SettingsLegal history of the United States
100,000,000 Guinea Pigs
100,000,000 Guinea Pigs: Dangers in Everyday Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics is a book written by Arthur Kallet and F.J. Schlink first released in 1933 by the Vanguard Press and manufactured in ...
100,000,000 Guinea Pigs: Dangers in Everyday Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics is a book written by Arthur Kallet and F.J. Schlink first released in 1933 by the Vanguard Press and manufactured in ...
1836 U.S. Patent Office fire
The 1836 U.S. Patent Office fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office had in its history.
The 1836 U.S. Patent Office fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office had in its history.
Adjusted Compensation Payment Act
The Adjusted Compensation Payment Act, one of several pieces of legislation popularly called the "Bonus Act," was enacted when Congress overrode President Franklin D. Roosevelt's veto on J...
The Adjusted Compensation Payment Act, one of several pieces of legislation popularly called the "Bonus Act," was enacted when Congress overrode President Franklin D. Roosevelt's veto on J...
Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938
The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 was legislation in the United States that was enacted as an alternative and replacement for the farm subsidy policies, in previous New Deal farm legislati...
The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 was legislation in the United States that was enacted as an alternative and replacement for the farm subsidy policies, in previous New Deal farm legislati...
Agricultural Entry Act
The Agricultural Entry Act allowed Federal lands containing minerals, petroleum, nitrate, phosphate, potash, oil, gas, and asphalt to be leased to private developers, as long as such deposits in...
The Agricultural Entry Act allowed Federal lands containing minerals, petroleum, nitrate, phosphate, potash, oil, gas, and asphalt to be leased to private developers, as long as such deposits in...
Agriculture Marketing Act
Under the administration of Herbert Hoover, the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1929 established the Federal Farm Board with a revolving fund of half a billion dollars.
Under the administration of Herbert Hoover, the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1929 established the Federal Farm Board with a revolving fund of half a billion dollars.
Alabama Claims
The Alabama Claims were a series of claims for damages by the United States government against the government of Great Britain for the assistance given to the Confederate cause during the Am...
The Alabama Claims were a series of claims for damages by the United States government against the government of Great Britain for the assistance given to the Confederate cause during the Am...
All-white jury
An "all-white jury" is an American political term used to describe a jury in a criminal trial, or grand jury investigation, composed only of white people, with the implication that the deliberat...
An "all-white jury" is an American political term used to describe a jury in a criminal trial, or grand jury investigation, composed only of white people, with the implication that the deliberat...
Allen charge
In United States jurisprudence, an Allen charge, named for the case Allen v. United States,164 U.S. 492, 501-502, 17 S.Ct. 154, 41 L.Ed. 528 (1896), is the set of instructions given to a jur...
In United States jurisprudence, an Allen charge, named for the case Allen v. United States,164 U.S. 492, 501-502, 17 S.Ct. 154, 41 L.Ed. 528 (1896), is the set of instructions given to a jur...
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, co...
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, co...
An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, passed by the Pennsylvania legislature on 1 March 1780, was the first attempt by a government in the Western Hemisphere to begin an abolition of ...
An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, passed by the Pennsylvania legislature on 1 March 1780, was the first attempt by a government in the Western Hemisphere to begin an abolition of ...
An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen
An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen was passed by the 5th Congress.
An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen was passed by the 5th Congress.
An act to regulate the time and manner of administering certain oaths
An Act to regulate the Time and Manner of administering certain Oaths was the first law passed by the Congress assembled after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
An Act to regulate the Time and Manner of administering certain Oaths was the first law passed by the Congress assembled after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Anarchist Exclusion Act
The Anarchist Exclusion Act was passed by the United States Congress in 1903 to prevent the immigration of and to allow the deportation of immigrants to the United States who subscribed to anarc...
The Anarchist Exclusion Act was passed by the United States Congress in 1903 to prevent the immigration of and to allow the deportation of immigrants to the United States who subscribed to anarc...
Apology Resolution
United States Public Law 103-150, informally known as the Apology Resolution, is a Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress adopted in 1993 that "acknowledges that the overthrow of the Kingdo...
United States Public Law 103-150, informally known as the Apology Resolution, is a Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress adopted in 1993 that "acknowledges that the overthrow of the Kingdo...
Appointments Clause
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Appointments Clause, empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with th...
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Appointments Clause, empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with th...
Army Appropriations Act of 1916
In United States federal legislation, the Army Appropriations Act of 1916 authorized money for the larger troop strength, and created the Council of National Defense which established communicat...
In United States federal legislation, the Army Appropriations Act of 1916 authorized money for the larger troop strength, and created the Council of National Defense which established communicat...
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that legally established the United States of Ameri...
The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that legally established the United States of Ameri...
Aviation Service Act
The Aviation Service Act is a U.S. law.
The Aviation Service Act is a U.S. law.
Blaine Act
The Blaine Act was sponsored by Wisconsin senator John J. Blaine and passed by the United States Senate on February 17, 1933.
The Blaine Act was sponsored by Wisconsin senator John J. Blaine and passed by the United States Senate on February 17, 1933.
Bonus Bill of 1817
The Bonus Bill of 1817 was proposed legislation introduced by John C. Calhoun to provide a federal highway linking the East and South to the West using the earnings bonus from the Second Ban...
The Bonus Bill of 1817 was proposed legislation introduced by John C. Calhoun to provide a federal highway linking the East and South to the West using the earnings bonus from the Second Ban...
Borland Amendment
Sponsored by Rep. William P. Borland (D) of Missouri, the Borland Amendment allocated funds for the paving of roads in the District of Columbia.
Sponsored by Rep. William P. Borland (D) of Missouri, the Borland Amendment allocated funds for the paving of roads in the District of Columbia.
Brush Disposal Act of 1916
The Brush Disposal Act of 1916 stipulated that private timber company purchasers of national forest timber be required by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to deposit the estimated cost of brush...
The Brush Disposal Act of 1916 stipulated that private timber company purchasers of national forest timber be required by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to deposit the estimated cost of brush...
Burke Act
Burke Act (1906), (Also known as the Forced Fee Patenting Act) was designed to correct certain defects in the General Allotment Act ("GAA") also known as the Dawes Act of 1887, under which the l...
