LAW101 Full Course latest 2018 January

LAW101 Unit 1 Discussion latest 2018 January

You have read the copy of the Constitution posted in this Unit and in Appendix A of our textbook. Please re-read the Fourth Amendment and discuss as follows; be sure to number your answers.

1. Share your opinion of what it means.
2. Share what you are basing your opinion on.
3. Comment on at least 3 classmate’s opinions.

Note: later in our Course we will read and write about a U.S. Supreme Court case which focuses on this Amendment. This Discussion is a good way to be introduced to what you will be reading later.

Discussion Criteria (shown in the first Unit - please use throughout the course): The MINIMUM Discussion requirement is one (1) original post -- which completely answers the question(s) in paragraph format, and three (3) student reply posts. All posts should be relevant, substantive, articulate, and properly cite all sources referenced. Grading is based upon both quality and quantity of postings. Each student is requested to read the unit material and post his/her original discussion (answer) no later than 11:59 PM (2359 hours Eastern Time) on Wednesday night. This allows other students ample time to read and reply in depth to other student posts. Each student is also requested to post a minimum of 3 classmate replies during the Thursday through Sunday time frame. Typically, the instructor will begin to 'chime in' on Thursday -- after having read all original answers. Discussion grades will be posted the following Tuesday. Discussion comments will also be posted which inter alia will remind you of Discussion requirements. Review the full Discussion Board grading rubric in Course Information.

LAW101 Unit 2 Discussion latest 2018 January

Unit 2 Discussion

Discuss a current event involving the so-called “4th Branch” of Government (Administrative Agencies) by visiting the EPA website. Choose a news item from the “Newsroom” section of the EPA homepage and comment on the item as follows:

1. Briefly describe the news item in your own words.
2. In your opinion, what are some legal issues related to this item? These can be at a State or Federal level. You can do outside research if you wish (make sure to cite any sources you use). In your responses to your classmates, discuss the legal issues they raise. Can you think of any other potential legal issues related to the news item they selected?

LAW101 Unit 3 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss the courts as follows. Use the following numbering system in your posts.

1. Using LEXIS-NEXIS, find a news item that involves a Court and summarize the news item in your own words.
2. Identify whether it is a State or Federal Court, and say why.
3. Identify if the Case involves Criminal Law or Civil Law, and say why; and, (4) comment on any three classmates’ postings.

LAW101 Unit 4 Discussion latest 2018 January

It is often believed that the Federal Government has unlimited jurisdiction. Go back to the Constitution and read Article I Section 8. Begin this Discussion by:

1. Identifying anything on the list that surprises you, and why.
2. Identifying anything that is not on the list for which, in your experience, you know there is Federal involvement.

LAW101 Unit 5 Discussion latest 2018 January

Using the links in this Unit and the “Helpful Websites” in your textbook (pages number is provided in the Unit Topic section).

1. Find a Federal or State Statute that is relevant to your life, career, job, etc. and explain its relevancy.
2. Comment on any three classmates’ postings. In your comments, discuss how the statute they chose is relevant to you or if it isn't relevant, explain why.

LAW101 Unit 6 Discussion latest 2018 January

Let’s discuss Case Law by reference to the Miranda case in our textbook, as follows.

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Court’s decision in the Miranda Case?
2. Explain why or why not.
3. Respectfully debate the different viewpoints with your classmates.

LAW101 Unit 7 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss Torts in reference to the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case (link is in this Unit), as follows.

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Court’s decision in the Case?
2. Explain why or why not by making reference to how Negligence applies in this Case.
3. Explain the difference between carelessness and Negligence.
4. In your comments to your classmates, respectfully debate the different viewpoints about the decision.

LAW101 Unit 8 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss Legal Ethics as follows: re-read the resources about Lawyer Advertising, and discuss as follows.

1. Should there be any restrictions on lawyers’ advertising? If so, what/if not, why not?
2. In your responses to your classmates, respectfully debate the different viewpoints.

LAW101 Unit 1 Supreme Court Cases Assignment latest 2018 January

1.What is your general impression of how the information is presented?

2. How does the presentation of the information differ from the way non-legal information is presented?

3. How would you describe the terminology that is used?

LAW101 Unit 5 State Statutes Assignment latest 2018 January

Instructions: Find a statute from your state (where you reside) and answer these questions:

What is the title of the state statute that you found?

Briefly describe (in 1-2 paragraphs) what the statute is about.

Start your search using this website:

State Legislatures, State Laws, and State Regulations: Website Links and Telephone Numbers. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.llsdc.org/state-legislation

Optional exercise: Search for your state satute using the Lexis Nexis database from the Post Library. Refer to the Lexis Nexis search instructions for tips on using this legal research database. This is an optional exercise that you are encourage (but not required) to do, particularly if you plan to continue on in the Legal Studies program with LAW 205 Legal Research.

LAW101 Unit 6 Course Project Part 1 latest 2018 January

Instructions:

1. Read Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) (note: it begins at page 27 of this pdf)

2. To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out the “Facts” of the case: what happened and where?

3. Helpful/Fun hint: write this as if it were a short story or as if you were a newspaper reporter. Enjoy!

Length and format requirements for this assignment are 3-4 sentences, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

LAW101 Unit 7 Course Project Part 2 latest 2018 January

Instructions:

Read Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) (note: it begins at page 27 of this pdf)

To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out the “Legal Issue” of the case, as follows: what is the Court being asked to decide/what part of the Constitution is involved and why?

Length and format requirements for this assignment are: 1-2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

LAW101 Unit 8 Course Project Part 3 latest 2018 January

Instructions:

1. This is the third and last step in the Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) case project. (note: it begins at page 27 of this pdf)

2. To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out (1) the “Holding” (aka what did the Court decide); and (2) the “Reasons for the Decision” in the Case, as follows: (a) what did the Court decide and, (b) how did it interpret the part of the Constitution it based its decision on, and why?

Length and format requirements for this assignment are: 1-2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

LAW101 Unit 3 Quiz latest 2018 January

Question 1

22 out of 25 points

"Define Jurisdiction, verbatim, from the textbook."

Question 2

Define Jurisdiction in your own words.

Question 3

"Give an example of Jurisdiction, in your own words."

Question 4

"Provide a website that helps you understand the definition and how it helps you understand (do not use wikipedia.com, about.com, or ask.com)."

LAW101 Unit 4 Quiz latest 2018 January

Question 1

What is an example of a Federal Law category?

Question 2

What is an example of a State Law category?

Question 3

What is an example of State Substantive Law?

Question 4

Is there both Federal and State Criminal Law? Provide an example of each.