The Second Amendment to the Constitution says‚ “A well regulated Militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” (Agresti‚ 2009‚ para. 2). Based on a simple reading of this‚ it would seem that people do have the right to own and use firearms. So why are so many people trying to ban guns? Maybe it is because they do not understand what the Second Amendment actually means. Maybe it is because the media only reports
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• 1. What does the term "Freedom of Speech" mean? Give examples of both allowed speech and prohibited speech. Freedom of speech is the right to say what you want when you want. Some countries don’t have this right. In the United states‚ there are limitations‚ such as Libel‚ Slander‚ Obscenity‚ Sedition (speaking against the government)‚Criminal conduct such as bribery‚ perjury‚ or incitement to riot. Freedom of speech includes Art‚ Music‚ Clothing‚ Internet Communication‚ and Unspoken Speech‚
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The first amendment gives the right for every American to speak and think freely. It gives the American citizens a freedom of expression which is important in the educators and the students. In the education environment the first amendment allows students and educators to use or exercise their judgment and create learning environments that will be beneficial to the students and the school as a whole. In public schools the first Amendment is slightly changed‚ although it does not mean public schools
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What are the best freedoms in the first amendment? I know the first amendment has many great freedoms. For example freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ and the right to petition the government. Theses freedoms are the best because it gives people the right t exercise their beliefs and express themselves. Freedom of speech is amazing because people can feel like they have the power to speak their minds about anything they want. Freedom of press is amazing because citizens of a country can get informed
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Part Four The establishment of the First Amendment created a sense of change. The First Amendment clauses were different from the “Establishment” Clause‚ because the Establishment initially stated that no single church or set of beliefs can be predominate over others. While on the other had‚ the first Amendment allowed a right of free exercise of religion. This ultimately means that any religion has their right to be absolute. These clauses allow people to not feel forced into practicing
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to today’s times include: mouthwash‚ cosmetics‚ cleaning products‚ and personal hygiene products. In the year 1919‚ the United States created the 18th Amendment (Prohibition). The prohibition was an amendment that prohibited the production‚ transportation‚ and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. In the year of 1933‚ the 18th Amendment was repealed‚ or removed‚ and the production‚ transportation‚ and sale of alcoholic beverages was made legal again. The United States repealed the Prohibition
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The eighteenth amendment was passed in January of 1920 by the Congress and it was a starting point of new era known as Prohibition era. The eighteenth amendment was about regulation of sale‚ transport‚ import and manufacture of liquor. Almost any type of intoxicating alcohols become illegal product in America after the eighteenth amendment. Although‚ President Wilson who was a president of United States during 1920s vetoed but the Congress was dominated by Republican Party. Then eventually the eighteenth
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The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution: A well regulated militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free state‚ the right of the people to keep and bear arms‚ shall not be infringed. OK‚ what does this mean? Does it mean that all people should have the ability to possess whatever arms they wish? Pro-gunners disagree on the limits of this bill: some people believe it should be absolute‚ and any and all arms should be legal. Some pro-gunners draw what seems to be obvious limitations
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The First Amendment guarantees “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or the press.” The freedom of speech‚ press‚ and religion have been pillars of the United States and other Democratic nations who knew the need to have these rights guaranteed. This idea was a major element of the Enlightenment period‚ the thoughts of John Locke‚ Jean Rousseau‚ Montesquieu‚ and Voltaire would be incorporated
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Gage Schuyler 18th amendment vs. the 21st amendment report The History of the 18th and 21st Amendment In the late 1800’s the 18th amendment was created. This began the prohibition era. This meant that the production‚ sell‚ and consumption of alcoholic products were illegal. This was a big problem for many people in the United States because a large percentage of these people drank alcohol. Following the 18th Amendment’s adoption‚ prohibition resulted in a public demand for illegal alcohol
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