11/22 The Judiciary

Since then, the court has weighed on many important matters from the regulation of businesses (Swift & Co. v.U.S.), to freedom of speech (Schneck  v. U.S.), civil rights (Brown v. Board of Ed; Loving v. Virginia), abortion (Roe v. Wade), a legalization of drugs (Gonzales v. Raich) and the role of money in government (Buckley v. Valeo).  As mentioned already it has tended to side more with business interests in cases regarding it, but has also supported the civil rights of minorities. In other words, the court has tended consistently to support minority interests (whatever they may be) against the majority.  That being said, at times the court has been more susceptible to the dominant values of the day, e.g. the court's decision in Brown v. Board of Ed, contradict earlier decisions which affirmed segregation like Plessy v. Feguson or Dred Scott v. Sanford which denied he citizenship and even the humanity of African - Americans,

Ans.   From Education, Women's right to choose, to Legalization of Marijuana (medical), Businesses, trade we have seen the impact of the 21st century and in most instances has proven to this day the symbolic mindset we have moved forward. nowhere does it say conforming is the norm. Unprecedented cases have set the standards to walk freely and not feel we are being watched. A woman has the right to choose how best her body is to be. A right to the best education instead of remaining within one group in my eyes is criminal. we live within a society which still to this day continues to squeeze us and yet Minorities are being the most important aspect when  It is symbolic how each of these rulings granted us the right to obtain education. Should the judicial review had voted to continue the norm of segregation we would still to this day remain conformed to the ways of oppression. how different the circumstances played with the lives of our generation and future generations.  The Supreme court has made symbolic decisions based on a balance and weighing the pros and the cons. 'we live in a country that at times has surprised me even to its deepest core.  

60 Years-of- Political- gerrymandering - looks-likes

     According to the writing it states the following:  Pennsylvania and New York have lost congressional seats over time. But Pennsylvania's gerrymandering scores have risen steadily, while
new York's peaked around the 98th Congress and have been declining ever since.  What does this mean? it means states can actually control the extent of gerrymandering. Take New York, for example.
  It's the one state among the eight that has shown a meaningful decrease in the level of gerrymandering across multiple congressional terms. New York also has set up an independent advisory commission that recommends congressional state redistricting plans to the state legislature.  This commission was set up in 1978, and shortly thereafter the level of gerrymandering in the state peaked and has been declining ever since.

 Ans.  There seems to be an imbalance as to districts in NYC which have over the last twenty plus years shifted from political balance becoming an imbalance, One political party obtains the opportunity to win.  we did not vote on this it is up to the voters to gain momentum, and yet every time redistricting arrives it seems to outweigh the positive. gerrymandering as are Pennsylvania & New York gives indication this time a Pennsylvania is now balancing to a new 21st century outcome.  Within NYC there seem to be a drop due to the political power play we have witnessed.  Why because Politicians have become fearful of the  consequences of injustice, fraud, greed and the new wave of placing their objective in a non compliant objective.  Politics is a dirty game and at the end gerrymandering redistricting comes on top.  

Marshall

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   Jannette AlcalaNovember 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM

   According to Marshall: In today's politics, things like healthcare would be considered a social right that everyone needs. This however makes it clear, that not everyone agrees on the idea of social rights When it comes to healthcare most other countries have accepted it as a social right , that is still something to debated in the U.S. With education there is a continuing effort to privatize education and de-fund and shut down many public schools.
   Ans. It is plain to see the way politicsn takes us through a mixed up process. his country is the home of many who have sacrifice their lives in order to grant us the freedom and desire to grow not only healthy, yet educated. Politics always grabs and cuts the very essence of humans who are scholars from the poorest communities. remove the pubic educational system and we shall have chaos and riots throughout this country. one of the most fundamental aspects of free educational service is due to the financial burden many families have.
   It has been a personal experience as to the plight of the poor due to resources, communities and families who are unable to afford private schools. politicians need to understand and find ways from the negative to the most innovative ways the public school system can accomplish the task at hand. stop removing resources which impede a student and families are unable to provide the best education for all children.
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