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Govt201 Unit 1 Amendment
Phase 4 Discussion Board
GOVT201-1304B-07
Professor Crockett
12/11/13
1st Amendment - Protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, as well as the right to assemble, right to protest, and petition the government.
I chose this amendment because this particular amendment was known to protect individual with their freedom of speech, religion, freedom of the press and the right to protest. This amendment among all of the others lists all that the constitution protects the American people from.
I personally believe people have the right to express themselves. You should be able to be yourself and not be judged.
2nd Amendment - Protects the right to bear arms.
I chose the amendment because this amendment gives
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If you have access to a registered firearm, you can use the weapon to protect yourself.
4th Amendment - Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause as determined by a neutral judge or magistrate
I chose this amendment because this protects the Americans from search and seizures without having a probable cause. It is illegal for Law enforcement to come and search your property without probable cause unless they have a warrant. This amendment is to protect the peoples personal property and personal belongings from police to search and seizure without a warrant.
This amendment affects the Americans by prohibiting illegal searches. In order to search someone’s personal property, a warrant must be issued through the courts. An example is a crooked cop who illegally pulls you over and wants to search your car for no apparent reason. You have the right to refuse to let him search your vehicle without probable cause on why they pulled you over.
I feel the most significant amendment is the first amendment. All individuals should have the right to express the opinions and speak their mind. The reason for the first amendment is to formulate a law to ensure people they can express themselves no matter

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