articles of Confederation and the states had ratified our Constitution, the executive did in fact demonstrate this dangerous foray into tyrannical abuses of power that had once so deeply concerned the Anti-Federalists."
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The Corpus Pauline Literature, 2002.
An overview of the development of the corpus Pauline literature including the origins and the controversies surrounding it.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper is on the development of the corpus Pauline literature from occasions for the writing of the letters themselves and the earliest collection of letters to the final canonical stage. It also discuss the reasons for the writing of new letters in the name of Paul, the later use of Paul's letters, and the controversies surrounding the heritage of the great apostle to the Gentiles.
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Abraham Lincoln: A President Under Fire, 2001.
A look at the problems faced by Abraham Lincoln, first American President.
2,529 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper goes over the challenges that Abraham Lincoln faced during his presidency, as well as the sources of these challenges. Topics covered include the various elements of the Civil War Crisis, his suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, his issuing of the emancipation proclamation, and many others. This is an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's presidency, from several points of view.
From the Paper
"Today, it seems unfathomable that Abraham Lincoln be considered anything besides a great war leader and one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States of America. While he was in office, however, many Americans, both from the North and the South did not share this opinion. During his presidency, Lincoln acquired many enemies and made a number of decisions that made him a target of great hostility. No matter what measures Lincoln took, ultimately, he was criticized. If he leaned one way, he would be chastised by one group, and if he leaned the other way, harsh words would reign down upon him from another sector of society. Basically, Lincoln found himself in a no win situation."
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The Patriot Act: An Essential Weapon, 2008.
This paper presents arguments in favor of the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
2,158 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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The paper attempts to demonstrate that the USA Patriot Act is a prudent and necessary legislation to protect the United States from the real threat of terrorism. The paper argues that the perceived threat to our civil liberties is unfounded. The paper compares the provisions of the Act to truly outrageous actions taken in the past by a government in crisis, such as the Alien Sedition Acts of 1798 and the suspension of habeas corpus by President Lincoln.
From the Paper
"The USA Patriot Act is the often discussed, much maligned, and little understood legislation that was put forward in response to the tragic aftermath of the 9/11 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and left a crater in Shanksville, Pennsylvania as a testimony to the heroics of ordinary citizens faced with the new reality of life during the first war of this young century. This abbreviated name wrongly suggests a simple law, and has been the target of many groups citing the end of personal civil liberties and the coming of a new police state. Nothing could be farther from the truth, in fact, this Act is extremely complex, far less reactionary that previous laws enacted during wartime, and fundamentally necessary to protect our fellow citizens from another early morning tragedy to unfold on live television."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2002.
A critical review of a research article examining the brain regions which are affected in Alzheimer's Disease.
4,299 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 47 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper examines the research article "Cerebrospinal Fluid Beta-Amyloid(1-42) in Alzheimer Disease: Differences Between Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer disease and Stability During the Course of Disease" by Teipel, Hampel, Pietrini, Alexander, Horwitz, Daley, Moller, Schapiro and Rapoport (1999) which investigates region-specific corpus callosum atrophy in relation to the pattern of cortical glucose metabolism in Alzheimer. It shows how the reviewed material examines the authors' primary research questions, their justification for the study, the general methods and main findings. The review ends with a statement of whether confidence can be placed in the findings.
From the Paper
"Methods involved a two-group comparison of AD patients (N=12) and healthy controls (N=15). It is noted that controls were volunteers but no mention is made of how any of the subjects were recruited into the study. Further, AD patients were not authenticated as having the disease; rather it was noted that some patients were suspected of "possibly" having the condition while others were viewed as "probably" having AD. Tests of cognitive functioning were administered to the AD patients showing that they ranged in degree of dementia from mild to severe."
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Darwin and Religion, 2008.
An analysis of the role of religion in the controversy surrounding Darwin's theories in the nineteenth century.
1,711 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper discusses how during the nineteenth century there was controversy surrounding Darwin's publication of "On the Origin of Species". It looks at how his arguments were so contrary to mainstream religious thought that, although they were quickly incorporated into the scientific corpus, the religious community and the lay public has had a more difficult time accepting Darwin's thesis.
From the Paper
"The scientific importance of Darwin's ideas, thus, was not without precedent. Other scholars had suggested similar explanations for speciation. What differentiated Darwin was the incredible wealth of observations and experimental evidence that he amassed in order to demonstrate the validity of his theory (McGowen 21). Despite this evidence, the explanation generated controversy almost from the start. Some of this controversy unquestionably came from the scientific community, which would have debated and argued the finer points of Darwin's work to determine its worthiness as an explanation for natural phenomenon."
