1. ETHICS The greatest of all Chinese lawgivers, Confucius, did not esteem written laws. He believed that good rulers were the best guarantee of justice. Does our legal system rely primarily on the rule of law or the rule of people? Which do you instinctively trust more? required to cite supporting evidence to justify response.
2. In the early 1970s, President Richard Nixon became embroiled in the Watergate dispute. He was accused of covering up a criminal break-in at the national headquarters of the Democratic Party. Nixon denied any wrongdoing. A United States District Court judge ordered the president to produce tapes of conversations held in his office. Nixon knew that complying with the order would produce damaging evidence, probably destroying his presidency. He refused, claiming executive privilege. The case went to the Supreme Court. Nixon strongly implied that even if the Supreme Court ordered him to produce the tapes, he would refuse. What major constitutional issue did this raise? required to cite supporting evidence to justify response.
3. The Supreme Court has held that businesses can force consumers to arbitrate rather than bring class actions. But at least one study found that individuals rarely sue on their own because it is too expensive. Various consumer groups have proposed rules to block banks and credit card companies from this practice. Should the law ban consumer arbitration agreements? required to cite supporting evidence to justify response.