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    In the political world today there are so many different opinions about several different topics. The topics that I will address to you will be‚ should the 22nd Amendment be repealed and also should the foreign born be allowed to run for president. In both topics you may have your pros and cons‚ but I am strongly against the both of them because I feel that the Constitution should not be taken advantage of. Government should not be allowed to manipulate the Constitution to suit his or her needs.

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    it contains a total of ten constitutional amendments. The most relevant to criminal justice are the fourth‚ fifth‚ sixth‚ and eighth amendments. The Fourth Amendment is one of the most well known. This amendment states that‚ people have the right to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers and effects‚ against any unreasonable search and seizures. Their right shall not be violated‚ and warrants are issued when there is a probable cause. This amendment gives people the right to be free from any

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    The first amendment in the US constitution states that Congress shall “make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting thereof.” A metaphoric wall has always existed between the church and state‚ according to Thomas Jefferson in 1947 (McCarthy‚ Martha).That wall has been in the center of many court cases in the Supreme Court linked to public schools. The public school setting has always been a major area of controversy concerning the separation of church and state. Albeit with

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    senses are so keen. Her sound‚ smell‚ and taste radar are sharper than the sharpest tool in a shed. "Hi Sheila! Good morning!" Maycie exclaims excitedly. "I’m really nervous about today!" "Oh‚ I bet you are! Promoting from eighth grade and singing solo the Star Spangled Banner‚ this will be quite the day! I’m so proud of you!" I state with pride. How many people have the opportunity to work with someone who is blind. My job is unique and I love it! Maycie has enhanced

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    Most people‚ without even knowing it‚ are frequently protected‚ or using‚ the Bill of Rights in their everyday lives. The amendments that affect my life the most are the 1st‚ 4th‚ and 9th where as the 7th‚ 6th‚ and 5th are not as relevant. The first amendment protects my freedoms of expression; religion‚ assembly‚ petition‚ press‚ and speech. The most used freedom of expression in my life is freedom of speech‚ the right to express my opinion in a peaceful way. Being able to say what I believe about

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    The second amendment‚ the right to bear arms‚ was adopted on December 15‚ 1791. In that day in age‚ guns were not as powerful as they have become‚ and many who created the Bill of Rights could not have predicted the future. If the constitution‚ or Bill of Rights‚ had been written with the knowledge of today’s weapons the Second Amendment would be different. Now in the 21st century there have been many cases where the Second Amendment has been brought into question. These cases have brought questions

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    The 1st Amendment is important in the constitution because it protects our rights such as; our freedom of speech‚ religion‚ speech‚ petition‚ etc. The 1st amendment (as stated in the constitution) “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This basically translates that

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    Ratification of Amendment XXVI When it comes to Rights and Responsibilities‚ so many events occurred in history that could fit the criteria of that theme. But one particular historical event can top all the others not only because it fits the subject‚ but because it is actually somewhat interesting to learn about. The ratification of the 26th Amendment is no doubt one of the most important things that could have happened to our country. In the heat of World War II‚ this Amendment was one that just

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    of the 14th Amendment‚ the three clauses of the 14th Amendment must be understood. These clauses help define what it means to be a U.S. citizen. The privileges or immunities clause was first written in Article IV section two. It was then written again in the 14th Amendment after slavery was abolished in order for equal protection guarantee. The federal government wanted to insure that states respected the rights and freedoms of former slaves. In the first section of the 14th Amendment it states‚ “no

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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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