Discuss Two Landmark Cases in Which Constitutional Rights Were Extended

question 45

Essay

Discuss two landmark cases in which constitutional rights were extended to prisoners? Do you think that prisoners have too many rights (after all, once incarcerated, you lose many rights along with your freedom)?

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Definitions:

Economic Independence

A condition where a person, organization, or country can sustain themselves without relying on external financial support.

Populists

Founded in 1892, a group that advocated a variety of reform issues, including free coinage of silver, income tax, postal savings, regulation of railroads, and direct election of U.S. senators.

Bryan

Commonly refers to William Jennings Bryan, an American orator and politician known for his populist views, and his advocacy for free silver, and a three-time Democratic presidential candidate.

Eastern Industrialists

Business magnates or entrepreneurs from the Eastern United States who played a significant role in the industrialization of America during the 19th and early 20th centuries.