Chapter 1.3, Problem III.3E

Making a moral argument entails providing reasons for the position you take. The reasons must include facts, a clarification of any concepts used in the argument, and a standard that you are appealing to in order to come to your conclusion. Read the following case and develop a moral argument for your position. In 1992, Cheryl Hopwood, a white student from a poor family, applied to the University of Texas Law School. She was turned down even though she had better grades and LSAT scores than many of the minority students who were admitted (1). Is it fair for minorities from middle-class families to be given preferential treatment over whites from economically disadvantaged families

Draft a legal analysis of the question using the law and the facts provided in each prompt. Your answer should be one page if double spaced or about half a page if single spaced. There is no “right” answer. I am looking for a good legal analysis combining law and facts.   Short Essay Question No. 1 Assume the following facts:  Alice, Barry, and Chis have come to you for advice on how to organize their new business venture.  They want to start a bakery but don’t know if they should organize as a sole proprietorship, general partnership (GP), limited partnership (LP), corporation, or limited liability company (LLC).  Alice, Barry, and Chris want equal control over decisions regarding the business and want to split the profits evenly. Alice will work the front counter of the bakery.  Barry has a home worth $500,000 in his name and a savings account with $200,000. He will be the bookkeeper for the business.

Read the following mini-argument and then write a 5-7 sentence summary, including the claim, reasons, counterargument, response to the counterargument, and any limits on the argument. Coffee is a blessing to students.  What better way is there to jumpstart the mind and help us engage with our studies?  The benefits of coffee are well known, and yet some hold back from it unnecessarily. Some feel that black tea is a better choice, arguing that it can still boost mental performance with fewer side effects. This depends on the individual.  While black tea is worth considering, remember that it still comes with side effects, and for many, it simply will not give enough of a boost to the brain. For those of us who believe in the life of the mind, enhancing our brains’ abilities is ultimately of more value than avoiding the occasional minor discomfort. Of course, a few people who experience severe side effects like anxiety, insomnia, or tremors should avoid coffee. For most, though, we can…