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Roman law

(Encyclopedia) Roman law, the legal system of Rome from the supposed founding of the city in 753 b.c. to the fall of the Byzantine Empire in a.d. 1453; it was later adopted as the basis of modern…

Federal Farmer VI

Federal Farmer VI25 December 1787by Dear sir,My former letters to you, respecting the constitution proposed, were calculated merely to lead to a fuller investigation of the subject; having…

Federal Farmer XVI

Federal Farmer XVI20 January 1788by Dear sir,Having gone through with the organization of the government, I shall now proceed to examine more particularly those clauses which respect its…

The Supreme Court: Accepting Homosexuality

Accepting HomosexualityThe Supreme CourtSeparating Government PowersWho's in Control—the States or the Federal Government?Killing Gun ControlSupporting Family LeaveAccepting Homosexuality…

The Supreme Court: Using Marijuana

Using MarijuanaThe Supreme CourtControlling Our BodiesLimiting Abortion RightsDenying the Right to DieUsing MarijuanaForcing Drug Tests One way that states are trying to help patients deal…

New Zealand Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note New ZealandMaori performers participate in a welcoming ceremony, Wellington, New Zealand, October 31, 2006. [© AP Images] PROFILEOFFICIAL NAME:New…

Roger Sherman: Citizen of New Haven II

Citizen of New Haven IIRoger ShermanThursday, December 25, 1788Observations on the New Federal Constitution In order to form a good Constitution of Government, the legislature should be…

Brunei Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Brunei Darussalam Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Brunei Relations PEOPLE Many…