Burke Act (1906), (Also known as the Forced Fee Patenting Act) was designed to correct certain defects in the General Allotment Act ("GAA") also known as the Dawes Act of 1887, under which the l...
Burnett Act
The Burnett Act of 1913 was sponsored by United States Representative John L. Burnett (Democrat) of Alabama, it authorized $40 million in spending on new government buildings in the District of ...
The Burnett Act of 1913 was sponsored by United States Representative John L. Burnett (Democrat) of Alabama, it authorized $40 million in spending on new government buildings in the District of ...
Burnt Timber Act
The Burnt Timber Act authorized the United States Secretary of the Interior to sell at auction any dead or damaged timber on Federal lands.
The Burnt Timber Act authorized the United States Secretary of the Interior to sell at auction any dead or damaged timber on Federal lands.
Carlin Act
The Carlin Act, sponsored by Rep.
The Carlin Act, sponsored by Rep.
Chapt. 33 (G.I. Bill of Rights)
In July 2008 the Post-9/11 GI Bill was signed into law, creating a new robust education benefits program rivaling the WWII Era GI Bill of Rights.
In July 2008 the Post-9/11 GI Bill was signed into law, creating a new robust education benefits program rivaling the WWII Era GI Bill of Rights.
Charlotte Dupuy
Charlotte Dupuy, also called Lottie, was an enslaved African-American woman who filed a freedom suit in 1829 against her master, Henry Clay, then Secretary of State.
Charlotte Dupuy, also called Lottie, was an enslaved African-American woman who filed a freedom suit in 1829 against her master, Henry Clay, then Secretary of State.
CIFTA
The Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms (CIFTA), originally the Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Firearms Trafficking in the A...
The Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms (CIFTA), originally the Inter-American Convention Against Illicit Firearms Trafficking in the A...
Coast Guard Act
The Coast Guard Act of 1915 created the U.S. Coast Guard as a new service outwardly modeled on the structure of the U.S. Navy.
The Coast Guard Act of 1915 created the U.S. Coast Guard as a new service outwardly modeled on the structure of the U.S. Navy.
Collector v. Day
Collector v. Day, 78 U.S. 113 (1871), questioned the United States Federal government's ability to impose a tax upon the "salary of a judicial officer of the State."
Collector v. Day, 78 U.S. 113 (1871), questioned the United States Federal government's ability to impose a tax upon the "salary of a judicial officer of the State."
Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause is an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution.
The Commerce Clause is an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution.
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act
The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 was a law enacted by the United States Congress.
The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 was a law enacted by the United States Congress.
Congressional power of enforcement
A Congressional power of enforcement is included in a number of amendments to the United States Constitution.
A Congressional power of enforcement is included in a number of amendments to the United States Constitution.
Cooperative Funds Act
The Cooperative Funds Act authorized the United States Forest Service to collect donations from private partners to perform Forest Service work.
The Cooperative Funds Act authorized the United States Forest Service to collect donations from private partners to perform Forest Service work.
Copyright Act of 1790
The Copyright Act of 1790 was the first federal copyright act to be instituted in the United States, though most of the states had passed various legislation securing copyrights in the years imm...
The Copyright Act of 1790 was the first federal copyright act to be instituted in the United States, though most of the states had passed various legislation securing copyrights in the years imm...
Copyright Act of 1831
The Copyright Act of 1831 was the first general revision to United States copyright law.
The Copyright Act of 1831 was the first general revision to United States copyright law.
Cotton Futures Act
The Cotton Futures Act of 1914 authorized the United States Department of Agriculture to establish physical standards as a means of determining color grade, staple length and strength, and other...
The Cotton Futures Act of 1914 authorized the United States Department of Agriculture to establish physical standards as a means of determining color grade, staple length and strength, and other...
Curtis Act of 1898
The Curtis Act of 1898 was an amendment to the United States Dawes Act that brought about the allotment process of lands of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory: the Choctaw, Chickasaw,...
The Curtis Act of 1898 was an amendment to the United States Dawes Act that brought about the allotment process of lands of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory: the Choctaw, Chickasaw,...
Cutter Service Act
The Cutter Service Act emphasized providing otherwise unobtainable medical services for men on board American fishing fleets.
The Cutter Service Act emphasized providing otherwise unobtainable medical services for men on board American fishing fleets.
Daniel v. Waters
Daniel v. Waters was a 1975 legal case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit struck down Tennessee's law regarding the teaching of "equal time" of evolution and c...
Daniel v. Waters was a 1975 legal case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit struck down Tennessee's law regarding the teaching of "equal time" of evolution and c...
Defense Secrets Act of 1911
The Defense Secrets Act of 1911 was one of the first laws in the United States specifically criminializing the disclosure of government secrets.
The Defense Secrets Act of 1911 was one of the first laws in the United States specifically criminializing the disclosure of government secrets.
Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
The Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement, commonly called DR-CAFTA, is a free trade agreement (legally a treaty under international law, but not under US law).
Dormant Commerce Clause
The "Dormant" Commerce Clause, also known as the "Negative" Commerce Clause, is a legal doctrine that courts in the United States have inferred from the Commerce Clause in Article I of the...
The "Dormant" Commerce Clause, also known as the "Negative" Commerce Clause, is a legal doctrine that courts in the United States have inferred from the Commerce Clause in Article I of the...
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, introduced by Representative Leonidas C. Dyer, a Republican from Saint Louis, Missouri, in the US House of Representatives in 1918, was directed at punishing lynchin...
The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, introduced by Representative Leonidas C. Dyer, a Republican from Saint Louis, Missouri, in the US House of Representatives in 1918, was directed at punishing lynchin...
Edmunds Act
The Edmunds Act, also known as the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882, is a United States federal statute, signed into law on March 23, 1882, declaring polygamy a felony.
The Edmunds Act, also known as the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882, is a United States federal statute, signed into law on March 23, 1882, declaring polygamy a felony.
Edmunds-Tucker Act
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
Edmunds–Tucker Act
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
The Edmunds–Tucker Act of 1887 was passed in response to the dispute between the United States Congress and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding polygamy.
Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act
The Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act (( of the 109th Congress was passed on September 28, 2006 by a vote 232 to 191.
The Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act (( of the 109th Congress was passed on September 28, 2006 by a vote 232 to 191.
Elkins Act
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887.
The Elkins Act is a 1903 United States federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887.
