USA Law

Category: I

  • Isolationism History

    Isolationism History in the United States Isolationism In the Early United States Introduction to Isolationism History In its early days, the United States adopted an isolationist policy for a variety of reasons. The fledgling nation wanted to develop without becoming entangled in the […]

  • Internal Revenue Service Organization

    Internal Revenue Service Organization in the United States Introduction to Internal Revenue Service Organization The IRS is divided into three organizational levels: the national office, the regional offices, and the district offices. The national office in Washington, D.C., is responsible […]

  • Isolationism

    Isolationism in the United States Isolationism Isolationism in American Society Introduction to Isolationism Although isolationism in the United States was primarily political, it also affected other aspects of American society. For example, in the early 20th century, the U.S. Congress passed […]

  • Iran-Contra Affair

    Iran-Contra Affair in the United States United States Constitution According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled IRAN-CONTRA AFFAIRThe Iran-Contra hearings by a joint committee of both houses of Congress (the Senate Committee on Secret Military […]

  • Intermediate Appellate Courts

    Intermediate Appellate Courts in the United States State Courts Intermediate Appellate Courts Introduction to Intermediate Appellate Courts In 1948 only 11 states had an intermediate appellate court system. By the late 1990s nearly 40 states had established such courts to relieve the pressure […]

  • Internal Revenue Service History

    Internal Revenue Service History in the United States Internal Revenue Service Recent Developments Introduction to Internal Revenue Service History In 1997 and 1998 the IRS became the subject of dramatic congressional hearings. Several taxpayers testified that the agency had persecuted them […]

  • In Re Gault

    In Re Gault in the United States Gault, In Re 387 U.S. 1 (1967) United States Constitution According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled GAULT, IN RE 387 U.S. 1 (1967) In re Gault is the Supreme Court’s most important landmark concerning juveniles, both […]

  • Implied Powers Judicial View

    Implied Powers Judicial View in the United States Introduction to Implied Powers Judicial View The Supreme Court of the United States has historically favored a federal government strengthened by implied powers. The high court has determined that the intent of the Constitution was to create a […]

  • In Re Debs

    In Re Debs in the United States Introduction to In Re Debs In Re Debs, a United States Supreme Court decision in 1895 dealing with the right of the federal government to suppress labor movements. Eugene Debs, a well-known labor leader, was imprisoned for refusing to comply with a federal […]

  • In-Kind Assistance Programs

    In-Kind Assistance Programs in the United States Forms of Welfare in the United States: In-Kind Assistance Programs Introduction to In-Kind Assistance Programs Most people on welfare receive more than just cash assistance. For example, many low-income families receive some form of food or […]

  • Impeachment History

    Impeachment History in the United States Introduction to Impeachment History Impeachment originated in the English Parliament during the 14th century. It was used to punish royal ministers accused of misconduct, and to hold the king’s ministers accountable to Parliament. The House of Lords […]

  • Impeachment History The Johnson Trial

    Impeachment History The Johnson Trial in the United States Introduction to Impeachment History The Johnson Trial In February 1868 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson and appointed a committee to prepare articles of impeachment. […]

  • Impeachment Process

    Impeachment Process in the United States Introduction to Impeachment Process Since the Constitution does not describe the exact process for impeachment, these procedures have evolved from experience. Today, the impeachment process begins if a majority of members of the House of […]

  • Implied Powers Effects

    Implied Powers Effects in the United States Introduction to Implied Powers Effects The principle of implied powers has significantly affected the development of the U.S. system of government. Implied powers have allowed the federal government of the United States to levy income taxes, […]

  • Implied Powers History

    Implied Powers History in the United States Introduction to Implied Powers History Whether the Constitution should be interpreted narrowly or broadly has been debated throughout American history. A narrow interpretation limits the federal government’s powers to those that are specifically […]