Posted: January 12th, 2017

Explain the significance of the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses to the public community.

DISCUSSION 1

“Due Process.” Please respond to the following:

•    Explain the significance of the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses to the public community. Provide an example different from the textbook.

•    In Mathews v. Eldridge, take a position on whether or not the court was merely pulling back from the hearing requirement it has previously suggested whenever government benefits are at stake. Provide details or evidence to support your position.

DISCUSSION 2

“Protection and Rights.” Please respond to the following:

•     In Grutter v. Bollinger, considering the 25-year notion, discuss whether equal protection really changes and whether or not the 2008 presidential election expedited this timeline.

•    Using the Brown v. Board of Education e-Activity, discuss the significance of the case and state whether race can “count” without it being determinative. Support your position with examples or evidence.