The ten amendments’ in the US Constitution guarantee our natural born right in a variety of topics such as freedom of speech, religion and many more. While we are guaranteed these rights, they all have their own limitations that are not always stated as clearly as the right itself. These constitutional rights can also be commonly misinterpreted and leave people...
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Granted by the Bill of Rights in 1791, the first amendment is one, if not, the most vital amendment that defines the American democracy and culture. This fundamental amendment grants citizens freedom of speech: allowing them to express their individuality and vocalize their opinions, regardless of how socially or politically unpopular those might be. Even though freedom of speech remains...
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This case involves First Amendment interests on both sides. The issue arises from the decision of a public high school student newspaper and yearbook to not publish an advertisement. The advertisement promoted abstinence and was submitted by a parent as a result of the School Board program to distribute condoms. The two high school student publications refused to publish the...
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Susan Jacoby's essay, 'A First Amendment Junkie,' presents a compelling argument about the complexities and limitations of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Through her exploration of free speech, Jacoby challenges conventional perspectives and offers thought-provoking insights that demand critical examination. Jacoby begins her essay by proclaiming herself a "First Amendment junkie" and staunch defender of absolute free...
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In her thought-provoking essay, "A First Amendment Junkie," Susan Jacoby explores the complexities and contradictions surrounding the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. As I read through her essay, I found myself engaged in a reflective journey, contemplating the delicate balance between free speech and the potential harm it can cause. Jacoby's arguments and insights challenged my preconceived notions...
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Five million children are living in the U.S. today. Children of every race, every ethnicity, every religion, every kind of identification. But of the five million children in the U.S., only about 4.1 million have U.S. citizenship at birth. 100,000 holding a green card, while the remaining 900,000 are themselves unauthorized. But they all are brought into the world the...
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Eighth Amendment: When Is It Too Much? The Eighth Amendment of the American Constitution was passed in 1791, prohibiting disproportionate amounts of bail and fines, and also abolishing cruel and unusual punishment as used of deterring crime. It took inspiration from the English Bill of Rights, which is why the Eighth Amendment is almost word for word with it. Though...
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The Right to Privacy: The Issues of Number One and Two The argument that bathrooms should not be gender inclusive is a relatively new one, as for much of American history, public restrooms, where multiple people have occupied a single space, were not the societal norm. The first law separating bathrooms by the sexes came in 1887 when Massachusetts passed...
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Someone's Fourth Amendment right ensures that citizens are driven into improper search and seizure and are not searched without possible causes. In the wake of 9/11, the government overcame the American Patriot Act, which caused controversy over civil liberties. The law passed several provisions before it was finalized in 2015. Later, the US Freedom Law was enacted, expanding the civil...
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As citizens of the United States, we have the right to be given “fair procedures” without discrimination under the protection of the 14th amendment. Due process insures every citizen’s right to a fair trial, hearing, and any other procedure needed when convicted of a crime. However, for as long as the 14th amendment has been in existence, there have been...
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The Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution to keep the government in line, to ensure we always have our right to life, liberty, and property. The Eighth Amendment in the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in December of 1791. This amendment ensures that when found punishable for a crime, the punishment shall not be excessive,...
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We have our constitution which we also call as the highest authority of the land in India. It was proclaimed on 26 November 1949 and adopted on 26 January 1950. The Law should be a diverse document. It should be able to adapt itself to the dynamic desires of society. Generally below the influence of the most recent powerful socioeconomic...
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“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution” (Abraham Lincoln). This powerful quote by Lincoln really illustrates that our Constitution is something that is very important to the citizens of the US, and no one can take it away from the...
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Women were denied many rights that men had and were discriminated because of their sex. They were seen as fragile individuals that were not capable of doing hard work without being hurt or to take decisions having conscience of what was going on. They are denied many job and educational opportunities and are taken away by the dream to be...
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The 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution abolished slavery in the year 1865. Part of the amendment has become quite infamous in my opinion. The documentary dives deep into the clause that states “Either slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or...