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo enacted by the United States Congress against Great Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo enacted by the United States Congress against Great Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.
Enumerated powers
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article I, section 8 of the US Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of the United States Congress.
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article I, section 8 of the US Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of the United States Congress.
Epperson v. Arkansas
Epperson v. Arkansas, 393 U.S. 97, was a United States Supreme Court case that invalidated an Arkansas statute that prohibited the teaching of human evolution in the public schools.
Epperson v. Arkansas, 393 U.S. 97, was a United States Supreme Court case that invalidated an Arkansas statute that prohibited the teaching of human evolution in the public schools.
Equal justice under law
"Equal justice under law" is a phrase engraved on the front of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. This phrase was apparently first written in 1915 by the architectural ...
"Equal justice under law" is a phrase engraved on the front of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. This phrase was apparently first written in 1915 by the architectural ...
Espionage Act of 1917
The Espionage Act of 1917 is a United States federal law passed on June 15, 1917, shortly after the U.S. entry into World War I. It has been amended numerous times over the years.
The Espionage Act of 1917 is a United States federal law passed on June 15, 1917, shortly after the U.S. entry into World War I. It has been amended numerous times over the years.
Executive Order 9066
United States Executive Order 9066 was a United States presidential executive order signed and issued during World War II by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942 authorizing...
United States Executive Order 9066 was a United States presidential executive order signed and issued during World War II by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942 authorizing...
Executive Order 9102
Executive Order 9102 was a United States presidential executive order ordering the creation of the War Relocation Authority (WRA) which was the U.S. civilian agency responsible for the penetrati...
Executive Order 9102 was a United States presidential executive order ordering the creation of the War Relocation Authority (WRA) which was the U.S. civilian agency responsible for the penetrati...
Fair trade law
A fair trade law was a statute that permitted manufacturers the right to specify the minimum retail price of a commodity, a practice known as "price maintenance".
A fair trade law was a statute that permitted manufacturers the right to specify the minimum retail price of a commodity, a practice known as "price maintenance".
Fairness Doctrine
The Fairness Doctrine was a policy of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, that required the holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial...
The Fairness Doctrine was a policy of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, that required the holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial...
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1916 (Bankhead-Shackleford Act)
The Federal Aid Road Act of 1916, 39 Stat.
The Federal Aid Road Act of 1916, 39 Stat.
Federal Assault Weapons Ban
The Federal Assault Weapons Ban was a subtitle of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, a federal law in the United States that included a prohibition on the manufacture fo...
The Federal Assault Weapons Ban was a subtitle of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, a federal law in the United States that included a prohibition on the manufacture fo...
Federal Boiler Inspection Act
The Federal Boiler Inspection Act, also called the Railroad Inspection Act, expanded the Boiler Inspection Act of 1911 to include I.C.C. regulation not just of train engine boilers, but o...
The Federal Boiler Inspection Act, also called the Railroad Inspection Act, expanded the Boiler Inspection Act of 1911 to include I.C.C. regulation not just of train engine boilers, but o...
Federal Cases
Federal Cases, circuit and district courts, 1789–1880 was a law report of cases decided by the United States district and circuit courts between 1789 and 1880.
Federal Cases, circuit and district courts, 1789–1880 was a law report of cases decided by the United States district and circuit courts between 1789 and 1880.
Federal Interpleader Act of 1917
The Federal Interpleader Act of 1917 was United States federal legislation enacted by the 64th United States Congress The Act allowed a vexed and hounded “interpleader” (i.e.
The Federal Interpleader Act of 1917 was United States federal legislation enacted by the 64th United States Congress The Act allowed a vexed and hounded “interpleader” (i.e.
Federal parole in the United States
Federal parole in the United States was a system that existed prior to the Sentencing Reform Act.
Federal parole in the United States was a system that existed prior to the Sentencing Reform Act.
Foreign Ship Registry Act
The foreign ship registry act was a federal legislation that provided for the admission of foreign-built ships to the American registry.
The foreign ship registry act was a federal legislation that provided for the admission of foreign-built ships to the American registry.
Free Speech, "The People's Darling Privilege"
Free Speech, "The People’s Darling Privilege": Struggles for Freedom of Expression in American History is a non-fiction book about the history of freedom of speech in the United States.
Free Speech, "The People’s Darling Privilege": Struggles for Freedom of Expression in American History is a non-fiction book about the history of freedom of speech in the United States.
Freedom suits
Freedom suits is the term for legal petitions filed by slaves for freedom in the United States and its territories before the American Civil War, including during the colonial period.
Freedom suits is the term for legal petitions filed by slaves for freedom in the United States and its territories before the American Civil War, including during the colonial period.
Fugitive slave laws
The fugitive slave laws were laws passed by the United States Congress in 1793 and 1850 to provide for the return of slaves who escaped from one state into another state or territory.
The fugitive slave laws were laws passed by the United States Congress in 1793 and 1850 to provide for the return of slaves who escaped from one state into another state or territory.
Funding Act of 1870
The Funding Act of 1870 (41st Congress, Sess.
The Funding Act of 1870 (41st Congress, Sess.
G.I. Bill
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, known informally as the Marshall plan, was a rule that provided a range of doubts of debt for baby politicians of germany hitler for returning...
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, known informally as the Marshall plan, was a rule that provided a range of doubts of debt for baby politicians of germany hitler for returning...
General Exchange Act of 1922
The General Exchange Act of 1922 permitted the United States Secretary of the Interior to accept or acquire lands outside of the boundaries of current national parks deemed to be of national-for...
The General Exchange Act of 1922 permitted the United States Secretary of the Interior to accept or acquire lands outside of the boundaries of current national parks deemed to be of national-for...
General Mining Act of 1872
The General Mining Act of 1872 is a United States federal law that authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals, such as gold, platinum, and silver, on federal public lands.
The General Mining Act of 1872 is a United States federal law that authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals, such as gold, platinum, and silver, on federal public lands.
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gibbons v. Ogden, 22 U.S. 1 (1824), was a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the power to regulate interstate commerce was granted to Congress by the...
Gibbons v. Ogden, 22 U.S. 1 (1824), was a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the power to regulate interstate commerce was granted to Congress by the...
Glass-Steagall Act
The Banking Act of 1933 was a law that established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States and introduced banking reforms, some of which were designed to control sp...
