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    |Name: |Date: 2/10/13 | Graded Assignment Korematsu v. the United States (1944) Use the background information and the primary sources in the Graded Assignment: Primary Sources sheet to answer the following questions. (2 points) |Score | | | 1. What did Fred T. Korematsu do that resulted in his arrest and conviction? Answer: After

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    The book was the first step on establishing basic human rights for the people of England. It also developed the rule of law. The rule of law is acknowledged by Canadian law and it means that no one is above the law. Magna Carta also established habeas corpus which was a court order signed to prevent unlawful arrest. Canadian law recognizes this‚ in a

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    the Union - had a successful blockade of the south 1863 - gettysburg‚ PA most crucial battle - south loses over 50000 casualties - the war ended with general Robert E. Lee surrendering (the confederacy) at appomaltox court house‚ virginia‚ april 9‚ 1865 Review Questions for next week’s midterm. There are a total of 50 multiple choice questions. All 50 will be posted by Friday morning. The test will be on material we covered in September (the colonies) through the next chapter in Kaplan after

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    Exam 4 Study Guide Sentencing 1. The 5 philosophies of purpose of punishment (purposes‚ examples‚ pros and cons): a. Deterrence (specific and general) b. Incapacitation c. Retribution d. Rehabilitation e. Restorative Justice 2. Corporal Punishment 3. History of punishment- banishment‚ sterilization‚ transportation 4. Civil commitment 5. Legally sane / insanity / guilty but mentally ill 6. What factors could prevent a fair sentence in court? 7. Presentence investigation report 8. Indeterminate

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    Lincoln became an American dictator. Lincoln‚ in an effort to cease rebellion in union states ignored the Habeas Corpus‚ a citizen’s right to a trial‚ a citizen’s right to justice. In a certain case the New York Journal of Commerce published a section of it’s paper disrespecting President Lincoln. This act was seen as a chance to spark rebellion‚ the men who edited

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    Ch. 5 Take Home Quiz 1. The seven key principles the farmers based the office of the presidency are: single presidency‚ a voting system such as electoral college was developed‚ fixed term of office‚ president was eligible for more than one term of office‚ president could be removed from office through process of impeachment‚ president was given the veto power‚ and presidents were allowed to act on their own. 2. The four options the president has when a bill reaches his desk are: signing

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    _________________________________________ Human rights exist because states consent to them States are ________________________________ Social norms Historical background ● _____________ (1215) Britain‚ limited but was an attempt to _________________________ ○ habeas corpus: must be informed of charges against you ○ monarch must not be above the laws ● _____________________________________ _________ (1789) after French Revolution ○ list of _______________________- free speech‚ religion‚ innocent until proven guilty

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    He was also a state legislator in the 1830s. During his presidency‚ Lincoln removed the habeas corpus. His first step to end slavery was the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863‚ but it only became effective in those states that were in rebellion. His Gettysburg Address in 1863‚ was a short speech‚ in which he said that the war they fought was fought

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    The 5th Amendment Basically‚ the 5th Amendment states that no one shall be charged with capital crimes without a Grand Jury’s permission‚ except in cases regarding the military while under service in wartime or public danger. No one can be put on trial again for the same crime. You can’t be forced to testify yourself. That no one should be executed‚ jailed‚ or have property seized without a legal precedent. Also you can’t be put through cruel or unusually punishment.

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    APPLICABILITY OF DOCTRINE OF RULE OF LAW IN INDIA The foundation of Indian Constitution is laid down on the bricks of “Rule of law”.1 The expression ’Rule of Law’ has been derived from the French phrase ’la principle de legalite’‚ i.e. a Government based on the principles of law.2 Rule of law has long normative history of contributing in edifice the legal system of European countries.3 Dicey developed this concept of ‘Rule of Law’.4 Dicey said ‘Rule of Law’ means‚ “the absolute supremacy of predominance

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