Topic 1: The National Historical Publications and Records Commissions

Visit the National Historical Publications and Records Commission website.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission: National Archives. Retrieved from http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/
Under the NHPRC Grant Opportunities section click “Administer a Grant.” Then explore the information on this site by clicking on the links on the left of the side of page under “Administer a Grant..”
Based on your tour of the website, do you think the kind of activity the NHPRC is engaged in, as illustrated by the information contained in its website, is within its authority? Why, or why not?
Topic 2: Webster v. Doe

Using Westlaw, locate and read the case of Webster v. Doe, 486 U.S. 592 (1988). Then consider the following:
Do you think the Court was correct in finding that significant issues of national security were involved? Why, or why not?
Consider CIA Director Webster H. Webster’s claim that “Doe’s homosexuality was a threat to security.” How does his stance on ethical decision-making impact human behavior? Explain your observations.
What standard of review did the Court use? Explain.
Do you think the Court would reach the same conclusion if this case were brought today? Why, or why not?