The second amendment of the US Constitution states that “a well regulated militia” is “necessary to the security of a free state” and that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed”. The second amendment is outdated. In the time it was created and passed was a time when the militia was the people. It was made so that people could fight the British‚ which isn’t the case now‚ especially now that we have our own full-functioning army and law enforcement. It was
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The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in January 1919 and executed in January 1920. It banned the “manufacture‚ sale‚ or transportation of intoxicating liquors”. This amendment was the finishing touch of decades of realization and fulfillment by organizations such as the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League‚ and was also built upon the dry laws of eighteen states. The Prohibition Amendment had heavy consequences. It categorized the brewing and distilling
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Europe in the 14th Century and the Renaissance The 14th century was anything but pleasant for the people living in Europe at the time. There were so many factors and conditions that ultimately helped pave the way for the Renaissance. I will focus on the key influences during this period that contributed to the development of this “rebirth”. The most significant impact that you must address right off the bat is‚ the Black Death. With the plague wiping out nearly one-third of Europe’s population
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Prohibition The 18th Amendment‚ ratified on January 16th 1919‚ which prohibited the manufacture‚ sale‚ export‚ import and transportation of alcoholic beverages‚ happened because of the Temperance Movement. It was believed at the time that alcohol was the main problem in society and that it needed to be removed. This moral issue divided people up between those who were “dry” and those who were “wet”. Either way‚ it was eventually repealed because of the problems that came from it. While that was
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My issue is under amendment number one. It states that congress can not take these rights.some people believe that a lot of people take advantage of the right to talk freely without getting arrested or anything.Others believe that it give people a them a chance to exercise their rights. Some people take advantage of the freedom of speech.According to the observer it states that “these same people would claim that the right of freedom of speech has a limit that ends once a speaker’s words turn offensive
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18th Amendment. The 18th Amendment is a change to the constitution that vetoed the making‚ transporting‚ and selling of alcoholic beverages. It was ratified in January of 1919 and repealed in December of 1933 ‚making it the only amendment in history to be rescinded. Alcohol was known as a threat to the nation by many people in the 20th century‚ therefore alcohol consumption became prohibited throughout a number of states. The amount of consumption of alcohol had entirely reduced‚ and so had the amount
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This was my 14th birthday party. I invited about eleven of my friends from school. INVITATIONS: The invitations were star shaped pieces of cardboard (that I had cut out) painted gold‚ and with each guests name on the one side‚ and the details on the other. It said: Dear... You have made the A-list for Hollywood’s most extravagant events- A.R’s 14th Birthday Celebrations. Be prepared for a red-carpet walk and paparazzi‚ so dress like the celebrity you are! Plus the times and all. DECORATIONS: Along
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The 4th Amendment and Mapp v. Ohio Neva S.Paich DeVry University Professor Dunn November 10‚ 2012 The 4th Amendment to the Constitution was given to us for our own protection‚ it is a right we have to secure us against something called “unreasonable search and seizures” by the government. It limits and gives certain procedures so that the government cannot abuse their powers. The 4th Amendment makes sure that government officials do their jobs as they should‚ abiding by certain
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Jackson D. Despite the overwhelming expectations for the eighteenth amendment to repair America and slay the problems plaguing it‚ people were crestfallen when the fingernail of austerity scraped away the gilded layer of the presumably hallowed doctrine‚ revealing the lead core that was the eighteenth amendment’s effects on the American society. In 1920 the U.S prohibited the sale and production of alcohol and the purpose of it was to lower crime rates‚ lower tax burden of prisons‚ solve social
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First Amendment The First Amendment allows every American their freedom rights. “The First Amendment protects educators’ ability to exercise their judgment in accordance with professional standards and provides the latitude to create learning environments that effectively help young people acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become productive‚ self-sufficient‚ and contributing members of society” (Staff‚ N.). The First Amendment gives the teacher power and freedom to encourage the student
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