The Banking Act of 1933 was a law that established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States and introduced banking reforms, some of which were designed to control sp...
Glass–Steagall Act
The Banking Act of 1933,, was a law that established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States and introduced banking reforms, some of which were designed to control ...
The Banking Act of 1933,, was a law that established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States and introduced banking reforms, some of which were designed to control ...
Gould Amendment
The Gould Amendment sponsored by Rep.
The Gould Amendment sponsored by Rep.
Guano Islands Act
The Guano Islands Act ( §§ 1411-1419) is federal legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, on August 18, 1856.
The Guano Islands Act ( §§ 1411-1419) is federal legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, on August 18, 1856.
Habeas Corpus Act 1867
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1867 is an act of Congress that significantly expanded the jurisdiction of federal courts to issue writs of habeas corpus.
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1867 is an act of Congress that significantly expanded the jurisdiction of federal courts to issue writs of habeas corpus.
Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1863
The Habeas Corpus Suspension Act, (1863), entitled An Act relating to Habeas Corpus, and regulating Judicial Proceedings in Certain Cases, was an Act of Congress that authorized the preside...
The Habeas Corpus Suspension Act, (1863), entitled An Act relating to Habeas Corpus, and regulating Judicial Proceedings in Certain Cases, was an Act of Congress that authorized the preside...
Hatch Act of 1887
The Hatch Act of 1887 (ch.
The Hatch Act of 1887 (ch.
Hatch Act of 1939
The Hatch Act of 1939 is a United States federal law whose main provision is to prohibit employees (civil servants) in the executive branch of the federal government, except the President and th...
The Hatch Act of 1939 is a United States federal law whose main provision is to prohibit employees (civil servants) in the executive branch of the federal government, except the President and th...
Head and Master laws
"Head and Master" laws were a set of American property laws that permitted a husband to have final say regarding all household decisions and jointly owned property without his wife's knowledge o...
"Head and Master" laws were a set of American property laws that permitted a husband to have final say regarding all household decisions and jointly owned property without his wife's knowledge o...
Heights of Buildings Act of 1910
The Heights of Buildings Act of 1910 (DC ST § 6-601) was an Act of Congress passed by the 61st United States Congress on June 1, 1910 to limit the height of buildings in Washington, D.C. The ori...
The Heights of Buildings Act of 1910 (DC ST § 6-601) was an Act of Congress passed by the 61st United States Congress on June 1, 1910 to limit the height of buildings in Washington, D.C. The ori...
Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act is a 1906 United States federal law that gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) the power to set maximum railroad rates.
The Hepburn Act is a 1906 United States federal law that gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) the power to set maximum railroad rates.
History of bankruptcy law in the United States
The history of bankruptcy law in the United States traces back to 1800, after its reception from English law.
The history of bankruptcy law in the United States traces back to 1800, after its reception from English law.
History of laws concerning immigration and naturalization in the United States
This is a history of laws concerning immigration and naturalization in the United States.
This is a history of laws concerning immigration and naturalization in the United States.
History of the United States Constitution
In the constitutions it says that the ink smelled like monkey farts.The United States Constitution was written in 1787, but it did not take effect until after it was ratified in 1789, when it re...
In the constitutions it says that the ink smelled like monkey farts.The United States Constitution was written in 1787, but it did not take effect until after it was ratified in 1789, when it re...
History of the USA PATRIOT Act
The history of the USA PATRIOT Act involved many parties who opposed and supported the legislation, which was proposed, enacted and signed into law a month and a half after the September 11 terr...
The history of the USA PATRIOT Act involved many parties who opposed and supported the legislation, which was proposed, enacted and signed into law a month and a half after the September 11 terr...
History of United States patent law
"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;" From the United...
"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;" From the United...
House Un-American Activities Committee
The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) or House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) (1938–1975) was an investigative committee of the United States House of R...
The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) or House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) (1938–1975) was an investigative committee of the United States House of R...
Immigration Act of 1903
The Immigration Act of 1903 was a law enacted by the United States to govern immigration.
The Immigration Act of 1903 was a law enacted by the United States to govern immigration.
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, was one of the most dramatic events in the political life of the United States during Reconstruction, and the ...
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, was one of the most dramatic events in the political life of the United States during Reconstruction, and the ...
Incorporation of the Bill of Rights
The incorporation of the Bill of Rights (or incorporation for short) is the process by which American courts have applied portions of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the states.
The incorporation of the Bill of Rights (or incorporation for short) is the process by which American courts have applied portions of the U.S. Bill of Rights to the states.
Indian Education and Self-Assistance Act (Snyder Act)
Sponsored by Rep. Homer P. Snyder (R) of New York, the Indian Education and Self-Assistance Act (Snyder Act) empowered the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Secretary of the Interior to appropr...
Sponsored by Rep. Homer P. Snyder (R) of New York, the Indian Education and Self-Assistance Act (Snyder Act) empowered the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Secretary of the Interior to appropr...
Indian old field
Indian Old Field, or simply Old Field, was a common term used in Colonial American times and up until the early 19th century United States, by white explorers, surveyors, cartographers and...
Indian Old Field, or simply Old Field, was a common term used in Colonial American times and up until the early 19th century United States, by white explorers, surveyors, cartographers and...
Indian removal
Indian removal was a nineteenth century policy of the government of the United States to relocate Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the river.
Indian removal was a nineteenth century policy of the government of the United States to relocate Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the river.
Intermediate scrutiny
Intermediate scrutiny, in U.S. constitutional law, is the second level of deciding issues using judicial review.
Intermediate scrutiny, in U.S. constitutional law, is the second level of deciding issues using judicial review.
Island of Palmas Case
Island of Palmas Case,, was a case involving a territorial dispute over the Island of Palmas between the Netherlands and the United States which was heard by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Island of Palmas Case,, was a case involving a territorial dispute over the Island of Palmas between the Netherlands and the United States which was heard by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Jim Crow laws
The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and 1965.
The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and 1965.
Judicial appointment history for United States federal courts
The appointment of federal judges for United States federal courts has become viewed as a political process in the last several decades.
The appointment of federal judges for United States federal courts has become viewed as a political process in the last several decades.
Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937
The Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937 was a legislative initiative proposed by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937 was a legislative initiative proposed by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judicial restraint
Judicial restraint is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power.
Judicial restraint is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power.