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Hippocrates, 2007.
A discussion on Hippocrates' view of women and their role in society.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The paper examines the Hippocratic corpus, which consists of medical writings from Greece in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C. These many text were collected under the name of Hippocrates, a fifth-century physician from the island of Cos. The paper discusses how medical information about women varies considerably, showing that the articles were written by different individuals. For example, abortion is severely prohibited in one section and freely discussed in another. The materials discussed include "Diseases of Women 1 and 2" and "Nature of Women", which provide a good idea of how women were viewed in ancient Greece.
From the Paper
"Hippocrates disagreed with Aristotle by saying that both men and women gave their seed for conception but also portrayed the female seed as weaker and less pure. He argued that seed came in two types--male seed produced characteristics of strength, courage and a "brilliant" soul and female seed produced traits of grace and delicacy. Hippocrates, in fact, defined three kinds of men and three kinds of women. If both parents secrete female seed, the child will be a beautiful and highly feminine girl; if the woman produces female seed and the man male seed and the female seed is stronger, the child will be a girl who is bolder, but still behaves within the bounds of modesty; and if the man produces female seed and the woman male seed, and the female seed dominates, then the child will be female but masculine."
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Juvenal and Petronius as Satirists, 2005.
A look at the ways in which Juvenal and Petronius can be considered satirists and what characterises that genre.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
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After emphasising the difference in genre of these two authors to the rest of the classical corpus and the importance of their lower-class subject matter to our overall understanding of the period, the paper goes on to analyse the character of Trimalchio in the "Satyricon", the world-view of the text and the relation of the satire to Nero himself. On Juvenal, the paper discusses the racism and indignation of the poet, and his perceived breakdown of the traditional client-patron dynamic.
From the Paper
"A sense of natural disorder and unpredictability in the world is much more evident in Petronius than Juvenal. Indeed, his literary form is an accurate reflection of this, since the novel is a sprawling account of the chance adventures of the narrator and his various happy-go-lucky companions. Out of the whole Satyricon, the Cena Trimalchionis is the masterful centrepiece of this kind of unpredictability; the drunken banter at the dinner-table takes the narrator Encolpius where it pleases, with speeches, slapstick mishaps and the boisterous conversational interventions of the inebriated freedmen. There does not seem to be a clear narrative structure to the episode. This sense of chaos culminates in the final, frantic arrival of the fire brigade, the ensuing panic of which affords the three friends an opportunity to escape."
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Theatre and Religion: The Antique and Medieval Periods, 2005.
A comparative analysis of religious drama in Ancient Greece and Medieval England.
1,297 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper examines how although both religious drama in Ancient Greece and Medieval England stage dramatic performances around religious festivals, the antique and medieval periods are characterised by radically different scenic conventions. It compares the English "mystery plays" centered around the Feast of Corpus Christi with the Greek mystery plays from the previous millennium which were also based around religious festivals.
From the Paper
"The audience would watch from the theatron, a tiered seating area set into the side of the hill with large seating capacities. This brings us to the question of audience experience: how would someone fifty rows up experience the action taking place in the orchestra or on the skena? The first matter is that of acoustics; the structure of the theatre provides for sound to travel to the uppermost rows, ensuring that the audience does not miss the dialogue wherever they sit. Brightly colored costumes, as well as large masks, allow the audience to track the characters easily from large distances, and to tell the difference when the same actor plays multiple characters. "
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Classifying Students with Learning Disabilities, 2005.
A literature review on why "responsiveness to instruction" (RTI) is still unsatisfactory.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 115.95
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This paper examines eight questions that frequently arise when the conversation turns to Responsiveness to Instruction, or RTI. In particular the following paper looks at whether or not RTI should stand alone as the de rigueur means of classifying students perceived to have learning disabilities. Further the paper looks at the corpus of literature relating to RTI as well as the impact of the new means of classification upon the construct of Student Learning Disabilities and upon classroom pedagogy.
From the Paper
"Concerns about the flagging academic fortunes of many of our children have become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. With this in mind, the following paper will examine a number of questions that must be taken into account when assessing the merits and demerits of the controversial RTI approach to student evaluation. To wit, the paper will address the question of whether or not the "ability-achievement discrepancy" approach for identifying SLD should be replaced. The paper will also look at the question of whether or not RTI should be used as the exclusive method for the identification of SLD. Proceeding onward, the paper will review whether or not RTI possesses an adequate research base to warrant its implementation at the present time and whether or not there is a defensible, dependable way to quantify a student's RTI."
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