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What was the Scottsboro boys doing on the train?
having a gang bang against the wall with children
What is the Argument for or against doctrine of binding precedent?
Arguments FOR -Certainty and Legal Consistency - makes sure like cases are treated similarly. As a result increases the confidence in legal system if there are logical explanations of approaches. -Increased efficiency - don't have to waste court time rearguing similar points of law. -Allows some flexibility - judges can change the law without having to wait for Parliament to pass legislation although there are moral questions if this is right? Arguments AGAINST -Rigidity- Slow moving precedent only decided when next case comes up. -Can mean a consistently wrong precedent is reinforced -Complexity + Uncertainty- if it is undermined by exceptions -Unconstitutional - for judges to take this role? -Principles do not develop unless cases are brought
The president's vetoing of a congresssional bill is an example of what?
Having the ability to veto a congressional bill is an example of a president's executive power. It is also a demonstration of the separation of powers as well as checks and balances.
Why did the south rebell against the union?
Because Lincoln refused to allow any new slave-states. This meant that the balance of power in Congress would always tilt against the South, and there would always be high taxation on the imports that the South needed, having virtually no manufacturing industry.
Why did the south rebel against the union?
Because Lincoln refused to allow any new slave-states. This meant that the balance of power in Congress would always tilt against the South, and there would always be high taxation on the imports that the South needed, having virtually no manufacturing industry.
