In my opinion the most important historical event that shaped the formation of the U.S federal government was the Bill of Rights which was written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on governmental power ( 2010, Bill of Rights Institute ). The Bill of Rights also makes up the first 10 amendments to the constitution which was signed in December of 1791. The Bill of Right’s shaped and developed the nation’s founding history creating and leading to the 3 most important milestones in U.S History (The Preamble, The Constitution, and The Declaration of Independence.) These documents all ensure the protection and freedom of the American people. The Bill of Rights is a code of morals that America and Americans try to live up to.…
In 1776 when George Mason wrote the Bill of Rights, at that he intentions were, but had no idea that his first 10 Amendments would be ratified in 1791 as a part of the U.S. Constitution (Yanak, Comelison, (2004). Anyone who that has researched or studied the history on the U.S. Constitution will defiantly agree that the purpose of the first 10 Amendments truly made a difference for citizen’s individual rights. In Law, the laws are designed strictly for the ability to pursue, and enforce the law upon anything or anyone who breaks it. The first 10 Amendments defiantly speaks for every citizen individual rights. Without George Mason’s passion for the people’s individual rights, there may not have been individual rights today.…
Constitutionally est. grartites that protect citizen’s opinions and protect against arbitrary gov. interference. They are considering personal freedoms protected against all individuals. In contrast civil rights reflect positive acts of government (in the form of constitutional provisions) for the purpose of protecting individuals against arbitrary or discriminatory actions. American are protected by the bill of rights, they are the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution. The bill of rights est. the freedoms that are essential to individuals and groups free and effective participation in the large community. As restrains on gov. actions thee are at least 2 kind of civil liberties. Substantive liberties are restrains on what the gov. shall and shall not have the power to do. Perciberl liberties are restrains on how the gov. is supposed to act when it acts…
Due process is a concept that dates back all the way to the early 13th century, when the Magna Carta was signed by King John. Due process of law is the principle that a person cannot be deprived of their right to life, liberty, and property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards. It is first found in our constitution in the 5th amendment, and then it is once again stated in the 14th amendment. Due process is the only principle that is repeated in the constitution. (The Constitution states only one command twice.) There is little difference between what is said in the 5th and 14th amendment, but the one word that was added has had a monumental impact on our nation. The addition of the word “state” in the 14th amendment means that…
The Era is an amendment that is connected to the 1848 women’s suffrage movement in which they were trying to fight for equal rights. The Era is meant it help them achieve their dream of gender equality by specifically stating in the constitution that all women have equal rights under the U.S constitution. In relation to the 14th amendment the Era addresses the issue of equality but unlike the 14th amendment it specifically addresses the inequality between both genders. I am in favor of the Era because it will guarantee equality to women and protect them under the laws of the U.S constitution. If the Era passes it will resolve issues such as equal pay, providing a clear judicial standard for deciding cases on sex discrimination, and it will prevent congress from weakening or replacing existing laws on women’s rights.…
The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution put a cap on the capabilities of the federal and state governments to segregate. The private sector isn’t compelled by the constitution. The Fifth Amendment has an unequivocal prerequisite that the Federal Government not deny people of "life, freedom, or property," without due procedure of the law and an understood certification that every individual get equivalent security of the laws.…
When the Framers wrote “securing the blessings of liberty,” it was referring to the freedom to criticize the government or petition it when they disagreed with its policies, in other words it meant our government will make good decisions so that we have the good things about freedom and the future generations have freedom and right as well. Once the constitution was ratified the Bill of Rights were the ten amendments to the constitution that offered numerous limitations on the national government's ability to interfere with personal liberties, now there are 27 amendments.…
Instructions: The Bill of Rights is first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Commonly and collectively, these are referred to as your civil liberties – your constitutional legal protections against actions of the government.…
Since the bill of rights, the 14th Amendment is perhaps the most important amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Although the 13th Amendment is very significant because it abolishes slavery, the 14th Amendment provided citizenship for the former slaves and provided the same legal benefits as the rest of the Americans. Also, the 14th Amendment can be seen as a foundation for follow on Amendments and policies that were passed to remove restrictions on voting by other races, allow women to vote and every other policy change to ensure equality among U.S. citizens regardless of race, gender, or religious beliefs. As of the three post-Civil War Reconstruction Amendments, the 14th Amendment was intended to protect former slaves and allow for equality…
A provision on equal protection in the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution looks towards protecting the civil rights of people living in the United States and has been used in defining the right of individuals and groups living in the country. In analyzing the provision of equal protection in the 14th amendment, the courts consider three aspects. First is the type of classification that a particular group falls through, for example, suspect classification or any other classification that the court can create and interpret. After determining the classification, the courts will determine the level of scrutiny applied to the identified class, whether it is a strict scrutiny or an intermediate scrutiny. Lastly is the determination of the kind of action that…
The English Bill of Rights precedent for other governments led the idea of unalienable rights to become a hot topic. Citizens under the French and British monarchies believed that “The promise of those rights can be denied, suppressed, or just remain unfilled, but it does not die (Hunt, 175).” Therefore, our rights still exist even if our government suppresses them. Those rights will always be there no matter how much the government tries to belittle them. The uprising of peoples’ belief in their own rights spurred the creation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.…
The Bill of rights, the constitution and the amendments of the constitution are the national foundation of freedom. The 14th amendment has become one of the most important parts of the constitution. The 14th amendment is divided into four sections. The 14th Amendment was designed in 1868 to stamp out lawless tyranny. Section one is to make former slaves citizens. The 14th amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. Nor shall any state deprive any person of liberty or property without due process of law”. However, since the 14th…
citizens “liberty” from restraints/actions enforced by the federal or state government(s). Common examples include the freedom of religion, which means that the government cannot legally interfere with (or dictate) a citizen’s choice of worship/religion, and the right to property, which prevents human beings from acquiring or trading items already owned by another individual (civil liberties). Affairs such as Marbury v. Madison or the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 famously tested our civil liberties by establishing the procedure of “judicial review” and compensation for the violated liberties of lawful citizens from previous events in U.S. history. Even though civil liberties and civil rights have many similarities, history has proven that they are two very different concepts based on the U.S. constitution, legislation, and various landmark court…
The conceptualization that individuals have guaranteed rights bestowed upon them is absolutely fascinating. Unlike any other country, America is a completely free country. To know that the government will never infringe upon citizens’ rights is amazing. Civil liberties are gifts from God. They are liberties that are granted to each citizen of the United States of America that cannot be taken away from anyone or by anyone. The Bill of Rights was establish to list these specific guarantees of civil liberties that individuals of America are entitled to have, such as the second amendment. Only individual’s natural rights are listed in the bill of rights so that a person is aware of the rights that are inheritably theirs. By civil liberties,…
Every US citizen is born with Civil liberties and Civil Rights (or given when they become a citizen) They are very important and are a fundamental part of the constitution. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights are both almost the same except civil liberties protect individuals from the government and civil rights are rights every US citizen has.. Civil rights are rights that are given to US citizens they are rights to political and social freedom and equality. They include the first ten amendments of the bill of rights these amendments in the constitution are the right to bare arms, right to freedom of religion, the right to vote and even the freedom of the press. Civil Liberties are basic rights and freedoms that protect individuals from the…