Amendments to the United States Constitution Someone University of XXXXX HIS/301 February 16‚ 2013 Amendments to the United States Constitution The Declaration of Independence was the creation of the Second Continental Congress. Before adjourning the first Continental Congress in October 1774‚ the delegates of that Congress agreed to reconvene the following May if the Parliament of Great Britain failed to address their grievances. Following the condemnation of Massachusetts and Suffolk
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to certain groups‚ based on racial characteristics is institutionalized‚ it is termed “institutional racism”. Intolerance The constitutions of some countries contain provisions expressly forbidding the state from engaging in certain acts of religious intolerance or preference within its own borders; examples include The First Amendment of the United States Constitution - (the exception being "manifest destiny" which was manufactured by the prevailing powers as well as the church‚ to suspend this
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Though an integral part of American culture from when the United States were merely colonies‚ Alcoholism rose to an all time high leading to an increase in violence and crime. Seeking a way to decrease the crime rates‚ Congress ratified the 18th amendment to the constitution which prohibited the sale of alcohol and consumption (to some extents) within the United States. Despite well intentions‚ the 18th amendment also known as Prohibition led to a decline in American morality and a expansion of the
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The United States Constitution is the single most important document in American history for a variety of reasons. Not only does it provide the framework for our government to operate‚ but it also states the rights and liberties each citizen has. The Constitution strikes a unique balance between power at the national level and at the state level‚ not allowing for the national government to become so strong that it tramples the rights of states or individuals. In a world where we see so much instability
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of the United States Constitution The role of the constitution plays an important part of the everyday life in the United States. It is a part of every person’s life even if they do not realize it. It usually has impacted your life in the past or even at every moment in someone’s life. “Although the Constitution created a new federal government‚ it took a courageous‚ brilliant‚ and farseeing Supreme Court chief justice to help realize the framers’ vision.” (Microsoft‚ 2007) The Constitution itself
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without the Bill of Rights. First‚ the Bill of Rights is one of the main founding documents of the United States of America. It consists of Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments were added to protect basic God given rights from government interference. James Madison is credited with being the main author of the Bill of Rights. ( http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/history-bill-of-rights.html). In 1787 the first made US Constitution was presented in Philadelphia
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State and Local Government What is Federalism? The United States has one of the most complicated forms of government in the world. With many levels and subdivisions‚ this form of government is called federalism. Within the United States‚ federalism is marked by a continuous change in the system of connections between the national‚ state‚ and local governments. At times‚ the different levels of government act independently and at other times‚ the levels became so entangled that it becomes impossible
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Freedom of Expression The First Amendment to the constitution guaranties freedom of expression. The framers of the Constitution believed this freedom was essential to a strong democracy. The intent and value that the founders saw as one important principal is the freedom of expression though speech because it allowed people the freedom to communicate freely in different ways. This essay will explain how freedom of expression has influenced the court system‚ media‚ and assembly. To cite an example
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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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introduces the constitution and it is an essential piece to understand what the constitution is about‚ and how it was made to serve our country. Many goals were established by the constitution and the Framers chose important concepts to make The United States a more productive country. All Six concepts were very important and Four of the main ones are To established justice‚ promote general welfare‚ ensure domestic tranquility and One of the six main focuses In the preamble of the United States Constitution
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