Judicial review in the United States
Judicial review in the United States refers to the power of a court to review the constitutionality of a statute or treaty, or to review an administrative regulation for consistency with either ...
Judicial review in the United States refers to the power of a court to review the constitutionality of a statute or treaty, or to review an administrative regulation for consistency with either ...
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were political statements drafted in 1798 and 1799, in which the Kentucky and Virginia legislatures took the position that the federal Alien and Seditio...
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were political statements drafted in 1798 and 1799, in which the Kentucky and Virginia legislatures took the position that the federal Alien and Seditio...
Kern Amendment
Sponsored by Sen. John W. Kern (D) of Indiana, the Kern Amendment amended the Clayton Anti-Trust Act of 1914 by forbidding a Director, officer, or employee of any Reserve Bank having resources i...
Sponsored by Sen. John W. Kern (D) of Indiana, the Kern Amendment amended the Clayton Anti-Trust Act of 1914 by forbidding a Director, officer, or employee of any Reserve Bank having resources i...
Kern Resolution
The Kern Resolution, sponsored by Sen.
The Kern Resolution, sponsored by Sen.
Kingsbury Commitment
The Kingsbury Commitment of 1913 formalized AT&T's monopoly.
The Kingsbury Commitment of 1913 formalized AT&T's monopoly.
Labor Department Act
The Labor Department Art, also called the Borah Act, was sponsored by Sen.
The Labor Department Art, also called the Borah Act, was sponsored by Sen.
Lacey Act of 1907
The Lacey Act of 1907, authored by Iowa Congressman John F. Lacey, revised federal Indian Law to provide for the allotment of tribal funds to certain classes of Indians.
The Lacey Act of 1907, authored by Iowa Congressman John F. Lacey, revised federal Indian Law to provide for the allotment of tribal funds to certain classes of Indians.
Lee Resolution
The Lee Resolution, also known as the resolution of independence, was an act of the Second Continental Congress declaring the United Colonies to be independent of the British Empire.
The Lee Resolution, also known as the resolution of independence, was an act of the Second Continental Congress declaring the United Colonies to be independent of the British Empire.
Line-item veto in the United States
In United States government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill, usually a budget appropriations...
In United States government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill, usually a budget appropriations...
Lochner era
The Lochner era is a period in American legal history in which the Supreme Court of the United States tended to strike down laws held to be infringing on economic liberty or private contrac...
The Lochner era is a period in American legal history in which the Supreme Court of the United States tended to strike down laws held to be infringing on economic liberty or private contrac...
Lusk Committee
The Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, popularly known as the Lusk Committee, was formed in 1919 to investigate individuals and organizations in New York Stat...
The Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, popularly known as the Lusk Committee, was formed in 1919 to investigate individuals and organizations in New York Stat...
Macon's Bill Number 1
Macon's Bill Number 1 was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on December 19, 1809, by Nathaniel Macon from the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Relations.
Macon's Bill Number 1 was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on December 19, 1809, by Nathaniel Macon from the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Relations.
Macon's Bill Number 2
Macon's Bill Number 2, which became law in the United States on May 1, 1810, was intended to motivate Britain and France to stop hiseizing American vessels during the Napoleonic Wars.
Macon's Bill Number 2, which became law in the United States on May 1, 1810, was intended to motivate Britain and France to stop hiseizing American vessels during the Napoleonic Wars.
Mann Act
The White-Slave Traffic Act, better known as the Mann Act, is a United States law, passed June 25, 1910.
The White-Slave Traffic Act, better known as the Mann Act, is a United States law, passed June 25, 1910.
Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison,, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court formed the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Con...
Marbury v. Madison,, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court formed the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Con...
Merchant Marine Act of 1916 (Alexander Act)
The Merchant Marine Act of 1916 (also known as the Alexander Act) was passed by the US Congress in 1916 to create the US Shipping Board.
The Merchant Marine Act of 1916 (also known as the Alexander Act) was passed by the US Congress in 1916 to create the US Shipping Board.
Migration and Refugee Assistance Act
The Migration and Refugee Assistance Act was passed in 1962 to deal with unexpected and urgent needs of refugees, displaced persons, conflict victims, and other persons at risk around the globe.
The Migration and Refugee Assistance Act was passed in 1962 to deal with unexpected and urgent needs of refugees, displaced persons, conflict victims, and other persons at risk around the globe.
Military Surplus Act (Kahn–Wadsworth Act)
The Military Surplus Act (or Kahn-Wadsworth Act) was signed into US law by the 66th US Congress in 1920.
The Military Surplus Act (or Kahn-Wadsworth Act) was signed into US law by the 66th US Congress in 1920.
Militia Acts of 1792
The Militia Act of 1792 was a series of statutes enacted by the second United States Congress in 1792.
The Militia Act of 1792 was a series of statutes enacted by the second United States Congress in 1792.
Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act
The Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act (37th United States Congress, Sess.
The Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act (37th United States Congress, Sess.
Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act
The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act is a federal law enacted in the United States that provides for various legal protections to boxers as well as assisting states in regulating boxing as a sport.
The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act is a federal law enacted in the United States that provides for various legal protections to boxers as well as assisting states in regulating boxing as a sport.
Naturalization Act of 1870
The Naturalization Act of 1870 was a law passed by the United States Congress concerning immigration and immigrants.
The Naturalization Act of 1870 was a law passed by the United States Congress concerning immigration and immigrants.
Naval Act of 1916
In United States federal legislation, the Naval Act of 1916 was also called the "Big Navy Act."
In United States federal legislation, the Naval Act of 1916 was also called the "Big Navy Act."
Naval Appropriations Act For 1922
The Naval Appropriations Act For 1922 was passed by the 67th US Congress on July 12, 1921.
The Naval Appropriations Act For 1922 was passed by the 67th US Congress on July 12, 1921.
Nelson Act of 1889
The Nelson Act of 1889 was a United States federal law intended to relocate Anishinaabe people in Minnesota to the White Earth Indian Reservation and expropriate their remaining lands.
The Nelson Act of 1889 was a United States federal law intended to relocate Anishinaabe people in Minnesota to the White Earth Indian Reservation and expropriate their remaining lands.
Neutrality Act of 1794
The Neutrality Act of 1794 made it illegal for an American to wage war against any country at peace with the United States.
The Neutrality Act of 1794 made it illegal for an American to wage war against any country at peace with the United States.
