by Emily Maercklein | Apr 22, 2019 | University of Chicago
The ideal regime type Discussion of the end of democracy reliably captures the attention and fear of many Americans. As members of the most powerful liberal democracy in the world, it is understandably difficult to imagine the sacrifice of some personal liberties in...
by Ian Henson | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago
Constitutions are widely recognized as a critical or essential component to a well-functioning democracy. Although many would agree that the U.S. Constitution is not a perfect document, it has existed as the U.S.’s governing document for over two-hundred years, albeit...
by Ruth Selipsky | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago
Since Germany’s reunification in 1990, the former East and West have been united under a single constitution: the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany. It was first passed in West Germany in 1949 following World War II, and has since been amended to apply to...
by Kenneth Coleman | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago
The Bush v. Gore (2000) decision has been scrutinized as the most partisan decision by the Supreme Court, arguably in history, but certainly for the last several decades. Justice John Paul Stevens in his dissent states “the identity of the loser [of the 2000...
by Kirsten Slay | Apr 19, 2019 | Georgia State University
On February 28th at 7 pm, the Rockdale County School Board meeting was entirely packed with best-dressed high school students, proud parents, and other attendees. During the first half of the gathering, there was a public congratulating of students that competed in...
