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1. Segregation in the U.S. -- Supreme Court
   Summary: In 1957, the eyes of America were on Little Rock, where the compulsory desegregation of Central High School was front-page news. But what about the broader picture? How successful had integration efforts in the South been in the three years following the Brown decision? This program, filmed in that year, brings together a panel of newsmen from the Southern Education Reporting Service to assess -- against the backdrop of anti-integration violence -- the overall progress being made in complying with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
2. U. S. Constitution -- Supreme Court
   Justice Alito is ... alleged to have given his legal opinion that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a woman's right to abortion access. He also expressed his pride in his work to overthrow the Roe v. Wade decision of the U.S. Supreme Court as an employee of the federal government. But he wrote these comments in a job application when he successfully attempted to land a job decades ago during the Reagan years in the Justice Department. People sometimes write material in job applications which is not particularly accurate.
3. U. S. Constitution -- U.S. Constitution
   The intention of the U.S. Constitution in establishing a bicameral Congress was that each chamber would serve as a check on the other. The larger and more frequently elected House of Representatives would more directly reflect changing public opinion, while the smaller Senate, whose members serve longer terms, would serve as a more level-headed and deliberative body. At the same time, the House's rules and procedures for introducing and debating bills are much more strict than those of the Senate. Although it is often thought of as the lower chamber of Congress, the House has some powers that the Senate doesn't. For example, all appropriations bills must originate in the House. In addition, the House can impeach officials, and has the power to elect the President in the case of a tie in the electoral college.
4. U.S. State
   Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is implementing an approach to U.S. foreign policy she calls "transformational diplomacy." Learn more about her plan to change the world, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
5. U. S. Constitution
   On Wednesday, October 3, 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a patent case that could overturn the precedent-setting 1980 case Diamond v. Chakrabarty, which established intellectual property rights (IPRs) for plants. The case features Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. versus J.E.M. Ag Supply Inc., a small Iowa farm supply company. Pioneer alleges that J.E.M. violated their patent rights when the company resold 1,300 bags of Pioneer's hybrid corn seed. Pioneer claims that as a patent holder of a germplasm that makes their hybrid corn different from others, only the company's authorized representatives have the right to sell the hybrid seeds.
6. United States -- U.S
   Passenger trains in the United States are surprisingly scarce and relatively expensive. The national rail system, Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL), provides service to many cities, concentrating more on sightseeing tours than efficient intercity travel. They have promotional discounts of 15% for students and seniors, and a 30-day U.S. Rail Pass for international travelers only. Separate from Amtrak, commuter trains carry passengers to and from the suburbs of major cities.
7. Manuel Noriega -- U.S
   The 1989 U.S. invasion that ousted dictator Manuel Noriega opened this small nation's road to greater democracy and prosperity. Now Panama is bracing for his possible return, and the likelihood that he will spend little time behind bars.
8. Republican Party (U.S.)
   The Republican Party believes that making law is the province of the legislature and that judges, especially the Supreme Court, should not "legislate from the bench." Most Republicans point to Roe v. Wade as a case of judicial activism, where the court overturned most laws restricting abortion on the basis of a right to privacy inferred from the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Some Republicans have actively sought to block judges who they see as being activist judges and they have sought the appointment of judges who claim to practice judicial restraint. Other Republicans, though, argue that it is the right of judges to extend the interpretation of the Constitution and judge actions by the legislative or executive branches as legal or unconstitutional on previously unarticulated grounds.
9. Citizenship -- U.S. Citizenship
   The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers a test to all immigrants applying for citizenship. For years, these questions have been selected from among the following list of 100. How would you do? Many, you will find simple. Others are not so easy. In all cases, the answer USCIS wants to hear is given.
10. Census (U.S.) -- Bureau
    Between fall 1997 and spring 1998, the Census Bureau opened 12 regional census centers (RCCs) as temporary sites near the 12 permanent regional offices, to provide additional space to manage the large Census 2000 work load. These RCCs support the address list development activities and the reviews by tribal and local governments.

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