Neutrality Acts of 1930s
The Neutrality Acts were laws that were passed by the United States Congress in the 1930s, in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia that eventually led to World War II. They were s...
The Neutrality Acts were laws that were passed by the United States Congress in the 1930s, in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia that eventually led to World War II. They were s...
New York Law Institute
The New York Law Institute is the oldest circulating law library in New York City and is open to contributing members of the New York Bar, as well as to scholars of history and the law.
The New York Law Institute is the oldest circulating law library in New York City and is open to contributing members of the New York Bar, as well as to scholars of history and the law.
Newlands Labor Act
The Newlands Labor Act, was sponsored by Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada and drafted by Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Charles Patrick Neill.
The Newlands Labor Act, was sponsored by Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada and drafted by Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Charles Patrick Neill.
Non-Intercourse Act (1809)
In the last four days of President Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the United States Congress replaced the Embargo Act of 1807 with the almost unenforceable Non-Intercourse Act of March 1809.
In the last four days of President Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the United States Congress replaced the Embargo Act of 1807 with the almost unenforceable Non-Intercourse Act of March 1809.
Nonintercourse Act
The Nonintercourse Act is the collective name given to six statutes passed by the United States Congress in 1790, 1793, 1796, 1799, 1802, and 1834.
The Nonintercourse Act is the collective name given to six statutes passed by the United States Congress in 1790, 1793, 1796, 1799, 1802, and 1834.
Nullification (U.S. Constitution)
Nullification, in United States constitutional history, is a legal theory that a State has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional.
Nullification, in United States constitutional history, is a legal theory that a State has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional.
Occupancy Permits Act
The Occupancy Permits Act was passed on March 4, 1915 by the 63rd United States Congress.
The Occupancy Permits Act was passed on March 4, 1915 by the 63rd United States Congress.
Olney interpretation
The Olney interpretation (also known as the Olney corollary or Olney declaration) was United States Secretary of State Richard Olney's interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine when a bo...
The Olney interpretation (also known as the Olney corollary or Olney declaration) was United States Secretary of State Richard Olney's interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine when a bo...
Ordinance of Nullification
The Ordinance of Nullification declared the Tariff of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the state borders of South Carolina.
The Ordinance of Nullification declared the Tariff of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the state borders of South Carolina.
Page Act of 1875
The Page Act of 1875 (Sect.
The Page Act of 1875 (Sect.
Partus sequitur ventrem
Partus sequitur ventrem, often abbreviated to partus, in the British North American colonies and later in the United States, was a legal doctrine which the English colonists incorp...
Partus sequitur ventrem, often abbreviated to partus, in the British North American colonies and later in the United States, was a legal doctrine which the English colonists incorp...
Patent Office 1836 fire
The Patent Office 1836 fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
The Patent Office 1836 fire was the first of several disastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
Patent office 1877 fire
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires the U.S. Patent Office has had in its history.
Patent Office 1877 fire
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires in the history of the U.S. Patent Office.
The Patent Office 1877 fire was the second of several distastrous fires in the history of the U.S. Patent Office.
Personal liberty laws
The personal liberty laws were a series of laws passed by several U.S. states in the North in response to the Fugitive Slave Acts of 1793 and 1850.
The personal liberty laws were a series of laws passed by several U.S. states in the North in response to the Fugitive Slave Acts of 1793 and 1850.
Poland Act
The Poland Act (18 Stat.
The Poland Act (18 Stat.
Postal Clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution, known as the Postal Clause or the Postal Power, empowers Congress "To establish Post Offices and post Roads".
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution, known as the Postal Clause or the Postal Power, empowers Congress "To establish Post Offices and post Roads".
Principles of '98
The Principles of '98 refer to the American political position that individual states could judge the constitutionality of central government laws and decrees, and could refuse to enforce laws d...
The Principles of '98 refer to the American political position that individual states could judge the constitutionality of central government laws and decrees, and could refuse to enforce laws d...
Public Credit Act of 1869
The Public Credit Act of 1869 states that bondholders who purchased bonds to help finance the Civil War would be paid back in gold.
The Public Credit Act of 1869 states that bondholders who purchased bonds to help finance the Civil War would be paid back in gold.
Railway Evaluation Act
The Railway Evaluation Act, also called the Parcel Post Act, required the Interstate Commerce Commission to organize a Bureau of Valuation to administer a complete valuation of the real pr...
The Railway Evaluation Act, also called the Parcel Post Act, required the Interstate Commerce Commission to organize a Bureau of Valuation to administer a complete valuation of the real pr...
Railway Mail Service Pay Act
In United States federal legislation, the Railway Mail Service Pay Act of July 28, 1916 provided that the Interstate Commerce Commission establish a fair, reasonable rate of compensation to be r...
In United States federal legislation, the Railway Mail Service Pay Act of July 28, 1916 provided that the Interstate Commerce Commission establish a fair, reasonable rate of compensation to be r...
Rapp-Coudert Committee
The Rapp-Coudert Committee was the colloquial name of the Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate the Educational System of the State of New York — a committee of the New York State Le...
The Rapp-Coudert Committee was the colloquial name of the Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate the Educational System of the State of New York — a committee of the New York State Le...
Rational basis review
Rational basis review, in U.S. constitutional law, refers to a level of scrutiny applied by courts when deciding cases presenting constitutional due process or equal protection issues related to...
Rational basis review, in U.S. constitutional law, refers to a level of scrutiny applied by courts when deciding cases presenting constitutional due process or equal protection issues related to...
Reed Amendment
The Reed Amendment was sponsored by Sen.
The Reed Amendment was sponsored by Sen.
Revised Statutes of the United States
The Revised Statutes of the United States was the first official codification of the Acts of Congress.
The Revised Statutes of the United States was the first official codification of the Acts of Congress.
River and Harbors Act of 1916
In United States federal legislation the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1916 provided Federal money for the maintenance and improvements of specified rivers and harbors across the USA.
In United States federal legislation the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1916 provided Federal money for the maintenance and improvements of specified rivers and harbors across the USA.
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1913
The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1913 appropriated money for various Congressional river and harbor improvement projects, the most prominent of which was Indiana Harbor, Indiana.
The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1913 appropriated money for various Congressional river and harbor improvement projects, the most prominent of which was Indiana Harbor, Indiana.
