The Ottoman Empire
Essay - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
The Ottoman Empire was a powerful and long-lasting dynasty characterized by world history. The Ottoman period ran for at least six hundred years, and when it ended, it was replaced by the Turkish Republic. This happened after a successful war of independence. It led to the abolition of the...
The Death Penalty: A Just Punishment
Essay - 3 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Human life, among all societies and since the dawn of civilization, has been regarded as sacred and in need of protection. However, coinciding with society's continuous movement towards advancement and innovation is the ever-present threat of crime, which may range from the simple to the...
The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Racial Bias in the U.S. Courts System
Dissertation - 13 pages - Law's history and philosophy
This research aims to discover the relationship between social and economic conditions involved in making racial bias more evident within the American court system. This theory relies heavily on the existing theory of social stratification—"winners' school" that emphasizes the role of...
Race Class, Gender, and Crime
Essay - 1 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Intersectionality refers to the theory developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, which shows that identity is multi-dimensional and different systems of power and privilege impact individuals differently, thus affecting the way in which they experience the world. In the US, social structures, including the...
English Law
Course material - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
There are four types of law: common law, civil law, religious law, and the mixed systems. The main difference between common law and civil law is that common law is based on the rule of precedent and civil law on code.
Given the rule of the precedent in the federal judiciary system, how can it promote stability in the law?
Essay - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
The actual implementation of the federal judiciary system began with the Judiciary Act of 1789, signed into law by President George Washington. It established the basic structure and jurisdiction of the federal judiciary system and created the Supreme Court as well as lower federal courts. Since...
The Social Contract (pros/cons)
Essay - 2 pages - Law's history and philosophy
According to Rousseau, justice cannot be defined as "the right of the strongest". If justice were so, the most powerful individuals would always be the right ones. Hence, he develops the idea that freedom is our self regulation. This is the reason why the well-known philosopher developed a new...
To what extent have human rights been defended and promoted by African constitutionalism? - Detailed plan and introduction
Essay - 3 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Human rights violations in Africa affect almost all countries. They arise from structural and circumstantial violence, which is uncontrolled and sometimes even encouraged. There are several reasons for this: firstly, African leaders are only concerned with protecting and defending their...
