The Principles

E Activity

·         Go to the U.S. National Archives and Records Adminisration Website and review the “Consititution of the United States”, located athttp://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html. Click on the “Read Transcript” button located under “Consititution of the United States”. Be prepared to discuss.

·         Review the full case of Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803) at http://laws.lp.findlaw.com/getcase/us/5/137.html. Be prepared to discuss.

Discussion 1

The Principles". Please respond to the following:
 

·         In Marbury v. Madison, describe and comment about both Jefferson’s approach and Madison’s logic, and weigh the options. 
 - Explain if Jefferson’s approach could have worked.

 - Discuss the significance of the case to the constitutional principles. 

·         Analyze and discuss how the opinions in Griswold v. Connecticut reflect justices’ views about the roles of the judiciary and the legislature.

Discussion 2

"The Constitution." Please respond to the following: 

·         Discuss the impact of Superior Court Justices who serve on the bench for decades. Do they reflect the prevailing norms better than elected legislatures? State why or why not. 

·         The Constitution has always had several interpretations. Pick one amendment and provide an interpretation for and against that amendment. 

·         Discuss how public administrators can juggle situations where two or more parties interpret the constitution differently.