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“If we are old enough to fight then we should be old enough to vote” was a popular slogan during March 23rd, 1971 through July 7th 1971. This slogan gained popularity for the right to vote at 18 years old. The Constitutions 26th amendment has a very interesting origin, views, and the effect is outstanding. The origin of the 26th...
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The Sixteenth Amendment, as understood in the 21st century, has fueled our government economically since its ratification in 1913. The idea of income taxes wasn’t new or revolutionary, the concept had been drafted and used to finance the country’s Civil War to later be repealed in 1872. The idea had been passed around, rejected, and accepted since then. The main...
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How much do you really know about the Bill of Rights? Well the Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments guarantee civil rights and liberties to every individual: the freedom of speech, right to bear arms, rule of due process of law and many more. For example, The Eighth Amendment states: “Excessive...
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The referendum to abolish the Eighth Amendment in The Republic of Ireland has been a long-awaited step in the right direction for a more liberalised society in Ireland. After legalising equal marriage for all genders and sexualities; it only seemed fitting that the Irish government would allow the populace to take part in a referendum to drop the Eighth Amendment....
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The constitution was initially established September 17, 1787 at the constitutional convention. The constitution was created to establish a government where citizens had some type of control or power. Although the constitution has many duties, the true purpose of the constitution was to provide a silhouette of rights and laws of Americans. The United States constitution is made up of...
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The 21st amendment of the United States Constitution was proposed and put into action by Congress and Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was officially ratified on December 5th, 1933. There were many reasons the 21st amendment was created. In 1920, prohibition movements reached the highest because during this period Congress ratified the 18th amendment, which prohibited the manufacture, transportation, and sale...
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The 27 amendments that exist in the U. S have the sole purpose of protecting our unalienable rights. By the 8th amendment, we the people are guaranteed the prohibition of extraordinarily big fines and the imposition of excessive bails and that there will be no cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The purpose of this essay is to examine and argue...
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Richard Nixon’s presidency started January 20th, 1969. Before his life as president, he was born in Yorba Linda, California. The family experienced tragedy twice early in Richard's life. His younger brother died in 1925 after a short illness, and in 1933, his older brother, whom he greatly admired, died of tuberculosis. Nixon had a very successful school life, winning debates...
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The 28th amendment should be that Congress shall put term limit of ten years on United State Supreme Court justices after which they would retire. An appointment for life results in hesitation from justices to take risks, violation of our country’s democratic ideology, prejudice in judge nomination, and inordinate length of powerful influence. According to the U.S. Constitution, Article III,...
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Is the U.S. Constitution a living document or a black and white document? That has been a question for centuries. I personally think that it is a living document and that is changes with the country. If you can add information to it than it can adapt to your current situation. People argue that the constitution is black and white...
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The political philosophy of the Constitution has gone through a roller coaster of development and change. It has introduced a better central government however because the government was so strong the Bill of rights was implemented to secure individual rights the people. Many factors have contributed to the development of the Constitution after its ratification and adoption of the Bill...
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At present, approximately all the 25 federal countries in the world, together represent 40% of the total world's population. America and India are two of the most significant countries in the world which were the world’s oldest democracy formerly and now counted as the world’s largest democracy. Both states are called ‘federal republic’ in the light of their political structure....
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Introduction The First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution, commonly known as the Bill of Rights, are a cornerstone of American democracy and individual liberties. These amendments were added to the Constitution to address concerns about the protection of fundamental rights and to ensure that the government would not infringe upon these rights. In this critical essay, we will...
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The topic of abortion has always been controversial and a cause for debate all over the world. People either argue for the morality of preserving the unborn and their right to life or the right of women to bodily autonomy. In Ireland for example, abortion was illegal until 1st January 2019, following 66.4% of the population voting to repeal the...
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Here are three reasons why freedom of speech is important. Freedom of speech promotes the exchange of ideas, helps expose immoral or unlawful activities, and creates resiliency in society. When someone has an idea, they should be able to freely promote and exchange that idea without the burden of receiving persecution or suppression. Imagine being a woman and not being...
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