Road and Trails Fund Act
The Roads and Trails Fund Act in the United States created a permanent Federal fund which states could use to cover 10% of the cost for road construction or reconstruction, supervising, inspecti...
The Roads and Trails Fund Act in the United States created a permanent Federal fund which states could use to cover 10% of the cost for road construction or reconstruction, supervising, inspecti...
Rocks and Shoals
Rocks and Shoals was the informal name of the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.
Rocks and Shoals was the informal name of the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.
Rural Post "Good" Roads Act of 1916
In United Stated federal legislation, the Rural Post Roads Act of 1916 provided federal aid to the states for the construction of rural post roads.
In United Stated federal legislation, the Rural Post Roads Act of 1916 provided federal aid to the states for the construction of rural post roads.
Sabath Act
The Sabath Act was a Federal law that established an immigrant protection network.
The Sabath Act was a Federal law that established an immigrant protection network.
Sally Miller (American slave)
Sally Miller, born Salomé Müller, was an American slave whose freedom suit in Louisiana was based on her claimed status as a free German immigrant and indentured servant.
Sally Miller, born Salomé Müller, was an American slave whose freedom suit in Louisiana was based on her claimed status as a free German immigrant and indentured servant.
Saxbe fix
The Saxbe fix, or salary rollback, is a mechanism by which the President of the United States, in appointing a current or former member of the United States Congress whose elected term has not y...
The Saxbe fix, or salary rollback, is a mechanism by which the President of the United States, in appointing a current or former member of the United States Congress whose elected term has not y...
Second Vinson Act
The Second Vinson Act was an Act of Congress, passed in May 1938, which "mandated a 20% increase in strength of the United States Navy".
The Second Vinson Act was an Act of Congress, passed in May 1938, which "mandated a 20% increase in strength of the United States Navy".
Sedition Act of 1918
The Sedition Act of 1918 was an Act of the United States Congress that extended the Espionage Act of 1917 to cover a broader range of offenses, notably speech and the expression of opinion that ...
The Sedition Act of 1918 was an Act of the United States Congress that extended the Espionage Act of 1917 to cover a broader range of offenses, notably speech and the expression of opinion that ...
Separation of powers under the United States Constitution
For the article on the theory of separation of powers, see: separation of powers Separation of powers political doctrine originating from the United States Constitution, according to which th...
For the article on the theory of separation of powers, see: separation of powers Separation of powers political doctrine originating from the United States Constitution, according to which th...
Sheppard Bone-Dry Act
The Sheppard Bone-Dry Act, sponsored by Sen.
The Sheppard Bone-Dry Act, sponsored by Sen.
Social Law Library
The Social Law Library, founded in 1804, is the one of the oldest law libraries in the United States.
The Social Law Library, founded in 1804, is the one of the oldest law libraries in the United States.
Southern Manifesto
The Declaration of Constitutional Principles was a document written in February and March 1956, in the United States Congress, in opposition to racial integration in public places.
The Declaration of Constitutional Principles was a document written in February and March 1956, in the United States Congress, in opposition to racial integration in public places.
Space Basis Act
The Space Basis Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine fair and reasonable rates of compensation to be paid, upon a space basis, for the transportation of mail and any se...
The Space Basis Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine fair and reasonable rates of compensation to be paid, upon a space basis, for the transportation of mail and any se...
Sponge Act
The Sponge Act 16 U.S.C. §781 et.
The Sponge Act 16 U.S.C. §781 et.
Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities
The Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities is United States legislation that specified the standard barrel size and measurements for fruits and vegetables, establishing ...
The Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities is United States legislation that specified the standard barrel size and measurements for fruits and vegetables, establishing ...
Standard Fruits and Vegetable Baskets and Containers Act of 1916
In United States federal agricultural legislation, the Standard Fruits and Vegetable Baskets and Containers Act of 1916 dealt with containers for small fruits and vegetables, and prescribed the ...
In United States federal agricultural legislation, the Standard Fruits and Vegetable Baskets and Containers Act of 1916 dealt with containers for small fruits and vegetables, and prescribed the ...
States' rights
States' rights in U.S. politics refers to political powers reserved for the U.S. state governments rather than the federal government.
States' rights in U.S. politics refers to political powers reserved for the U.S. state governments rather than the federal government.
Stock-Raising Homestead Act
The Stock-Raising Homestead Act of 1916 provided settlers of public land—a section or its equivalent—for ranching purposes.
The Stock-Raising Homestead Act of 1916 provided settlers of public land—a section or its equivalent—for ranching purposes.
Strict scrutiny
Strict scrutiny is the most stringent standard of judicial review used by United States courts reviewing federal law.
Strict scrutiny is the most stringent standard of judicial review used by United States courts reviewing federal law.
Supremacy Clause
Article VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Supremacy Clause, establishes the U.S. Constitution, U.S. Treaties, and laws made pursuant to the U.S. Constitution, sh...
Article VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Supremacy Clause, establishes the U.S. Constitution, U.S. Treaties, and laws made pursuant to the U.S. Constitution, sh...
Tallmadge Amendment
The Tallmadge Amendment was submitted by James Tallmadge, Jr. in the United States House of Representatives on February 13, 1819, during the debate regarding the admission of Missouri as a state.
The Tallmadge Amendment was submitted by James Tallmadge, Jr. in the United States House of Representatives on February 13, 1819, during the debate regarding the admission of Missouri as a state.
Tariffs in United States history
Tariffs in United States history have played major to minor roles in trade policy, political debates and the nation's economic history.
Tariffs in United States history have played major to minor roles in trade policy, political debates and the nation's economic history.
Taxing and Spending Clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Taxing and Spending Clause.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Taxing and Spending Clause.
Tenure of Office Act (1867)
The Tenure of Office Act was a federal law that was intended to restrict the power of the President of the United States to remove certain office-holders without the approval of the Senate.
The Tenure of Office Act was a federal law that was intended to restrict the power of the President of the United States to remove certain office-holders without the approval of the Senate.
Terminal Inspection Act of 1916
The Terminal Inspection Act of 1916 was a part of the Rural Post "Good" Roads Act of 1916 yet separate from it.
The Terminal Inspection Act of 1916 was a part of the Rural Post "Good" Roads Act of 1916 yet separate from it.
