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    inevitable part of life while others fear it and want to strive to live on. However‚ the issues that are around euthanasia are not only about death‚ they are about ones right to privacy and control over their own body; in other words the fourteenth amendment. In the 1994 case of Glucksberg v. Washington‚ also known as "Compassion In Dying v. The State of Washington"‚ they explore right into this controversial topic of euthanasia. The right-to-die organization "Compassion In Dying"‚ and Dr. Harold Glucksberg

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    Project Proposal for 2015 Intramurals Submitted By: Stefany Ann Margaret R. Maligat X-Stewardship Submitted To: Mrs. Han Date Submitted: November 25‚ 2014 Rationale: The sports intramurals is one of the most awaited and important events in each school year. This is where students and teachers interact and cooperate in different sports. This is an opportunity for the students to show their skills in different sports. This will also develop the unit‚ cooperation‚ sportsmanship and friendly

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    Hello Everyone‚ The first amendment of the US Constitution has come into a lot of political controversy because it gives us some of the very essential rights to be whom we want to be. Under the first amendment we as United States citizens have the right to “freedom of speech‚ or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble”‚ which some people don’t want us to have these rights and will try to come up with laws to restrain us from using them so it can benefit their cause (Ivers‚ 2013)

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    ratification of the 18th Amendment. The 18th Amendment banned the manufacturing‚ transportation‚ and sale of all intoxicating liquors. It is important to note that the 18th Amendment only banned the manufacturing‚ sale‚ and transport of liquor while it did not ban the possession or consumption. This loophole made it possible for a small percentage to produce liquor before the amendment was ratified and they could serve it throughout the Prohibition era legally. The 18th Amendment proved to be impossible

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    5th Amendment Right to be Free of Self-Incrimination The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives a person the right to refuse to answer questions or make any statements that are self-incriminating‚ which means to make a statement that accuses oneself of a criminal offense that could lead to criminal prosecution. If you have ever watched a movie or TV show‚ then more than likely you have heard the Miranda Rights being read: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say

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    25th Amendment The 25th amendment defines the succession of the president‚ and it ensures someone is always prepared to lead our government incase of tragedy. It also provides for the president’s removal if he/she is unable to act as president. It makes it clear who’s to be in charge in almost any given situation that may rise. The 25th amendment provides two remedies when a president is disabled. First: the president of his own volition may turn over the power of his office

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    The fourth amendment protects citizens of the United States from unlawful searches and seizures conducted by police officers or law enforcement agencies. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution affirms: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons‚ houses‚ papers‚ and effects‚ against unreasonable searches and seizures‚ shall not be violated‚ and no Warrants shall issue‚ but upon probable cause‚ supported by Oath or affirmation‚ and particularly describing the place to be searched‚ and

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    First Amendment For many years there have been issues about speaking out in a private or public setting. Some people might believe that there is no difference between the two‚ but there is a difference. Private settings only have a hand full of individuals speaking within a group‚ whereas in public settings people are speaking out to the world‚ more so because the speech is available to everyone. People are free to say whatever they want because they are protected by the First Amendment. The

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    Censorship and the First Amendment: The American Citizen ’s Right to Free Speech Are we protected from censorship under the First Amendment? In other words do individuals or groups have the right or the power to examine material and remove or prohibit anything they consider objectionable? This argument has been progressing for centuries‚ in fact the first notable case was against John Peter Zenger‚ in 1743. Zenger was an editor of a New York colonial newspaper that often published articles

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    Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment reflects the right of all Americans to own weapons for a legal purpose‚ such as self-defense in the home. It also recognizes the need for weapons to ensure safety for the citizens and keep a well-regulated militia. The prefatory clause refers to the concept of the militia being allowed to bear arms for the safety of the state. The operative clause is very controversial‚ as it discussed the average citizens ability to own a weapon. The District of Columbia

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