The Legal Intelligencer
The Legal Intelligencer is the oldest daily law journal published in the United States, and serves the legal community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
The Legal Intelligencer is the oldest daily law journal published in the United States, and serves the legal community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
Timber Export Act
The United States federal legislation called the Timber Export Act of March 4, 1917 gave the world War I Allies of the United States preference in government regulated timber exports.
The United States federal legislation called the Timber Export Act of March 4, 1917 gave the world War I Allies of the United States preference in government regulated timber exports.
Treloar Copyright Bill
The Treloar Copyright Bill was a revision of the United States copyright laws introduced February 13, 1896, in the first session of the 54th United States Congress as House of Representatives Bi...
The Treloar Copyright Bill was a revision of the United States copyright laws introduced February 13, 1896, in the first session of the 54th United States Congress as House of Representatives Bi...
Two-Ocean Navy Act
The Two-Ocean Navy Act, (a.k.a.
The Two-Ocean Navy Act, (a.k.a.
Uniform Bill of Lading Act
The Uniform Bill of Lading Act is a US federal law that changed the Carmack Amendment of 1903 to the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 by making freight carriers un-limitlessly legally responsible...
The Uniform Bill of Lading Act is a US federal law that changed the Carmack Amendment of 1903 to the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 by making freight carriers un-limitlessly legally responsible...
United Nations Participation Act
United Nations Participation Act of 1945 dealt with the process of United States joining the newly created United Nations and related bodies of the United Nations.
United Nations Participation Act of 1945 dealt with the process of United States joining the newly created United Nations and related bodies of the United Nations.
United States labor law
United States labor law is a heterogeneous collection of state and federal laws.
United States labor law is a heterogeneous collection of state and federal laws.
United States presidential doctrines
United States Presidential doctrines are key goals, attitudes, or stances for United States foreign affairs outlined by Presidents that were dubbed their "doctrines".
United States Presidential doctrines are key goals, attitudes, or stances for United States foreign affairs outlined by Presidents that were dubbed their "doctrines".
United States v. Locke
United States v. Locke, 529 U.S. 89, was a unanimous Supreme Court decision that held that a state's regulation of certain maritime activity was pre-empted under the Commerce Clause by existing ...
United States v. Locke, 529 U.S. 89, was a unanimous Supreme Court decision that held that a state's regulation of certain maritime activity was pre-empted under the Commerce Clause by existing ...
United States v. Oppenheimer
United States v. Oppenheimer, 242 U.S. 85; (1916), was a landmark Supreme Court decision applying the common law concept of res judicata (literally: the thing is decided) to criminal la...
United States v. Oppenheimer, 242 U.S. 85; (1916), was a landmark Supreme Court decision applying the common law concept of res judicata (literally: the thing is decided) to criminal la...
Urgent Deficiencies Act
The Urgent Deficiencies Act of 1913 authorized the elimination of many nonessential government publications.
The Urgent Deficiencies Act of 1913 authorized the elimination of many nonessential government publications.
Virus-Serum-Toxin Act
The Virus-Serum-Toxin Act or VSTA was United States Federal legislation designed to protect farmers and livestock raisers by regulating the quality of vaccines and point-of-care diagnostic...
The Virus-Serum-Toxin Act or VSTA was United States Federal legislation designed to protect farmers and livestock raisers by regulating the quality of vaccines and point-of-care diagnostic...
War Brides Act
The War Brides Act (Public Law 271) was enacted in 1945 to allow spouses and adopted children of United States military personnel to enter the U.S. after World War II. The law temporarily lifte...
The War Brides Act (Public Law 271) was enacted in 1945 to allow spouses and adopted children of United States military personnel to enter the U.S. after World War II. The law temporarily lifte...
Warehouse Act of 1916
The Warehouse Act of 1916 permitted Federal Reserve member banks to give loans to farmers on the security of their staple crops which were kept in Federal storage units as collateral.
The Warehouse Act of 1916 permitted Federal Reserve member banks to give loans to farmers on the security of their staple crops which were kept in Federal storage units as collateral.
Webb–Kenyon Act
The Webb-Kenyon Act was a 1913 law of the United States that regulated the interstate transport of alcoholic beverages.
The Webb-Kenyon Act was a 1913 law of the United States that regulated the interstate transport of alcoholic beverages.
Wildlife Game Refuges Act of 1916
The Wildlife Game Refuges Act of 1916 placed aside certain United States Federal park lands as wildlife reserves free from hunting and poaching, and placed the United States Forest Service in ch...
The Wildlife Game Refuges Act of 1916 placed aside certain United States Federal park lands as wildlife reserves free from hunting and poaching, and placed the United States Forest Service in ch...
Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso, one of the major events leading to the American Civil War, would have banned slavery in any territory to be acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War or in the future, includ...
The Wilmot Proviso, one of the major events leading to the American Civil War, would have banned slavery in any territory to be acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War or in the future, includ...
Wisconsin Idea
The Wisconsin Idea is the political philosophy developed in the American state of Wisconsin that fosters public universities' contributions to the state: "to the government in the forms of servi...
The Wisconsin Idea is the political philosophy developed in the American state of Wisconsin that fosters public universities' contributions to the state: "to the government in the forms of servi...
Women in the United States judiciary
The number of women in the United States judiciary has increased as more women have entered law school.
The number of women in the United States judiciary has increased as more women have entered law school.
Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act
The Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act was a state law passed by the South Dakota State Legislature in early 2006.
The Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act was a state law passed by the South Dakota State Legislature in early 2006.
Workingmen's Compensation Act (Kern-McGillicuddy Act)
The Workingmen's Compensation Act was a federal law, passed by Congress in 1916.
The Workingmen's Compensation Act was a federal law, passed by Congress in 1916.
Workingmen's Compensation Act (Kern–McGillicuddy Act)
The Workingmen's Compensation Act was a federal law, passed by Congress in 1916.
The Workingmen's Compensation Act was a federal law, passed by Congress in 1916.
World War Foreign Debts Commission Act
The United States Congress authorized the creation of a World War Foreign Debts Commission under Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon to negotiate repayment agreements with Great Britain and ...
The United States Congress authorized the creation of a World War Foreign Debts Commission under Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon to negotiate repayment agreements with Great Britain and ...
X-Patent
The X-Patents are all the patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office from July 1790, to July 1836.
The X-Patents are all the patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office from July 1790, to July 1836.